Newark New Jersey Homicide ChargesA man suspected of committing a murder has now been accused of using a firearm to shoot at another person on a street in Newark, NJ.

The scary incident went down a short time after 11:00 p.m. near the intersection of 11th Avenue and South 18th Street in Newark, New Jersey. The victim, a 28-year-old Newark NJ man, was walking in the neighborhood when the suspect reportedly walked toward him and fired several gunshots.

The victim was later transported to nearby University Hospital, where emergency room doctors treated him for his injuries. The victim was subsequently listed in stable condition.

The suspect, an 18-year-old Newark male, was wanted in connection with the violent killing of a teenager a few weeks ago. The suspect allegedly shot and killed the 18-year-old victim on the 100 block of South 9th Street in Newark, New Jersey.

Authorities are still searching for the suspect, who has been described as armed and dangerous.

If law enforcement is eventually able to locate and capture the suspect, he would probably be charged with a host of crimes, including first degree murder, aggravated assault, and unlawful possession of a weapon. A conviction on the most serious charges of murder could lead to the suspect being sentenced to life imprisonment in NJ State Prison.

For more information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Fugitive Wanted for Murder Opens Fire on Newark Street, Authorities Say.”

Newark NJ Assault Crime Law FirmNewark NJ police are investigating a violent shooting on a street that left three people with serious injuries.

The shooting occurred around 8:20 p.m. According to authorities, the three victims were walking near the intersection of 15th Avenue and Bruce Street in Newark when a vehicle drove by. Someone inside the vehicle reportedly brandished a handgun and fired multiple gunshots at the victims.

All three pedestrians sustained gunshot wounds as a result of the shooting. When Newark NJ cops arrived at the scene, they found the victims on the pavement and in a great deal of pain. The injured parties were subsequently transported to University Hospital in Newark, where doctors provided emergency medical treatment. The victims were later listed in stable condition at the Newark hospital.

The Newark Police Department is actively investigating the shooting. Police have not yet been able to identity a suspect in the shooting or determine a motive for the attack.

If authorities can eventually determine who committed the assault, the culprit would likely be charged with multiple crimes, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

To learn more about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “3 Wounded in Newark Shooting.”

Assault Charges at Rutgers UniversityPolice officers recently arrested two Essex County men accused of getting into a violent fight at Rutgers University. The incident occurred on the Rutgers Livingston campus in Piscataway and reportedly ended with one of the men firing a handgun at the other man.

Police received a report of a gunshot being fired a short time before 5:00 p.m. in a parking lot on the Rutgers campus. When law enforcement officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with witnesses who said that the two suspects argued while brandishing deadly weapons. One of the men allegedly had a handgun, while the other man was reportedly carrying a machete during the altercation.

The fight allegedly ended with one of the suspects using the gun to shoot at a car in the parking lot.

The suspect accused of firing the gunshot is a 22-year-old Bloomfield man. He has been charged with numerous crimes, including unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and simple assault.

The other suspect is a 22-year-old man from Newark, New Jersey. He has been charged with simple assault.

Thankfully, nobody suffered any injuries due to the violent incident.

For more information about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “2 Charged after Report of Duo Wielding Gun, Machete at Rutgers.”

Irvington NJ Sex Crime SuspectPolice officers recently arrested a man who allegedly committed a sexual assault of a woman at a public park in Maplewood, NJ.

The suspect reportedly committed the violent sex crime around 9:30 p.m. at DeHart Park, a popular recreational facility on Burnett Avenue in Maplewood, New Jersey. Local youths are known to go to the public park to play street hockey and tennis, among other activities.

The victim in the sexual assault is an 18-year-old woman from Florida. She was walking to the Maplewood NJ home of a relative when she decided to cut through DeHart Park. While the woman was walking in the park, the suspect allegedly ran up to the victim and knocked her to the ground. He then allegedly raped her.

After the assault, the victim contacted the Maplewood Police Department. Several law enforcement agencies subsequently worked together on the investigation into the sexual offense, including the Maplewood Police Department, the Union Police Department, and the Irvington Police Department. Detectives eventually identified the suspect as the likely culprit in the attack.

The suspect, a 19-year-old man from Irvington, New Jersey, was arrested and charged with sexual assault and kidnapping.

If the suspect is ultimately convicted of sexual assault, he would be subject to significant penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2, sexual assault is a second degree criminal offense that carries a potential punishment of 5-10 years in New Jersey State Prison.

After being arrested and charged, the suspect was taken to the Essex County Jail in Newark, NJ. He was being held at the jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.

For additional information about this case, access the NJ.com article, “18-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted in Maplewood Park, Police Say.”

Newark NJ Shooting SuspectPolice are looking for a Newark New Jersey man who has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with a shooting that resulted in critical injuries to one person.

The shooting occurred around 9:35 a.m. around the intersection of South 14th Street and 9th Avenue in Newark, NJ. Newark police got an alert of gunshots fired in the area and dispatched cops to the scene. When Newark NJ cops arrived at the scene, they came across the victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

According to law enforcement, the victim was shot as he tried to work on a ladder. He was later taken to University Hospital in Newark NJ, where doctors provided medical treatment for his injuries. Hospital officials later said that the shooting victim had been listed in critical condition.

Essex County Prosecutor’s Office detectives investigated the shooting and eventually identified the shooter as a 43-year-old man from Newark, NJ.

The suspect is still at large, but he has already been charged with multiple crimes, including aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon. If the suspect is convicted on either criminal charge, he would be subject to significant penalties that include a lengthy term of incarceration in New Jersey State Prison.

Newark police are still trying to find the shooting suspect. Any members of the public with information about the suspect should place a call to the Newark Police CrimeStoppers tip line at 877-NWK-TIPS of 877-NWK-GUNS.

For further information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Police ID Suspect in Shooting That Critically Injured Man in Newark.”

Newark New Jersey Homicide AttorneysNewark NJ police officers and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office detectives are trying to find the person who allegedly used a handgun to commit a homicide. The same suspect also allegedly shot someone else on a city street.

The shooting went down around 11:40 p.m. on the 100 block of Broad Street in Newark’s North Ward.

One shooting victim was a 25-year-old Newark man. Despite the best efforts of doctors at University Hospital, he died as a result of his gunshot-related injuries.

The other shooting victim is a 19-year-old man who is also from Newark, New Jersey. He was treated at the Newark hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.

Authorities have not yet been able to determine the identity of the suspect responsible for the two shootings. Investigators have also not yet determined the motive for the shooting incidents.

If Newark NJ police can identify and apprehend the suspect, it is likely that criminal charges for first degree murder and illegal handgun possession would follow.

A conviction on the most serious charges of murder would lead to severe penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, murder is classified as a first degree felony and carries a potential punishment of life imprisonment, with a minimum mandatory sentence of 30 years in NJ State Prison.

For additional information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “1 Dead, 1 Wounded after Shooting in Newark.”

Newark NJ Armed Robbery LawyersNewark New Jersey police arrested a man who allegedly committed a brutal murder during an armed robbery at a gas station.

The violent crime happened earlier in 2016, but Newark NJ police officers were only recently able to locate and apprehend the murder suspect. According to law enforcement, the suspect killed the owner of the Power Gas Station, which is located on West Market Street in Newark, NJ.

The suspect is accused of using a handgun while attempting to rob the victim. Something apparently went wrong during the robbery, with the suspect allegedly using the firearm to fatally shoot the victim. Afterwards, the suspect reportedly fled the scene.

When emergency medical crews arrived at the gas station, they found the victim suffering from catastrophic wounds. The victim was rushed to University Hospital in Newark, where doctors later pronounced him dead. The victim, who lived in Iselin and owned the gas station in Newark, was 47 years old when he died.

The Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office spend months investigating the violent crime and eventually found the homicide suspect.

The suspect in the fatal shooting is a 49-year-old Newark NJ man. He has been charged with several crimes, including first degree murder, armed robbery, and weapons offenses.

After being arrested and processed, the suspect was taken to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJ. He was being held at the jail in lieu of $1 million bail.

For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article, “Arrest Made in Killing of Newark Gas Station Owner.”

Newark NJ Murder SuspectA teenager faces criminal charges for murder in connection with the brutal killing of a 15-year-old boy last year in Newark, NJ.

The suspect allegedly committed the homicide a short time before 8:00 p.m. on Mother’s Day 2015. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the suspect was one of several teenagers involved in a violent altercation in the area of 19th Avenue and South 16th Street in Newark’s South Ward. The two groups of teens were reportedly in Newark to attend an annual bike event hosted by the Newark Knights Motorcycle club. Authorities believe that the teenagers may have been in gangs and that the altercation might have been related to a dispute between the gangs.

When the argument went from being strictly verbal to becoming more physical, a number of people allegedly started to shoot handguns. Tragically, the victim was killed in the crossfire. According to officials, the victim was not part of either group of teens involved in the altercation.

In addition to the homicide victim, three other individuals suffered gunshot wounds due to the shooting.

The suspect, a 19-year-old boy from Newark NJ, was placed under arrest and charged with first degree murder and weapons offenses. Now the suspect has been indicted by an Essex County grand jury, which means that his case could be headed to trial in Essex County Superior Court.

To learn more about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Man Pleads Not Guilty in Mother’s Day Murder of 15-Year-Old.”

Former NJ Deputy Attorney General Joins the Tormey Law Firm LLC

Newark NJ Criminal Defense LawyersThe Tormey Law Firm LLC is pleased to announce that Thomas Ercolano has joined the law firm as an associate attorney beginning September 1, 2016. Tom is a former judicial law clerk in Middlesex County. Tom also served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey for four years, prosecuting child abuse and child neglect cases for the State.

During his years as a Deputy Attorney General, Tom tried countless cases for the NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly DYFS) and conducted Order to Show Cause custody hearings, case management conferences, pre-trial conferences, child abuse and neglect fact-findings, and termination of parental rights trials. During his tenure with the DCP&P, Tom learned what it takes to manage an extensive caseload and develop effective case strategy. He also worked with expert witnesses, including pediatricians, psychologists, and psychiatrists. In addition to developing his trial advocacy skills, Tom wrote numerous appellate briefs for DCP&P and presented oral arguments before the Appellate Division.

Practice Areas: DCP&P (DYFS) Defense, Criminal Defense, and Municipal Defense

Education:

  • Undergraduate: Lafayette College, 2007, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
  • Law School: Seton Hall University School of Law, 2010, Juris Doctor

Bar Admissions:

  • New Jersey, 2010
  • New York, 2011

Career Experience:

  • Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Roger W. Daley (Ret.), New Jersey Superior Court, Middlesex County
  • Deputy Attorney General, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Department of Children and Families Practice Group

Tom Ercolano is available immediately to assist you at 201-556-1570.

East Orange NJ Murder SuspectAn East Orange NJ man faces criminal charges for first degree murder in connection with the violent killings of three individuals in Newark, NJ.

According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the suspect murdered three people in January 2016. The suspect reportedly strangled one person at a Newark residence and then fatally shot the two other victims outside a different residence in Newark, New Jersey.

Two of the victims were ex-girlfriends of the suspect. Additionally, one of the victims reportedly had a restraining order against the suspect at the time of her death.

The 27-year-old suspect is from East Orange, New Jersey. He faces numerous criminal charges, including felony murder, desecration of human remains, endangering the welfare of a child, hindering apprehension, burglary, theft by unlawful taking, unlawful possession of a weapon.
The suspect recently made an appearance in Essex County Superior Court, which is located in Newark, for an arraignment hearing.

If the suspect is ultimately convicted on the most serious charges of first degree murder, he could end up spending the rest of his life behind bars. The minimum penalty for first degree murder in New Jersey is 30 years in state prison.

For more information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Suspect Charged with Killing 2 Ex-Girlfriends, Man, Pleads Not Guilty.”