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Newark Appoints New Public Safety Director Newark Appoints New Public Safety Director
Newark Appoints New Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda was named the City of Newark's Director of Public Safety on Tuesday, Nov. 12, following the resignation of Fritz Fragé, Mayor Ras Baraka announced. Baracka also named Sharonda Morris as the new police chief and Leonardo Carillo as the new deputy director of police operations. Miranda, a native of Newark, will oversee the City of Newark’s Police and Fire divisions, along with its Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and Preparedness. He has oversight of more than 1,000 sworn police officers, 658 firefighters, and over 350 civilian employees. Joining the …

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Irvington Man, Garfield Woman Busted for Having Sex In Public: Newark PD Irvington Man, Garfield Woman Busted for Having Sex In Public: Newark PD
Irvington Man, Garfield Woman Busted for Having Sex In Public: Newark PD A 44-year-old Garfield woman and a 39-year-old Irvington man were recently arrested for having sex in public multiple times in Newark, authorities said. Melissa Barrett and Christopher Turner were arrested following multiple acts of lewdness that occurred between February 2024 and August 2024, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. On Sunday, Feb. 24, at 8:30 a.m., two juveniles reported they observed a man and woman having sex in public on the 200 block of Ferry Street, Fragé said. A photo of the couple having sex was provided to police, Fragé said. On Thursday, July 25, at 5:12…

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Shots Fired In Newark, Two Firearms Recovered: Police Shots Fired In Newark, Two Firearms Recovered: Police
Shots Fired In Newark, Two Firearms Recovered: Police Gunshots were fired in Newark on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 14, authorities said. At 8:21 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of Clifton Avenue on a report of shots fired, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. While police did not locate any victims, they did recover two firearms in the immediate area, Fragé said. This incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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Man Shot In Newark: Police Man Shot In Newark: Police
Man Shot In Newark: Police A man was shot in Newark on the afternoon of Sunday May 26, authorities said. At 1 p.m., police responded to Irvine Turner Boulevard and Marie Place and found a man who had been shot, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was transported to University Hospital and is in stable condition, Fragé said. The shooting remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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Shots Fired Near Two Newark Schools: Police Shots Fired Near Two Newark Schools: Police
Shots Fired Near Two Newark Schools: Police Gunshots were fired near Newark schools on the afternoon of Monday, May 20, authorities said. At 3:35 p.m., police responded to South 11th Street and South Orange Avenue on a report of shots fired, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. KIPP Rise Academy, a charter school for students from 5th grade to 8th grade, and West Side High School are located minutes from the shooting location.  Police did not locate any gunshot victims, Fragé said. The investigation is ongoing, Fragé said.

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Newark Rallies Around Families Displaced By Blaze Newark Rallies Around Families Displaced By Blaze
Newark Rallies Around Families Displaced By Blaze A three-alarm blaze in Newark on Monday, April 22 displaced 39 people. Now the community is coming together to lend a hand. At 6:59 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire at 576 Broadway, an occupied 3-story, multi-use, multi-family building, that also houses a supermarket and El Kiosko Restaurant and Grill, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Firefighters observed a heavy fire upon arrival, and immediately called a 2nd alarm, requesting additional firefighters to the scene, Fragé said. The fire extended to adjacent occupied buildings, including a liquor store with apartments ab…

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Curfew For Kids: Newark Enacts 'Juvenile Safety Initiative' Curfew For Kids: Newark Enacts 'Juvenile Safety Initiative'
Curfew For Kids: Newark Enacts 'Juvenile Safety Initiative' As the weather gets warmer, New Jersey's largest city is taking action to keep kids safe. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Fritz Fragé announced the city is launching an overnight for kids ages 17 and below, calling it a "Juvenile Safety Initiative." Under the initiative, unaccompanied minors, ages 17 and below, who are more than 100 yards from their residence between 11 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. the following day will be given a verbal warning and will be escorted to his or her residence and released to the care of his or her parent or guardian, Baraka and Fragé said. A second…

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Car Transporting Gunshot Victim To Hospital Overturns: Newark PD (UPDATED) Car Transporting Gunshot Victim To Hospital Overturns: Newark PD (UPDATED)
Car Transporting Gunshot Victim To Hospital Overturns: Newark PD (Updated) It was a chaotic scene in Newark on the early morning of Monday, April 1. At 3:04 a.m., police responded to the 700 block of Sanford Avenue and found a man who had been shot, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.  While the man was being transported to a nearby hospital, the private vehicle he was in crashed into another car and then struck a light pole and transformer, overturning on its side, Fragé said.  Firefighters removed the gunshot victim from the vehicle and he was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is in stable condition, Fragé said. The c…

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Two Newark Teens Shot Near High School: Authorities Two Newark Teens Shot Near High School: Authorities
Two Newark Teens Shot Near High School: Authorities Two Newark teenagers were shot near West Side High School on Tuesday, March 26, authorities said. A 17-year-old and a 15-year-old boy were the victims of the shooting, Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The two teenagers were transported to University Hospital in Newark, authorities said.  Gov. Phil Murphy said his office was coordinating with law enforcement. "Every student deserves to be safe at school," Murphy said.  The incident remains under investigation, authorities said.  Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-695-8477.

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Monmouth County Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors Monmouth County Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors
Monmouth County Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors A 29-year-old Howell man was fatally shot in Newark on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 13, authorities said. At 9 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting on the 900 block of South 16th Street in Newark and found Tyquane Steed inside the home suffering from a gunshot wound, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was pronounced dead at the scene soon after, Stephens and Fragé said. My heart is hurting 💔 please pray for my family 🙏🏾my baby boy 😥 Tyquane Steed love you always ❤️. 😭😭😭 Posted by Anthony Steed…

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Double Shooting Leaves 1 Dead In Newark Double Shooting Leaves 1 Dead In Newark
Double Shooting Leaves 1 Dead In Newark A 28-year-old man was killed and another wounded in a Newark shooting this weekend, authorities said. Jaquill D. Swain was found on the 100 block of Dewey Street around 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 having suffered a gunshot wound, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:32 p.m. A second victim who was shot was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked …

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Man Found Dead With Head Trauma, Gashes Prompts Homicide Investigation In Newark: Prosecutor Man Found Dead With Head Trauma, Gashes Prompts Homicide Investigation In Newark: Prosecutor
Man Found Dead With Head Trauma, Gashes Prompts Homicide Investigation In Newark: Prosecutor Police in Newark are investigating the death of a 40-year-old found with head trauma and lacerations in broad daylight, they said. Michael Castro, a city resident, was found by officers responding to a service call on the 100 block of Stone Street around 12:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Castro was outside suffering from head trauma and lacerations, and pronounced dead at the scene at 12:53 p.m., police said. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone w…

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20-Year-Old Killed In Newark Shooting: Prosecutors 20-Year-Old Killed In Newark Shooting: Prosecutors
20-Year-Old Killed In Newark Shooting: Prosecutors A 20-year-old Newark resident was fatally shot on Wednesday, Jan. 24, authorities said. At 6:53 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting on the 100 block of Irvine Turner Boulevard, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.  Officers found Nasir Dudley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Stephens and Fragé said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:43 p.m., Stephens and Fragé said. The investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and Fragé said. Anyone with info…

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Gunman Suspected Of Shooting Teens In Newark Sought By Police Gunman Suspected Of Shooting Teens In Newark Sought By Police
Gunman Suspected Of Shooting Teens In Newark Sought By Police Police in Newark are attempting to locate a suspect in connection with the shooting of two teenagers on Thursday, Jan. 11, authorities said.  At 2:49 p.m., police responded to South 11th Street and South Orange Avenue and located a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy who had been shot inside an area establishment, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The boy had gotten into an altercation with two men who entered the establishment, and one of the men started shooting, Fragé said. The man proceeded to head eastbound on South Orange Ave., Fragé said. Newark Departme…

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Irvington Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Newark Shooting: Prosecutors Irvington Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Newark Shooting: Prosecutors
Irvington Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Newark Shooting: Prosecutors A 27-year-old Irvington man was fatally shot in Newark on Sunday, Jan. 14, authorities said.  At 4:25 a.m., Newark police responded to a report of a shooting on the 300 block of Grove Street and found Ty'Shad Campbell outside the location suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Campbell was taken to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead soon after, Stephens and Fragé said. The investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and F…

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Girl, 8, Struck By Car In Newark: Police Girl, 8, Struck By Car In Newark: Police
Girl, 8, Struck By Car In Newark: Police An 8-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle in Newark on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 11, authorities said. At 3:03 p.m., police responded to Broadway and 2nd Avenue and transported the girl to University Hospital for treatment, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The child is in stable condition, Fragé said. The driver remained at the scene and the incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors
Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors An unidentified Newark man was fatally shot on Wednesday, Jan. 3, authorities said. At 9:58 p.m., Newark police responded to a shooting on the 100 block of Ridgewood Avenue and found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:21 p.m., Stephens and Fragé said. The investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Es…

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Shock Spreads After Imam Shot Dead Outside Newark Mosque (UPDATE) Shock Spreads After Imam Shot Dead Outside Newark Mosque (UPDATE)
Shock Spreads After Imam Shot Dead Outside Newark Mosque (Update) An imam was pronounced dead after being fatally shot outside a Newark mosque on Wednesday, Jan. 3, authorities said. Hassan Sharif was found by officers responding to the Masjid Muhammad Newark mosque on South Orange Ave., at 6:16 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé, said.  Police brought Sharif to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:20 p.m., the Essex County Sheriff's Office said. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said the shooting does not appear to have been an act motivated by bias or domestic terrorism. “We know that in light of global eve…

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Newark Man Fatally Shot On New Year's Eve: Prosecutors Newark Man Fatally Shot On New Year's Eve: Prosecutors
Newark Man Fatally Shot On New Year's Eve: Prosecutors A 67-year-old Newark man was fatally shot on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 31, authorities said. At 7:01 a.m., police responded to a report of a shooting on the 100 block of Malvern Street and found Jose Gaona suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene soon after, Stephens and Fragé said. Nota de Pesar! Latino Street Newspaper, Ante el trágico y sensible fallecimiento ocurrido el día de hoy domingo 31 de... Posted by Fernando Munoz on&nb…

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Gunfire Rings Out At New Year's Celebration At Newark Lounge: Police Gunfire Rings Out At New Year's Celebration At Newark Lounge: Police
Gunfire Rings Out At New Year's Celebration At Newark Lounge: Police Two people were shot at a New Year's celebration in Newark, authorities said. Gunfire rang out around 3 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, at La Rouge, a lounge on the 900 block of Broad Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Responding police found two victims, both men, who were rushed to University Hospital for treatment. As of press time, one victim was critical and the other was stable, Fragé said. The lounge's social media page shows it had been hosting a New Year's party. The incident remains under investigation. No arrests have been made.

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Christmas Killing Makes Third Homicide In Four Days For Newark: Prosecutors Christmas Killing Makes Third Homicide In Four Days For Newark: Prosecutors
Christmas Killing Makes Third Homicide In Four Days For Newark: Prosecutors A 34-year-old Newark man was fatally shot on Monday, Dec. 25, authorities said. At 1:28 p.m., Newark police responding to a shooting on the 300 block of Clinton Avenue and found Ridge Scott, Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.  He was taken to University Hospital and pronounced dead soon after, Stephens and Fragé said, On Friday, Dec. 22, a 27-year-old was fatally shot in Newark while a 22-year-old was gunned down the next day. The investigation is active and o…

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Newark Man Fatally Shot: Prosecutors Newark Man Fatally Shot: Prosecutors
Newark Man Fatally Shot: Prosecutors A 27-year-old Newark man was fatally shot on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 22, authorities said. At 9:52 p.m., police responded to a shooting on the 200 block of Springfield Avenue and found Rodney Wrice outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Wrice was taken to University Hospital and was pronounced dead soon after, Stephens and Fragé said. The investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and Fragé said. Anyone with informat…

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13-Year-Old Boy Shot In Newark: Authorities 13-Year-Old Boy Shot In Newark: Authorities
13-Year-Old Boy Shot In Newark: Authorities A 13-year-old boy is in stable condition after being shot in Newark on Wednesday, Dec. 20, authorities said. At 10:43 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Leslie Street on a report of shots fired, and found the boy at Grand Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director, Fritz Fragé said. The boy had been shot at Leslie Street and was taken to University Hospital, Fragé said. The shooting resulted in a brief lockdown at Bragaw Avenue School, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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Newark Man, 39, Fatally Shot: Authorities Newark Man, 39, Fatally Shot: Authorities
Newark Man, 39, Fatally Shot: Authorities A 39-year-old Newark man was fatally shot on the early morning of Tuesday, Dec. 19, authorities said. At 3:58 a.m., Newark police responded to a shooting on the 300 block of Broadway and found Antoine Alston suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was pronounced dead at the scene soon after, Stephens and Fragé said. LAST FIGHT IT WAS THIS THEN WE LAST SPOKE OCT 17th AND TODAY ITS RIP?? I GOT SO MUCH TO SAY BUT I WONT BECAUSE IM WORKING ON MY MOUTH… Antoine Alston You…

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Newark High Schooler Shot During Gas Leak Evacuation: Reports Newark High Schooler Shot During Gas Leak Evacuation: Reports
Newark High Schooler Shot During Gas Leak Evacuation: Reports A 15-year-old standing outside Central High School during a gas leak evacuation was wounded in a drive-by shooting on Monday, Nov. 13, according to multiple news reports including abc7 and NBC4. Police responded to 17th Avenue and Sayre Street at 12:05 p.m. and transported the victim to University Hospital, where he is in stable condition, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Hundreds of students were forced outside in the unplanned evacuations, both ABC and NBC said citing school officials and Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. The shooting happened across the street fro…

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Attempted Murder For Mom Accused Of Stabbing 5-Year-Old Son In Newark: Prosecutor Attempted Murder For Mom Accused Of Stabbing 5-Year-Old Son In Newark: Prosecutor
Attempted Murder For Mom Accused Of Stabbing 5-Year-Old Son In Newark: Prosecutor A Newark mom has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing her 5-year-old son this week, authorities announced. Symona McGhee, 39, is also facing weapons offenses and endangering the welfare of a child for the stabbing that left her son critical but stable on Monday, Nov. 6, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. Police responding to a home on the 100 block of Murray Street found the boy suffering stab wounds around 5 p.m., Stephen said alongside Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé. The boy was transported to University Hospital and listed in critica…

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Man Struck By Newark Fire Truck: Police Man Struck By Newark Fire Truck: Police
Man Struck By Newark Fire Truck: Police A man was struck by a fire truck on Newark on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 2, authorities said. The adult male pedestrian was near Summit Street and Warren Street when he was hit at 7:47 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was taken to University Hospital and is in stable condition, Fragé said The incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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3-Year-Old Found Safe In Jersey City After AMBER Alert Issued Out of Newark (PHOTOS) 3-Year-Old Found Safe In Jersey City After AMBER Alert Issued Out of Newark (PHOTOS)
3-Year-Old Found Safe In Jersey City After Amber Alert Issued Out of Newark (Photos) A 3-year-old was found unharmed in Jersey City after an AMBER alert was issued out of Newark on Tuesday, Oct. 31. At 8:15 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Wilson Avenue after a vehicle was carjacked with the child left inside, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.  At 10:30 a.m., police found the vehicle in Jersey City with the child inside and unharmed, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation. 

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Fire Rips Through Newark's Historic Kastner Mansion — Again Fire Rips Through Newark's Historic Kastner Mansion — Again
Fire Rips Through Newark's Historic Kastner Mansion — Again Newark's more than 130-year-old Kastner Mansion has suffered yet another devastating blaze. Videos show flames consuming the vacant Victorian home on Clinton Avenue Saturday morning, Oct. 28. Repost from @newarkisnow • @newarknjblog - It is with great sadness that I announce that the Kastner Mansion has... Posted by Newark Illustrated LLC on Saturday, October 28, 2023 Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said Saturday's blaze broke out around 7:15. No injuries were reported and the fire was considered under control at 7:32 a.m.  Around this time in 2018, a squatter staying in th…

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False Bomb Threat At Newark School: Police False Bomb Threat At Newark School: Police
False Bomb Threat At Newark School: Police A false bomb threat was phoned into BRICK Avon Academy in Newark on Monday, Oct. 23, police said. Police responded to the school at 1 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Police, along with the Essex County Sherriff's Office K-9 unit conducted a sweep of the building and determined the call was false, Fragé said. The incident remains under investigation, Fragé said.

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New York Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors New York Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors
New York Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors A 60-year-old man from New York City was fatally shot in Newark on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 22, authorities said. At 3:55 p.m., Newark police responded to a shooting on the 300 block of Renner Avenue and found Vincent Anderson outside at the location suffering from a gunshot wound, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was pronounced dead at the scene soon after, Stephens and Fragé said. The investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made, Stephens and Fragé said. Anyone with information …

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