Suspect in armed robbery at seabra foods apprehended by kearny police

KEARNY, NJ — A suspect was arrested Thursday in connection with a violent armed robbery at Seabra Foods on Schuyler Avenue, following a coordinated response by Kearny Police and the Hudson County Regional SWAT Team.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m., when a suspect allegedly attempted to steal merchandise and then produced a black handgun, striking an employee during a physical confrontation. The suspect fled on foot, and the injured victim was transported to a local hospital before being transferred to a trauma center for further treatment.

Investigators reviewed surveillance footage that showed the suspect’s tattoos, leading to his identification as Edsel M. Brown, 35, of Kearny. He was tracked to his gym, No Label Fitness, which was closed to the public at the time. A registered 9mm handgun was confirmed to be in Brown’s name. Within 30 minutes, police had surrounded the gym and secured the location.

Later that evening, arrest and search warrants were executed at the gym. Brown attempted to flee and physically resisted arrest. A Hudson County drone was deployed, helping officers locate him. During the chase, he discarded additional evidence, which was later recovered. More evidence was recovered from inside the gym.

Brown was charged with first-degree robbery and additional criminal offenses and was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

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