Newark Police Seek Assistance in Locating Man for Shooting Inquiry

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is requesting public assistance in locating Daquan Mccormick, 34, for questioning related to a shooting on Friday morning. The shooting occurred around…

Rideshare Driver Assaulted, Car Stolen in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is seeking public assistance in locating a maroon 2020 Toyota Highlander, New Jersey license plate Z99MWW, carjacked last night. The incident occurred…

Newark Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting on Shephard Avenue

NEWARK, NJ – A shooting incident in Newark’s South Ward is currently under investigation by the Newark Police Department. The incident, occurring in the early hours of Saturday, was initially detected through…

Wall Township Stolen Car Case Leads Back to Newark

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department responded last night to reports of multiple car burglaries on Pine Road and a stolen vehicle at the WaWa on Highway 34. The…

Newark Woman’s Car Stolen As She Dropped Child Off at School

NEWARK, NJ — A Newark woman who left her car running as she dropped her child off at school returned to find her car gone this week. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz…

Newark Man Missing For Nearly Three Months

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is intensifying efforts to find 59-year-old Maurice Mccullers, reported missing since August 21, 2023. Mccullers, an African-American male, 6’0” tall and weighing 200…

Slashing Incident at Newark Hospital Pediatric Unit, Three Injured

NEWARK, NJ – A violent altercation at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital left three hospital employees injured early Friday morning. The incident occurred in the pediatric intensive care unit…

Newark Shooting Leads to School Lockdowns

NEWARK, NJ – A shooting incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. near Norfolk and Sussex Avenue in Newark, resulting in a woman being injured. The victim was hit in the leg by gunfire…

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More People Are Driving Drunk on Newark Roads, Police Say as Holidays Approach

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department is asking the public to be cautious about driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, especially during the holiday season. This warning comes after…

Shooting Near Newark’s Shabazz High School

NEWARK, NJ – A shooting occurred in the 100 block of Milford Street, near Shabazz High School, in Newark’s South Ward. The incident took place just before 3 p.m., resulting in one…

Newark Police Investigating Broadway Shooting

NEWARK, NJ – A ShotSpotter alert at approximately 5:50 p.m. led to a police response near 567 Broadway, where evidence of a shooting was discovered. The area was secured by law enforcement.…

Newark Teen Arrested After High Speed Chase in Linden

LINDEN, NJ — Two suspects, Marc Pierre and a 17-year-old male juvenile, were arrested in Linden this morning following a high-speed police chase involving a stolen vehicle. The incident began shortly before…

Downtown Newark Transforms Into Festive Winter Wonderland Village

NEWARK, NJ — Newark’s downtown area transforms into a festive winter wonderland with the launch of the Newark Winter Village, offering a variety of activities for all ages until January 2024. The…

Person of Interest in Newark Double Shooting Sought by Police

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Division, under the guidance of Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, is actively seeking public assistance in locating Karron Lovelace-Hinton, 37. Lovelace-Hinton is wanted for questioning…

Arrested Newark Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty To Multiple Shooting Charges

NEWARK, N.J. – Antoine Hawkins, a 31-year-old Newark resident, has admitted his involvement in two separate shootings and various drug offenses, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Hawkins pleaded guilty on…

Two Students Charged for Theft of Dozens of Computers at Newark High School

NEWARK, DE – In early October, Newark High School reported the theft of approximately two dozen computers from an unlocked classroom. A school resource officer initiated the investigation, which included reviewing surveillance…

Man Choked During Armed Robbery in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Division, led by Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a robbery. The incident occurred on Tuesday,…

Newark Woman Pulled Driver Out of Car and Beat Them in Broad Daylight

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Shavani Robinson, 35, of Newark, wanted for an aggravated assault that took place on November 8,…

Newark Man Wanted for Questioning in Recent Shooting

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has issued a public request for assistance in locating Johnny C. Vallejo-Melendez, 28, for questioning regarding a shooting incident on November 2.…

Amber Alert Issued for Missing 12-Year-Old From Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is requesting public assistance in locating Brayden Killings, a 12-year-old boy from Newark, reported missing since November 17, 2023. Brayden, diagnosed with…

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