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Authorities ID Teen Shot Dead At Newark Halloween Party Authorities ID Teen Shot Dead At Newark Halloween Party
Authorities ID Teen Shot Dead At Newark Halloween Party A 17-year-old East Orange boy was shot and killed at a Newark Halloween party Sunday night, authorities said. Mouctar Toure suffered one gunshot wound at a large Halloween Party at an apartment building on 4th Avenue around 11:45 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. He was rushed to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:06 a.m., Monday. Nov. 1. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HIM? Newark Police Man Missing For More Than A Week SEEN HIM? Newark Police Man Missing For More Than A Week
Seen 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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by Cecilia Levine
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18 ATVs Recovered In Newark Crackdown 18 ATVs Recovered In Newark Crackdown
18 ATVs Recovered In Newark Crackdown Eighteen illegal dirt bikes and ATVs were recovered in the first week of a crackdown in Newark, authorities said. The nine dirt bikes were recovered from: One from the 800 block of South 14th Street; two from N. 6th Street and Park Avenue; one from the 500 block of Clinton Avenue; one from Avon Avenue and Treacy Avenue; and three from one vacant apartment and a fourth dirt bike in another vacant apartment at a building in the 100 block of Roseville Avenue. Nine ATVs were recovered from: One from Astor Street and Brunswick Street; one from the 600 block of Irvine Turner Boulevard; two from M…

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by Cecilia Levine
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KNOW THEM? Trio Sought In Fatal Newark Stabbing KNOW THEM? Trio Sought In Fatal Newark Stabbing
Know Them? Trio Sought In Fatal Newark Stabbing Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying and finding three people wanted in connection with a fatal Newark stabbing. The individuals were are wanted in the Oct. 10 killing of Mario Esquivel Lopez, 28, of Newark, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Lopez was stabbed on the 400 block of 4th Avenue, authorities said. Anyone who knows the individuals are asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877 TIPS- 4EC or 1-877-847-7432.&nb…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Elizabeth Man Charged In Hit-Run Death Of Newark Man Elizabeth Man Charged In Hit-Run Death Of Newark Man
Elizabeth Man Charged In Hit-Run Death Of Newark Man An Elizabeth man was arrested in the hit-and-run accident that killed a Newark man last month, authorities said Friday. Francisco Salazar, 35, was behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler that struck Devere L. Rogers, 42, who was walking near McCarter Highway and 4th Avenue Aug. 15 around 11:40 p.m.,  Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Rogers was taken to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 30 minutes later, Ambrose and Stephens said. Salazar was charged with second-degree leavin…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HIM? Authorities Seek Newark Armed Robber SEEN HIM? Authorities Seek Newark Armed Robber
Seen HIM? Authorities Seek Newark Armed Robber Authorities are searching for a man involved in an armed Newark robbery. The incident occurred on the 200 block of Garside Street on Monday, Dec. 9, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The suspect ran south down Garside Street then west on 4th Avenue, Ambrose said.  He is described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds with a dark complexion.  He was wearing a blue coat, black jeans and black and white Jordan sneakers at the time of the incident, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to call the …

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by Valerie Musson