Hudson Corrections Officer Accused Of Shooting Lover, Her Friend Dead In Newark Hudson Corrections Officer Accused Of Shooting Lover, Her Friend Dead In Newark Hudson Corrections Officer Accused Of Shooting Lover, Her Friend Dead In Newark
Hudson Corrections Officer Accused Of Shooting Lover, Her Friend Dead In Newark A Hudson County corrections officer is accused of shooting his lover and another woman dead Tuesday night in Newark, authorities said. Police found Anna Shpilberg, 40, of Randolph suffering a gunshot wound at Edison Place and Bruen Street around 9 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Luiza Shinkarevskaya, 40, of Riverdale, was found suffering the same on the 100 block of Haynes Avenue moments later, they said. Shinkarevskaya was driving and Shpilberg was a passenger in her car when both were appa…
Longtime Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose To Retire Longtime Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose To Retire Longtime Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose To Retire
Longtime Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose To Retire Longtime Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose will retire in March after 34 years on the force. Ambrose's final day in the division will be on March 31, Mayor Ras J. Baraka said. “When I appointed Director Ambrose as Public Safety Director, I knew that his leadership, work ethic, integrity and love for our city is what we needed to fulfill my vision of combining police, fire, and emergency management into one department,” Baraka said. “His service to the City of Newark has been paramount. I appreciate all that he has given, and I hope for nothing but the best in his retirement…
SEEN HIM? Deaf Newark Man, 81, Reported Missing SEEN HIM? Deaf Newark Man, 81, Reported Missing SEEN HIM? Deaf Newark Man, 81, Reported Missing
Seen HIM? Deaf Newark Man, 81, Reported Missing Authorities are asking the public's help in locating a deaf man from Newark who was reported missing Dec. 7. Segundo “Cuba” Aponte, 81, was last seen Nov. 26, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. He lives on South 18th Street and frequently visits the 100 block of Roseville Avenue, Ambrose said. Aponte is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 175 pounds, Ambrose said. He has brown eyes, gray hair and a dark brown complexion and was last seen wearing an army jacket, gray dress pants and a brown scarf, authorities said. Ambrose urges anyone with informat…
Newark Police Captain Injured By Hit-Run ATV Driver Newark Police Captain Injured By Hit-Run ATV Driver Newark Police Captain Injured By Hit-Run ATV Driver
Newark Police Captain Injured By Hit-Run ATV Driver A Newark police captain was on foot when he was struck and injured by a hit-and-run ATV driver, authorities said. The crash happened at 15 Coeyman St., around 4 p.m. Monday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. The unidentified captain who works in the 2nd Precinct was treated at the scene. Unconfirmed reports say the ATV driver abandoned the damaged ATV and fled on foot with his helmet on. The incident was under investigation. The ATV driver remained at large as of Tuesday.
Arrest Made In Newark Hit-Run That Killed Ohio Man, 43, Parking His Car Arrest Made In Newark Hit-Run That Killed Ohio Man, 43, Parking His Car Arrest Made In Newark Hit-Run That Killed Ohio Man, 43, Parking His Car
Arrest Made In Newark Hit-Run That Killed Ohio Man, 43, Parking His Car A 30-year-old Union man was arrested in Saturday evening's hit-and-run crash that killed a 43-year-old Ohio man. Jarell L. Patterson, 30, was charged with vehicular homicide in with the death of Ray D. Horace, 43, of Youngstown, Ohio, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said Sunday. Horace was struck by Patterson while getting out of his parked car near Lyons and Schuyler avenues around 7:15 p.m., authorities said. Patterson continued driving but was eventually pulled over by Hillside police, Ambrose said. In ad…
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
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…
SEEN THEM? Newark Police Seek Burglary Suspects SEEN THEM? Newark Police Seek Burglary Suspects SEEN THEM? Newark Police Seek Burglary Suspects
Seen Them? Newark Police Seek Burglary Suspects Newark police are seeking two men wanted for unrelated burglaries. Arrest warrants have been issued for Monty Grant, 54, and Hason King, 41, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Grant is accused of burglarizing a store on the 400 block of Central Avenue, while King is wanted in an incident on the 300 block of Springfield Avenue, Ambrose said. 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 Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward. Anonymous tips may als…
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
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…
KNOW HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Newark Shooting KNOW HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Newark Shooting KNOW HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Newark Shooting
Know HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Newark Shooting Authorities are seeking the public's help locating a man who they say fired a gun in Newark. A man, pictured above, shot a gun near the 800 block of South 14th Street around 10 p.m. on Friday, July 24, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. No injuries were reported, but some property was damaged during the incident, Ambrose said. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked 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 i…
KNOW HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Armed Newark Carjacking KNOW HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Armed Newark Carjacking KNOW HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Armed Newark Carjacking
Know HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Armed Newark Carjacking Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying a man involved in an armed carjacking. The suspect pictured above was armed when he took a 2012 Jeep Wrangler from a victim on the 200 block of South Orange Avenue shortly before 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. The man is 5 feet 7 inches tall with short, black dreadlocks and was wearing maroon shirt and orange cargo pants during the incident, Ambrose said. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to call the Division's 24-hour Cri…
Two Rescued, 14 Displaced, One Firefighter Injured In Newark Blaze Two Rescued, 14 Displaced, One Firefighter Injured In Newark Blaze Two Rescued, 14 Displaced, One Firefighter Injured In Newark Blaze
Two Rescued, 14 Displaced, One Firefighter Injured In Newark Blaze Two residents were rescued and 14 displaced in a Newark fire that left one firefighter injured early Thursday morning. Firefighters rescued two residents from the three-story, wooden-framed building at 258 South 11th St., that was smoking heavily from the basement and third floor windows around 2:40 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The other occupants were able to self-evacuate, and the fire was considered under control about 45 minutes later. One firefighter sprained a wrist, and approximately 14 residents were displaced, Ambrose said. The Newark Fir…
Missing Newark Man Found Safe Missing Newark Man Found Safe Missing Newark Man Found Safe
Missing Newark Man Found Safe A Newark man reported missing has been located unharmed, authorities said Wednesday. Anthony Parejo, 42, had last been seen near the 200 block of Keer Avenue around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. He was later found safe, Ambrose said.