13 Shooting Suspects Arrested, 29 Firearms Recovered In Newark 13 Shooting Suspects Arrested, 29 Firearms Recovered In Newark
13 Shooting Suspects Arrested, 29 Firearms Recovered In Newark Thirteen shooting suspects were arrested and 29 illegal weapons were recovered in the month in Newark, authorities said Friday. The men were arrested for various incidents since Oct. 1, and the weapons were linked to incidents that occurred in the last two-week span, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The following arrests were made: Unique Anderson, 29, of Montclair, was arrested on Oct. 1, for a shooting of a male victim on Aug. 21, in the 100 block of Richelieu Terrace. Anderson faces charges of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a …
SEEN HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Gunpoint Home Invasion Robbery SEEN HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Gunpoint Home Invasion Robbery
Seen HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Gunpoint Home Invasion Robbery A warrant has been issued for one of three men sought in a Newark home invasion in which two victims were held at gunpoint Sunday night, authorities said. City resident Jonnathan Rodriguez, 32, was wanted in the Nov. 1 incident in the North Ward, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Police responded to St. Michael’s Medical Center, where a male and female victim were treated for their injuries and released, Ambrose said. Earlier that day, the couple had been involved in an altercation at their home in which cash and personal property were stolen by three su…
KNOW THEM? Police Seek Newark Candy Shop Burglars KNOW THEM? Police Seek Newark Candy Shop Burglars
Know Them? Police Seek Newark Candy Shop Burglars Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying three men who they say burglarized a Newark candy shop. Hats, gloves, socks, lottery tickets and $1,000 in cash were stolen from J's Mount Vernon Sweet Shop on Mount Vernon place overnight Sunday to Monday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Police found burglary tools inside the shop and an area where a pad lock had been cut, Ambrose said.  Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about these suspects to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-6…
COVID-19 Crackdown: $10K In Illegal Alcohol Seized, 5 Newark Bars Closed For Slew Of Violations COVID-19 Crackdown: $10K In Illegal Alcohol Seized, 5 Newark Bars Closed For Slew Of Violations
Covid-19 Crackdown: $10K In Illegal Alcohol Seized, 5 Newark Bars Closed For Slew Of Violations Newark's COVID-19 task force closed five bars and lounges violating city health orders, seized nearly $10,000 worth of illegal alcohol and arrested two people who organized a massive warehouse party Halloween weekend, authorities said. The locations were operating above capacity limits, failed to enforce the use of face masks, serving illegal alcohol and more, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The Task Force on Friday confiscated illegal alcohol valued at $10,000 and arrested two people who organized a massive warehouse party, officials said. The …
Newark Man, 32, Shot Dead In Broad Daylight Newark Man, 32, Shot Dead In Broad Daylight
Newark Man, 32, Shot Dead In Broad Daylight A 32-year-old Newark man was shot and killed in broad daylight Friday, Oct. 30. Joshua L. Ward was shot on the 700 block of Clinton Avenue around 3:10 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead approximately 20 minutes later. No arrests had been made as of Saturday morning police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877 TIPS- 4EC or 1-877-8…
KNOW THEM? Trio Sought In Fatal Newark Stabbing KNOW THEM? Trio Sought In Fatal Newark Stabbing
Know Them? Trio Sought In Fatal Newark Stabbing Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying and finding three people wanted in connection with a fatal Newark stabbing. The individuals were are wanted in the Oct. 10 killing of Mario Esquivel Lopez, 28, of Newark, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Lopez was stabbed on the 400 block of 4th Avenue, authorities said. Anyone who knows the individuals are asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877 TIPS- 4EC or 1-877-847-7432.&nb…
FOUND: Newark Girl, 11, Located Unharmed FOUND: Newark Girl, 11, Located Unharmed
Found: Newark Girl, 11, Located Unharmed An 11-year-old girl who had been reported missing out of Newark on Tuesday was found unharmed, police said Thursday morning. Original story below: Damitra Smith was last seen Tuesday in Newark's South Ward wearing pink pants, a red jacket and blue sneakers. “While we don’t suspect any foul play at this juncture of the investigation, we are calling on the public for assistance in locating this missing young girl,” Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. “If anyone in the community sees her, please call 911 immediately.”  Damitra is 5 feet 4 inches tall and 13…
KNOW THEM? Newark Police Seek Armed Carjacking Suspects KNOW THEM? Newark Police Seek Armed Carjacking Suspects
Know Them? Newark Police Seek Armed Carjacking Suspects Police in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying a pair of men wanted in an armed carjacking. The first suspect approached the victim near 17th Avenue and S. 17th Street and pointed a handgun at him, Saturday, Oct. 24, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The second suspect approached the driver’s side and removed the victim from the car, then both suspects got in the car and drove away, Ambrose said. The first suspect, known as Jamaal M., is described as a male with a medium brown complexion and a medium build, dark hair with short box braids, approxi…
KNOW HIM? Authorities Seek Man Who Pulled Knife On Newark Dunkin' Donuts Worker KNOW HIM? Authorities Seek Man Who Pulled Knife On Newark Dunkin' Donuts Worker
Know HIM? Authorities Seek Man Who Pulled Knife On Newark Dunkin' Donuts Worker Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying a man who pulled a knife on a Dunkin' Donuts worker and chase them out of the store. The man walked into the Broad Street store and pulled out the weapon, then told the employee not to run around 7:30 p.m., Oct 7,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The employee and another coworker used a ladder to ward off the man, then ran out the back door, Ambrose said. The man, captured on surveillance rapes, took a cell phone that belonged to one of the employees and followed them out of the store.  H…
Elizabeth Trio Nabbed In Newark Spray Paint Incident Elizabeth Trio Nabbed In Newark Spray Paint Incident
Elizabeth Trio Nabbed In Newark Spray Paint Incident Three Elizabeth residents were arrested for spray painting in a Newark underpass, authorities said. Police spotted three people get out of a BMW spray painting an underpass wall near Chester Avenue East and Riverside Avenue and around 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Paige N. Gonzalez, 28, Ramon A. Arroyo, 27, and Anthony Rolon, 25, were arrested without incident, Ambrose said. Police recovered six spray paint cans and one marker at the scene. All three face charges of criminal mischief. Anyone with information about any criminal…
Police: Newark Officer Hospitalized After Being Dragged By Pair In Stolen SUV Police: Newark Officer Hospitalized After Being Dragged By Pair In Stolen SUV
Police: Newark Officer Hospitalized After Being Dragged By Pair In Stolen SUV A Newark police officer was hospitalized after being dragged by a pair of men in a stolen SUV, authorities said. The officer was patrolling 12th Avenue and South 9th Street when he approached a suspicious grey Honda CRV occupied by two men around 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The driver accelerated, dragging the officer,  who was taken to University Hospital to be treated for knee, neck and chest injuries. “I am grateful that the officer is currently being treated for his injuries and that he has survived this senseless violence…
SEEN THEM? Newark Police Seek 8 Suspects Wanted For Assault, Weapon Possession SEEN THEM? Newark Police Seek 8 Suspects Wanted For Assault, Weapon Possession
Seen Them? Newark Police Seek 8 Suspects Wanted For Assault, Weapon Possession Some were wanted for aggravated assault, others for theft. All eight suspects are being sought by Newark police on outstanding warrants. The list of suspects is as follows, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release Tuesday: Jessa Ward, 24, of Newark: Wanted for aggravated assault and weapon possession Jeromy Lockett, 31, of Newark: Wanted for robbery, aggravated assault, weapon possession and conspiracy Ronald Robinson, 54, of Bloomfield: Wanted for aggravated assault and weapon possession Jerrell Darvin, 28, of Newark: Wanted for aggravated assault and weapon pos…