Elizabeth man convicted of murdering wife

ELIZABETH — A Union County jury has convicted an Elizabeth man of murdering his wife a little more than three years ago, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced today. The jury deliberated for a matter of hours over the course of two days following an approximately three-week trial before state Superior Court Judge Robert Mega, […]

Indictments returned against two defendants in Elizabeth felony murder; robbery

ELIZABETH — A Union County grand jury has returned indictments against the two men charged with killing a Brooklyn resident last fall after an attempt to rob him went awry, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced. Ali Garner, 28, and Keon Lewis, 30, both of Elizabeth, were indicted Tuesday on charges of first-degree felony murder, first-degree […]

Elizabeth homicide under investigation

ELIZABETH — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place Thursday night in Elizabeth, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced today. The victim has been identified as Teyvon Ray, 20, of Elizabeth. Police rushed to the area of Bond and 2nd streets shortly before 9:30 p.m. Thursday to find Ray suffering from gunshot wounds. He […]

Elizabeth Avenue Christmas tree comes full circle

ELIZABETH — The Elizabeth Avenue Partnership recently celebrated its annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony by lighting a 40-foot Spruce tree in the heart of the district known as Union Square Plaza on Elizabeth Avenue before a large community gathering composed of business owners, elected officials, municipal and county employees and children. Lots of children! The event came with all the trimmings; a […]

Four relatives indicted on first-degree drug charges for allegedly operating drug mill in their Elizabeth house

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced that four family members were indicted today on first-degree drug charges for allegedly operating a heroin and cocaine mill in their residence in Elizabeth.  They also are charged in connection with opiate pain pills seized at their home. The Division of Criminal Justice Gangs & Organized Crime […]

Man convicted of killing Eliz. woman sentenced to 40 years

ELIZABETH — Eduardo Lago of Newark, who was convicted earlier this year of fatally shooting a woman in Elizabeth in 2010, has been sentenced to 40 years in state prison for the crime, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced this week. Lago will be required to serve more than 38 years of that […]

Elizabeth schools superintendent selected for DC ConnectED trip

ELIZABETH — The White House and the U.S. Department of Education selected Olga Hugelmeyer, superintendent of the Elizabeth Public Schools, to participate in the Nov. 19 ConnectED to the Future Convening at the White House in recognition of the district’s commitment to Future Ready schools. Hugelmeyer and more than 100 other exemplary district leaders from […]

Eliz. man admits role in fatal shooting

ELIZABETH — An Elizabeth man has admitted to being responsible for a fatal shooting that occurred in the city a little more than three years ago, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Oct. 31. Appearing before state Superior Court Judge Joseph P. Donohue, Larry Mays, 27, pleaded guilty to a single count of […]

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