Do you know him? Newark police say he’s wanted for carjacking

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports that an arrest warrant has been issued for Tyquill Warren, 21, for carjacking a food delivery driver on July 1, 2021.…

Five teens hijack car with passenger in the backseat in Newark

NEWARK, DE- On July 16, 2021, at about 2158 hours, Newark Police were dispatched to South Main Street and Amstel Avenue for a report of a vehicle theft that had just occurred.…

Machete-Wielding man arrested after Newark Airport fight turns violent

NEWARK, NJ – A man wielding a machete was arrested outside of Terminal C at Newark International Aiport after pulling a machete during a fight. Port Authority Police confirmed that at around…

Newark Tax Preparer Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Aiding and Assisting in Preparation of False Tax Returns

NEWARK, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man who worked as a tax preparer in Newark was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for helping his clients file falsified tax returns that generated…

Newark firefighters save life of woman in distress

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports that members of the Newark Fire Division saved the life of a North Ward woman suffering from breathing problems on Friday,…

Newark police searching for dognapper

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Kenol Monreau, 51, of Newark, in connection with a dog theft…

Food delivery drive carjacked in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Police are searching for suspect wanted for the carjacking of a food delivery driver on Thursday. Police responded to a call about a carjacking around 10:40 a.m. in…

Teen arrested for the shooting of 9-year-old girl in Newark, police blame heat, pandemic

NEWARK, NJ – Two people have been arrested for the shooting of a 9-year-old girl in Newark’s Winona Lipman Apartment Complex, one is a 15-year-old girl. The shooting left the young girl…

One-eyed man steals Newark fire truck from the scene of a car fire

NEWARK, NJ – A man who stole a Newark city fire department vehicle has been apprehended by police after being pursued through multiple jurisdiction. Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports…

The Many Saints of Newark: Trailer shows the rise of Tony Soprano

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Tony Soprano is back. This time, in the new movie The Many Saints of New York, set to be released this fall. This week, the trailer for the movie…

Leader and 14 Members of Newark Drug Trafficking Ring Charged

NEWARK, N.J. – Fifteen people were charged today for their roles in a Newark heroin and crack cocaine distribution organization that sold hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of illegal drugs out…

Puppy Found Tied to A Fence and abandoned on city street in Newark

Associated Humane Societies& Popcorn Park – This sweet, young dog found himself in a real predicament in mid-May when he was abandoned in a city street in Newark, NJ. A good samaritan…

Nigerian national busted for immigration fraud at Newark Airport

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that a Nigerian national was arrested on June 4, 2021, at the Cyril E. King Airport on criminal charges related to her alleged…

Newark man shot dead after altercation

NEWARK, DE – On June 8, 2021, at about 0054 hours, Newark Police were dispatched to a residence in the unit block of Ethan Allen Court for a report of a disturbance. …

Jamaican smuggled 2.8 kilos of cocaine through Newark Airport

NEWARK, N.J. – A Jamaican man today admitted that he smuggled approximately 2.8 kilograms of cocaine into the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Perez Omar Gibbs, 38, of…

Newark police run into burning church rectory to evacuate priests, 8 others

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports that a Newark Firefighter suffered 2nd degree burns to his ears and neck while fighting a 2-alarm fire in the rectory…

Quick decisions and training behind this life saving rescue by Newark firefighters

Newark firefighters are now ready for whatever the city throws at them, even an unresponsive driver who just experienced a serious medical episode. These Newark firefighters saved a man’s life by acting…

Newark police officers attacked by angry mob during arrest

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department has released body camera footage of an incident that happened last week when an unruly and angry mob attacked and assaulted police officers while making…

Newark man admits to double stabbing on Point Pleasant Beach

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Juwan Roman, 18, of Newark, pled guilty before the Honorable Wendel E. Daniels, P.J.Cr.P., to two counts of Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Weapon for an…

$15,000 instant lottery ticket sold at Newark Newsstand

A 50-year-old administrative assistant from New Castle has claimed the second $15,000 top prize for the CA$H PLU$ Instant Game. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket from…

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