Thousands mourn slain Newark police detective as ‘symbol of courage’ at funeral service
Newark Detective Joseph Azcona, 26, has been posthumously promoted to sergeant, officials announced Friday during his funeral ...
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Funeral for NJ detective draws massive crowd as 14-year-old faces charges
Law enforcement from around New Jersey and New York lined the streets of Newark on Friday, as the city said goodbye to a ...
Fallen Newark detective’s City Hall memorial vandalized by ‘emotionally disturbed’ woman: cops
The many flower bouquets — which originally sat on top of the police cruiser — were torn off, destroyed and callously thrown ...
Gov. Murphy orders flags lowered for Newark detective killed in the line of duty
Gov. Phil Murphy ordered flags in New Jersey to be flown at half staff on Friday in mourning of the Newark police officer ...
‘Such a great kid’: Community mourns loss of Office Azcona
The city of Newark continues to mourn the loss of Officer Joseph Azcona who was fatally shot on the job just days ago. Family ...
Slain Newark cop was all-around ‘nice kid’ who helped neighbors —and racked up police medals along way
Joseph Azcona was made detective after just two years on the job and earned numerous awards during his short but stellar ...
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Oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade in N.J. Moved over Death of Police Officer
The 90th Newark St. Patrick's Day parade—the oldest parade celebrating the holiday in the state—was postponed to next week so ...
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Gets away with it? Teen charged with gunning down NJ cop is too young for prison
The 14-year-old charged with murder in the shooting of Newark police officer Joseph Azcona is protected by New Jersey's ...