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Newark Officials Request Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects
Newark Officials Request Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspects
**Newark, NJ** – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects connected to a robbery that took place on October 27.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:55 a.m. on the 200 block of Park Avenue near 6th Street. A man waiting for a taxi was accosted by three individuals who stole his necklace, took $400 cash, and physically assaulted him before absconding northbound on North 6th Street.
Detectives have described the suspects as three Black males. Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda has called for anyone with relevant information to reach out.
Individuals with information can contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or submit tips via the Police Division’s website at www.newarkpublicsafety.org. Tips are anonymous, confidential, and could lead to a reward.
Suffolk County Officials Announce Arrests in Car Takeover Incident
Suffolk County Authorities Announce Arrests in Car Takeover Incident
**Islip, NY** – Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, along with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, and Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, held a press conference to announce the arrests of two individuals involved in a car takeover incident.
Following a police investigation, a 21-year-old man from Brooklyn and a 20-year-old man from Westbury were arrested for their participation in a street takeover. This incident, which occurred in Islip on Friday, involved an officer being assaulted and dragged by a vehicle. The charges against the Brooklyn individual include Assault 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment 1st and 2nd Degree, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Unlawful Speed Contests, Sideshows, and Races. The Westbury suspect faces charges of Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree and Unlawful Speed Contests, Sideshows, and Races.
Officials used the opportunity to announce the creation of a new Street Takeover Task Force to address and curb such dangerous actions in the future.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has also offered a
