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Trio Arrested For Illegal Dumping In Newark, Police Say Trio Arrested For Illegal Dumping In Newark, Police Say
Trio Arrested For Illegal Dumping In Newark, Police Say Three men were arrested for illegal dumping in Newark, authorities said. David Chang, 24, of Brooklyn, Mikel A. Lopez, 23, of Englewood, and Steven Gonzalez, 25, of Union City, were spotted tossing debris from a U-Haul around 9 p.m. Sunday, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. They were spotted by members of the Newark Police Division’s Environmental Graffiti Vice Crimes Task Force near 49-59 Riverside Avenue, O'Hara said. The materials being removed from the truck included mattresses, wood and black industrial-size garbage bags, police said. Each suspect faces ch…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark's Brand New 700-Pound George Floyd Statue Defaced Newark's Brand New 700-Pound George Floyd Statue Defaced
Newark's Brand New 700-Pound George Floyd Statue Defaced The 700-pound George Floyd statue erected at City Hall was defaced overnight, authorities said Thursday. A Newark police sergeant traveling in the area of City Hall just before 6 a.m., noticed the bronze statue was defaced with graffiti, according to Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. The face of the statue was also painted black, and in white paint on the torso of the statue were the words -- “LIFE…LIBERTY VICTORY PATRIOTFRONT.US”. The Newark Police Division immediately began an investigation, which remains ongoing, and the City's Public Works Depa…

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by Nicole Acosta
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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
Police & Fire
KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Stole TV From Local Home KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Stole TV From Local Home
Know HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Stole TV From Local Home Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in identifying a man they say stole a TV from a local home over the weekend. A resident on the 100 block of North Munn Avenue told police her TV was by the front door and the suspect, who was captured on surveillance video, was walking in front of her home around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The suspect is described as an African-American male, who is 5’11’’ to 6’2’’ and weighs between 170 and 190 pounds.  He has a short grey Afro hairstyle, a grey beard, and he was wearing a red hooded …

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Accused Of Stealing 4 Laptops, iPad, TV SEEN HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Accused Of Stealing 4 Laptops, iPad, TV
Seen HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Accused Of Stealing 4 Laptops, iPad, TV An arrest warrant has been issued for a 58-year-old Newark man wanted in three burglaries that occurred last month. Joseph Council carried out all three incidents on April 24, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The first incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m., when Council entered a store at 972 Broad St. and removed two laptops, O'Hara said.  The second incident occurred between 2 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. at 877 Broad St., when Council removed two laptops and an iPad, police said. The third incident occurred between 11:40 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., when Council ente…

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by Cecilia Levine
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WATCH: Newark Officers Talk Suicidal Man Off Route 78 Overpass (Video) WATCH: Newark Officers Talk Suicidal Man Off Route 78 Overpass (Video)
Watch: Newark Officers Talk Suicidal Man Off Route 78 Overpass (Video) A video shows the moments Newark police officers rescued a suicidal man from a Route 78 overpass. The officers responded to an area underneath overpass at Watson and Elizabeth avenues where the distraught man was found perched on the overpass ready to jump around 11:30 p.m. May 4, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The man can be heard in the 2-minute and 44-second video shouting he wanted to end his life because he was unemployed. A calm officer explains the department has services to help him find a job.  After nearly two minutes, he agrees, and officers help h…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Police Seek ID Of Person In Red Dress Who Hit Victim Over Head With Brick Newark Police Seek ID Of Person In Red Dress Who Hit Victim Over Head With Brick
Newark Police Seek ID Of Person In Red Dress Who Hit Victim Over Head With Brick Police in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying an individual they said struck a victim in the head with a brick. The victim was struck near Broad Street and Raymond Boulevard by an individual wearing a red dress around 6:20 p.m., April 12, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment. O’Hara urges anyone with information to call the Newark Police 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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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2-Year-Old Girl Shot In Newark 2-Year-Old Girl Shot In Newark
2-Year-Old Girl Shot In Newark A 2-year-old girl was shot Monday in Newark. The toddler was rushed to University Hospital with a gunshot wound after the incident at 14th Avenue and South 6th Street around 2:05 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. “Our detectives have determined that this was a targeted incident. Unfortunately, a child has become a victim, O’Hara said. “Thankfully, it appears she will recover from her injuries and there is no danger to the community.” Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying the suspects. Director O’Hara urges anyone with information to call the De…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
KNOW THEM? Newark Police Seek Carjacking Suspects KNOW THEM? Newark Police Seek Carjacking Suspects
Know Them? Newark Police Seek Carjacking Suspects Police in Newark are turning to the public in identifying carjacking suspects. A man inside his vehicle parked in the area of Fairmount and Central avenues was approached by a male driver and male passenger who got out of a gray 4-door newer model Honda Accord and demanded his vehicle around 8:15 a.m. Saturday, April 10, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. After taking the victim’s car keys, the second suspect drove away with the victim’s vehicle, heading north on Fairmount Avenue.  The second suspect, inside the gray Honda Accord, headed south on Fairmount Avenue…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
SEEN HER? Newark Woman Cut Victim With Knife, Damaged Car With Baseball Bat, Police Say SEEN HER? Newark Woman Cut Victim With Knife, Damaged Car With Baseball Bat, Police Say
Seen HER? Newark Woman Cut Victim With Knife, Damaged Car With Baseball Bat, Police Say Police in Newark are turning to the public in locating a woman who they say damaged a vehicle with a baseball bat and cut one of the car's occupants with a knife. Laura Harrell, 26, of Newark, is wanted for aggravated assault following the March 27 incident, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Police responded to reports of a stabbing in progress on Brookdale Avenue around 7:05 p.m., where the victim said a woman -- later identified as Harrell -- began hitting the vehicle she was in with a bat, Ambrose said. The victim and another woman got out of the car to try to …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Police Seek ID Of Shooting Suspect Newark Police Seek ID Of Shooting Suspect
Newark Police Seek ID Of Shooting Suspect Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in identifying a shooting suspect. Authorities responded to the 400 block of Avon Avenue on reports of shots fired around 12:15 p.m. Feb. 6, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. While no victims were located, police noticed property damage in the area. Detectives investigating this incident obtained surveillance photos of the below suspect and seek the public’s help in identifying this individual, Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this suspect to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
SEEN HER? Police Seek Missing Newark Girl, 13 SEEN HER? Police Seek Missing Newark Girl, 13
Seen HER? Police Seek Missing Newark Girl, 13 Police in Newark are turning to the public in locating a 13-year-old girl. Lalilani Vargas was reported missing from the 100 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard Monday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Lalilani was last seen at 7:40 p.m., wearing a black and yellow plaid shirt, brown crop top, light denim jean jacket, black Nike sneakers, black small nap sack with red lips on it and a black baseball cap. She may have been headed to Queens, NY via public transportation. Director Ambrose urges anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lalilani Vargas to ca…

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by Cecilia Levine