Squatters Feared to be Cause of Massive Newark Fire that Displaced 30 Families

NEWARK, N.J. — A massive fire tore through five homes in Newark on Tuesday evening, leaving nine families homeless and prompting an investigation into whether squatters in a vacant home sparked the…

Newark Police Request Public’s Help in Identifying Robbery Suspects

Newark, N – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a robbery that took place on Saturday. The incident occurred at approximately…

Newark Arts Festival Invites “Radical Reimagining” for 2024

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Arts Festival 2024, running from October 9 to 13, promises to be a transformative celebration of creativity under the theme “Radical Reimagining.” Taking place at the Newark…

Newark Fire Division Supports Annual Canoe-Mobile Event

Newark, NJ The Newark Fire Division participated in the city’s 4th Annual “Canoe-Mobile” event on the Passaic River, organized by the Office of Sustainability. This event aimed to engage Newark students from…

Newark Police Request Public’s Assistance in Locating Shooting Victim

Newark, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety has issued a request for the public’s help in locating Hakeem R. Smith, a 33-year-old Newark resident. Smith is wanted for questioning in…

Newark Police Seeking Justin Rose in Connection to Weekend Shooting

Newark, NJ – Authorities in Newark are calling upon the public for assistance in locating a man who is being sought for questioning related to a recent shooting. Justin Rose, a 24-year-old…

Newark Police Request Assistance in Identifying Robbery and Assault Suspect

Newark, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department is seeking the community’s assistance to identify a suspect involved in a robbery and assault case that occurred on September 24. Public Safety Director…

Newark police seek public’s help in identifying robbery suspects

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a robbery that took place in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood last weekend. According to the Newark Department…

State police investigate fatal pedestrian crash near Newark

NEWARK, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Friday evening near Newark. At approximately 6:49 p.m., a 38-year-old Wilmington man was driving a Subaru…

Construction company CEO and foreperson charged in Newark lead pipe replacement fraud

NEWARK, N.J. — The CEO of a construction company and a foreperson have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the Newark Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program,…

Newark Police Request Help in Identifying Theft Suspect

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a jacket at a local fast food restaurant. The…

Freight train blocking downtown Newark moved

NEWARK, Del. — A freight train that had been blocking multiple crossings in downtown Newark has been moved, according to local authorities. Earlier today, the train stopped on tracks between Cleveland Avenue…

Newark businessman pleads guilty to bribing former city official

NEWARK, N.J. — A Newark business owner admitted in federal court on Wednesday to bribing a former high-ranking city official in exchange for assistance in acquiring and redeveloping Newark-owned properties, U.S. Attorney…

Wilmington man arrested for aggravated menacing and felony DUI in Newark

NEWARK, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested 61-year-old Ivis McGriff of Wilmington on Friday for aggravated menacing, felony DUI, and other charges following an incident at an ACME supermarket. Troopers responded to…

Three Teens Arrested for Social Media Threats Against Newark Schools

Newark, NJ– Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé confirmed the arrest of three 13-year-olds for making violent threats against schools via a social media post intercepted by police on Sunday. The…

Newark police seek help to locate man wanted for questioning in robbery

NEWARK, NJ** — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé has asked for public assistance in locating Tahib Whiteside, 18, of Newark. Whiteside is wanted for questioning regarding a robbery that took place…

Newark police seek public assistance in identifying robbery suspects’ vehicle

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has requested the public’s help in locating a vehicle connected to a robbery on Monday. At approximately 10:15 p.m., police responded to…

Newark Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Shooting Suspects

Newark, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has requested public assistance in identifying suspects involved in a shooting incident that took place this past Saturday. At around 8:51 p.m.…

Newark man arrested on gun, drug, and DUI charges after traffic stop

NEWARK, Del. — A Newark man faces multiple gun, drug, and DUI charges after a traffic stop on Library Avenue on Friday, Sept. 13, according to a statement released by the Newark…

Halsey Festival Set to Energize Newark with Food, Music, and Local Pride

NEWARK, NJ – On September 19, Halsey Street will transform into a vibrant community hub for the annual Halsey Festival, a celebration of local culture, small businesses, and neighborhood pride. From 3…

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