Is Newark’s Rising Youth Disengagement Linked to Suburban Crime Wave

NEWARK, NJ — A startling increase in student absenteeism among Newark’s youth is coinciding with a surge in criminal activities such as robberies, break-ins, and vehicle thefts across New Jersey suburbs, a…

U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive in Newark Wanted in Pennsylvania Shooting

A suspect in an Easton, Pennsylvania shooting was arrested this week by US Marshals, confirmed by local authorities. Tamir Freeman was arrested in Newark, New Jersey, and is being temporarily detained at…

Fugitive Wanted for Shooting in Newark

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé appealed to the public to help in locating Aljaquan Thomason, 31, and Terrance Shells, 27, for questioning concerning a shooting incident that took place on…

Investigation of Fatal Newark Hit-and-Run Crash Continues

NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police have intensified their investigation into a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian in Newark that resulted in the pedestrian’s death last week. The pedestrian, a 53-year-old man…

Fire truck racing to the emergency scene. File Photo

Newark Fire: 1 Firefighter Hurt, 40 Displaced in 3-Alarm Blaze at Restaurant

Newark, NJ – One firefighter was injured and nearly 40 individuals were displaced in Newark following a three-alarm blaze on Monday. The incident occurred at 576 Broadway, where a 3-story, multi-use building…

Police Seek Help Locating Woman in Robbery Investigation – Newark

Newark Public Safety seeks assistance in locating Marie Campbell, a 51-year-old woman wanted for questioning regarding a robbery that took place on Monday, April 1. A male victim engaged with a woman…

Triple Shooting in Newark Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

Newark, NJ : One person died and two others sustained injuries in a triple shooting on Avon Avenue in Newark on Friday afternoon. The incident took place at 5 p.m., according to Thomas…

Missing 10-Year-Old Newark Boy Sought by Police, Family

UPDATE: Police have found the missing boy and he has since been reunited with his family. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé seeks the public’s help in locating a 10-year-old boy…

Newark Public Safety Director Seeks Help to Identify Assault Suspects

NEWARK, NJ—Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling for the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects involved in a brutal assault that occurred early on Sunday, April 3, 2024.…

Do You Know Him? Newark Police Request Help to Identify Burglary Suspect

NEWARK, NJ—The Newark Department of Public Safety is calling on the public to aid in identifying a burglary suspect involved in a recent apartment break-in and assault. The incident occurred on April…

Maryland Men Charged Following Assault in Newark

NEWARK, DE—Two men from Bethesda, Maryland, have been charged in connection with a severe assault that took place early in April on East Main Street in Newark. The incident, which occurred on…

Newark Police Issue Alert for Missing 10-Year-Old Boy

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 10-year-old boy, Ayaan Khan, who was reported missing on Tuesday. Ayaan, known to…

Two Newark Men Arrested for Stealing Shopping Carts Worth $28,000

ROCHELLE PARK, NJ – Two men from Newark have been apprehended for the theft of 140 shopping carts from a ShopRite store in Bergen County, with the stolen goods valued at approximately…

Newark Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Burglary Suspects

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Public Safety Department is seeking public assistance in identifying two male suspects involved in a business burglary on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Public Safety Director Fritz G.…

Newark Seeks Public Help to Identify Package Theft Suspect

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Public Safety Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in two recent package thefts. The thefts occurred at a residence on Telford…

Newark Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charges

NEWARK, NJ — Elijah Williams, known as “Lil Smith,” a 24-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has pleaded guilty to charges of RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) conspiracy.…

Newark Missing Person Alert Issued in Manchester Township

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Manchester Township Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Amanda Brice, who was last seen on Saturday, April 14, 2024, in the area of…

Traffic Advisory: Street Closures for Newark Food Distribution Event

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety has announced street closures for an upcoming Drive-Up and Go Food Distribution event, scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Public Safety Director Fritz…

New Jersey Man Who Attacked Newark Cops on Friday in Custody

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has announced the arrest of 31-year-old Khalil Cuttino of Phillipsburg, following an aggravated assault on two police officers. The incident occurred on…

Witnesses Sought in Deadly Newark Hit-and-Run Incident

NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a man early this morning. The incident occurred on April 13, just…

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