KNOW HIM? Tapes Show Man Breaking Into Newark Car KNOW HIM? Tapes Show Man Breaking Into Newark Car
Know HIM? Tapes Show Man Breaking Into Newark Car Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a man they say broke into a car in Newark. Surveillance tapes show the unidentified man breaking into a car on the 400 block of Kerrigan Boulevard on Aug. 26 around 6:30 a.m.,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Anyone with information about this individual to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward. Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: w…
Newark PD: Irvington Man Busted With Loaded, Stolen Handgun Newark PD: Irvington Man Busted With Loaded, Stolen Handgun
Newark PD: Irvington Man Busted With Loaded, Stolen Handgun A man spotted by Newark police with a gun reported as stolen was being held in the Essex County Jail, authorities said. Officers patrolling 14th Avenue and 6th Street saw a man later identified as Patrick R. Robert, 22, of Irvington, around 8:30 p.m. Friday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Roberts was arrested on several offenses including possession of a prohibited weapon, resisting arrest and more, Ambrose said. He was lodged in the Essex County Jail.
KNOW THEM? Trio Sought In Newark Robbery KNOW THEM? Trio Sought In Newark Robbery
Know Them? Trio Sought In Newark Robbery Police in Newark are seeking three men wanted in a recent robbery. The trio robbed a man of his personal belongings on the 100 block of Branch Brook Place on Wednesday, Sept. 9, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The three suspects are pictured above. Anyone with information is urged to call the police division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at `-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All calls will remain anonymous and confidential.
Police Bust Newark Couple With 10 Stolen Motorcycles, Jet Ski, $14.7K Police Bust Newark Couple With 10 Stolen Motorcycles, Jet Ski, $14.7K
Police Bust Newark Couple With 10 Stolen Motorcycles, Jet Ski, $14.7K A search warrant of a Newark couple's home turned up 12 stolen vehicles including a jet ski, 10 motorcycles and sedan, and nearly $14.700 in cash, authorities said. Jose Ventura, 34, and Carmen Y. Martinez, 31, were charged Thursday with receiving stolen property after a nearly two-month investigation, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Search warrants executed at a home on the 700 block of South 11th Street turned up $14,741.00 in cash; three motorcycles stolen out of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City; seven motorcycles with defaced vehicle identification…
Police Seek Help Identifying Man In Newark Shooting Police Seek Help Identifying Man In Newark Shooting
Police Seek Help Identifying Man In Newark Shooting Police in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying a man wanted in a shooting. The man is wanted for questioning in last Wednesday's incident at Chancellor Avenue and Schley Street, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The suspect is described as a man with a medium complexion and long dark dreadlocks, wearing a dark colored baseball style hat backwards, long-sleeve white shirt, blue jeans, and light colored sneakers. Anyone with information can call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime St…
Police: Newark Trio With Heroin, Cocaine, Assault Rifle Charged With Intent To Distribute Police: Newark Trio With Heroin, Cocaine, Assault Rifle Charged With Intent To Distribute
Police: Newark Trio With Heroin, Cocaine, Assault Rifle Charged With Intent To Distribute Three Newark men are facing a slew of charges after they were found with cocaine, heron and an assault rifle, authorities said. Quadir Whitehead, 27, Damon Dunston, 19, and Najee Gregory, 22, were arrested near Harding Terrace and Bergen Street Saturday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. All were charged with intent to distribute, along with heroin and cocaine distribution within 1,000 feet of a school. Whitehead and Gregory were also arrested on charges relating to burglary, conspiracy and weapons-related offenses.
Cause Of Death Revealed For Newark Education Advocate, 1 Charged With Murder Cause Of Death Revealed For Newark Education Advocate, 1 Charged With Murder
Cause Of Death Revealed For Newark Education Advocate, 1 Charged With Murder A Newark man has been charged with murder after a Newark education activist was found dead in his home last month, authorities said. Johnnie Lattner, 55 -- the co-founder of PULSE (Parents Unified for Local School Education) -- was found unresponsive at a Mount Pleasant Avenue home Aug. 17,  Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The death was considered suspicious and ruled a homicide following an autopsy, Ambrose and Stephens said. The cause of death was sharp force injuries, an ECPO spokeswoman said. …
Cause Of Death Revealed For Newark Education Advocate, 1 Charged With Murder Cause Of Death Revealed For Newark Education Advocate, 1 Charged With Murder
Cause Of Death Revealed For Newark Education Advocate, 1 Charged With Murder A Newark man was charged with murder after a Newark education activist was found dead in his home last month, authorities said. Johnnie Lattner, 55 -- the co-founder of PULSE (Parents Unified for Local School Education) -- was found unresponsive at a Mount Pleasant Avenue home Aug. 17,  Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The death was considered suspicious and ruled a homicide following an autopsy, Ambrose and Stephens said. The cause of death was sharp force injuries, an ECPO spokeswoman said. Josh…
SEEN HIM? Newark Carjacking Suspect Issued Warrant SEEN HIM? Newark Carjacking Suspect Issued Warrant
Seen HIM? Newark Carjacking Suspect Issued Warrant Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in locating a man wanted in a carjacking. An arrest warrant was issued for Shakur I. Harris, who is accused in an incident that occurred Aug. 23 on the 200 block of S. 19th Street,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Harris is approximately 5 feet and 5 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has tattoos on both arms and on the top of his right hand. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Harris is urged to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymou…
Federal Agents Bust Newark Man With Nearly 7 Pounds Of Cocaine Federal Agents Bust Newark Man With Nearly 7 Pounds Of Cocaine
Federal Agents Bust Newark Man With Nearly 7 Pounds Of Cocaine Local and federal agents arrested a Newark man who had 3.2 kilograms -- nearly seven pounds -- of cocaine, authorities said.  Arturo Buret-Almonte, 43, was charged with possession and intent to distributed on Wednesday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Police officers and federal agents arrested Buret-Almonte at approximately 2:55 p.m. near Park Avenue and North 6th Street.
WATCH: Authorities Bust Newark Flash Mob As Cars Do Doughnuts Inches From Spectators WATCH: Authorities Bust Newark Flash Mob As Cars Do Doughnuts Inches From Spectators
Watch: Authorities Bust Newark Flash Mob As Cars Do Doughnuts Inches From Spectators Police dispersed throngs of people who turned out to watch wheelie-popping motorcycles and speeding cars in downtown Newark, resulting in more than 50 summonses last weekend. Hundreds of people gathered at Edison Place and Mulberry Street for the "Takeover" car meet and flash mob around 11 p.m., Aug. 22,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. A video released by Newark police shows a car doing doughnuts dangerously close to spectators, inches from men filming. A total 57 motor vehicle summonses for reckless driving, failing to maintain lane, noisy muffler, l…
Police Seek Man Accused Of Robbing Victim Of Gold Chain On Newark Street Police Seek Man Accused Of Robbing Victim Of Gold Chain On Newark Street
Police Seek Man Accused Of Robbing Victim Of Gold Chain On Newark Street Police are seeking a suspect accused of robbing a victim of a gold chain on a Newark street in broad daylight. Tyrone Jackson, 47, is wanted in the Aug. 10 assault at Nichols and Pulaski streets, around 1 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Jackson, known to frequent the area around the Bradley Court housing complex, is described as being 5 feet and 8 inches tall, and between 140 and 150 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair and a dark complexion, and is nicknamed Al-Hood.  The warrant for Jackson charges him with aggravated assault, conspiracy and robbe…