NEWARK, NJ – Police in Newark are asking the public to help identify a woman wanted for an assault against a bus driver in the city on Wednesday.
As part of the investigation into an assault that occurred on Wednesday, December 14, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a female suspect.
An assault on a female bus driver was reported at Broad Street and West Kinney Street at approximately 5 p.m. Police responded to the incident at approximately 5 p.m.
Upon the driver opening the bus door, the suspect requested that the victim enter the bus, and when she did, the victim began punching and spitting at the driver. The suspect also threw a water bottle at the driver before exiting the bus.
She was described as African-American, in her twenties, 5’7″ tall, and wearing a black coat, white skirt, and clear glasses.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the identity of this suspect to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.