N.J. cop was drunk, speeding when he fatally struck traffic control officer, authorities say
Victor M. Ortiz, III, of Hillside, is charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter, second-degree vehicular homicide and several traffic summonses, including one for DWI, in the death of Newark Traffic Control Officer Jairo Rodriguez.
Newark Police Sergeant Charged In Traffic Officer's Death: Prosecutor
Victor Ortiz, a Newark police sergeant, was arrested and charged on Thursday, Jan. 2 in connection with the death of Newark Traffic Control Officer Jairo Rodriguez last month, authorities said.At 12:42 a.
NJ police sergeant charged with killing traffic officer, officials say
A Newark police sergeant is accused of killing a traffic control officer in an early morning crash near the Prudential Center on Dec. 11, 2024.
Newark cop charged with manslaughter in crash that killed traffic control officer
A Newark police sergeant was charged Thursday with aggravated manslaughter in an off-duty crash that killed a traffic control officer who was struck while directing traffic near the Prudential Center last month.
Newark sergeant charged with manslaughter, DWI after fatally hitting fellow cop
The Newark police sergeant who fatally struck a fellow cop directing traffic outside the Prudential Center last month is accused of being drunk and driving double the speed limit when he killed Newark Traffic Control Officer Jairo Rodriguez.
Newark police sergeant charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed traffic officer
Sgt. Victor Ortiz was charged Thursday with vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter. He was taken to the Essex County Jail.
Newark cop charged in fatal crash released from jail on home detention
An attorney for a Newark police officer charged with manslaughter in a crash that killed a city traffic control officer last month was released from jail following a court hearing Thursday as supporters of the victim gathered in protest.
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Victor Ortiz Arrested In Death Of Newark Cop Jairo Rodriguez
Victor Ortiz, a Newark police sergeant, was arrested and charged on Thursday, Jan. 2 in connection with the death of Newark ...
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Off-duty Newark police officer charged in traffic agent's death: police
Many are calling for justice following the arrest Thursday of a police officer who struck and killed a traffic agent in ...