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NEWARK, NJ — A countywide crackdown on outstanding criminal warrants has led to the arrest of 43 fugitives facing a range of other felony charges. Two were sought for alleged murders. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced the results of the multi-agency warrant sweeps today as he stood alongside top federal, state, county and local law enforcement officials. “Anyone charged with a crime who ignores a warrant and goes on the run in Essex County should know that you can run, but you can’t hide,” Stephens said. “Law enforcement will find and prosecute you.” Among those swept up in the crackdown were: ●...

A recent warrant squad sweep through Essex County resulted in the arrests of 43 fugitives, including two adults and a juvenile wanted on murder charges, the prosecutor’s office announced Friday. The fugitives, all of them from Essex County, were picked up during the month of April for failing to...

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys and girls track and field teams are shown competing at the Essex County Championships, Thursday and Friday, May 18-19, at Schools Stadium in Newark. Michael Liotta ran in the 400-meter run in 56.95 seconds to place 56th of 67...

Irvington, one of Essex county’s largest cities, has a new affordable housing option that comes courtesy of a local developer that has a few other projects in the pipeline. Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss joined developer Adenah Bayoh and The NRP Group for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a 56-unit affordable apartment community at 722 Chancellor Avenue. Jersey Digs first broke the news in 2019 about the project, which rises five stories and offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residential units.

Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-Newark) today endorsed Richard Codey (D-Roseland) for re-election to State Senate in the 27th district, along with five other candidates for the legislature running on the Essex County Democratic organization line. In an incumbent vs. incumbent contest stemming from legislative redistricting, Codey faces his longtime colleague,...

NEWARK, NJ – Kalil Bryant, a 40-year-old man from East Orange, NJ, admitted to attempting to kill a former federal informant by shooting him, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger on Wednesday. In a court appearance before U.S. District Judge John Michael Vazquez, Bryant pleaded guilty to two counts of an indictment for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and retaliating against a witness, victim, or informant. The charges stem from an incident on Aug. 24, 2019, when Bryant shot the victim in retaliation for the victim’s cooperation with the FBI. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 10, The post Essex County Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting of Former Federal Informant appeared first on Shore News Network.

Meet Clyde and New York Yankees — a Pitbull Terrier and a mixed breed looking to be adopted out of Bloomfield Animal Shelter or Waldo’s Rescue Pen and into Essex County, North Jersey, or NYC homes. While both of these dogs may have different personalities, they are each looking for a family to make memories with for many years to come. Read on to learn more about Clyde and New York Yankees and how to adopt either of these dogs from Bloomfield Animal Shelter or Waldo’s Rescue Pen.

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful to join Memorial Day Masses celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, and auxiliary bishops and archdiocesan priests on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at seven archdiocesan cemeteries throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.

Essex County hosted its Memorial Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 25, at the Armed Forces Memorial in Veterans Memorial Park in Newark. The ceremony, hosted by Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., included a wreath laying and moment of silence for those who lost their lives on the battlefield.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls track and field team enjoyed an historic performance at the Essex County Championships, Thursday and Friday, May 18-19, at Schools Stadium in Newark. The Bengals finished in third place overall. It marked their best finish at this meet in program history....

A man from Essex County has admitted that he attempted to kill a former federal informant by shooting him. U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger's office says 40-year-old Kalil Bryant of East Orange pleaded guilty on May 23rd to two counts of an indictment charging him with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and retaliating against a witness, victim or an informant.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Find out why those sirens were wailing. Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read). Send feedback and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Assemblyman Kevin Rooney (R-Wyckoff), who is retiring from the legislature at the end of this session, has a lot of money in his campaign account – $166,974, to be exact. But he’s not saying for sure what he might spend it on. “I haven’t decided what I’m going...

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Kaleena Koon wanted to give her daughter a chance to play football. But she figured something safer would be better, namely flag football. Indeed, girls flag football has grown in popularity, especially in New Jersey. Koon helped start the East Orange Recreation girls flag football...

ORANGE, NJ — Khy’ron Hill won the 200-meter dash in 22.54 seconds to lead the Orange High School boys track and field team at the Essex County Championships, Thursday and Friday, May 18-19, at Schools Stadium in Newark. Hill also took fifth place in the 100-meter dash in...

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange High School boys and girls track and field teams gave good efforts at the Essex County Championships, Thursday and Friday, May 18-19, at Schools Stadium in Newark. The boys team finished in fifth place overall with 38 points. Seton Hall Prep took...