NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department has reported the arrest of Shanita N. Rose, age 40, following a carjacking incident involving a young child.
The event took place on Tuesday, when police were alerted to the theft of a vehicle with a 3-year-old boy inside.
Responding to the 100 block of Wilson Avenue at 8:13 a.m., officers embarked on a search for a 2017 silver Hyundai Sonata.
The situation led to the issuing of an Amber Alert at 9:55 a.m. Subsequently, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police located the vehicle in Jersey City, finding the child safe and unharmed.
Rose now faces serious charges including carjacking, kidnapping, and endangering the welfare of a child. The case remains under investigation by the Newark Police Department.
Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.
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