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Ten Illegal Guns, DJ Equipment, Drugs Seized Father's Day Weekend In Newark Ten Illegal Guns, DJ Equipment, Drugs Seized Father's Day Weekend In Newark
Ten Illegal Guns, DJ Equipment, Drugs Seized Father's Day Weekend In Newark Police in Newark recovered 10 illegal guns and arrested four men, some of whom pointed their firearms at people at threatened to hurt or kill them, all over Father's Day Weekend, authorities said. According to Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara, the following arrests were made: Melvin Thomas, 23, of East Orange, was arrested near North 12th Street and 6th Avenue on June 19, after police saw him with an unlabeled bottle of 48 Oxycodone pills and a handgun after a traffic stop. Police also recovered another handgun and a Diamondback rifle from inside the vehicle. One of …
Pair Killed In Newark Double Shooting, Prosecutor Says Pair Killed In Newark Double Shooting, Prosecutor Says
Pair Killed In Newark Double Shooting, Prosecutor Says A pair of 18-year-old men were killed in a double-shooting in Newark authorities said. Officers responding to the 400 block of Mt. Prospect Avenue found Saeed Jan and Angel Vargas with gunshot wounds around 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said in a joint release with Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. The men, both of Newark, were taken to University Hospital, where they died, authorities said.  More than $62,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Jan's family as of Tuesday, May 24. He was a "strong, har…
Men Had Victim Lying On Ground Removing Sneakers At Gunpoint When Police Showed Up: Newark PD Men Had Victim Lying On Ground Removing Sneakers At Gunpoint When Police Showed Up: Newark PD
Men Had Victim Lying On Ground Removing Sneakers At Gunpoint When Police Showed Up: Newark PD Police interrupting a horrifying armed robbery in Newark recovered two loaded handguns and arrested two men, they said. Shaquan M. Burr and Tajir Branch, both 22, had a male lying on the ground at gunpoint around 8:30 p.m. at Hobson Street and Bragaw Avenue on Tuesday, May 17 when police arrived, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. One suspect was assaulting the victim with a gun while the other was taking his shoes off, O'Hara said. Upon becoming aware of police presence, both suspects ran, police said. Burr tossed a handgun and a vest he was wearing onto the street, …
Devoted Newark Firefighter Robert Illis Dies After Long Illness Devoted Newark Firefighter Robert Illis Dies After Long Illness
Devoted Newark Firefighter Robert Illis Dies After Long Illness The Newark Fire Department is mourning the loss of a beloved brother in red. Robert Illis, 57, died after a long-term illness on Wednesday, May 18, according to his family. Robert spent the last 20 years as a devoted firefighter with Engine 7, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. A Newark native, Robert graduated from East Side High School, according to his social media page. “Our deepest condolences are extended to each of Firefighter Illis’ family members and colleagues,” said Mayor Baraka. Robert was deeply admired for his dedication to his career and…
BMW Thief Who Shot 3 In Newark Sought By Police BMW Thief Who Shot 3 In Newark Sought By Police
BMW Thief Who Shot 3 In Newark Sought By Police Authorities in Newark are seeking the man accused of hurting three people after firing out of a stolen BMW then driving away. The incident occurred May 4 on Irvine Turner Boulevard, when the man fired out of a 2005 BMW stolen in April out of Kearny, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Detectives secured the crime scene and recovered 12 shell casings, and the victims were in stable condition at University Hospital. Director O’Hara urges anyone with information about the suspect to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-847…
Elizabeth Man Wanted For Robbery In Newark, Police Say Elizabeth Man Wanted For Robbery In Newark, Police Say
Elizabeth Man Wanted For Robbery In Newark, Police Say Police are seeking the public's help in locating a 51-year-old man accused of robbery in Newark. Markeefe Grimes, of Elizabeth, pulled out a knife and stole tools from a Home Depot store on Springfield Avenue just before 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. A store employee told officers that they confronted Grimes after noticing that he was stuffing several socket wrench sets in a backpack, they said. That's when Grimes apparently pulled out the weapon and fled the store with the items. Police say he has stolen items in the past. Kn…
Heroin, Illegal Firearms, $15K In Drug Money Seized From Six Men In Newark: Police Heroin, Illegal Firearms, $15K In Drug Money Seized From Six Men In Newark: Police
Heroin, Illegal Firearms, $15K In Drug Money Seized From Six Men In Newark: Police Several decks of heroin and six illegal firearms and more than $15,000 in drug money were seized from eight men in Newark, authorities announced. The execution of a search warrant at a home in the East Ward led to the arrests of Justin White, 25, and Julio Rodriguez, 54, on Tuesday, April 26, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. There, police confiscated an assault rifle, 12-gauge shotgun, .38-Special revolver, .357 Magnum revolver, .6MM BB gun, and multiple rounds of ammunition. Police also recovered 21 bricks and 41 glassine envelopes of suspected heroin, along wi…
Suspect Sought In Aggravated Assault Shooting: Newark PD Suspect Sought In Aggravated Assault Shooting: Newark PD
Suspect Sought In Aggravated Assault Shooting: Newark PD Police are seeking the public’s help locating a person of interest in a Newark aggravated assault shooting. Officers found two shell casings in a grass field and a 2017 Honda Accord with a bullet hole in the front passenger door as they responded to the shooting report in the 100 block of Irvine Turner Boulevard just after 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The driver of the car was identified as the victim and told officers that he had gotten into a fight with the person of interest, pictured above, before someone shot at his car near Spruce…
NJ Transit Rider Who Spit On, Beat Driver With Umbrella Sought By Police NJ Transit Rider Who Spit On, Beat Driver With Umbrella Sought By Police
NJ Transit Rider Who Spit On, Beat Driver With Umbrella Sought By Police Police are on the hunt for a woman who they say assaulted a New Jersey Transit bus driver in Newark. Surveillance video shows the suspect spitting on and hitting the driver with an umbrella around 1 p.m. Thursday, April 7 at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Clinton Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The driver told officers that as she stopped the bus so that a woman could board when she saw her running toward the bus, they said. After she got on the bus, the woman apparently started screaming and yelling. The bus driver claims she tried to calm the …
2 Hurt, Dozens More Relocated As Massive 3-Alarm Fire Ravages Newark Home 2 Hurt, Dozens More Relocated As Massive 3-Alarm Fire Ravages Newark Home
2 Hurt, Dozens More Relocated As Massive 3-Alarm Fire Ravages Newark Home Two people were hurt and dozens more relocated as a massive three-alarm fire ravaged a Newark home Thursday morning, authorities said. More than 100 firefighters responded to 390 Lincoln Ave. as the blaze was reported just after 11:15 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. A third alarm was called about 10 minutes later as the fire started spreading from the two-and-a-half-story wooden-framed home to two neighboring homes, O’Hara said. A Newark firefighter was taken to St. Barnabas Medical Center for treatment of facial burns, authorities said. Meanwhile, a woman at on…
Video Shows Takedown Of Newark Shooting Suspect, 7 More Nabbed On Gun Charges: Police Video Shows Takedown Of Newark Shooting Suspect, 7 More Nabbed On Gun Charges: Police
Video Shows Takedown Of Newark Shooting Suspect, 7 More Nabbed On Gun Charges: Police Bodycam footage released by the Newark Police Department shows the takedown of a shooting suspect Monday, April 18 (scroll for video). Jose Soto Vargas, 39, was arrested inside of a shop, where officers had him on the ground as they put him in handcuffs, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Seven addictions arrests were made last weekend as part of the Violence Reduction Initiative, aimed at removing firearms and apprehending gun possession suspects. Trouble for Soto Vargas began when he got into a fight with a man in front of a business at 102 Market St., O'Hara said. Duri…
Road Rage Robbery Pepper-Sprayer Nabbed In Newark, Police Say Road Rage Robbery Pepper-Sprayer Nabbed In Newark, Police Say
Road Rage Robbery Pepper-Sprayer Nabbed In Newark, Police Say A woman wanted for a road rage robbery was arrested in Newark, authorities announced Tuesday. Tiffany A. Patterson, 36, is accused of pepper-spraying a woman and stealing her purse after a road rage incident that occurred near 14th Avenue and South 12th Street around 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The victim’s purse contained $400 in cash, AirPods, credit cards, and other personal property, O’Hara said. Patterson, of Irvington, turned herself into police Tuesday after detectives posted photos requesting the public’s help identifying her on…
Crackdown Busts 6 With Illegal Weapons Last Weekend In Newark: Police Crackdown Busts 6 With Illegal Weapons Last Weekend In Newark: Police
Crackdown Busts 6 With Illegal Weapons Last Weekend In Newark: Police Six Newark residents were busted with illegal weapons over the weekend as part of a city crackdown that began last December. Four of those arrests were in the South Ward and two were in the East Ward, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The following men were arrested Saturday, April 2 in the South Ward, according to O'Hara: Alfuquan A. McNair, 29, of Washington, NJ; Elijah Harden, 31, of East Orange; and a 17-year-old male from Irvington. Each suspect faces charges of unlawful possession of a weapon, among other charges.  Shaheed Hall, 32, of Newark, was arreste…
Details, IDs Released In Stolen Vehicle Crash That Killed 2, Hurt 3 In Newark Details, IDs Released In Stolen Vehicle Crash That Killed 2, Hurt 3 In Newark
Details, IDs Released In Stolen Vehicle Crash That Killed 2, Hurt 3 In Newark Authorities have released details and identified one of the two people killed in a crash involving a stolen vehicle this week in Newark. Felix Valdez, 47, of New York, and an unidentified female died after the Acura they were riding in was struck by a Dodge Charger reported stolen out of Union around 4:35 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. The crash occurred at the intersection of West Runyon and Elizabeth Avenue Stephens said alongside Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. At least three females in the Charger w…
Union County Woman Wanted For Questioning In Aggravated Assault Shooting: Newark PD Union County Woman Wanted For Questioning In Aggravated Assault Shooting: Newark PD
Union County Woman Wanted For Questioning In Aggravated Assault Shooting: Newark PD Seen her? Police in Newark are seeking the public’s help locating a woman for questioning in connection to an aggravated assault shooting. Keichaqia Belle, of Plainfield, was found to be the registered owner of the vehicle that was used by suspects who fired shots at another driver and passenger who were stopped at a traffic light at Broad and Chestnut Streets in Newark shortly after 9:40 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said Tuesday. Belle, 34, stands 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs about 220 pounds, and has brown eyes and medium brown complexion, O’Hara …
Search Launched For Newark Burglar Who Smashed Car Window, Police Say Search Launched For Newark Burglar Who Smashed Car Window, Police Say
Search Launched For Newark Burglar Who Smashed Car Window, Police Say A search has been launched for a burglar in Newark, police announced. Jeff Napier, 41, was caught on surveillance breaking the window of a vehicle and stealing a gym bag from inside, on the 100 block of Main Street around 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. He then ran south toward Kossuth Street. Napier is a 6’0’’ Black male who weighs 190 pounds and has brown eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion. Director O’Hara urges anyone with information about Napier’s whereabouts to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1…
Elizabeth Man Struck, Killed On Route 1&9 In Front Of Beer Plant Elizabeth Man Struck, Killed On Route 1&9 In Front Of Beer Plant
Elizabeth Man Struck, Killed On Route 1&9 In Front Of Beer Plant A 60-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in front of the Anheuser-Busch beer plant in Newark, authorities said. Garry Robinson, of Elizabeth, was struck in the area Route 1 and 9 southbound at about 4:45 a.m. Thursday, March 10, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and Newark police are investigating the crash. The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was hit by two different vehicles. Both vehicles&nbs…
Gunman Charged With Murder In Newark Shooting: Prosecutor Gunman Charged With Murder In Newark Shooting: Prosecutor
Gunman Charged With Murder In Newark Shooting: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting death of a 30-year-old Newark man on Monday, March 7, authorities announced. Deandre Smith is charged with murder in the 10th Street shooting that left Frankie Fields dead around 1:55 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said. Fields and two other victims were transported to University Hospital, where Fields was pronounced dead, Stephens said alongside Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. The two other victims were in stable condition. It’s crazy to see RIP by ya name Frank Fields…damn you was def…
Man Shot, Killed In Newark, Police Say Man Shot, Killed In Newark, Police Say
Man Shot, Killed In Newark, Police Say A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in Newark on Tuesday, March 8, authorities said. Sharique J. Ray was shot on Huntingdon Terrance, said Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. Ray, of Newark, was pronounced dead at 8:52 pm., authorities said. No arrests have been made.  Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877- 847-7432.
Man Killed In Triple Newark Shooting Was 'Good Vibe' Man Killed In Triple Newark Shooting Was 'Good Vibe'
Man Killed In Triple Newark Shooting Was 'Good Vibe' A 30-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a Newark shooting Monday, March 7, authorities said. Frankie Fields and the two other victims were shot on the 300 block of 10th Street in the city around 1:55 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said. All three victims were transported to University Hospital, where Fields was pronounced dead, Stephens said alongside Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. The two other victims were in stable condition. It’s crazy to see RIP by ya name Frank Fields…damn you was definitely a good vibe💯💪🏾‼️ Po…
NJ Couple Nabbed In Gunpoint Robbery May Be Linked To More: Police NJ Couple Nabbed In Gunpoint Robbery May Be Linked To More: Police
NJ Couple Nabbed In Gunpoint Robbery May Be Linked To More: Police A man and woman charged in a gunpoint robbery over the weekend may be involved in more across Essex County, authorities said. Zykee Gregory, 19, and Janae Baker, 18, both of Newark, got out of a black SUV and approached a woman around 12:15 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. They demanded the victim's personal property at gunpoint, then stole her purse and cell phone — which was active in Orange, East Orange, and in Newark.  Police saw a man and woman fitting the description of the suspects in the 200 block of Peshine Avenue. The suspects were found in possessio…
Orange Man Towed, Junked 13 Vehicles Using Bogus Insurance Papers In North Jersey, Police Say Orange Man Towed, Junked 13 Vehicles Using Bogus Insurance Papers In North Jersey, Police Say
Orange Man Towed, Junked 13 Vehicles Using Bogus Insurance Papers In North Jersey, Police Say A 34-year-old New Jersey man was charged with theft after having more than a dozen vehicles towed and junked using bogus insurance papers, authorities said. Anthony Greene, of Orange, walked up to older model cars parked on Essex County streets and collected their vehicle identification numbers from Oct. 22, 2021, to Nov. 30, 2021, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. After receiving the information, he called tow companies to junk the cars and later put insurance on them, using the location of the theft as his home address, according to O'Hara. When the tow truck drive…
Driver Robs, Assaults Victim After Jersey City Crash, Shoots At Him In Newark: Police Driver Robs, Assaults Victim After Jersey City Crash, Shoots At Him In Newark: Police
Driver Robs, Assaults Victim After Jersey City Crash, Shoots At Him In Newark: Police A 35-year-old Morris County man assaulted and robbed another driver who he'd been involved in a car crash with, and then shot at him after being followed into Newark, authorities said. Kevin M. Winston, 35, of Parsippany, and then victim had gotten into a collision in Jersey City, when Winston robbed and assaulted the victim on Tuesday, Feb. 22, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O'Hara said. The victim followed Winstson into Newark, where Winston opened fire on his car around 2 p.m. at Montgomery and Somerset streets, police said. This incident occurred just outside of American Histor…
Arrest Made In Assault Of Elderly Newark Man Arrest Made In Assault Of Elderly Newark Man
Arrest Made In Assault Of Elderly Newark Man Police nabbed a skateboarder who they say assaulted an elderly man on Friday, Feb. 11 in Newark. The victim was walking on Ferry Street near Merchant Street when he was knocked unconscious by Tyjihad Ellison, 21, around 10 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The man was taken to University Hospital where he reportedly was in stable condition. Ellison, who reportedly suffers from mental illness, was charged with aggravated assault, police said.
Ex-Newark Mayor Was 'Confused Not Drunk' In Crash That Hospitalized 3: Police (VIDEO) Ex-Newark Mayor Was 'Confused Not Drunk' In Crash That Hospitalized 3: Police (VIDEO)
Ex-Newark Mayor Was 'Confused Not Drunk' In Crash That Hospitalized 3: Police (Video) Video footage has been released of a crash showing former Newark Mayor Sharpe James driving into the wrong lane of traffic and then speeding backward, hitting a pedestrian, another driver, and a bus stop somewhere along the way, authorities said. James, 83, was confused but had not been drinking at the time of the near 16th Avenue and Camden Street around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022,  Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. A pedestrian flagged down police to report the accident at Springfield Avenue and Bergen Street. The responding officer saw a silver 2009 C…
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Newark Boy Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Newark Boy
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Newark Boy Police have issued an alert for a missing 14-year-old boy from Newark. Al-Samir Williams, pictured above, was last seen in the area of Nairin Place near Vernon Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Williams has a medium brown complexion, stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, O’Hara said. He may be wearing black Adidas sweatpants and a black bubble jacket. Anyone with information about Williams’ location is urged to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper…
Newark Fire Captain Found Dead At Station Remembered (TRIBUTE) Newark Fire Captain Found Dead At Station Remembered (TRIBUTE)
Newark Fire Captain Found Dead At Station Remembered (Tribute) A leader. A fighter. A loving dad. This is how Carlos Rivera was being remembered. The Newark fire captain was identified through various online firefighting groups as the victim found dead at Newark's Park Avenue firehouse on Saturday morning. His former colleague was hospitalized. Rest In Peace🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 Captain Carlos Rivera Newark Fire Department New Jersey Posted by Flame Eofd on Saturday, January 15, 2022 Can’t believe you are gone my brother damn all the years we play softball together with the Newark Titans always was a... Posted by Noel Rolon on Saturday, January 15, 20…
11-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Newark 11-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Newark
11-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Newark Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in locating an 11-year-old girl. Xiomara Elizabeth Giron Soriano was last seen on the 100 block of Van Buren Street on Dec. 21, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Xiomara is 5’4” tall, weighs approximately 125 pounds, has a light complexion, dark brown hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt with a hood, black pants, red sneakers, small earrings and she may have travelled to the state of New York. Director O’Hara urges anyone with information about her whereabouts to call the Division's 24-hou…
Disturbing Video Shows Newark Officers Saving Suicidal Man Hanging In Garage Disturbing Video Shows Newark Officers Saving Suicidal Man Hanging In Garage
Disturbing Video Shows Newark Officers Saving Suicidal Man Hanging In Garage A disturbing video released by Newark police shows officers rescuing a suicidal man who tried hanging himself in a garage (scroll for video). Police responded to a call about an attempted suicide on Kossuth Street around 9 a.m. Monday,  Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. When the officers arrived, they searched the home and found a man in the garage standing on a step stool with a rope around his neck.  The officers lifted the man off of the step stool while another officer cut the rope that was attached to a beam in the garage. “I commend the officers for remaining calm w…
Police Helicopter Helps Nab Thieves In Stolen Bergen County Car: Newark Authorities Police Helicopter Helps Nab Thieves In Stolen Bergen County Car: Newark Authorities
Police Helicopter Helps Nab Thieves In Stolen Bergen County Car: Newark Authorities A Newark police helicopter helped track a pair of car thieves in an SUV stolen out of Bergen County, authorities said. The copter spotted a gray Alfa Romeo SUV stolen out of Closter speeding near 16th Avenue and South 13th Street around 9:30 p.m. Friday, city police said in a release. The car was later seen parked in a driveway at North 6th Street and 12th Avenue. Upon becoming aware of police presence, Rasheed Mells, 23, the driver, got out of the car and ran, police said. He was apprehended at North 11th Street. Newark Police Director Brian A. O’Hara, who was in the area at the time appr…
Woman Jumps From Burning Newark Building Before Collapse Woman Jumps From Burning Newark Building Before Collapse
Woman Jumps From Burning Newark Building Before Collapse A woman leapt from the second floor of a burning building in Newark just before the structure collapsed Friday, authorities said. The woman was the only person in the structure at 767 South Orange Ave., when the two-alarm blaze broke out around 4:40 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The building then fully collapsed due to the fire. “Our firefighters thoroughly sifted through debris resulting from the building collapse to ensure that no other victims remained inside,” O’Hara said. The injured woman was transported to University Hospital for treatment and …