Newark residents protest shooting death of drug suspect by Essex sheriff's officer

The Jersey Journal - Fri Nov 06

More than 50 people blocked a Newark intersection this afternoon as they protested the death of a city man shot and killed Thursday by an Essex County sheriff's officer during a drug bust.

Vigil for Amar McLean

New Jersey Online - Fri Nov 06

Porscha Williams, right, a cousin of the late Armar McLean, is hugged by Takiyh Gooden during he vigil.

Essex County lawmaker to make charity donations for every campaign sign returned

Millville News - Fri Nov 06

One New Jersey charity will cash in on a state lawmaker's plan to have residents collect his campaign signs.

Authorities say man killed Bayonne woman, self after break-up

The Jersey Journal - Thu Nov 05

A day after a Bayonne woman moved out of her boyfriend's house, the boyfriend apparently went to her parents' home in East Orange and shot and killed her before turning the gun on himself , authorities said today.

MSU student charged in witness tampering

NorthJersey.com - Thu Nov 05

A student at Montclair State University was arrested Thursday and charged with witness tampering in an investigation into recent fires at a campus dormitory.

Newark mortician convicted in body part scheme indicted on new charges

The Jersey Journal - Thu Nov 05

Five months after he was sent to prison for his role in a macabre scheme to sell stolen body parts, a former Newark mortician was indicted today on new charges that could extend his time behind bars.

Newark anti-violence activist killed in shooting crossfire

The Jersey Journal - Wed Nov 04

After getting arrested for dealing drugs as a teen, Yusuf Shabazz turned his life around by getting into anti-gang and -violence activism and warning other young people from a lawless life on the street.

West Caldwell woman charged with arson in house fire

Millville News - Wed Nov 04

In this video clip, New Jersey governor-elect Chris Christie addresses the media at the Robert Treat Academy in Newark.

West Caldwell Woman Charged With Setting Fire To Her Home

The Alternative Press - Wed Nov 04

West Caldwell Woman Charged With Setting Fire To Her Home By Office of the Essex County Prosecutor 11/4/2009 West Caldwell Police have arrested Elizabeth Zartin, 47, on charges arising from a fire at her family's Mountain Avenue home in West Caldwell.

Camerman files suit against Newark police officer who tried to halt filming of demonstration

The Jersey Journal - Tue Nov 03

A television news cameraman has filed a federal lawsuit against a Newark special police officer who put him in a choke hold and then arrested him last year while filming an anti-violence demonstration.