ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Feb. 24, Essex County prosecutors held their 10th annual Black History Month Program via Zoom. As in past years, the 2021 program was co-sponsored by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers. Anthony Johnson, a veteran journalist from WABC–TV in New York, served as keynote speaker. Joining Johnson and […]
ORANGE, NJ — Police Director Todd Warren and Chief of Police Vincent Vitiello commend Orange police detectives on removing another weapon off of the streets of the city of Orange, according to a Feb. 17 press release. On Feb. 16, members of the Orange Street Crimes Gang and Narcotics Task Force were seeking an individual […]
ORANGE, NJ — A Union County man admitted Oct. 14 to making corrupt payments to a public official of the city of Orange Township as a reward for that public official’s favorable treatment in connection with an Orange municipal project, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Jeanmarie Zahore, 56, of Rahway, pleaded guilty by videoconference before […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange Police Patrolman Kevin DeMasi graduated from a two-week motorcycle course at the top of the class. He earned a spot as one of the top 1 percent of motormen in the country. Officer training, traffic safety and swift response times are key ingredients to any law enforcement agency. In Orange, the […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange Police Director Todd Warren and Chief Law Enforcement Officer Vincent Vitiello have confirmed that there was a targeted shooting incident in the area of 200 Oakwood Place on Sept. 30. The matter is under investigation, in collaboration with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. The Orange Police Department will have increased patrols […]
ORANGE, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the Orange Police Department are investigating a fatal pedestrian incident that resulted in the death of Dilonna Mauricio, 60, of Orange, according to an Oct. 2 press release from the ECPO. On Thursday, Oct. 1, at approximately 5:46 a.m., Mauricio was crossing […]
ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Police Department’s Street Crimes Gang and Narcotics Task Force recently executed a search warrant pursuant to “Operation Credible Source,” which resulted in the seizure of crack-cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in amounts that signal the intent to distribute, according to an Oct. 2 press release from the Orange Police Department. […]
ORANGE, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Orange Police Department are investigating a triple shooting in Orange that resulted in the death of Rahjah Robinson, 30, of Orange, according to an Oct. 1 press release from the ECPO. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, at approximately 8:27 p.m., a group of men were gathered […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Two individuals were arrested and charged Sept. 30 in connection with the motor vehicle crash that left a civilian, a Montclair police officer and an Orange police officer injured, according to a press release from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a Montclair police officer […]
ORANGE, NJ — A Union County man has been indicted on charges of making corrupt payments to a public official in Orange, wire fraud and using a facility in interstate commerce to facilitate bribery, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced Aug. 19. Jeanmarie Zahore, 56, of Rahway, is charged in an indictment unsealed Aug. 19 with […]