Newark Man Found Guilty of Murder in Stomping Death

Nov. 19, 2014 Newark Man Found Guilty of Murder  Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Dwayne Johnson, 43, of Newark of first degree murder for killing Terrence Everett, 38, also of Newark. Following a three-week trial before the Honorable Michael L. Ravin, the…

East Orange Man Arrested for Shooting Police Officer

Nov. 5, 2014 East Orange Police Officer Shot  Newark—Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and East Orange Police Chief William C. Robinson announced today that Robert O’Neil, 28, of East Orange has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for shooting an East Orange police officer. At approximately 11:22 a.m. today Sergeant Michael Williams,…

Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Causing Death of Two

Oct. 29, 2014 Man Sentenced to 13 years for Causing Death of Two Newark — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that James Sterling, 30, also known as James Megget, of Elizabeth was sentenced to 13 years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable Ronald D. Wigler, presiding Essex County Criminal…