In a follow-up to an ongoing case involving a New Jersey Corrections Officer on trial for aggravated assault and official misconduct charges, the defendant was recently found guilty by a jury in Essex County Superior Court. 40-year-old Essex Corrections Officer Carlton Clark was facing charges in connection with the alleged assault of a female inmate… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
Man Accused of Steak-Knife Stabbing Receives 30-Year Plea Offer from Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office recently offered a plea agreement to a man from Totowa, New Jersey who is currently facing charges for first-degree murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. During the arraignment hearing of 20-year-old Totowa resident Jonathan Lafontaine, which was held in… Continue Reading
Tormey Law Firm Success Story in Essex County, NJ
In a recent case involving a defendant facing charges for aggravated assault in Essex County Superior Court, Tormey Law Firm attorneys Travis J. Tormey and Alissa D. Hascup served on behalf of the accused, ultimately facilitating a complete dismissal of the charges. The Tormey Law Firm’s client was originally charged with aggravated assault in connection… Continue Reading
Stabbing During Event Days After Super Bowl Media Day at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ
Just days after Super Bowl 2014’s Media Day was held at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, a double-victim stabbing occurred at the venue during an Ultimate Fighting Championship event. According to Samuel DeMaio, Director of the Newark Police Department, the incident occurred among spectators at the Jose Aldo vs. Ricardo Lamas Featherweight fight on… Continue Reading
Update: Essex County Corrections Officer Revises Previous Report During Fellow Officer’s Trial
In a follow-up to a recent post concerning an Essex County Corrections Officer who is currently on trial in Essex County Superior Court on charges for aggravated assault as well as official misconduct, the recent testimony of a fellow corrections officer may have significantly hindered the defendant’s case. 40-year-old Essex Corrections Officer Carlton Clark is… Continue Reading
