New Jersey: Mother and Aunt of 14-Year-Old Charged In Officer’s Killing Arrested For Operating Open-Air Drug Market

Police have arrested the 14-year-old boy’s mother and aunt, who are accused of murdering a Newark officer.

Rabiyah Sorey, 43, the mother of the teen accused of murdering Detective Joseph Azcona on March 7, was identified by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin as the alleged leader of the Double ii, a Bloods-affiliated street gang.

Newark, NJ Detective Joseph Azcona exemplified all that is good and honorable in law enforcement. Shot and killed in the line of duty, Detective Azcona’s legacy will forever be one of selfless service and the ultimate sacrifice. My prayers are with his loved ones and fellow cops.… pic.twitter.com/Ytza1BwkD1

— Bill Bratton (@CommissBratton) March 9, 2025

Sorey, her twin sister Hadiyah Sorey, and 24 other alleged gang members or associates were arrested by state authorities on March 24th, according to court documents reviewed by The New York Post…

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