Authorities Seek Public's Help in Finding Murder Suspects

Authorities are asking the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted in two different Newark murders late last year. 

 
Tyquaah Mayse, 33, of Newark is wanted for the murder of Wesley L. Howard, 38, also of Newark. Howard was shot multiples times in the first floor hallway at 860 South 11th Street in Newark Dec. 24, 2012. Mayse has been charged with murder and weapons offenses.
 
Dwayne Edwards, 35, of East Orange, is a suspect in the shooting death of Raymar Kadeem Lecky of West Orange. Lecky, 22, was shot at Sanford and Lanark avenues in Newark on Dec. 31, 2012.

Bail for both men has been set at $1 million.
 
Both men are presumed to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line 1-877-847-7432.