Explosion Eviscerates Home Killing Retired Newark Police Officer

South River, New Jersey – After a devastating explosion destroyed a home in a quiet New Jersey neighborhood, authorities have confirmed that the victim was a retired Newark police officer with almost three decades of service. Kevin Gilbert, 62, tragically lost his life in the blast that occurred at a Continental Court residence in South … Read more

Newark Police Officer Dies in Home Explosion in Middlesex County

Newark, New Jersey – The community mourns the loss of Kevin Gilbert, a 62-year-old retired Newark police officer who tragically passed away in a home explosion in Middlesex County on Thursday. With 26 years of dedicated service to the Newark Police Division, Gilbert left a lasting impact before his untimely death. Authorities confirmed that Gilbert … Read more

Drug Trafficker Convicted of Ordering Three Murders in Newark Racketeering Case

Newark, New Jersey – A 43-year-old man from Essex County was found guilty last week of orchestrating three murders and engaging in a large-scale narcotics operation. Michael Healy of Montclair was convicted by a federal jury on charges including racketeering conspiracy, drug distribution conspiracy, and conspiring to murder a federal witness, among others. The verdict … Read more

Imam Hassan Sharif Shot and Killed Outside Newark Mosque: Governor Murphy Offers Support and Urges Safety in Houses of Worship

NEWARK, N.J. – The imam of a mosque in Newark was fatally shot outside the place of worship early Wednesday morning after delivering morning prayers. Imam Hassan Sharif, who was recently elected as resident imam of Masjid Muhammad-Newark, was shot twice in the parking lot of the mosque and later died from his injuries at … Read more