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State of New Jersey v. Jordan Jackson-Small
Date: 12-26-2025
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Plaintiff's Attorney: Middlesex County, New Jersey, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, criminal defense lawyer represent the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.
On December 21, 2025, at 9:18 A.M., authorities received a 911 call reporting a stabbing. Upon their arrival to a residence on Grove Avenue, they discovered Imani Smith, 26, of Edison with stab wounds. Smith was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where she was ultimately pronounced deceased.
Initial investigation led by Detective Kevin Kirsh of the Edison Police Department and Detective Olivia Ankudowicz of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, led to the arrest of Jordan D. Jackson-Small, 35, of Edison. Moreover, Smith and Jackson-Small knew each other prior to the incident, thus it was not a random act of violence.
Jackson-Small was arrested without incident and charged with first-degree Murder, second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, third-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and fourth-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Jackson-Small is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending the results of his Pre-Trial detention hearing.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kirsh of the Edison Police Department at 732-718-8064 or Detective Ankudowicz of the Middlesex County Prosecutors Office at 732-745- 8083.
As with all criminal defendants, the charges against Jackson-Small are just allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
On December 21, 2025, at 9:18 A.M., authorities received a 911 call reporting a stabbing. Upon their arrival to a residence on Grove Avenue, they discovered Imani Smith, 26, of Edison with stab wounds. Smith was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where she was ultimately pronounced deceased.
Initial investigation led by Detective Kevin Kirsh of the Edison Police Department and Detective Olivia Ankudowicz of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, led to the arrest of Jordan D. Jackson-Small, 35, of Edison. Moreover, Smith and Jackson-Small knew each other prior to the incident, thus it was not a random act of violence.
Jackson-Small was arrested without incident and charged with first-degree Murder, second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, third-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and fourth-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Jackson-Small is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending the results of his Pre-Trial detention hearing.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kirsh of the Edison Police Department at 732-718-8064 or Detective Ankudowicz of the Middlesex County Prosecutors Office at 732-745- 8083.
As with all criminal defendants, the charges against Jackson-Small are just allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New Jersey v. Jordan Jackson-Small?
The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard State of New Jersey v. Jordan Jackson-Small?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Middlesex County, New Jersey, NJ. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of New Jersey v. Jordan Jackson-Small?
Plaintiff's attorney: Middlesex County, New Jersey, Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New Brunswick Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New Jersey v. Jordan Jackson-Small decided?
This case was decided on December 26, 2025.