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SEEN HER? Newark Woman Cut Victim With Knife, Damaged Car With Baseball Bat, Police Say SEEN HER? Newark Woman Cut Victim With Knife, Damaged Car With Baseball Bat, Police Say
Seen HER? Newark Woman Cut Victim With Knife, Damaged Car With Baseball Bat, Police Say Police in Newark are turning to the public in locating a woman who they say damaged a vehicle with a baseball bat and cut one of the car's occupants with a knife. Laura Harrell, 26, of Newark, is wanted for aggravated assault following the March 27 incident, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Police responded to reports of a stabbing in progress on Brookdale Avenue around 7:05 p.m., where the victim said a woman -- later identified as Harrell -- began hitting the vehicle she was in with a bat, Ambrose said. The victim and another woman got out of the car to try to …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark PD: Serial Masturbator Followed Newark Girl, Grabbed Grandmother Holding Baby Newark PD: Serial Masturbator Followed Newark Girl, Grabbed Grandmother Holding Baby
Newark PD: Serial Masturbator Followed Newark Girl, Grabbed Grandmother Holding Baby A 24-year-old Newark man who police say masturbated before following a young girl into the gate of her home, and on a separate occasion was  masturbating when he grabbed a grandmother holding a baby, has been arrested on several charges. The first incident occurred March 14 at an apartment building on Hawkins and Horatio streets, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. There, Harol Marmijo Rosales was masturbating in a first floor hallway of the building, when he accosted a woman with her 1-year-old grandchild, Ambrose said. The woman screamed, and h…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Police Seek ID Of Shooting Suspect Newark Police Seek ID Of Shooting Suspect
Newark Police Seek ID Of Shooting Suspect Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in identifying a shooting suspect. Authorities responded to the 400 block of Avon Avenue on reports of shots fired around 12:15 p.m. Feb. 6, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. While no victims were located, police noticed property damage in the area. Detectives investigating this incident obtained surveillance photos of the below suspect and seek the public’s help in identifying this individual, Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this suspect to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HER? Police Seek Missing Newark Girl, 13 SEEN HER? Police Seek Missing Newark Girl, 13
Seen HER? Police Seek Missing Newark Girl, 13 Police in Newark are turning to the public in locating a 13-year-old girl. Lalilani Vargas was reported missing from the 100 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard Monday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Lalilani was last seen at 7:40 p.m., wearing a black and yellow plaid shirt, brown crop top, light denim jean jacket, black Nike sneakers, black small nap sack with red lips on it and a black baseball cap. She may have been headed to Queens, NY via public transportation. Director Ambrose urges anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lalilani Vargas to ca…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HIM? Elizabeth Man Wanted In Newark On Drug Charges SEEN HIM? Elizabeth Man Wanted In Newark On Drug Charges
Seen HIM? Elizabeth Man Wanted In Newark On Drug Charges A warrant for the arrest of a 22-year-old Elizabeth man has been issued out of Newark, authorities said Thursday. Jyquan Bouie has been charged with drug possession from a September 2019 incident, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Bouie is described as 5’9” tall and 165 pounds. He has a dark complexion, black hair and brown eyes. Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jyquan Bouie 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 c…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HER? Newark Woman Missing Since January May Be In Montclair SEEN HER? Newark Woman Missing Since January May Be In Montclair
Seen HER? Newark Woman Missing Since January May Be In Montclair Police in Newark are asking the public's help in locating a woman reported missing. Linda Jones, 22, was last seen on Jan. 24 at University Hospital, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. She is 5’10” tall and approximately 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing a burgundy bubble coat and light blue jeans with knee-high boots. Jones frequents Montclair, and may have been seen around Avon Avenue near S.12th Street. Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Linda Jones to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Monmouth County Man Arrested For Illegal Dumping In Newark Monmouth County Man Arrested For Illegal Dumping In Newark
Monmouth County Man Arrested For Illegal Dumping In Newark A Monmouth County man was arrested for illegal dumping in Newark, authorities said. John Clark, of Highlands, was spotted by a city code enforcement member pouring unused concrete into a storm drain near Roseville Avenue and Orange Street around 11 a.m. Thursday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Clark, 32, was arrested and faces charges of illegal dumping and illegal transporting of solid waste, Ambrose said.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Officers Celebrate Birthday Of 3-Year-Old Girl Shot In January, $5,000 Reward Offered Newark Officers Celebrate Birthday Of 3-Year-Old Girl Shot In January, $5,000 Reward Offered
Newark Officers Celebrate Birthday Of 3-Year-Old Girl Shot In January, $5,000 Reward Offered Police in Newark celebrated the third birthday of a girl who was shot in January and are remaining vigilant in their search for the person responsible. The girl, as well as a man and woman, were found shot near 85-95 Cabinet St. around 11:10 p.m. on Jan. 28, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Video released after the incident shows all three victims being rushed to the hospital, where they were stabilized. Officers donated gifts, balloons and cards to the girl in celebration of her third birthday on March 2. “While this incident remains under investigation, the respond…

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by Valerie Musson
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RECOGNIZE THEM? Police Seek ID For Suspects Who Used Stolen Vehicle In Newark Gunpoint Robbery RECOGNIZE THEM? Police Seek ID For Suspects Who Used Stolen Vehicle In Newark Gunpoint Robbery
Recognize Them? Police Seek ID For Suspects Who Used Stolen Vehicle In Newark Gunpoint Robbery Authorities in Newark are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspects who used a stolen vehicle in an armed robbery Monday night. A man approached a taxi driver after exiting the rear passenger side of a light gray 2020 Jeep Cherokee near the 300 block of Chestnut Street around 10 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The man robbed the taxi driver at gunpoint and took an iPhone 8-Plus, Galaxy Tablet S7 and $300 in cash before returning to the vehicle, which was reported stolen from Irvington around 8:35 p.m., Ambrose said. The stolen Jeep then headed north on…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police: Newark Man Robbed City Resident At Knifepoint Police: Newark Man Robbed City Resident At Knifepoint
Police: Newark Man Robbed City Resident At Knifepoint A 24-year-old Newark man was in custody on accusations he robbed a city resident at knifepoint, authorities said. Police responded to a call about a robbery in progress on the 400 block of Ferry Street around 3:45 p.m., where a victim told officers that a man with a box cutter took his phone and money, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Officers on patrol arrested Tyrone Boykins moments later, when they saw him in the neighborhood several blocks away at Wilson Avenue and Kossuth Street, Ambrose said.  He was charged with robbery and possession of a weapon for …

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HIM? Arrest Warrant Issued For Man Accused Of Mugging Woman On Newark Street SEEN HIM? Arrest Warrant Issued For Man Accused Of Mugging Woman On Newark Street
Seen HIM? Arrest Warrant Issued For Man Accused Of Mugging Woman On Newark Street Newark police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a man accused of mugging a woman on a local street earlier this month. Miguel Nieves is accused of robbing a woman of her belongings near Verona and Mt. Prospect avenues on Feb. 10 around 7:15 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Nieves then fled northbound on Verona Avenue, Ambrose said. Nieves is 5’8” and 130 pounds with a light complexion, black hair and brown eyes. Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Miguel Nieves to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper ti…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Woman Leaps From Roof To Escape Newark House Fire, 2 Families Displaced Woman Leaps From Roof To Escape Newark House Fire, 2 Families Displaced
Woman Leaps From Roof To Escape Newark House Fire, 2 Families Displaced A woman jumped from the roof of a Newark home in a fire that displaced two families Friday morning. Flames and smoke were coming out of the top floor window the 2.5-story home at 384 South 19th St., when firefighters arrived around 9:20 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. A woman inside the home jumped from the roof to safety, and was transported to University Hospital for treatment.  No other injuries were been reported. The fire was considered under control just before 9:45 a.m., displacing two families comprised four adults and two children, Ambrose s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HIM? Bloomfield Man Wanted For Questioning In Newark Double Shooting SEEN HIM? Bloomfield Man Wanted For Questioning In Newark Double Shooting
Seen HIM? Bloomfield Man Wanted For Questioning In Newark Double Shooting Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in locating a Bloomfield man wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that injured two men. Avery Solomon, 22, is wanted in connection with the Jan. 29 incident on the 100 block of Jelliff Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose. Police responded to a call of shots fired around 11:50 p.m., when they discovered that two men had been hospitalized with gunshot wounds following an argument, Ambrose said. Solomon is described as 6 feet tall and 170 pounds, with a medium brown complexion, tattoos on his neck, black …

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by Cecilia Levine
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HEROES: Newark Officers Rescue Suicidal Man From Route 78 Overpass (VIDEO) HEROES: Newark Officers Rescue Suicidal Man From Route 78 Overpass (VIDEO)
Heroes: Newark Officers Rescue Suicidal Man From Route 78 Overpass (Video) A pair of Newark police officers rescued a 25-year-old suicidal man from jumping off of the Route 78 overpass Tuesday. Fifth Precinct Officers Tianna Contreras and Briana Shanklin were patrolling the intersection of Nye Avenue and Walcott Terrace when they noticed a man over the fence of the overpass around 5:20 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Contreras and Shanklin immediately got out of their vehicle to render aid. The man, holding onto the gate with one hand and his cell phone with the other, told the officers of his intention to jump, at which poi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HER? East Orange Woman Accused Of Stealing Newark Landlord's Washer, Dryer SEEN HER? East Orange Woman Accused Of Stealing Newark Landlord's Washer, Dryer
Seen HER? East Orange Woman Accused Of Stealing Newark Landlord's Washer, Dryer A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an East Orange woman captured on surveillance tapes stealing her landlord's washing machine and dryer when she moved out of his Newark apartment on Jan. 31, authorities said. The landlord filed a theft report saying 32-year-old Bibi Ganim, her teenage son and another man took the appliances around 9 a.m. from his Norwood Street apartment, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Ganim is described as 5’4’’ and 160 pounds. She has brown eyes and hair and a light complexion.  Ambrose urges anyone with information about her w…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Police: Newark Man Driving Carjacked Kia Leads Pursuit, Crashes Into Car, Hits Snowbank Police: Newark Man Driving Carjacked Kia Leads Pursuit, Crashes Into Car, Hits Snowbank
Police: Newark Man Driving Carjacked Kia Leads Pursuit, Crashes Into Car, Hits Snowbank Police arrested a man they say led a pursuit and crashed while driving a Kia Sorento that had been stolen at gunpoint in Newark Sunday night. Zair Trimmings, 19, was seen driving the Kia, which had been stolen by two women at gunpoint from the 200 block of Oraton Street around 11:35 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The victim’s cash, cell phone and other personal property were also taken during the incident while a silver SUV blocked her from leaving by pulling up next to the Kia, Ambrose said. Trimmings ignored officers’ attempts to pull him over near Sanford A…

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by Valerie Musson
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HEROES: Newark Police Body Cam Footage Shows Officers Rescuing Resident, 76, From Fire HEROES: Newark Police Body Cam Footage Shows Officers Rescuing Resident, 76, From Fire
Heroes: Newark Police Body Cam Footage Shows Officers Rescuing Resident, 76, From Fire Police body camera footage shows Newark officers rescuing a 76-year-old resident from a 2-alarm weekend fire that left four families homeless. A 1-minute video released by the Newark Police Division shows Officer Roberto Vera instructing the woman to get on his shoulders before carrying her down three flights of stairs as the fire tore through 45 North 6th St., around 1:45 a.m. Saturday. Vera and Newark Officer Alicia Lauderdale responded to the call and canvassed the area for victims who needed to be evacuated. After knocking on apartment doors, the officers found the 76-year-old woman on…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark House Fire Collapses Staircase, Displaces 4 Adults, 7 Children Newark House Fire Collapses Staircase, Displaces 4 Adults, 7 Children
Newark House Fire Collapses Staircase, Displaces 4 Adults, 7 Children About 70 firefighters worked to douse an overnight blaze in Newark that displaced four adults and seven children, authorities said. The two-alarm fire broke out toward the back of a two-and-a-half story wooden frame home at 882 S. 19th St. around 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The fire caused a partial collapse of the home’s back stairs but was placed under control by 1:45 a.m., Ambrose said. No injuries were reported aside from one firefighter who was treated at the scene for a cut on him arm, Ambrose said. Two families consisting of four adul…

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by Valerie Musson
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Newark Detectives Crash Illegal Pot Pop-Up Party, Seize 3 Handguns Newark Detectives Crash Illegal Pot Pop-Up Party, Seize 3 Handguns
Newark Detectives Crash Illegal Pot Pop-Up Party, Seize 3 Handguns Newark detectives arrested a 41-year-old city resident who set up an illegal marijuana operation at an illegal "pop-up" party. Authorities on patrol responded to 211 Wright Street at 10:30 p.m. Monday, where they found 10 duffel bags, two large plastic containers and a suitcase filled with marijuana, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Jason S. Raymond was arrested and charged with possession of more than 50 grams of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, Ambrose said. Three handguns were also seized from the scene, Ambrose said.

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PHOTOS: 'Extremely Heavy' 3-Story Fire Collapses Roof Of Newark Building PHOTOS: 'Extremely Heavy' 3-Story Fire Collapses Roof Of Newark Building
Photos: 'Extremely Heavy' 3-Story Fire Collapses Roof Of Newark Building Firefighters in Newark are battling a triple-alarm fire that collapsed the roof of a three-story building Tuesday morning, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 221 Emmet St. just after 5:35 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Emergency crews arrived at the vacant commercial building and discovered “extremely heavy” fire, which resulted in a total roof collapse and other severe damages, Ambrose said. No injuries have been reported among the approximately 90 firefighters battling the blaze, though an adjacent building was damaged, Ambrose said. The cause and …

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by Valerie Musson
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2 Families Displaced, Firefighter Falls Through Floor In Newark Blaze 2 Families Displaced, Firefighter Falls Through Floor In Newark Blaze
2 Families Displaced, Firefighter Falls Through Floor In Newark Blaze Two families were displaced and one firefighter injured in an early-morning fire Friday that tore through a Newark home. Firefighters responded to the 3-story wood frame home at 382 Leslie St., where a kitchen fire had spread to the second and third floors around 6 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. A second alarm was called around 6:30 a.m., with some 90 firefighters in total working to knock down the blaze. One firefighter was injured after falling through the floor and suffering a knee injury. He was treated at the scene by EMS, Ambrose said. The fire was…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN IT? Newark PD Seeks Carjacked Cadillac SEEN IT? Newark PD Seeks Carjacked Cadillac
Seen IT? Newark PD Seeks Carjacked Cadillac Authorities in Newark are on the lookout for a silver SUV they say was targeted in an armed carjacking Monday afternoon. A man exiting a 2004 Cadillac Escalade was approached by an armed man who demanded money near the 300 block of Hawthorne Avenue around 11:45 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The armed man then sped off in the victim’s vehicle, heading west on Hawthorne Avenue, Ambrose said. Anyone with information about the stolen vehicle is asked to contact the Newark Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). 

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by Valerie Musson
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New Jersey Woman, 77, Trapped In Van For Days After Tele-Communicator Logs Wrong Address New Jersey Woman, 77, Trapped In Van For Days After Tele-Communicator Logs Wrong Address
New Jersey Woman, 77, Trapped In Van For Days After Tele-Communicator Logs Wrong Address A 77-year-old New Jersey woman trapped in the van she had been living in was rescued after several days on Thursday, authorities said. The woman had been sheltering in her van parked at 67 Lincoln Park, in Newark. She called police at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, saying she was unable to leave the van because it was stuck in snow, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The Public Safety tele-communicator mistakenly logged the address as 67 Lincoln St., so when police arrived, they were unable to locate the navy blue minivan. Authorities called the n…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$5,000 Reward Offered For Info On Shooting Of 2-Year-Old Girl $5,000 Reward Offered For Info On Shooting Of 2-Year-Old Girl
$5,000 Reward Offered For Info On Shooting Of 2-Year-Old Girl Newark Police Division’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the shooting of a 2-year-old girl. Police responded to 85-95 Cabinet St., where they found the child, a man and a woman -- all who had been shot -- around 11:10 p.m. Jan. 28, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Video released by the division shows police rushing the girl to a local hospital. All victims are in stable condition, however, the suspects were still at large, Ambrose sa…

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by Cecilia Levine
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WATCH: Bodycam Footage Shows Newark Police Save 2-Year-Old Shooting Victim WATCH: Bodycam Footage Shows Newark Police Save 2-Year-Old Shooting Victim
Watch: Bodycam Footage Shows Newark Police Save 2-Year-Old Shooting Victim Newly-released bodycam footage shows Newark police rushing to save a 2-year-old shooting victim to the hospital Thursday night. ** WARNING: Above video contains graphic content. ** Police arrived to 85-95 Cabinet Street around 11:10 p.m., where an individual was holding a seemingly lifeless toddler, according to the video and local authorities. The video shows an officer instructing a woman to place the child in the back of a police cruiser, as other officers helped get a man laying in the street into the back of a vehicle. In total, two men, a woman the child were all taken to the h…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HER? Newark Woman Missing Since December Has Heart-Shaped Tattoo On Her Chest SEEN HER? Newark Woman Missing Since December Has Heart-Shaped Tattoo On Her Chest
Seen HER? Newark Woman Missing Since December Has Heart-Shaped Tattoo On Her Chest Authorities are seeking a Newark woman last seen in late December 2020. Tyshareen D. Budale, 27, was reported missing on Jan. 23, but had last been seen on Dec. 26, 2020 on the 400 block of South 15th Street, Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Budale is described as 5’4” tall and 180 pounds with a medium brown complexion, brown eyes and a heart tattoo on her chest. She also wears different colored wigs and also goes by “Dymo” or “Musha." Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Tyshareen Budale is urged to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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BUSTED! Trio Arrested, $6.8K Seized After Police Find 50 People Gambling At Illegal Newark Bar BUSTED! Trio Arrested, $6.8K Seized After Police Find 50 People Gambling At Illegal Newark Bar
Busted! Trio Arrested, $6.8K Seized After Police Find 50 People Gambling At Illegal Newark Bar Three men were arrested when police busted 50 people gambling, playing cards and drinking inside of an illegal Newark bar this weekend, authorities said. Newark police officers responding to the Portuguese Soccer Club on Wilson Avenue on reports of illegal alcohol and gambling around 10 p.m. Friday, saw Byron Barraza, 31, unlocking a gate for patrons to go in and out, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose. Once inside, police saw some 50 people drinking, playing cards and using gambling machines -- 61-year-old Victor Pereira serving as bartender at a fully stocked bar with a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN THEM? Three Fugitives Sought For Separate Newark Killings SEEN THEM? Three Fugitives Sought For Separate Newark Killings
Seen Them? Three Fugitives Sought For Separate Newark Killings Authorities are seeking three men each wanted in a separate Essex County homicide. Warrants have been issued for the arrests of the three men, believed to have fled from New Jersey, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The assailants are: Gionathan Prevedoros, 34, of Newark: Wanted for murder in the killing of Victorino Garcia, 36, of Newark.  Garcia was fatally stabbed Aug. 2, 2020 on Taylor Street in Newark. Raymond Ruiz, 19, is wanted for murder in the Aug. 21, 2020 killing of Milan Madison, 2…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NEWARK FIRE: Man Dead, 2 Hospitalized, 4 Displaced NEWARK FIRE: Man Dead, 2 Hospitalized, 4 Displaced
Newark Fire: Man Dead, 2 Hospitalized, 4 Displaced One man died and two people were hospitalized in a house fire Thursday afternoon, authorities confirmed. An unresponsive man was found by firefighters on the second floor of the 3.5-story home at 412 Roseville Avenue when firefighters arrived around 12:35 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. That man was pronounced dead, and a man and woman were taken to University Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. The fire was considered under control at 1:55 p.m. Three families including four adults, were relocated as a result of this fire. Arson detectives f…

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by Cecilia Levine