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Police: Woman Didn't Make It Far In BMW Stolen Off North Jersey Lot Police: Woman Didn't Make It Far In BMW Stolen Off North Jersey Lot
Police: Woman Didn't Make It Far In BMW Stolen Off North Jersey Lot A 33-year-old woman didn't make it far trying to steal a BMW from a dealership lot in North Jersey, authorities said. Asya Adams saw an employee moving vehicles at the dealership at 425 Bloomfield Ave., in Bloomfield, when she jumped in the driver's seat of one of the cars on April 14, Bloomfield Police Director Samuel DeMaio said. Adams fled on Franklin Street toward Newark, and apprehended inside the vehicle in Newark, police said.  She was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, with a pending court date.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Three Busted In Separate Newark Graffiti Incidents Three Busted In Separate Newark Graffiti Incidents
Three Busted In Separate Newark Graffiti Incidents Three people are facing charges after being caught spray painting a mural and words onto traffic boxes in Newark, authorities said. Police saw Alexa Lipke, 25, of Green Brook, writing graffiti on traffic light boxes at Broad and Franklin streets near City Hall on June 28,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. She was arrested on graffiti and drug-related charges. Then, on July 5, officers saw Jayrone Rivera, 25, of Bergenfield, and Brendan Roura, 29, of Brooklyn, spray paining a mural at McCarter Highway and Hamilton Street, Amrbose said. Both were arrested and c…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Franklin Street Near City Hall In Newark Closed For Construction In December Franklin Street Near City Hall In Newark Closed For Construction In December
Franklin Street Near City Hall In Newark Closed For Construction In December Franklin Street between Mulberry and Broad streets in Newark will be closed beginning Wednesday and through Dec. 23, police said.  The closure is in effect seven days a week and is in place for the Newark parking deck project. The street cuts through a downtown area that includes the post office, city hall and the municipal court.  Those who regularly travel in the area are encouraged to allow extra time and to plan alternate routes. 

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by Paul Milo