Code Enforcer Pleads Guilty to Bribery

A Newark code enforcement officer, Sonia Rogers, 51, pleaded guilty to extorting a business owner by threatening closure unless paid—ultimately stealing merchandise instead of cash. Her actions, uncovered after months of investigation and leading to arrest in February 2025, shattered public trust and underscored the state’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption. Rogers faces up to 364 days in jail and is permanently barred from public office in New Jersey, with sentencing scheduled for August 14. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b7b4e7c4d4f74006