An East Orange man was recently convicted of attempted murder and weapons-related offenses, as a jury found him guilty of a shooting which ultimately paralyzed the victim, a former drug dealer. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, 25-year-old Karon Townes shot 35-year-old East Orange resident Alkabir Owens on North Burnett Street in East Orange,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
Man Facing Numerous Charges After Car Chase, Crash into Fairfield Police Vehicles
A man is currently facing charges related to assault, weapons, drugs, and theft offenses, following a lengthy police chase which resulted in significant damage to two Fairfield Police Department vehicles. According to the Fairfield Police Department, Officer Christopher Nicholas attempted to stop 50-year-old George Smith, who was driving a stolen 2002 Dodge Durango SUV on… Continue Reading
Man Convicted of Newark Murder Sentenced to 75-Year Prison Term
During a sentencing hearing recently held in Essex County Superior Court, a man from Irvington, New Jersey received a 75-year prison sentence in connection with a 2011 Newark homicide. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, 27-year-old Andre Mells fired 10 shots from 2 guns when he killed 27-year-old Newark resident Idris Denmark on May… Continue Reading
Body Found in Newark Sparks Homicide Investigation in Essex County
According to a recent announcement made by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, detectives from the Homicide Task Force are currently conducting an investigation in connection with a dead body just discovered in Newark, New Jersey. Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray made a statement to the public after police began their investigation on Saturday, March 8th… Continue Reading
Clifton Man Facing Numerous Charges After Traffic Stop Leads to Police Chase
After refusing to pull over his vehicle for officers attempting to conduct a traffic stop, a man from Clifton, New Jersey is facing a host of charges, including: aggravated assault on a police officer, eluding, resisting arrest, hindering apprehension or prosecution, and possession of cocaine. According to Detective Sergeant Robert Bracken, a spokesperson for the… Continue Reading
