What we thought of The Many Saints of Newark – spoiler free
As a longtime Sopranos and James Gandolfini fan, I was looking forward to The Many Saints of Newark. The movie promised to tie up loose ends and tell the tale of how…
Newark Police asking for your help to identify shooting suspect
Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara request’s the public’s help with identifying asuspect in connection with an early morning shooting on Sept. 10, 2021. Police responded to reports of shots fired…
Three arrested for armed robberies in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports that Newark Police Officers safely arrested three armed suspects in two separate incidents using Arrest and Control Tactics on September 7,…
Newark Police searching for thief suspected to be in Linden
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Ricky Fernandez, 23, of Linden, in connection with the theft of…
Newark man charged for burglary, stealing lottery tickets
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports that Eli Cid, 44, of Newark has been arrested for burglary when he broke into a convenience store and stole lottery…
485 trapped people were rescued during and after Ida pounded and flooded Newark
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara report that members of the Newark Department of Public Safety rescued 485 individuals trapped in flooded areas due to Tropical…
Ida floods lower concourse, baggage terminals at Newark Airport
NEWARK, NJ – Videos posted to Twitter Wednesday night and Thursday morning show floodwaters rising at Newark International Airport.…
Justice Department Settles with Newark Public Schools to Protect English Learner Students
NEWARK, N.J. – The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Newark Public Schools to resolve the department’s investigation into the school district’s programs for its English learner students, Acting U.S. Attorney…
Reward offered after dog left tied to a pole, abandoned, and starved in Newark
Associated Humane Societies is offering a $1500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual that committed the heinous act of cruelty against a sweet, defenseless puppy in…
Newark Mayor: Cops, firefighters are potential superspreaders and must get vaccinated
NEWARK, NJ – With just 47% of the population of Newark, New Jersey being fully vaccinated, Mayor Ras Baraka said it’s now up to the city’s police and firefighters to vaccinate to…
Newark Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Armed Jewelry Heist in Elizabeth, New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – A Newark man was sentenced today to 360 months in prison for his role in the September 2017 armed robbery of a jewelry exchange in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Acting…
Newark Man Admits Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
NEWARK, N.J. – A Newark man today admitted possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. D’Sean Roper, 27, of Newark, pleaded guilty by videoconference…
Newark Police searching for armed gunman who robbed gas station
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help in identifying a male suspect in connection with a business robbery that occurred on Sunday, August 15, 2021.…
Do you recognize them? They are wanted for Newark carjacking
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help in identifying suspects in connection with a carjacking that occurred yesterday. At approximately 2 a.m., a man inside…
Four injured in early morning crash in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – On August 3, 2021, at about 0119 hours, Newark Police responded to the 500 block of North Country Club Drive for a report of a crash. Arriving officers found…
Two charged for Newark robbery
NEWARK, NJ – On July 29, 2021, Deputies from the Cecil County (Maryland) Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle occupied by William Payes IV, 32 and Angela Biggs, 40. Both were wanted by Newark…
Police arrest 19 in statewide heroin distribution ring out of Newark
Newark, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police have arrested 19 suspects and dismantled 3 drug mills producing heroin in Newark, N.J. during an eight-month investigation dubbed “Operation Falling Spires.” The suspects…
Newark Man Sentenced To 78 Months In Prison For Carjacking Uber Driver
NEWARK, N.J. – A Newark man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for his role in a carjacking in which a firearm was brandished, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig announced…
Newark man tried to sextort young girl with ‘compromising’ photos
NEWARK, NJ – Chief Matthew P. Geist of the Middlesex Police Department announced the arrest of Robert Arroyo, 23, of Newark. Mr. Arroyo was charged with Terroristic Threats, Stalking, Invasion of Privacy…
Two Newark Men Charged with Narcotics Distribution and Firearms Charges
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Newark men made their initial appearances today on gang-related narcotics distribution and firearms charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig announced. Ronnie Holley, 32, and Shadee Holley, 31, both…
