Newark Police Seek Suspect in Car Theft
Authorities are asking the public for help identifying a person who took a sewing machine, boots, and a jacket from an unlocked vehicle on Schley Street.
Newark Crime News
Crime in Newark runs on law enforcement activity, justice system developments and public safety trends, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in investigations, court proceedings and policy changes.
Accidents
Police Free Actor Locked in Newark Holding Cell
Film crews called police to 31 Green St. in Newark after an actor was accidentally locked inside a former jail cell block.
Law Enforcement
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Brighter Streetlights Impact Newark Crime Temporarily
A study shows that LED lighting upgrades reduced violent crime in Newark for only six months after installation.
Financial Crime
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Do you trust investment advice provided by social media influencers?
Real Estate Influencer Cesar Pina Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Cesar Humberto Pina admitted to operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors in Newark.
Violence
Newark Police Arrested Man for Leslie Street Assault
Authorities apprehended a suspect following an attack on a woman walking home in the 200 block of Leslie Street.
Property Crime
Newark Police Release Images After Porch Theft
Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a recent package theft on 15th Avenue.
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This section follows specific criminal investigations, department policy shifts, court developments and public safety statistics. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Reporting often hinges on the distinction between isolated incidents and broader shifts in safety trends. Changes to administrative oversight and personnel levels surface as frequently as specific case reports.