NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault that took place on Sunday. Police received a call at approximately 6:19 a.m. regarding the incident at South 10th Street and Springfield Avenue.
Officers report that the male suspect boarded an NJ Transit bus at 21st Street in Irvington. He leaned around the barrier separating the driver from the passengers and spat on the female bus driver without any prior exchange of words.
The suspect is described as a young Black male, approximately 5’3” tall and weighing around 140 pounds. He was dressed in a dark hooded sweater and black pants during the event.
The surveillance camera on the bus captured the encounter, aiding detectives in their investigation. Director Miranda has urged anyone with information to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
All Crime Stopper tips can be submitted anonymously and will remain confidential. There may be a potential reward for relevant information.
Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Police Division’s website. The investigation continues, as officials stress the importance of community support in solving the case.
A suspect remains at large after a bus driver was assaulted in Newark.
