An October sweep by law enforcement officers through Essex County has resulted in the arrests of 41 suspects on outstanding warrants for crimes ranging from drug possession to sexual assault and murder, acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced Monday. The Essex County Sheriff’s Department started knocking on doors earlier this month in a sweep dubbed “Operation Essex,” and locked up 41 suspects who had either failed to appear in court or were awaiting trial and charged with new crimes. “Our mission is to ensure the safety of all Essex County residents,” Stephens, said, …