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Three Firefighters Injured Battling Newark Blaze
Three Newark firefighters were injured while battling a two-alarm fire, authorities said. Nearly 65 firefighter responded to the South Orange Avenue blaze at a vacant two-story commercial building around 8:57 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The fire spread to another vacant building next door, he said. One of the firefighters was taken to University Hospital for treatment of a minor head injury and released. The other two firefighters were treated at the scene by EMS and remained on duty. No other injuries have been reported. The fire was …
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HER? Woman Wanted For Trying To Lure Teenage Boy In Newark
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with a Newark luring incident. A woman approached a 14-year-old boy near Crawford and Washington streets around 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and tried pulling him by his hand, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The boy broke away from the suspect’s grip and ran away, police said. Anyone with information regarding the woman is asked to call the Department'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 rew…
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HIM? Authorities Seek Newark Armed Robber
Authorities are searching for a man involved in an armed Newark robbery. The incident occurred on the 200 block of Garside Street on Monday, Dec. 9, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The suspect ran south down Garside Street then west on 4th Avenue, Ambrose said. He is described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds with a dark complexion. He was wearing a blue coat, black jeans and black and white Jordan sneakers at the time of the incident, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to call the …
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2 Injured, 4 Families Displaced In Newark Fire
Four Newark families were displaced in a house fire early Sunday morning, officials said. A two-story Vermont Avenue building went up in flames around 6 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. A female firefighter was treated after she fell and hurt her back, and a building resident was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, Ambrose said. The blaze was under control by 6:40 a.m. and is being investigated by the Newark Fire Division’s Arson Unit. The American Red Cross is working with the four displaced families. PHOTOS BY ROB MUNSON VIA @NJFIRES TWITTER
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: Newark Police Looking For 3 In Connection With Shooting
Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose is asking the public's help locating three people (pictured) wanted in connection with a shooting Sunday.* The victim, identified only as a male, was shot during a fight near 43 N. 6th St. around 7:30 p.m. He was taken to University Hospital for treatment. The suspected shooter (seen in the first photo) was last seen heading north on North 6th Street. He was wearing Nike Foamposite sneakers, dark-colored pants and a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt with a graphic logo on the chest. Police are also searching for a man and a woman …
