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125 Years: East Orange Murderer Receives Lengthy Sentence, Prosecutor Says
A 31-year-old East Orange man was sentenced to 125 years in prison on Monday, June 16, after being convicted of murder in the first degree and other charges, authorities said.
Isaiah Knight was also convicted of weapons offenses and conspiracy to commit witness tampering on Thursday, April 17, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II.
Knight shot Tyzier White, 23, five times at close range following a dispute involving White, Knight and his cousin, Stephens said.
While in jail, Knight devised a witness tampering scheme involving his sister, cousin, girlfriend, and an unidentified man, …
Cliffwood Machete Murderer Learns Fate: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old Cliffwood man was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Tuesday, June 10, after being convicted of murdering a Newark man with a machete last year, authorities said.
Terrance Bailey was convicted of murder in the first degree and a weapons charge on Friday, March 21, following a two-week trial, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, Bailey and an accomplice chased Daniel Haas Jr. while brandishing a firearm on Cathedral Court in Newark, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said.
Bailey and the accomplice caught up with Haas and killed…
Newark Man Guilty Of Assaulting Pregnant Wife: Prosecutor
A 31-year old Newark man was convicted on Wednesday, June 4, of attacking his pregnant wife, authorities said.
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Milton Chogllo choked and beat his wife, 32-year-old Christina Leon, outside their home on Bergen Street in Newark, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Leon's 14-year-old daughter witnessed the attack and testified against Chogllo , Stephens said.
Leon was six months pregnant at the time, Stephens said.
Chogllo will be sentenced in July, Stephens said.
Newark Man Who Stabbed Victim 10 Times In East Orange Learns Fate: Prosecutor
A 34-year-old Newark man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday, May 30, after previously being convicted of stabbing a man in East Orange 10 times, authorities said.
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Dwayne Barbour waited for Daren Brooks, 31, with a knife at an address in East Orange and ambushed him upon arrival, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Brooks ran down the street to escape the attack and the defendant followed, stabbing him over 10 times, Stephens said.
Barbour was convicted of aggravated assault and weapons charges following a three-week trial, Stephens sai…
Three Arrested After Shots Fired At Verona Birthday Party: Prosecutor
Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred at a Verona birthday party in March, authorities announced, Thursday, May 29.
On Saturday, March 15, a verbal argument started inside a party at Palmetto Venues before spilling out into the street, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II, and Verona Police Chief Christoper Kiernan said.
The suspects then began exchanging gunfire, authorities said. Four people sustained non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
Sahid Cook, a 32-year-old West Orange resident and Jumanne McGee, a 29-year-old Orange r…
Masked Men Stormed Bergen County Hotel Months Ago — Prosecutor: 'We Got Them'
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with armed hotel robberies in Bergen and Essex counties, authorities announced.
Jibril M. Beamon, 32, of Somerset, and Shedrick A. Goodridge III, 35, of Jersey City, were charged after a months-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Teaneck Police Department, and Newark Police Department, Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Teaneck police responded to an armed robbery at the Hampton Inn. Two employees told officers a masked man with a gun entered the lobby, motio…
Owners Of Popular NJ Restaurant Leave America For Australia: 'Huge Loss For Dining Scene'
After nine years of redefining modern dining in New Jersey, the owners of one Essex County restaurant are heading home to Australia and closing the restaurant.
In an emotional announcement on Instagram, the owners of Common Lot in Millburn, Ehren and Nadine Ryan, said their final service was held on Friday, May 9. The couple, who built a family, a home, and a nationally recognized restaurant in the U.S., said the time had come to return to their roots.
“We had always believed we would stay in the US indefinitely given we have built businesses, had a family and rescued a dog here,” they wrot…
Two Essex County Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day
Two Essex County corrections officers died by suspected suicide on the same day, authorities confirmed.
Officer Joey Hernandez's death occurred outside the Essex County Jail, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, while Sgt. Joseph Trezza committed suicide in Roxbury, according to Carmen Martin, a spokesperson for the ECPO.
Both deaths happened on Tuesday, May 6 but are unrelated, Martin said.
Henny was always a good conversation and even a better laugh. Legit guy who will be deeply missed.
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Perth Amboy DWI Driver With 6 Prior Felonies In Deadly Valentine's Day Crash Learns Fate
A 44-year-old Perth Amboy man was sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to striking two pedestrians in Nutley while driving drunk on Valentine's Day 2024, killing a man who was out with his girlfriend, authorities said.
Jocelyn Pietri was walking hand in hand with her boyfriend, Wiston Perlaza, a 22-year-old Paterson resident, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, when they were struck by a vehicle driven by Dhkir Robinson, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said.
Robinson, who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter in February 2025, was driving 55 miles per hour on …
BMWs, Benzes, Audis: 11 Charged In NJ Car Theft Ring that Shipped $3.65M In Rides To Africa
Eleven people have been arrested as part of an international high-end vehicle theft ring that stole millions in cars in New Jersey and shipped them to West Africa, authorities announced on Friday, April 25.
Investigators determined 43 New Jersey vehicles, including Land Rovers, Mercedes Benzes and BMWs, valued at $3.65 million were stolen and then stored in two parking garages in The Bronx, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Click here for a complete list of defendants and charges.
The thefts occurred in Morris, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex and Burlington counties, with the cars taken from …
Man Broke Into Houses, Cars Throughout North Jersey, Including Armed Home Invasion: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged on Thursday, April 24, with committing multiple burglaries and a home invasion throughout North Jersey, authorities said.
Alquan Harris broke into homes and vehicles in Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties, committing an armed home invasion in West Caldwell on Wednesday, April 9, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Ricky Patel Jr. said.
Harris is charged with several counts of burglary, attempted burglary and motor vehicle thefts, authorities said. Harris was ac…
Machete Murder: Cliffside Man Convicted Of Stabbing Newark Resident, Prosecutor Says
A 35-year-old Cliffwood man was convicted of first degree murder last month for fatally stabbing a Newark man with a machete, authorities announced Friday, April 11.
Terrance Bailey was found guilty for murdering Daniel Haas, Jr. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said.
Bailey and an accomplice pursued Haas while brandishing a firearm near 207 Cathedral Ct. in Newark, Stephens said. Bailey and the accomplice, who has not been identified, killed Haas with a machete, Stephens said.
Bailey faces 30 years to life in New Jersey State Prison, Stephens said.
Newark Man Guilty Of Stabbing Victim 10 Times: Prosecutor
A 34-year-old Newark man was convicted on Friday, April 4 of stabbing a man in East Orange 10 times, authorities said.
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Dwayne Barbour waited for Daren Brooks, 31, with a knife at an address in East Orange and ambushed him upon arrival, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Brooks ran down the street to escape the attack and the defendant followed, stabbing him over 10 times, Stephens said.
Barbour was convicted of aggravated assault and weapons charges following a three week trial, Stephens said. He faces five to 10 years in prison, Stephens said…
$50K! Cinnaminson Powerball Player Wins Big
It was a sensational Saturday for two Powerball players in New Jersey.
Tickets sold in Burlington County and Essex County matched four white balls, with one matching the Power Ball and the other matching the Double Play ball in the drawing held on Saturday, March 29, winning $50,000.
The tickets were sold at ShopRite in Cinnaminson and Time Telecards in Newark. The winning numbers were 07, 11, 21, 53 and 61. The Powerball was 02 and the Power Play was 03. The Double Play numbers were 07, 11, 14, 26 and 59. The Double Play Ball was 10.
Sexual Assaults, Home Invasions: Irvington Man Charged, Authorities Say
A 23-year-old Irvington man was arrested last month following a rash of home invasions and sexual assaults, authorities said.
Kedwens Auguste was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 19, following an investigation that used surveillance footage, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Irvington Public Safety Director Tracey Bowers said.
The incidents occurred on Sunday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 18, authorities said.
Auguste is charged with burglary, aggravated sexual assault, attempted aggravated sexual assault and criminal sexual contact, authorities said.
Auguste is currently in custod…
Rutherford Security Guard Guilty Of Hitting Homeless Shoplifter With Cop Car: Prosecutor
A 57-year-old Rutherford Family Dollar security guard was convicted on Wednesday, Feb. 26 of hitting a shoplifter with a police car, authorities said.
Frederic Parisi was convicted of aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim and impersonating police officer for the 2020 incident which left the victim, Hector Rodriguez with life-threatening injuries, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said.
On Friday, March 13, 2020, Parisi, a security guard at the Family Dollar store at 131 Clinton Ave. chased Rodriguez in a police car, struck him with the vehicle and then sprayed him in …
