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Man Attacks, Kills 45-Year-Old Wife In Their Newark Home, Authorities Say Man Attacks, Kills 45-Year-Old Wife In Their Newark Home, Authorities Say
Man Attacks, Kills 45-Year-Old Wife In Their Newark Home, Authorities Say A Newark man is facing a first-degree murder charge after attacking and killing his 45-year-old wife in their Newark home, authorities said. Maria Lasso was attacked by Jose Lasso Guaman at their Polk Street home on Jan. 14, and pronounced dead at the scene around 7:45 a.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Guaman has been charged with first degree murder, possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.  He was arrested Jan. 14 and remanded to the Essex County Correctiona…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HIM? Authorities Seek Man Who Stole Grinder, Air Wrench From Newark Car SEEN HIM? Authorities Seek Man Who Stole Grinder, Air Wrench From Newark Car
Seen HIM? Authorities Seek Man Who Stole Grinder, Air Wrench From Newark Car Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say stole a grinder and air wrench from a car in Newark. A man, pictured above, was seen on surveillance tapes stealing the tools from a vehicle parked near Polk Street near Clover Street on Monday, June 1, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to call the 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or visit www.newarkpd.org. All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential.

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by Valerie Musson