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Police & Fire
Three 13-Year-Olds Arrested After Making Threats Against Schools In Newark: Police
Three 13-year-olds, two boys and a girl were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 26 after making threats against schools in Newark, authorities said. The threats were intercepted by police, leading to their arrest, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. The three teenagers each face charges of terroristic threats, cyber harassment, creating a false public alarm, and harassment, Fragé said. Police are actively seeking a fourth juvenile male in connection with this incident, Fragé said.
Police & Fire
Man Robbed At Gunpoint, Assaulted: Newark PD
A man was robbed at gunpoint of $1,600 and assaulted in Newark on the early morning of Saturday, June 6, authorities said. At 2 a.m., police responded to the 40 block of Napoleon Street and found a man suffering from lacerations to his face after he was assaulted and robbed by two to three suspects, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Two of the men exited the vehicle and approached the man from behind, striking him in the face with a handgun, Fragé said. During the attack, the man fell to the ground, and the suspects took his wallet, containing $1,600, identification an…
Police & Fire
Newark Woman With Dementia Missing: Police (
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Police in Newark are attempting to locate a missing 61-yer old woman diagnosed with dementia. Cheryl Ann Patricia Hodge was last seem at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the 100 block of Chancellor Ave, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. She is 5'7", 165 lbs. with a dark complexion and her hair is styled in gray and black box braids, Fragé said. She may be wearing an orange shirt, black leggings, and black Ugg boots, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-695-8477.
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'Rock Of The Family:' Loved Ones Struggle To Make Sense Of Deadly NJ Home Explosion
A New Jersey family is in shambles following a home explosion that took their patriarch and left his brother-in-law seriously injured. Retired Newark officer Kevin Gilbert Sr., 62, was being remembered on a GoFundMe as the rock of his family, one day after the explosion at his Continental Court home that claimed his life. "Our hearts ache not only for Kevin Sr. but also for his brother-in-law Curtis, who remains in critical condition as a result of the home explosion," reads the campaign, which had raised more than $34,000 as of Friday evening, May 3. Gilbert, a 26-year veteran of the Newa…
Police & Fire
Newark's Curfew For Kids Postponed: Mayor
The City of Newark has announced it is postponing its Juvenile Safety Ordinance, which was scheduled to go into effect on Friday, April 12. Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said a press conference will be scheduled and announced next week to include plans for the city’s Summer Safety Initiative. Under the plan, 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 …
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Newark Police Seek Shooting Suspect (
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A man wanted for a shooting in Newark on the morning of Wednesday, March 20, is at large, police said. At 7 a.m., Newark police responded to the 100 block of West Runyon Street and found a man had fired a handgun toward Hawthorne Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. No injuries were reported, though police recovered a .9 mm shell casing at the scene, Fragé said. Police are hoping to use surveillance footage to help identify the suspect, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-695-8477.
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Search Launched For 12-Year-Old Girl Missing In Newark: Police (
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A 12-year-old Newark girl has been missing since Friday, Feb. 16, authorities said. Samiiyah Lopez-McMillan was last seen on the 90 block of Fabyan Place on Friday, Feb. 16, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. She was reported missing on Thursday, Feb. 22, Fragé said. Samiiyah was last seen wearing black jeans and a gray jacket, Fragé said. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call 1-877-695-8477.
Police & Fire
Newark Police Sgt. Kenneth Brown Dies At 53: 'Exemplary Police Officer'
Newark Police Sgt. Kenneth Brown died on Sunday, Jan. 21 after being hospitalized following a series of illnesses, according to a fundraiser launched to support his family. Brown joined the Newark Police Division in 1997 and was promoted to sergeant in Jan. 2019. He worked for the Safe City Task Force and the Emergency Service Unit, among other assignments, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said on Facebook. "Known for his expertise within the Emergency Services Unit, Sergeant Brown dedicated the past 26 years to ensuring the safety of Newark residents and…
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Newark Mourns Passing Of Sgt. Rafael Ramos, Jr., 59
Rafael Ramos, Jr., a Newark police sergeant died on Tuesday, Jan. 16, following an illness, the city announced on Facebook. Ramos joined the Newark Police Division in Feb. 1991 and was promoted to sergeant in 2022, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. He initially patrolled the West Ward and later served as a liaison to the U.S. Marshal Service and also worked in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Precincts, the Fugitive Apprehension Team, the Office of Professional Standards, Baraka and Fragé said. He last served in the Crime Scene Unit, Baraka and…
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12-Year-Old Newark Boy Missing For Almost Two Weeks: Police
Brayden Killings, a 12-year-year-old Newark boy has been missing since Friday, Nov. 17, police said. Killings, who was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant order, was last seen on the 100 block of Badger Avenue at 11 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. He is 4'9" and weighs 90 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes, Fragé said. He was last seen wearing gray jeans, a gray hoodie and white and gray sneakers, Fragé said. He is a frequent runaway, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-695-8477.
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14 Newark Fugitives Captured In Warrant Roundup
A warrant roundup saw 14 fugitives arrested in Newark on Wednesday, Nov. 8 and Thursday, Nov. 9, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. The 14 people arrested were: • Russell Fluker, 60, for aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and simple assault. • Andre Harris, 33, for criminal mischief and violation of a temporary restraining order. •Quasim Huggins, for robbery, conspiracy, and weapon possession. •Alzahir Lancaster, for weapon possession, possession of prohibited weapons, and certain persons prohibited from weapon possession. • Shiquandra Evans, for aggravated a…
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Carjacker Who Triggered
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Newark police are attempting to locate the person who carjacked a vehicle with a 3-year-old inside on Tuesday, Oct. 31, triggering an AMBER alert. At 8:13 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Wilson Avenue after a 2017 silver-colored Hyundai Sonata was carjacked, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. As police canvassed the area, the AMBER alert was issued at 9:55 a.m., Fragé said. The AMBER alert was canceled after police found the vehicle in Jersey City, with the child inside and unharmed, Fragé said. Police were able to obtain surveillance video of the…
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HIM? Newark Police Looking For Car Burglar
A car burglar is on the loose and Newark Police are hoping to catch him. On Tuesday, Oct. 10, police responded to the 100 block of South Munn Avenue after a man broke into an unlocked parked vehicle and took a wallet containing cash, credit cards and other valuables. An investigation uncovered surveillance footage, which police hope will help identify the suspect, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-695-8477.
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Newark Police are attempting to locate two suspects wanted for a burglary that occurred on Friday, Sept. 29. Between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., two men broke into a residence in the 100 block of Milford Avenue, using an object to damage the door frame leading to the home's basement, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé The suspects removed two stoves from the residence, Fragé said. Each stove is valued at $1,000. The first suspect is a Black man with a medium build who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white logo, yellow reflector gloves, and white sneakers,&nbs…
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Six-Year-Old Newark Boy With Autism Missing: Police (
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Alimou Diallo, a 6-year-old Newark boy diagnosed with autism, has been missing since Monday morning, Sept. 18, police said. Diallo was last seen at 2 a.m. in his residence on the 600 block of Elizabeth Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Alimou was wearing a blue t-shirt and a white diaper. His mother noticed him missing at 5 a.m., Fragé said. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Diallo is asked to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-695-8477.
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Stabbed In The Back: Assault Suspect Sought After Newark Clash Took Violent Turn
An arrest warrant has been issued for a 43-year-old Newark man wanted for a stabbing a man in the back on Sunday, April 23. Police are seeking the public's help in locating Joel Perez, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. At 1 a.m. on the 40 block of Fleming Ave., Perez got into an argument with a man outside a local bar, Fragé said.. As the man attempted to walk away from the dispute, Perez stabbed him in the back with a metal object, Fragé said. Perez is 5'9" and weighs 180 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and a light complexion, Fragé said. He …
Obituaries
Newark Police Lieutenant Dies Suddenly, 47
Richard Weber, a longtime police lieutenant in Newark who lived in North Caldwell, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 1, the city announced. Weber began his career with the Newark Police Division in January 1999 and he served in numerous law enforcement units including the Safe City Task Force to the 3rd Precinct, Narcotics, 4th Precinct Detective Bureau, Community Focus Division, and most recently in the Criminal Intelligence Section of the Newark Police Major Crimes Division. “Lieutenant Weber was a highly respected public servant, a devoted brother, and a trusted friend to all. We off…
Police & Fire
Stabbing, Robbery Suspects Captured In String Of Newark Incidents: Police
Three robbery suspects, one of whom also stabbed a victim, have been captured in Newark, authorities announced. On Friday, March 24 around 2:25 a.m., Kevin A. Banegas-Benitez, 21, of Newark, stabbed a victim on the 300 block of Walnut Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. The victim was treated for his injuries at University Hospital, and the suspect was also charged with possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Frage said. Five hours later, Hannah Karon, 30, of Newark was arrested and charged with a robbery that occurred at …
Police & Fire
Massive Fire Displaces 15 Newark Residents
Firefighters in Newark knocked down a three-alarm fire early Saturday, March 18. The blaze broke out around 7:05 a.m. at 851 South 19th St., Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. A second alarm was called at 7:08 a.m. and a 3rd alarm called at 7:38 a.m. Two additional buildings were exposed at 853 S. 19th Street and 849 S. 19th Street. No injuries were reported, however 15 adults and one child have been relocated. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the Newark Department of Public Safety’s Arson Unit.
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Newark Woman Facing Mental Health Struggles Has Been Missing For One Month, Police Say
Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in locating a woman who has been missing since Feb. 15. Chloe Ferrel, 38, who is diagnosed with Schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. She was last seen in the 200 block of West Runyon Street wearing a gray coat and slippers. She is described as 5’9” tall and 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Chloe Ferrel to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-…
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Pair Sought For Questioning In Newark Shooting Investigation
Newark police seek the public's help locating two people wanted for questioning in a shooting. Michael Wojcik, 32, and Ayanna Gonzalez are wanted for questioning about the shooting that occurred on Feb. 15, according to Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé. The shooting, captured on surveillance video, occurred at approximately 4 p.m. in the 600 block of Mt. Prospect Avenue. At that location, a Black male suspect wearing a red and orange coat with a hood exited a Red 2008 CTS Cadillac and fired several shots at a group of young men, Fragé said. The suspect fled southbound…
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Intervening Neighbor, 2 Cops Stabbed By East Orange Man In Newark Assault: Authorities
An East Orange man who'd assaulted a woman in a Newark apartment has been charged with stabbing his intervening neighbor and responding officers, authorities said. Michael D. Cherry assaulted a woman inside an apartment o the 600 block of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard around 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, authorities in Newark said. The altercation spilled into the hallway where Cherry stabbed a neighbor, two responding officers and apparently injured a third officer, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. One officer was stabbed in the le…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Shooting Two Newark Officers Captured: Sources
UPDATE: An East Orange man wanted for shooting two Newark police officers, has been captured after a massive search, sources tell Daily Voice. Kendall Howard was arrested Wednesday morning by Newark police on two attempted murder charges, sources with direct knowledge of the incident say. Howard had been wanted in connection with another shooting from last Friday when police received a 911 call from a civilian who reported seeing him in the area of an apartment building at 25 Van Velsor Place, authorities said. The officers found Howard after pulling into a parking lot behind the building…
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Arrest Made In Newark Homicide
A 23-year-old Newark man has been charged in the August killing of another man, authorities said. Tyquil Martin is facing charges of murder and various weapons offenses in the Saturday, Aug. 13 death of Thomas Pickett, 23, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Pickett was found on the 200 block of Renner Avenue in Newark around 9:45 p.m., suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 10:16 p.m. A second victim was injured and taken to University Hospital for treatment. The inve…
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Hit-Run Driver In Buddy's BMW Hurts Teen Girl Before Abandoning Car On NJ Turnpike: Police
A 51-year-old Newark man who struck a teenage girl in his friend's BMW abandoned the car on the NJ Turnpike before surrendering to police, authorities said. The 15-year-old girl was crossing Bergen Street at Springfield Avenue when she was struck by Jimmy Jones around 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Jones fled westbound in his buddy's silver, 2001 BMW X5, and the teenager was transported to University Hospital for treatment, Frage said. The girl was reportedly in stable condition. Detectives investigating saw the vehicle on the city’s su…
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Newark Man Charged With Murder In East Orange Man's Killing
A Newark man has been charged in the shooting death of an East Orange man, authorities said Thursday, Sept. 29. Marquis McCray, 32, shot Wayne Jones, 41, on the 100 block of Ridgewood Avenue in Newark just before midnight on Saturday, Sept. 17, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé. Jones was pronounced dead the next day at University Hospital. A second victim was also shot, but survived, authorities said. McCray was arrested and subsequently charged with murder, attempted murder, and four weapons offenses. …
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Man, 50, Gunned Down In Newark
A 50-year-old man was shot and killed in Newark this week, authorities announced. Kyle Eley, of Irvington, was found at the corner of South Orange and Munn avenues around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. He was taken to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 7:26 p.m. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be ke…
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Hotel Parking Lot Assault Suspects Wanted Out Of Newark: Police
A pair in an assault outside of a Newark parking lot are being sought by police, they said. The man pictured above was with the woman also pictured above when he socked a victim outside of the Robert Treat Hotel parking lot at 50 Park Place around 3:55 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspects to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695- All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward. Anonymous tips may also …
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Dozen Displaced By 3-Alarm Newark Fire
A dozen people were displaced by a massive fire that tore through a Newark home and spread to nearby buildings overnight, authorities said. The fire broke out around 1:50 a.m. at 297 Clifton Ave., a 3.5-story wood frame house, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. The fire extended to adjacent occupied buildings at 295 Clifton Avenue and at 299 Clifton Avenue and was immediately upgraded to a second alarm, with a third alarm called at 2:34 a.m. The main fire building experience a partial collapse. No injuries have been reported, but 12 adults have been relocated from…
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Arrest Made In Murder Of Summit Woman
A Summit man has been charged in the stabbing death of a 28-year-old woman, authorities announced. Ramunas Katkus stabbed Angelika K. Miles dead on the 500 block of Ferry Street in Newark on Friday, Aug. 25 around 3:45 a.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Miles was taken to University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 4:42 a.m. Authorities believe the two may have been dating, and drugs may have been involved. Katkus was charged with murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and unlawful pos…
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Summit Woman, 28, Stabbed Dead In Newark
UPDATE: Arrest Made In Murder Of 28-Year-Old Summit Woman A 28-year-old Summit resident was stabbed dead in Newark overnight, authorities said. Angelika K. Miles was found suffering stab wounds on the 500 block of Ferry Street around 3:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Miles was transported to University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 4:42 a.m. The investigation, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone …
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