Prison Hit Squad+Fleeing Gunman+'Sisterhood' Tops Essex Co. News

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! Here are some of the share-worthy stories from our area for today:

• NJ Prison Hit Squad Brutally Assaulted Other Inmates: Prosecutors

Authorities are accusing 11 alleged gang members of forming a "hit squad" within the New Jersey state prison system to commit assaults on other inmates.

• Newark Man Pointed Gun At Woman, Fled Scene: Police

Newark police recently apprehended two people after they fled from officers and entered a local home. One allegedly pointed a gun at a woman during an argument beforehand, authorities said.

• Newark Nonprofit Is Creating A 'Positive Pipeline Of Sisterhood'

Even the coronavirus pandemic can't stop a decorated Newark nonprofit from helping girls to "live, love and laugh" in the Brick City.

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