BREAKING: Two Essex County, New Jersey Men Convicted Of Gunpoint Robbery

IRVINGTON MAN AND EAST ORANGE MAN FACE DECADES IN PRISON AFTER BEING CONVICTED FOR A 2022 ROBBERY

     "Ricotson Dolisca & Gary Rhymes Have Been Found Guilty On Charges For The January 2022 Gunpoint Robbery Of A Customer At A Fast Food Restaurant."

Sunday, November 26, 2023, 8:30 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

NEWARK, NJ.- A 35-Year-Old Irvington, New Jersey man, and a 37-Year-Old East Orange, New Jersey man Face Decades in New Jersey State Prison when they are Sentenced Exactly Two Years to the Day after being Convicted for The Gunpoint Robbery of a Customer at The Irvington Kennedy Fried Chicken Fast Food Restaurant.

     According to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, on January 19, 2023, the Two Men, Ricotson Dolisca, 35, of Irvington, New Jersey, and Gary Rhymes, 37, of East Orange, New Jersey, were Captured on Video Surveillance inside The Kennedy Fried Chicken Robbing the Victim at Gunpoint of his Wallet, Cell Phone, and Clothes. Dolisca and Rhymes were Apprehended a short time later and found in Possession of The Victim's Wallet and a Firearm. 

     Following a Two Day Trial before Superior Court Judge John Gizzo, a Jury Sitting in Essex County, New Jersey, deliberated for Two Days before Finding Dolisca and Rhymes Guilty of First Degree Robbery; Second Degree Conspiracy; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; Receiving Stolen Property; and Possession of a Large-Capacity Magazine. 

     Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Dellera, who tried the case, said the jury diligently reviewed the evidence and returned a just verdict.

     "Fortunately, the weapon was not fired and there were no lasting physical injuries in this case," Dellera said. "This verdict would not have been possible but for the brave victim, who was willing to come to court and face the individuals who did this to him. I hope the verdict brings peace and a sense of security to the victim and his family."

     Sentencing in the Matter has been Scheduled for January 19, 2024, before The Honorable Judge Gizzo. When Sentenced Dolisca Faces up to 30 Years in State Prison and Rhymes Faces up to 20 Years in State Prison.

FILED UNDER: NOVEMBER 26, 2023: LAW, ESSEX: