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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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Multiple Families Displaced In Newark Fire Multiple Families Displaced In Newark Fire
Multiple Families Displaced In Newark Fire Multiple families were displaced in an early-morning fire in Newark Saturday. Firefighters responded to a vacant, two-story residential building at 92 Wright St. around 4 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Because of high winds, the blaze spread to three more two-story buildings -- 90, 94 and 96 Wright St. -- bringing 80 firefighters to the scene, Ambrose said. No injuries were reported, but multiple families were relocated. The fire was considered under control at 5:33 a.m. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the Newark Fire Division’…

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by Cecilia Levine