Former East Orange Officer Convicted of Child Abuse, Faces 80 Years

Newark By: Tracie Carter In a court ruling, an Essex County jury has found ex-East Orange Police Officer Devin L. Higgs guilty of several charges, including aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of his nine-year-old son.The verdict came after a harrowing case of physical abuse was unveiled by prosecutors. Back in February 2018, Higgs, 53,…