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The victim in this crash has been identified as Catherine Spanos, 46, of Newark. The male driver of the vehicle has been identified. No charges have been filed at this time. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash continues by the…
On August 3, 2024, at about 0508 hours, Newark Police responded to Rittenhouse Park, 228 West Chestnut Hill Road, for a report of people arguing. Upon arrival, officers located a Ford F-150 pick-up truck which had struck a tree in the park. …
On July 24, 2024, at about 1603 hours, a Newark police officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense on East Chestnut Hill Road. While speaking with the driver, the officer determined there was a handgun in the vehicle. The driver was…
Due to an increase in shoplifting complaints at the Acme, 100 Grove Lane, Newark Police worked with Acme loss prevention personnel to conduct a two-day targeted shoplifting enforcement campaign on July 23 & 24. The Newark Police Street Crimes Unit, along with…
The Newark Police Department is proud to announce we are accepting applications for our 16th Citizens’ Police Academy. The academy will begin on Wednesday September 11, 2024 and will run every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm through November 20,…
Newark’s Liberty Day and Fourth of July Fireworks display will begin at 6:00 pm on Thursday July Fourth. Fireworks will begin at dusk, usually between 9:15 – 9:30 pm. The event will impact traffic on South College Avenue (SR 896), East Chestnut…
The Newark Police Department is proud to release its 2023 Annual Report to the public. The report highlights the accomplishments of the various divisions and units of the Department and provides various crime statistics from 2023. Included in the crime statistics are…
On June 25, 2024, at about 1036 hours, Newark Police responded to a T-Mobile store located in the Newark Shopping Center, 230 East Main Street, for a report of a robbery. Responding officers determined that two male suspects entered the store wearing…
There have been multiple sightings of a bear in west Newark in the area of Julie Lane. Use caution in the area.
On May 21, 2024, Newark Police responded to reports of thefts from vehicles parked in the 200-block of East Main Street and the unit block of North Chapel Street. Investigation at the scene determined that during the early morning hours, vehicles were…