Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Triple Newark Shooting Was 'Good Vibe' Man Killed In Triple Newark Shooting Was 'Good Vibe'
Man Killed In Triple Newark Shooting Was 'Good Vibe' A 30-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a Newark shooting Monday, March 7, authorities said. Frankie Fields and the two other victims were shot on the 300 block of 10th Street in the city around 1:55 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said. All three victims were transported to University Hospital, where Fields was pronounced dead, Stephens said alongside Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. The two other victims were in stable condition. It’s crazy to see RIP by ya name Frank Fields…damn you was definitely a good vibe💯💪🏾‼️ Po…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Convicted Of Killing 2 Siblings, College Student Over Facebook Post NJ Man Convicted Of Killing 2 Siblings, College Student Over Facebook Post
NJ Man Convicted Of Killing 2 Siblings, College Student Over Facebook Post An Essex County man has been convicted of killing a female college student and two juvenile siblings, and trying to kill three other victims who were ultimately saved by responders in 2016, authorities said. The attack was apparently prompted by a comment on Facebook. Jeremy Arrington, 31, broke into the Whitehurst family home on Hedden Terrace in Newark with a loaded gun in November 2016, and tied up everyone who was inside of the home, authorities said citing arguments from 25 witnesses. There, Arrington shot and killed 23-year-old Syasia McBurroughs, stabbed 7-year-old&nbs…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Murder Victim Found At Eagle Rock Reservation ID'd As NYC Man, 31 Murder Victim Found At Eagle Rock Reservation ID'd As NYC Man, 31
Murder Victim Found At Eagle Rock Reservation ID'd As NYC Man, 31 The victim of a homicide whose body was found last week at Eagle Rock Reservation has been identified as a 31-year-old man from New York City, authorities announced. Kelsey Steels' body was discovered by hikers along a trail inside of the West Orange on Friday, March 4,  Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said. He was believed to have been shot and killed, Stephens said. Steels was pronounced dead at the scene around 2:15 p.m. No arrests had been made as of Friday, March 11. No suspects have been identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact the E…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Bound, Tortured Ex For 6 Hours Days After Prison Release: Prosecutor NJ Man Bound, Tortured Ex For 6 Hours Days After Prison Release: Prosecutor
NJ Man Bound, Tortured Ex For 6 Hours Days After Prison Release: Prosecutor A 43-year-old man has been convicted of kidnapping an ex-romantic partner, bound him with duct tape, strangled him and forced him to take sleeping pills with alcohol — just hours after being released from jail, authorities in Essex County said. The jury remained deadlocked on the charge of attempted murder against James Pilotti, 43, of Union City, who was ultimately convicted  of several other charges including strangulation on a domestic violence victim, weapon offenses, assault and more, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. The horrifying act took p…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Gospel Singer Performs Sex Act On Man As Part Of 'Physical Exam' For NJTransit Job: Prosecutor Gospel Singer Performs Sex Act On Man As Part Of 'Physical Exam' For NJTransit Job: Prosecutor
Gospel Singer Performs Sex Act On Man As Part Of 'Physical Exam' For NJTransit Job: Prosecutor A 75-year-old gospel singer was arrested for performing a sex act on a man after telling him it was part of a physical examination for a job with NJTransit, authorities said. Albert J. Lewis, Jr. instructed the 41-year-old Congolese national to come to his Newark home so that he could get more information from him for the job in January 2022, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said. The victim arrived Lewis' home, where the gospel singer had him disrobe as part of a physical examination to make sure he was fit for the job, Stephens said. That's when Lewis proceeded to …

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Essex County Man, 44, Arrested For Juvenile Sex Assault: Prosecutor Essex County Man, 44, Arrested For Juvenile Sex Assault: Prosecutor
Essex County Man, 44, Arrested For Juvenile Sex Assault: Prosecutor A 44-year-old East Orange man was arrested for sexually assaulting a child, authorities said.  The victim told a family member immediately after the alleged assault by Abdul Crowley occurred on July 4, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. DNA evidence was collected which ultimately led to the charges being issued against Crowley.     Crowley was charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault, one count of sexual assault, one count of aggravated criminal sexual contact, and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.  …

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Fire Captain Found Dead At Station Remembered (TRIBUTE) Newark Fire Captain Found Dead At Station Remembered (TRIBUTE)
Newark Fire Captain Found Dead At Station Remembered (Tribute) A leader. A fighter. A loving dad. This is how Carlos Rivera was being remembered. The Newark fire captain was identified through various online firefighting groups as the victim found dead at Newark's Park Avenue firehouse on Saturday morning. His former colleague was hospitalized. Authorities did not disclose the circumstances surrounding the incident and said only that there were no signs of violence. The 49-year-old captain's body was found Saturday morning alongside the other unconscious victim, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Directo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Man Gunned Down In Irvington Newark Man Gunned Down In Irvington
Newark Man Gunned Down In Irvington A 34-year-old man died in an Irvington shooting Monday evening, authorities said. Kevin L. Williams, of Newark, was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the 100 block of Cleremont Avenue around 7 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Irvington Police Director Tracy Bowers said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:24 p.m., authorities said. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be …

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by Nicole Acosta
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Man, 21, Gunned Down Blocks Away From Irvington High School Man, 21, Gunned Down Blocks Away From Irvington High School
Man, 21, Gunned Down Blocks Away From Irvington High School A 21-year-old man was gunned down Monday in Irvington. Khaleel Powell was shot and killed on the 400 block of Stuyvesant Avenue, and pronounced dead at 3:35 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Irvington Police Director Tracy Bowers said. The incident occurred approximately four blocks from Irvington High School. No arrests have been made as of Tuesday. The investigation is active and ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept conf…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
A Man Was Murdered In A New Jersey Cemetery Now Police Are Seeking Information ($5K Reward) A Man Was Murdered In A New Jersey Cemetery Now Police Are Seeking Information ($5K Reward)
A Man Was Murdered In A New Jersey Cemetery Now Police Are Seeking Information ($5K Reward) Authorities are seeking information in exchange for a $5,000 reward after a man was found dead in a New Jersey cemetery. Alexander Jones, 51, of Newark, died of blunt and sharp force trauma, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. His body was found in the Hebrew Cemetery on South 19th Street on Dec. 8. Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of  The homicide is being investigated by the Es…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ School Counselor Brought Boy Into Office & Touched His Private Parts: Prosecutor NJ School Counselor Brought Boy Into Office & Touched His Private Parts: Prosecutor
NJ School Counselor Brought Boy Into Office & Touched His Private Parts: Prosecutor A 31-year-old school counselor from New Jersey has been accused of sexually assaulting a male student, authorities said. James D. Rone-Lewis brought the student into his office at Avon Avenue Elementary School in Newark on or about Oct. 21, and touched his penis, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said. He was released on pretrial monitoring pending disposition of the charges.  Rone-Lews was suspended without pay by the school and is barred from any contact with the victim or the school.

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
'I Killed My Mother In Law,' NJ Man Tells Dispatchers In Murder Case: Prosecutor 'I Killed My Mother In Law,' NJ Man Tells Dispatchers In Murder Case: Prosecutor
'I Killed My Mother In Law,' NJ Man Tells Dispatchers In Murder Case: Prosecutor A 58-year-old man was charged with murder in the killing of his 84-year-old mother-in-law in Nutley, authorities announced. James Pica, 58, called 911 and told dispatchers he killed the woman on Tuesday evening, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo said. Barbara Ann Bezzone was found lying on the floor unresponsive with severe injuries when police responded to 73 Prospect St., around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday night,  She was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:45 p.m., and Pica was arrested and charged with murder, au…

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by Cecilia Levine