Uber Eats driver attacked and robbed of moped in Newark carjacking

Police say the delivery driver was assaulted at an intersection before one suspect rode away on the victim’s moped. NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying three…

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Former Newark Code Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme Involving Local Business

A former Newark code enforcement officer admitted soliciting a bribe from a local business in exchange for allowing it to reopen despite alleged code violations, state officials announced Friday. NEWARK, NJ –…

Newark Killer Convicted in Deadly West Orange Shooting, Acquitted of Murder Charge

A Newark man was convicted of aggravated assault and conspiracy after prosecutors said he helped initiate a confrontation that ended with a 20-year-old West Orange man being fatally shot outside a deli.…

Migrant Wanted for Deadly Hit and Run in Maryland Captured Trying to Board Plane at Newark Airport

A suspect accused of striking and killing a pedestrian in Gaithersburg and fleeing the scene was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport while attempting to board a flight, police said. Montgomery County…

Newark Developer Menashe Davidovitz Charged for Bribing City Officials and Sale of Fake Homeland Security ID Cards

Federal prosecutors say a New York real estate developer bribed Newark officials to obtain permits and certificates while also profiting from the sale of unauthorized identification cards bearing Department of Homeland Security…

Former Newark Deputy Mayor Sentenced to Federal Prison in Bribery and Kickback Scheme

A former Newark deputy mayor who admitted accepting cash, jewelry, and other benefits in exchange for helping developers secure city-owned properties has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison.…

Newark Pulls Proposal to Give Outgoing City Council Member Lifetime Health Benefits, Triggering State Review

Newark pulled a controversial proposal to grant lifetime taxpayer-funded health benefits to a departing councilman after Republican lawmakers called for a state investigation. A proposal that would have granted lifetime taxpayer-funded health…

Newark Police Memo Ordered Cops Not to Respond to Delaney Hall Creating “Zone of Lawlessness,” DOJ Claims

The U.S. Department of Justice says a Newark Police Department directive ordering officers not to respond to calls at Delaney Hall is jeopardizing public safety and interfering with federal immigration operations. NEWARK,…

Wilmington Man Charged After Newark Traffic Stop Uncovers Crack Cocaine, Pills

A Wilmington man was arrested after Newark police said officers found a felony-level quantity of crack cocaine and prescription pills during a traffic stop linked to a shoplifting investigation. NEWARK, Del. —…

World Cup Arrives, but NJ Transit Riders Still Face Delays and Problems on Critical NYC-Newark Rail Link

Newark, NJ — As New Jersey begins hosting FIFA World Cup events, persistent rail disruptions between New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station continue to frustrate commuters and raise questions about…

Newark Mayor Targets Cops for Being “Over Aggressive” with Rioters at Delaney Hall

Mayor Ras Baraka said some Newark police officers appeared “over aggressive” during a confrontation outside Delaney Hall and could face consequences following an internal investigation. NEWARK — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said…

Colorado Agitator Among Six Arrested as Delaney Hall Protests Continue in Newark

Six people were arrested during overnight demonstrations outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention facility, including two individuals who police say had already been arrested at previous protests. Newark police arrested six protesters during…

National Guard Threat Looms as Newark Scales Back Police Presence at ICE Detention Center

Newark, NJ — A growing clash between Newark city leaders and the federal government intensified Thursday after Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the city would begin reducing its police presence around the…

Notorious Newark Graffiti Artist Arrested, Identified as 53-Year-Old Man

Investigators say a Newark man was linked to multiple graffiti complaints after detectives traced a recurring tag through surveillance footage and social media evidence. Newark, NJ – Newark police have arrested a…

Federal Judge Orders Release of Migrant Held at Delaney Hall Newark ICE Facility

A federal judge ruled that immigration authorities unlawfully detained a Colombian asylum seeker without bond and ordered his release from a Newark detention center within 24 hours. Newark, NJ – A federal…

United Flight Bound for Spain Returns to Newark After Teen’s Bluetooth Device Named ‘BOMB’ Triggers Security Alert

A United Airlines flight headed to Spain was forced to turn around over the Atlantic after a passenger discovered a Bluetooth device broadcasting the name “BOMB,” triggering mandatory security procedures and a…

Newark Mayor Escalates Fight to Close ICE Detention Center, Challenges Homan’s Authority

Newark, NJ — A growing legal battle over conditions inside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility intensified Tuesday as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced an expanded effort to shut down the center,…

Honduran Murder Fugitive Arrested in New Jersey Sanctuary City Newark

Newark, NJ — A Honduran national living illegally in the United States is in federal custody after ICE officers discovered he was wanted in his home country on a homicide charge, according…

DHS Secretary Rebukes Andy Kim as Delaney Hall Riots Renew Fight Over Newark ICE Facility

Newark, NJ — The political battle over Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE detention center intensified Sunday as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused Sen. Andy Kim of misrepresenting the population housed inside the…

Delaney Hall Rioters Harass Horses, Set Fires, Attack Police as Curfew Announced in Newark

Newark, NJ — A curfew now surrounds the area near Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE detention facility after protests escalated into confrontations with law enforcement, fires in the street, and multiple arrests, prompting…

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