Newark Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charge In Shooting Newark Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charge In Shooting
Newark Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charge In Shooting A 23-year-old man has been charged in a Newark shooting that left one person injured earlier this month, authorities said Friday. City resident Jamil F. Brown, 23, is accused of shooting a man near Wolcott Terrace and Hawthorne Avenue around 7:45 p.m., Oct. 1, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The victim was treated for his injuries at Newark Beth Israel Hospital, Ambrose said.   Brown was arrested Oct. 2 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek ID For Burglary Suspect KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek ID For Burglary Suspect
Know HIM? Newark Police Seek ID For Burglary Suspect Police in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying and locating a burglary suspect. The man was captured on surveillance video taking personal items from an unlocked vehicle parked at Broad Street and New Street around 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Anyone with information about the suspect is urged 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.
KNOW HIM? Surveillance Tapes Show Masked, Violent Newark Robber Threatening Workers KNOW HIM? Surveillance Tapes Show Masked, Violent Newark Robber Threatening Workers
Know HIM? Surveillance Tapes Show Masked, Violent Newark Robber Threatening Workers Newark police are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say threatened to hurt workers with a knife during a robbery last weekend. The man pictured tried leaving a store on the 100 block of 7th Avenue with items hidden under his clothes last Saturday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The man "used physical force" against employees while threatening them with a knife, Ambrose said. The suspect is described as a man with a medium complexion, medium build, approximately six feet tall, with dark clothing and a white mask on his face. Anyone with infor…
KNOW THEM? Police Seek Pair Wanted For Newark Assault Robbery KNOW THEM? Police Seek Pair Wanted For Newark Assault Robbery
Know Them? Police Seek Pair Wanted For Newark Assault Robbery Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying a pair of robbery suspects.  The men struck a victim on the 200 block of Elm Street multiple times, then robbed him of his wallet around 9:05 p.m. Friday evening, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The wallet contained several debit and credit cards issued by Capital One, Investors and Santander, along with the victim's driver’s license and his social security card. 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…
Pair Killed In Newark Crash ID'd As Brothers Pair Killed In Newark Crash ID'd As Brothers
Pair Killed In Newark Crash ID'd As Brothers Authorities identified the two people killed in an early-morning Newark crash Thursday as brothers. Roger Narainsammy, 22, was in the front passenger seat while Robert Narainsammy, 26, was in the rear passenger seat of a black Acura MDX that struck a dump truck on McCarter Highway and Lafayette Street around 2:25 a.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The 32-year-old driver was reportedly hospitalized and is expected to survive. The dump truck driver was not injured, and remained at the scene, Stephens and A…
KNOW HIM? Burglar Who Stole Handgun, Video Game System Captured On Ring Doorbell KNOW HIM? Burglar Who Stole Handgun, Video Game System Captured On Ring Doorbell
Know HIM? Burglar Who Stole Handgun, Video Game System Captured On Ring Doorbell Police are seeking the public's help identifying a burglary suspect captured on a Ring doorbell system in Newark. The burglar stole a handgun, clothing, computer devices and a video game system from a home on the 400 block of Jeliff Avenue on Tuesday around 3:30 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The suspect is 5"8’ and 190 pounds, and was captured on video walking out the front door with multiple bags.  He was wearing a black shirt, black jeans, a black hat, black sneakers and a black face mask.  Anyone with information about this individual …
Police: Newark Man Tampering With City Surveillance Camera Had Brass Knuckles Police: Newark Man Tampering With City Surveillance Camera Had Brass Knuckles
Police: Newark Man Tampering With City Surveillance Camera Had Brass Knuckles A Newark man found tampering with a city surveillance camera was found with brass knuckles by police responding to the scene, authorities said. Supreme Cockran, 26, ran from officers who found him tampering with the security cameras at Madison Avenue and South 15th Street just after 2:10 a.m. Friday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Cockran was found with brass knuckles on South 14th Street shortly after, and arrested on criminal mischief and weapons charges, Ambrose said.
SEEN THEM? Trio Wanted For Newark Paintball Attack SEEN THEM? Trio Wanted For Newark Paintball Attack
Seen Them? Trio Wanted For Newark Paintball Attack Three men are wanted for attacking three young people with paintball guns earlier this month in Newark, authorities said. Surveillance tapes captured Justin Baldwin, 39, Kahyri Perry, 26, and Hassan Dunn, 27, ambushing the youngsters at the at the Georgia King Village between 6:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sept. 14, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Baldwin -- described as 5 feet 8 inches, and 180 pounds with brown eyes and black hair -- was seen handing out the paintball guns, Ambrose said. He is known to frequent the Georgia King complex.  Perry is 5 f…
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…
Newark Police Seek Suspect In Street Gunpoint Robbery Newark Police Seek Suspect In Street Gunpoint Robbery
Newark Police Seek Suspect In Street Gunpoint Robbery Police in Newark are seeking the public's. help in identifying and locating a robbery suspect. The man pictured above was one of two who approached the victim on the 400 block of East Kearny Street and robbed him of his personal belongings Aug. 15, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said.  Ambrose urges anyone with information about him 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.
Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects
Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects Multiple suspects involved in shootings and other violent crimes were arrested last week, authorities in Newark said. Patrol officers and members of the Shooting Response Team were able to uncover evidence that led to arrests, warrants issued, and closure of investigations for the following incidents between July 6 and Aug. 11, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Here are the suspects taken into custody (some are still at large). July 6, Dickerson Street: Eduardo Rodriguez, accused co-conspirator, arrested for aggravated assault and conspiracy July 27, Washin…
KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Pointed Gun At Family Dollar Worker KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Pointed Gun At Family Dollar Worker
Know HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Pointed Gun At Family Dollar Worker Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say aimed a gun at a worker at Family Dollar on Thursday night. A man pointed a handgun at a worker at Family Dollar Store on the 800 block of North 6th Street around 6:40 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. The man — who had previously acted hostile toward the store’s employees — left the store and ran toward Bloomfield, Ambrose said. The man, pictured above, is 5 feet 6 inches tall and has a thin build, a medium brown complexion, a tattoo over his right eye and a gash over…