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.
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October 25, 2026
Off-Duty Newark Police Officer Strikes, Kills PedestrianThe Essex County Prosecutor is investigating the fatal crash that occurred in Newark early on October 19.
October 12, 2026
Belleville Man Charged After Fatal Newark Hit-and-RunA 62-year-old pedestrian was killed by a pickup truck while walking in a Newark crosswalk.
October 10, 2026
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Interstate 78A Georgia man died after a vehicle drifted onto the shoulder of the highway in Newark.
October 3, 2026
Teenager Struck by Vehicle While on Scooter in NewarkA 16-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition following a collision on Wednesday afternoon.
September 20, 2026
Driver Died in Single-Vehicle Crash in NewarkA man was pronounced dead following an overturned car crash at a Newark intersection on Thursday night.