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Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

A convicted arsonist already serving time in a Newark state prison is now facing the possibility of life behind bars after being found guilty in a murder for hire plot that targeted the very officials responsible for his imprisonment. Stephen Smink, 62, who has been incarcerated for more than a decade following an arson case in Vineland, was accused of masterminding the scheme from within prison walls. Authorities say his intention was to retaliate against those who brought h

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28 Aug 2025 13:38 PM 804 views

Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

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Newark police seek tips in deadly shooting, offer $5K reward for information

Authorities are actively seeking assistance from the public in solving a deadly shooting that took place in Newark earlier this year. A $5,000 reward is being offered to anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest in the killing of 22-year-old Jaheem Futrell. The shooting happened shortly before 11 p.m. on March 2, 2024, along the 300 block of South 8th Street. Months after the incident, no suspects have been apprehended, and investigators are urging community members to come forw

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06 May 2025 02:22 AM 899 views

Newark police seek tips in deadly shooting, offer $5K reward for information

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Newark Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Shooting; Three Suspects in Custody

A tragic shooting in Newark on Friday night left one police officer dead and another critically injured, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting a swift law enforcement response. The incident unfolded around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Carteret Street and Broadway, close to a White Castle restaurant, where officers encountered gunfire under circumstances that remain under investigation. Authorities have confirmed that three suspects were taken

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08 Mar 2025 06:16 AM 1.4k views

Newark Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Shooting; Three Suspects in Custody

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Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

Newark police seek tips in deadly shooting, offer $5K reward for information

Newark police seek tips in deadly shooting, offer $5K reward for information

Newark Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Shooting; Three Suspects in Custody

Newark Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Shooting; Three Suspects in Custody

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India Raises Concerns Over Rising Imports from UAE in Recent Trade Talks

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Sanju Samson century powers CSK to first IPL 2026 win over Delhi

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Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

Newark police seek tips in deadly shooting, offer $5K reward for information

Newark police seek tips in deadly shooting, offer $5K reward for information

Newark Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Shooting; Three Suspects in Custody

Newark Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Shooting; Three Suspects in Custody

India Raises Concerns Over Rising Imports from UAE in Recent Trade Talks

Trump’s Push to Dismantle the Education Department: What It Means for Student Loans

Sanju Samson century powers CSK to first IPL 2026 win over Delhi

Reagan Airport Helicopter Ban Urged After 67 Die in Midair Collision

"Nara Lokesh's US Tour: Aiming to Attract Investments Amid Election Uncertainty"

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​New Jersey Devils celebrate 30 years since first Stanley Cup victory in 1995

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