Alina Habba storms into action as federal task force descends upon Newark’s criminal underbelly
NEWARK, N.J. — A teenage Bloods gang member was arrested Wednesday in a sweeping multi-agency raid in Newark — with newly appointed interim New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba on the front…
Newark’s Ghost Train Rumored to Pass Tonight at Midnight
NEWARK, N.J. — In Newark, an enduring urban legend tells of a ghostly steam engine that reportedly passes through the city’s train station at midnight on the 10th of every month. Known…
Street Closures Announced for Newark’s Brazilian Festival
NEWARK, N.J. — The Newark Department of Public Safety has announced several street closures in anticipation of the City of Newark’s Brazilian Festival, scheduled to take place this weekend. According to Public…
Street Closures Announced for Newark’s Dominican Day Festival and Parade
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety has issued a traffic advisory for Sunday, September 1, 2024, in connection with the city’s Dominican Day Festival and Parade. Several streets will…
Is Newark’s Rising Youth Disengagement Linked to Suburban Crime Wave
NEWARK, NJ — A startling increase in student absenteeism among Newark’s youth is coinciding with a surge in criminal activities such as robberies, break-ins, and vehicle thefts across New Jersey suburbs, a…
Two Students Shot Outside Newark’s West Side High School
NEWARK, NJ – Police are investigating after two teenagers were injured in a shooting incident near West Side High School on South Orange Avenue Tuesday afternoon. The event, which did not occur…
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…
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…
Nineteen Arrested in Newark’s Warrant Roundup
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Division, under the guidance of Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, successfully apprehended 19 individuals during a recent warrant roundup, as part of their Crime Reduction…
Man Found Shot in Newark’s South Ward
NEWARK, NJ – A man was discovered with a non-fatal gunshot wound in Newark’s South Ward, prompting an investigation into the incident. The unidentified man was found in the vicinity of 263…
Armed Suspect Surrenders at Newark’s Grove Apartments
NEWARK, DE – An armed man who had barricaded himself in the Grove Apartments, located in the 1100 block of Compass Way, surrendered to police on Monday afternoon without further incident. The…
Gunfire in Newark’s West Ward Leaves Three Injured
NEWARK, NJ – A female victim is among three injured after a shooting in Newark’s West Ward at 8:10 p.m. on Sunday. Responders arrived at the scene to find multiple shell casings,…
Pope Benedict remembered at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
By Michael Quinn, Arch Diocese of Newark Newark, N.J. – Though some might feel saddened while reflecting on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s passing, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, told…
Tractor-Trailer Driver Robbed, Assaulted in Newark’s South Ironbound Section
NEWARK, NJ – A tractor-trailer driver was assaulted and robbed by multiple suspects at gunpoint while inside his cab in South Ironbound. According to police, the two suspects were observed on video…
Cardinal Tobin Hosts First In-Person Easter Mass in Two Years at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica
by Sean Quinn Newark, NJ – For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started two years ago, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, celebrated Easter Sunday Mass before a…
Shots ring out in Newark’s Marrows Court Apartment Complex
NEWARK, NJ – On February 20, 2022, at approximately 10:02 P.M., the Newark Police Department responded to the area of Marrows Court Apartments for a report of shots fired. The responding officers…
Gunshots ring out in Newark’s 4th ward on Christmas, so far, no victims identified
NEWARK, NJ – Violence in Newark didn’t take a holiday to celebrate Christmas or Kwanza on Saturday as police responded to multiple gunshots in the city’s 4th ward in the afternoon. Police…