Shooting in Newark’s West Ward Leaves One Injured

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Police officials are investigating a shooting that occurred last Friday evening in the West Ward, which resulted in one male victim being injured. The incident occurred around 6:14…

Consumer Warning: Credit Card Skimmers Found at Newark Gas Station

NEWARK, NJ – On Thursday, November 3, Newark Police were alerted to credit card skimmers at a local BP gas station. Station management found the devices during a routine inspection of the…

Newark Police Make Arrest in Road Rage Shooting Incident

NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police apprehended 34-year-old Joseph Bartell following a road rage altercation that occurred on Monday. The incident began on Summit Bridge Road and escalated when Bartell, driving a…

Newark Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing Man

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Division, under the direction of Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé, is intensifying efforts to locate Maurice Mccullers, a 59-year-old resident reported missing since August 21. Mccullers,…

Newark Teen Reported Missing Since August

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department, led by Director Fritz G. Fragé, is asking to the public for assistance in locating Aaliyah Bryant, a 17-year-old girl reported missing since August…

Drive-Up Food Distribution Event in Newark on Wednesday

NEWARK, NJ — Director Fritz G. Fragé of Newark Public Safety has announced street closures for the upcoming Drive Up and Go Food Distribution event scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Dayton…

Gunfire Erupts in Downtown Newark, One Injured, No Arrests

NEWARK, NJ – Early Saturday morning, a shooting incident shook the downtown Newark area in the 900 block of Broad Street. Reports of gunfire around 3:30 a.m. brought an immediate response from…

Newark Public Schools Spotlighted at Prestigious Urban Education Conference

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Schools recently took center stage at the 67th Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) Annual Fall Conference, contributing six sessions to the esteemed event. The District’s…

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Waffle Machine Thieves Sought in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Arrest warrants have been issued for Destiny M. Patterson and Alaisha Holland, both 19 years of age from Newark, related to a burglary at a local business. The incident…

Driver Sought in Newark Hit and Run Crash

NEWARK, NJ – A hit and run incident on Thursday morning led the Newark Police Division to seek the community’s help. At around 8:10 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a maroon…

Newark Carjacker Who Stole 3-Year-Old With Car Arrested

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department has reported the arrest of Shanita N. Rose, age 40, following a carjacking incident involving a young child. The event took place on Tuesday, when…

Warrant Issued for Suspect in Newark Carjacking

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety has announced a warrant for the arrest of Shanita N. Rose, 40, of Newark, following a carjacking incident involving a young child. On…

Newark Mourns Loss of Veteran Police Officer Darryl Cheeks

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Police Sergeant Darryl A. Cheeks, age 47, died unexpectedly on November 2, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced with profound sorrow. Mayor…

Newark Car Thief Captured in Yonkers Police Sting in Stolen Porsche

YONKERS, NY – A stolen 2021 Porsche Macan, reported missing from Great Meadows, New Jersey, was successfully located and recovered in Yonkers earlier this week. The Yonkers Police Department was alerted to…

3-Year-Old Taken in Newark Carjacking Triggers Statewide Amber Alert

Newark Police Search for Suspect in Carjacking with 3-Year-Old Child Inside NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected…

Statewide Amber Alert Issued for Missing 3-Year-Old from Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Newark and State Police in New Jersey have issued an amber alert for 3-year-old Pedro Dasilva. Pedro is described by police as a white male, last seen wearing a…

Police in Newark Appeal for Help to Identify Suspect in Vehicle Burglary Case

NEWARK, NJ – Authorities in Newark are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stole $4,000 worth of power tools from a vehicle on October 25. Captured on surveillance footage…

Newark Police Urge Public Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is requesting the public’s assistance in finding Micah McLean, a 16-year-old resident of Newark. McLean was reported missing on Sunday, October 29,…

Armed Robbery at Newark 7-11 Under Investigation

NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a 7-11 store located at 699 E. Chestnut Hill Road on Friday night. At 9:43 p.m., troopers…

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Man Accused of Shoving Woman Into Moving NYC Subway Train Captured in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Authorities have arrested a man in Newark who was wanted for pushing a woman into a moving subway train in New York City. Sabir Jones, 39, was apprehended by…

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