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Former Newark Police Officer Gets PTI for Assault Charges

A former Newark NJ police officer entered into the Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) program and avoided more significant consequences for his assault and weapons charges. The suspect was arrested in 2012 after allegedly rolling down his window and pointing his service weapon at a driver. The alleged incident led to an indictment […]

Montclair Man Sentenced for Murdering Wife

A Montclair NJ man was sentenced for the 2011 murder of his wife. The defendant appeared in Essex County Superior Court and was sentenced to 50 years of incarceration in New Jersey State Prison. The defendant was convicted in 2013 for a number of charges, including first degree murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and […]

Short Hills Mall Carjacking Suspects Plead Not Guilty

Four suspects accused in the carjacking and subsequent killing of Hoboken lawyer Dustin Friedland were arraigned in Essex County Superior Court. The victim was killed while walking back to his Silver Range Rover in the parking lot at The Mall at Short Hills. According to authorities, the victim was targeted because of his vehicle. The alleged […]

Armed Man Shot by Police in Newark

A 22-year-old Newark resident was shot by a Newark police officer during a scary incident. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the suspect had been wanted as a person of interest in connection with a robbery out of Elizabeth, NJ. According to police, the suspect was part of a group […]

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