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WATCH: Body Cam Footage Shows Officers Evacuating Historic Newark Church As Blaze Spreads WATCH: Body Cam Footage Shows Officers Evacuating Historic Newark Church As Blaze Spreads
Watch: 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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SEEN THEM? 7 Fugitives Wanted On Murder Charges Out Of Essex County SEEN THEM? 7 Fugitives Wanted On Murder Charges Out Of Essex County
Seen Them? 7 Fugitives Wanted On Murder Charges Out Of Essex County Authorities are seeking seven men who have been charged with homicides in Essex County. It is believed that some of the suspects may have left New Jersey, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. The seven men faces charges include: Shaquan Adams, 29, has been charged with the murder of Shawn Watford who was killed on April 13, 2020 in East Orange in the area of North Arlington and Williams Street. Three other suspects have already been arrested. Jose Lopez, 20, has been charged with the murder of Desmond Coleman. Coleman was killed on Oct. 14, 2020 in the area o…

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by Cecilia Levine