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SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Aggravated Assault Of Newark EMT SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Aggravated Assault Of Newark EMT
Seen HIM? Man Wanted For Aggravated Assault Of Newark EMT Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help locating a man wanted for punching an EMT. Jonathan Reserve, 19, struck the victim with closed fists near Poe and South Orange avenues around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The EMT was transported to University Hospital for treatment. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Reserve is urged to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward. Anonymous tip…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN THEM? Trio Wanted For Newark Paintball Attack SEEN THEM? Trio Wanted For Newark Paintball Attack
Seen Them? Trio Wanted For Newark Paintball Attack Three men are wanted for attacking three young people with paintball guns earlier this month in Newark, authorities said. Surveillance tapes captured Justin Baldwin, 39, Kahyri Perry, 26, and Hassan Dunn, 27, ambushing the youngsters at the at the Georgia King Village between 6:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sept. 14, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Baldwin -- described as 5 feet 8 inches, and 180 pounds with brown eyes and black hair -- was seen handing out the paintball guns, Ambrose said. He is known to frequent the Georgia King complex.  Perry is 5 f…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Police Seek Fried Chicken Restaurant Shooter Newark Police Seek Fried Chicken Restaurant Shooter
Newark Police Seek Fried Chicken Restaurant Shooter Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in locating a man who they say shot a restaurant worker earlier this month. The man, pictured above, shot a worker at Royal Fried Chicken on South Orange Avenue, then fled north on Bergen Street around 9:30 p.m. Aug. 5,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The shooter was wearing a black T-shirt, dark-colored shorts, red sneakers and carrying a gray and black checkered backpack. Anyone with information about the suspect…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Police Helicopter Helps Nab Teens Driving Stolen Cars Newark Police Helicopter Helps Nab Teens Driving Stolen Cars
Newark Police Helicopter Helps Nab Teens Driving Stolen Cars Two teens driving a pair of stolen cars were arrested with help from the Newark Police Department's helicopter, authorities said Sunday. Officers in NPD1 spotted the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima driving erratically near Bergen Street and South Orange Avenue around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Then juveniles then abandoned the cars -- stolen out of Newark and Jersey City, respectively -- on Broome Street, Ambrose said. The drivers got out of the cars and tried to blend in with the crowd. Police in the helicopter followed the suspects from…

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by Cecilia Levine
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KNOW HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Armed Newark Carjacking KNOW HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Armed Newark Carjacking
Know HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Armed Newark Carjacking Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying a man involved in an armed carjacking. The suspect pictured above was armed when he took a 2012 Jeep Wrangler from a victim on the 200 block of South Orange Avenue shortly before 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. The man is 5 feet 7 inches tall with short, black dreadlocks and was wearing maroon shirt and orange cargo pants during the incident, Ambrose said. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to call the Division's 24-hour Cri…

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by Valerie Musson
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SEEN HER? Police Seek Newark Woman Accused Of Stealing Gold Chain During Argument SEEN HER? Police Seek Newark Woman Accused Of Stealing Gold Chain During Argument
Seen HER? Police Seek Newark Woman Accused Of Stealing Gold Chain During Argument Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help locating a woman they say stole a man’s gold chain during an argument. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Angela Jones, 53, of Newark, who stole the chain on South Orange Avenue on Saturday, May 30, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release.  Jones is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds, authorities said. She has a light brown complexion, black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding Jones’ whereabouts is asked to call the 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-…

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by Valerie Musson
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Linden Stabbing Victim Walks Into East Orange Hospital Bleeding, Dies Linden Stabbing Victim Walks Into East Orange Hospital Bleeding, Dies
Linden Stabbing Victim Walks Into East Orange Hospital Bleeding, Dies A Union County man who walked into a hospital with stab wounds early Friday morning died of his injuries, authorities said. Quan Williams, 35, stabbed at South Orange and South Munn avenues in Newark, Essex County Prosecutors Office Spokeswoman Katherine Carter said. He was pronounced dead at East Orange General Hospital at 2:17 a.m., Carter said. Williams' death is being investigated as a homicide and no arrests had been made as of Friday morning, according to Carter. Anyone with information can contact investigators at 973-621-4586.

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by Cecilia Levine
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KNOW THIS CAR? Police Seek Vehicle Used In Attempted Newark Luring KNOW THIS CAR? Police Seek Vehicle Used In Attempted Newark Luring
Know This CAR? Police Seek Vehicle Used In Attempted Newark Luring Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help in locating a vehicle that they say was been used in an attempted luring. The unidentified male driver of the sedan pictured above attempted to lure a minor into the car near a bus stop at the intersection of Bergen Street and South Orange Avenue on Jan. 10 around 7:30 a.m., local police said. Anyone with information about the vehicle is urged to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).  All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Update: Seven Shot, One Killed Within Minutes In Newark Tuesday Afternoon Update: Seven Shot, One Killed Within Minutes In Newark Tuesday Afternoon
Update: Seven Shot, One Killed Within Minutes In Newark Tuesday Afternoon UPDATE, 7 p.m. -- Newark police said one of the victims, a male, was killed in the shooting at Martin Luther King Boulevard. Two females suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Also, about five minutes after the first shooting, a total of four males were wounded by gunfire at 200 South Orange Avenue. None of the injuries are life-threatening, police said.  The identity of the deceased victim was not immediately released. The investigation is being handled by Newark police and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.  Original story below:  Seven people were struck by gunfire i…

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by Paul Milo
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Officer-Involved Shooting In Newark Under Investigation Officer-Involved Shooting In Newark Under Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting In Newark Under Investigation The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office is handling an investigation into a daytime shootout between law enforcement and two suspects Tuesday in Newark.  A detective with the Newark Police Department and a State Trooper were patrolling in plainclothes and in an unmarked vehicle around 12:45 p.m. when they came across A Honda CRV on South Orange Avenue,  said the Hudson prosecutor's office, which is conducting the investigation due to potential conflicts of interest between the Essex prosecutor's office and the officers.  Someone in the Honda allegedly flashed a weapon as it tra…

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by Paul Milo
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Know Him? Investigators Seek 'Person Of Interest' In Newark Homicide Know Him? Investigators Seek 'Person Of Interest' In Newark Homicide
Know Him? Investigators Seek 'Person Of Interest' In Newark Homicide The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is asking the public's help identifying and locating a male sought in connection with a slaying in Newark March 17.  Deante Barr, 18, was shot and killed around 10 p.m. in the 900 block of South Orange Avenue. Barr was inside a Chinese restaurant when he was struck by gunfire that pierced the restaurant's window, according to published reports. Authorities were unsure if Barr was the intended target.  Anyone with information that can help identify the person in the photo is asked to call the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line …

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by Paul Milo