Newark--Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the death of Mr. Jose A. Rolon, 64, of Newark.
Police say they were summoned to Rolon's apartment after friends were unable to reach him.
Police say he was discovered with an apparent stab wound on Dec. 28, 2018.
Medical personnel pronounced Rolon dead at his home in the 200 block of Woodside Avenue yesterday at 7:31 pm.
No arrests have been made. The investigation is active and ongoing officials said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.