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Essex County Prosecutor's Office Welcome to the Official Essex County Prosecutor's Office page. Thank you for visiting the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office page. Theodore N.

Our system of Constitutional government requires the consent and participation of the public in the ex*****on of the law. I hope that this page will afford an additional opportunity for effective interaction between the citizens of Essex County and the officers and prosecutors who serve them. Stephens II, Acting Essex County Prosecutor

Mitchell G. McGuire III, Acting Chief of Detectives’

Romesh Sukhdeo, Acting First Assistant Prosecutor

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10/20/2026

Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Pamela McCauley of ECPO's Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy will serve as panelists in the Let's Talk About Public Safety Initiative, "Community Safety and Crime Prevention Summit: Our Call to Action" on Saturday October 31st at the Fountain Baptist Church in Summit.
The event is hosted by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and The Positive Community.
Their participation reflects our office's ongoing commitment to supporting victims, promoting community safety and crime prevention efforts.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office wants to remind you about the “Blue Envelope Program”, an initiative designed to p...
10/20/2026

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office wants to remind you about the “Blue Envelope Program”, an initiative designed to promote safer, clearer interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and similar conditions.
The “Blue Envelope Program" provides drivers with a safe, resealable place to keep their driver's license, and other important documents. It also includes clear instructions for drivers on navigating traffic stops and communicating with law enforcement officers.
For law enforcement officers, the program serves as a reminder of the training they have received for interacting with individuals with ASD and similar conditions.
Essex County residents can obtain a “Blue Envelope” at their local police department free of charge.



October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is committed to supporting domestic v...
10/19/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is committed to supporting domestic violence survivors through our Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy, which connects victims with resources, support, and guidance throughout the criminal justice process.

Help is available. You are not alone.



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The Essex County Prosecutor's Office proudly celebrates Italian American Heritage Month. We honor the rich history, trad...
10/16/2026

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office proudly celebrates Italian American Heritage Month. We honor the rich history, traditions, and lasting contributions of Italian Americans to our Essex County community and our nation.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office and the Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County held its Second Hispanic/L...
10/15/2026

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office and the Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County held its Second Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Celebration on Wednesday October 14.
This year's honoree included keynote speaker Carlos Pomares, President of the Essex County Board of Commissioners ; ECPO Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecutor Myrna Perez Drace, Lieutenant Javier Acevedo, and Victim-Witness Advocate Jacqueline Herrera; and Newark Police Division Deputy Chief Edgar Padilla, Lieutenant Ochieng Dennard, and Lieutenant Luis Rivera.
Congratulations to all of this year's honorees and thank you for your outstanding contributions and service to our community!

Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Chief of Detectives Mitchell G. McGuire III were on hand to recogniz...
10/09/2026

Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Chief of Detectives Mitchell G. McGuire III were on hand to recognize and congratulate members of the investigative team on their well-deserved promotions this week.
We honor Deputy Chief Randolph Root, Captain Kenneth Poggi, Lieutenant Frank Ricci, Sergeant Michael Mossa, Sergeant Joseph Davis, and Sergeant Kaitlin Lobman on their promotions.
Congratulations to all!

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dawn Simonetti was honored by the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey on September ...
09/28/2026

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dawn Simonetti was honored by the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey on September 25 in recognition of her dedication and service as a prosecutor.
Prosecutor Stephens and members of the Essex County Prosecutor's Office joined in celebrating this special recognition.
We congratulate Chief Assistant Prosecutor Simonetti on this well-deserved honor!

Here's another example of how ECPO serves and engages with our communities.Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens ...
09/23/2026

Here's another example of how ECPO serves and engages with our communities.
Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II, Community Relations Specialist Nicole Graves-Watson, and Victim/Witness Advocate Patrick Sceppaguercio participated in Essex County’s Annual Senior Wellness Day at the Richard Codey Arena in West Orange on Tuesday, September 22.
ECPO shared valuable information on Essex County Prosecutor's services and initiatives including Victim/Witness Advocacy Services, and Operation Helping Hand.



From September 15 to October 15, we honor the history, culture, and countless contributions of this country's Hispanic/L...
09/15/2026

From September 15 to October 15, we honor the history, culture, and countless contributions of this country's Hispanic/Latinx communities.
Please join all of us here at ECPO as we celebrate and uplift Hispanic/Latinx heritage today and every day!


Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II was honored to speak at an International Overdose Awareness event spons...
08/27/2026

Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II was honored to speak at an International Overdose Awareness event sponsored by the Essex Health and Wellness Recovery Center in Montclair on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The event brought together community members, advocates, and service providers to remember those lost to overdose deaths and raise awareness about the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery.



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