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NJ Bank Robber Busted With Hot Pink Exploding Dye Pack Arrested, Police Say
The man who had a hot pink dye pack explode on him moments after robbing a Newark bank was arrested Monday, authorities said. City resident Esau Grant walked into the Springfield Avenue Capital One Bank Saturday morning and slipped the teller a note saying, "I have a gun give me all the money from the register please, and no one will get hurt," Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The teller gave the Grant money -- along with a dye pack. Grant left the bank, walking east on Springfield Avenue, but when he walked beyond the bank property, the dye pack exploded.…
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Man, Teen Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested In Shooting Of 9-Year-Old Girl In Newark
A 22-year-old man and 15-year-old girl previously arrested last month in a Newark carjacking were charged in connection with last week's shooting of a 9-year-old girl in Newark. The victim's 16-year-old sister and her 15-year-old friend had gotten into an argument on June 30 around 5:25 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The 15-year-old came into the house on the 400 block of Holiday Court at the Wynona Lipman Gardens Apartment Complex, with a man identified as Nazir Cruz, the director said. Cruz fired a handgun at the victim, her mom, a 19-year-old sibling…
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: Newark Officer Climbs Out On Roof To Stop Suicidal Teen From Jump
Newly-released video footage shows a Newark police officer stop a suicidal girl from jumping off of a roof. Fourth Precinct Officer Elijah Melvin arrived on scene just after 5 p.m. June 23, and removed a window from the home to get closer to the girl, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Melvin climbed out onto the roof and spoke compassionately toward the girl, who said she had been feeling distraught after losing her older brother. The officer shared with her his own relationship with his younger sister, telling her that her brother would want her to live her life to the f…
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Newark Police Release Details In Shooting That Hospitalized 9-Year-Old Girl
Authorities have released details in a shooting that injured a 9-year-old girl in Newark Wednesday. The incident began as an argument at a house on the 400 block of Holiday Court between a 15-year-old girl and her 16-year-old sister, which became physical around 5:25 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said. The older girl went into the child's home where the shooting occurred with an unknown male, who was being sought by police. Police did not say who fired the weapon. The victim was alert and speaking when police arrived, and transported with her mother to University H…
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HER? NJ Woman Bit Nail Salon Worker On Ear, Attacks 2 Over Bad Service, Police Say
A disgruntled customer who bit a nail salon worker on the ear and attacked two others is being sought by Newark police in the incident. An employee of Angel Nails Spa on Jones street said the suspect was getting a pedicure when she became "irate and belligerent" about the service around 11:20 a.m. June 23, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The upset customer began arguing with the employee and co-workers, then bit her on the ear, police said. During the altercation, the suspect bit a man trying to intervene on the arm and then grabbed another woman outside by the hai…
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HIM? Newark Police Man Missing For More Than A Week
Police in Newark are seeking a 22-year-old man reported missing for more than a week. Bryan Olano was last seen on June 16 at approximately 9:30 p.m., on the 300 block of North 7th Street, walking towards 4th Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. He’s described as Hispanic, with a light complexion, 5’11” tall and 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and was wearing a Steelers hat, yellow t-shirt, black pants and yellow and black sneakers. Olano was also wearing a waist-length black jacket with an Adidas logo on the back. Directo…
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Decomposed Body Found In Abandoned Newark Building
A body was found in an abandoned Newark building Wednesday afternoon. Police responded to the 100 block of Rose Street where the unidentified body was found around 3 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said. Unconfirmed reports say workers found the decomposed body in a confined space. Newark firefighters and EMS also responded. The incident remains under investigation. No further information is available.
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Man Dies In Single-Car Crash On Route 1&9 Near Newark Airport
A man died in a crash on Route 1&9 Wednesday evening near Newark International Airport. The single-car crash occurred just before 6 p.m. under the McClellan Street underpass, and the adult male driver was pronounced dead at 6:17 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said. The northbound express lanes were closed for investigation. No further information was available.
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: Body Cam Footage Shows Officers Evacuating Historic Newark Church As Blaze Spreads
A Newark firefighter suffered second-degree burns battling a blaze in the rectory of a historic church after police noticed smoke coming from the building. Newark Police Officers Thomas Johnson and Veronica Rivera were patrolling near 7th Avenue when they noticed smoke coming from the rectory of St. Lucy's Church around 2:35 p.m. Monday, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. St Lucy's Church fireNewark PD The officers contacted the Fire Division and Johnson entered the building, evacuating 10 people. Firefighters found a fire in a sun porch area at the rear of the buildin…
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Newark Woman Stabs Victim In Face During Argument, Authorities Say
A Newark woman was arrested for stabbing a female victim in the face during an argument authorities said. Rosamond Bender, 29, was charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon in connection with the incident around 6:30 p.m. May 24, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The stabbing occurred on the 600 block of Hunterdon Street, O'Hara said. The victim suffered a cut on her face, authorities said.
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NJ Boy, 4, Found Unresponsive After Falling From Sixth Story Window
A 4-year-old boy who was found unresponsive after falling from sixth-story window in Newark was hospitalized Friday, authorities said. The incident occurred just before 2:20 p.m. from a building on Oxford Street near Raymond Boulevard, Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said. The child was transported to University Hospital for treatment and was reportedly in stable condition. The New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Placement responded to the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Newark Police Division Special Victims Unit.
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: Newark Officers Save Suicidal Man From Route 78 Overpass (
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Three Newark officers are being commended for saving a suicidal man from the Route 78 overpass Monday morning, authorities said. Officers Darrell Fields, Abdul Aziz Yasin, and Miguel Silva responded to the Route 78 overpass at West Runyon Street and Irvine Turner Boulevard where they quickly exited their car to rescue the distraught man, just after 10 a.m., according to Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. A man and woman who witnessed the suicide attempt also helped police in encouraging the man to not jump, O'Hara said. In less than 10 minutes, the man was brought back ove…
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