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Homicide Roundup: Prosecutor Releases Names Of 14 Accused Killers In Summer NJ Murders Homicide Roundup: Prosecutor Releases Names Of 14 Accused Killers In Summer NJ Murders
Homicide Roundup: Prosecutor Releases Names Of 14 Accused Killers In Summer NJ Murders It's been a busy four months for the Essex County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force. Fourteen suspects have been arrested in 12 Newark committed from Saturday, June 1 through Monday, Sept. 30, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. On Tuesday, June 4, Ty'Shon Young, a 27-year-old Newark resident was killed in a double shooting on the 200 block of South Orange Avenue, authorities said. An investigation by detectives from the Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force led to the arrest of Timothy Young, 34, for the murder, authorities said.…

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by Sam Barron
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GOTCHA! Gunman Who Carjacked Couple Captured Thanks To Police Drone: NJ Authorities GOTCHA! Gunman Who Carjacked Couple Captured Thanks To Police Drone: NJ Authorities
Gotcha! Gunman Who Carjacked Couple Captured Thanks To Police Drone: NJ Authorities A gunman who carjacked a couple waiting to pick up food outside an Elizabeth restaurant was captured by police thanks to a Newark police drone that followed their Mercedes to Jersey City, authorities said. Rahmel Belle, 22, of Jersey City, and another man were both wearing masks when they got out of a car behind the couple on Morris Avenue around 7:30 p.m. this past April 23, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. Pointing a grey handgun with a laser at them, Belle ordered the victims out of the Mercedes and took their keys, cellphones and other valuables – as well as $…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Men Who Interfered With Kidnapping Suspect's Arrest Before Riot In Custody: Newark PD Men Who Interfered With Kidnapping Suspect's Arrest Before Riot In Custody: Newark PD
Men Who Interfered With Kidnapping Suspect's Arrest Before Riot In Custody: Newark PD Three men who assaulted a Newark police officer attempting to arrest a kidnapping suspect are in police custody, authorities announced. The incident Friday, Aug. 5 around 12:15 a.m. began with the arrest of Alhassane Barry, 24, on the 400 block of Elizabeth Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. He was taken into custody following a citizen's complaint and charged with kidnapping, robbery, and weapons offenses, Frage said. Rashon Vines, 32, came over and grabbed the officer, in an attempt to interfere with the arrest, according to police. He was subse…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Driver Who Killed 2 In Stolen Car Captured In Newark (VIDEO): Police Driver Who Killed 2 In Stolen Car Captured In Newark (VIDEO): Police
Driver Who Killed 2 In Stolen Car Captured In Newark (Video): Police A Newark driver who killed two people when he struck their vehicle in a stolen car has been arrested, and police have released the footage of his capture, they said (scroll down for video). Sharrod Rogers, 20, was behind the wheel of a 2021 Dodge Charger stolen out of Union struck an Acura, killing a man and woman, around 4:30 a.m. March 31, Newark Public Safety Director Brian O'Hara said. Three teenage girls, who were passengers in the stolen vehicle, were also injured in the crash. Rogers and another passenger fled the scene on foot after the Dodge Charger burst into flames, O'Hara said.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Gunman Shoots Retired Newark Police Capt. In Attempted Carjacking, More Arrests: Authorities Gunman Shoots Retired Newark Police Capt. In Attempted Carjacking, More Arrests: Authorities
Gunman Shoots Retired Newark Police Capt. In Attempted Carjacking, More Arrests: Authorities Several arrests were made in connection with an attempted carjacking and multiple shootings including one for firing at a retired police officer in Newark this week, authorities said. The following information was released by Newark Public Safety Director O’Hara: On Nov. 24, police responded to 14th Avenue on a ShotSpotter notification where police found the victim, a retired Newark police captain, who had been shot at by a juvenile who attempted to carjack him.  The suspect was arrested Friday on charges of carjacking, aggravated assault, weapon possession and criminal misch…

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by Cecilia Levine
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WATCH: Newark Firefighters Revive Car Crash Victim Thanks To Newly Implemented Training WATCH: Newark Firefighters Revive Car Crash Victim Thanks To Newly Implemented Training
Watch: Newark Firefighters Revive Car Crash Victim Thanks To Newly Implemented Training A newly-implemented policy in Newark requiring all firefighters respond to life-threatening calls paid off big time Saturday. Firefighters who otherwise may not have responded to the crash at Elizabeth Avenue and W. Peddie Street were able to revive one of the drivers. Arriving crews found one of the drivers without a pulse, and Battalion Chief Orlando Arce immediately began chest compressions while members of Engine 10 administered oxygen, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Members of Ladder 5 and Rescue 1 removed the driver from the vehicle and also assisted wi…

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by Cecilia Levine