Newark Police Seeking to Identify Robbery Suspect
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department asks for the public’s assistance to identify a robbery suspect who attempted to steal gasoline, then assaulted a worker who tried to stop him from…
Newark Police Officer Buys New Bike for Child After his was Damaged During Hit and Run Crash
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Police Officers delivered a surprise to 9-year-old resident Michael Copeland. Copeland was involved in a hit-and-run collision this winter. He was injured and his bicycle was destroyed. His…
Newark Police Seeking Robbery Suspect Who Attacked Woman Inside Dollar General
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department is seeking to identify a suspect wanted for an assault and robbery inside the Dollar General store on Market Street on Monday. According to Newark…
Newark Police say package theft suspect caught on video
NEWARK, NJ – A porch package thief was caught on video according to Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. The incident happened Thursday and now the department is asking for the…
Newark police seeking to identify assault suspect
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark police department is seeking to identify a suspect wanted for an assault at the Irvington Avenue Walgreens store last Thursday. According to a release issued by the…
Teen Couple Arrested for Armed Robbery Spree in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – An armed robbery spree that shook the city of Newark this weekend has come to an end after police arrested and charged a teenage man and woman for the…
North Jersey man illegally towed vehicles from Newark to file false insurance claims
NEWARK, NJ – An elaborate insurance scam operated by an Orange resident in the City of Newark came to an end after police began investigating. Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara…
Newark Police Announce Arrest of Alleged Shooting Outside American History High School
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department has announced a suspect is now in custody after a shooting Tuesday outside American History High School. Police said Kevin M. Winston, 35, of Parsippany…
Newark urges residents to register for special needs assistance
NEWARK, NJ – If you or your family require special needs in case of an emergency situation that requires police, fire or EMS response, the city of Newark is suggesting you register…
Newark says goodbye to fallen officer Waldemar Arocho, 42
From the desk of the Newark Public Safety Department NEWARK – Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara regretfully announced the passing of Newark Police Officer Waldemar…
Do you know them? Police Seek the Public’s Help in Locating Man and Woman Wanted for Questioning in Shooting
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department are asking for information that can lead them to the whereabouts of two people wanted for a shooting on West Kinney Street this past fall.…
11-year-old girl reported missing in Newark
Newark, NJ – The Newark Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of a missing girl who was last seen on Saturday. Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the…
Newark officials expecting up to seven inches of snow, parking rules in effect
NEWARK, NJ – Snow Accumulations of Up to 7 Inches Expected on Saturday, January 29th – Residents Asked to Be Mindful of No Parking on Snow Covered Roadways Signs Newark Public Safety…
After two days, Newark firefighters get scrapyard pile fire under control
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Fire Department has reported a scrapyard fire that burned and smoldered for nearly two full days has been extinguished. “This fire posed some unique challenges for the…
Newark police arrest teen in stolen car wanted for shooting
Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports that Newark Police Division’s Aviation Unit assisted in the arrest of two suspects operating a stolen vehicle wanted in connection with a shooting incident…
Newark firefighters battle fire at Troy chemical company
NEWARK, NJ – Newark firefighters in sub-freezing temperatures rushed to a fire Saturday afternoon at the Troy Chemical company. Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reported that Newark firefighters extinguished the…
Former Trump White House communications director has car stolen by Newark car thieves
NEWARK, NJ – Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House communications director under the administration of President Donald J. Trump was a victim of New Jersey’s growing car theft problem. Thieves from North…
Can you help the Newark Police Department identify this robbery suspect?
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help with identifying the below-pictured suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred on December 30, 2021. Police responded…
Suspects sought in Newark carjacking
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help in identifying a male suspect in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Just…
3-year-old boy shot inside car in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – A three-year-old boy was shot in the leg while sitting inside a car in Newark city officials reported today. The incident happened at the 200 block of Broadway at…
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