Somerville man charged with aggravated assault on Newark officer during drag racing stop

NEWARK, N.J. — An 18-year-old man from Somerville has been arrested after allegedly injuring a Newark police officer while attempting to flee the scene of a drag racing incident early Sunday morning.…

Gunmen Use Stolen Car in Newark Armed Robbery

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects involved in an armed robbery that took place on the morning of November 11, Newark Public Safety…

Police seek help identifying Newark shooting suspect captured on video

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man captured on surveillance video firing a gun into the air on October 21, according to the Newark Department…

Street closures planned for Newark Thanksgiving turkey giveaway

NEWARK, N.J. — Several streets in Newark will be closed on Monday, November 25, to accommodate Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution, city officials announced. According to Public Safety Director…

Newark Police Seeking to Identify Porch Pirate

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of stealing a package from a residence on Brookdale Avenue near Abinger Place earlier this month. The…

Newark Officials Request Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects

Newark Officials Request Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects **Newark, NJ** – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking the public's assistance in identifying three suspects connected to a robbery that took…

Victim robbed of $6,000 and iPhone as Newark police search for suspect

**Newark, NJ -** The Newark Department of Public Safety seeks assistance from the public to identify a man wanted for questioning in a robbery that took place on November 3. Newark Public…

Armed Home Invasion Reported in Newark

Newark Police Request Public Assistance in Home Invasion Case **Newark, NJ** - Newark Public Safety officials are seeking the public's assistance to identify a suspect involved in a home invasion that took…

Police search for suspect in Newark porch package theft

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance video stealing a package from a Newark residence earlier this week. The theft occurred on Wednesday…

Trick-and-snatch: Duo cons Newark woman, swipes $4K in cash and jewels

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects connected to a theft that occurred on Monday morning in the city’s Central Ward. The suspects, a man…

Theft Suspect Sought in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a duffel bag outside a residence in Newark earlier this week. The incident…

Newark Woman Sought in Connection with July Kidnapping and Robbery

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are searching for a Newark woman wanted for questioning in connection with a July kidnapping and robbery incident, according to Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda. Wendy Melendez, 43,…

Newark Police Department Adds 31 New Hybrid Vehicles to Their Fleet

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Division recently announced the deployment of 31 new hybrid Ford Explorer Police Vehicles into service this week. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, Deputy Police Director…

New Jersey braces for extreme weather as Nor’Easter takes aim

New Jersey braces for extreme weather chaos NEWARK, NJ - New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency in response to a nor’easter expected over the weekend, bringing heavy rainfall and strong…

Police Request Assistance in Locating Two Women for Investigation

Police Request Assistance in Locating Two Women for Investigation **Newark, NJ** - Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public's assistance in finding two women wanted for questioning…

Seattle Man Arrested for Attacking Cops and Breaking Car Window at Delnaye Hall

A Washington state man was arrested after allegedly smashing vehicle windows during protests outside the Delaney Hall detention facility, while federal authorities reported a separate arrest involving an alleged assault on an…

Protester from New York Arrested for Setting Dumpster Fire at Delaney Hall

Newark, NJ — A Brooklyn man accused of setting a dumpster on fire during protests at Delaney Hall and attempting to ignite a second fire days later has been arrested, Newark officials…

Two Out-Of-State Agitators Arrested for Attacking Cops at Delaney Hall

Newark, NJ — Two out-of-state protesters now face aggravated assault charges after authorities say a demonstration outside Delaney Hall escalated into a confrontation with Newark police officers, resulting in arrests and multiple…

Bolt cutter bandit botches e-scooter heist at Seton Hall Law

E-scooter thief flees after botched bolt cutter attempt at Seton Hall Law School Newark, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man caught on camera trying to…

Suspect wanted after $248 in baby items stolen from Gap Factory

Woman wanted for stealing $248 in baby clothes from Gap Factory in Newark Newark, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of shoplifting nearly $250 worth…

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