Newark Police Division’s Successful January Fugitive Roundup

NEWARK, NJ – Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced the arrest of 14 individuals in Newark’s latest warrant roundup. This operation targeted various outstanding warrants. The roundup is part of the…

Couple Spotted Stealing Cell Phone from Car in Newark

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is appealing to the public for help in identifying two suspects involved in a theft from an auto incident that occurred on…

Man Attacked by Three in Violent Newark Robbery

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department, led by Director Fritz G. Fragé, is actively seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault on Monday, January 1.…

Newark Police Asking for Help Identifying Porch Pirate

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a package theft on Tuesday. The incident occurred between 9 a.m. and…

Newark Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Shooting Suspect

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking public assistance in identifying a male suspect connected to a shooting incident on January 1, 2024. The incident occurred around 4:05…

Newark Police Seek Assistance in Locating Female Suspect in Assault Case

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Iyanna Miller, also known as Iyanna Smith, 35, who is wanted for questioning related to an assault…

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Utility Pole Blocks Arbour Drive in Newark, Disrupting Traffic

NEWARK, DE – A fallen utility pole has led to the closure of Arbour Drive, just north of West Chestnut Hill Road, as reported by Lt Andrew Rubin. The incident, which occurred…

Newark Man Charged with Human Trafficking

CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office announced charges against Nafis H. Wiggins, 25, of Newark, New Jersey, for human trafficking and related crimes. Between August 1 and September 28,…

Police Search for Suspect in Newark Hit-and-Run Crash in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident on January 1. The incident occurred at approximately…

Newark Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Auto Burglary Suspect

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Division, led by Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an auto burglary. The incident occurred on…

Delaware State Police Arrest Man for Forgery and Theft in Newark

On Sunday, troopers responded to the restaurant on Eagle Run Road after reports of a disturbance involving a counterfeit $100 bill. Walker, who initially provided false identities, was apprehended in a nearby…

Newark Woman Arrested for Felony Theft Involving Elderly Couple’s Vehicle, Antiques

NEWARK, DE – The Delaware State Police arrested 42-year-old Jacklyn Thompson of Newark for felony theft. The arrest followed an incident involving the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and theft of…

Newark Police Seek Fugitive Who Fled Tow

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced the issuance of an arrest warrant for Tahrell Hubbard, 31, for eluding police on Friday, December 29. At approximately 8:30 a.m.,…

Fugitive Sought for Box Cutter Attack Against Newark Woman

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced the issuance of an arrest warrant for Kizzy Polk, 46, of Newark, in connection with an aggravated assault involving a deadly…

Newark Resident Assaulted in Home Invasion

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has called for public assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a home invasion robbery that occurred on New Years Day.; The…

Newark Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead of Weekend Snow and Rain

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has issued a traffic advisory in anticipation of snow and rain this weekend, which may lead to flooding in some areas. Snow…

Do You Know Them? Newark Police Seeking Violent Home Invasion Suspects

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has called for public assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a home invasion robbery that occurred on January 1. The incident…

$25,000 Reward Offered in Newark Imam’s Fatal Shooting Investigation

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the fatal shooting…

Newark Police Seeking MLK Boulevard Shooter

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests public aid in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting on Tuesday, November 14. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. at…

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Newark High School Receives Hoax Threat, Prompting Swift Police Response

NEWARK, DE — On Thursday, January 4, at approximately 1:10 P.M., Newark Police were alerted to a potential threat at Newark High School. A caller claimed they were outside the school, intending…

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