Crime & Safety
Police Log: Man Dies After Big Rig Crash; Man Shoots BB Gun at Moving Car
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A summary of significant reports and incidents between Oct. 31 and Nov. 6 as released by the Newark Police Department. The colors indicate the type of incident, and a map legend is located at the bottom of the map.
BB Gun Shooting
What: A male suspect shot the window out of a moving vehicle near Mayhews Landing Road near the railroad tracks. He was last seen jumping over a fence with a BB pistol in hand. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries from the broken glass.
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Where: Mayhews Landing Road between Buckeye Street and Colbert Street.
When: Oct. 31; around 6:26 p.m.
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Driving With Alcohol/Marijuana
What: A 25-year-old man was arrested and cited on suspicion of possession of an open container of alcohol or marijuana while driving.
Where: Locust Street and Wells Avenue.
When: Nov. 1; No time specified.
Fatal Car Accident
What: A 38-year-old man died after an alcohol-related crash that involved a big rig truck on Central Avenue. The man was identified as Cedric Harrison of Newark.
Where: Central Avenue near Central Court
When: Nov. 2; around 2:10 p.m.
Marijuana Sales
What: Two men, ages 26 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of selling marijuana. Both were booked into Fremont Jail.
Where: 35500 block of Newark Blvd.
When: Nov. 2; no time specified.
Drunken Driving
What: A 53-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. She was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Where: At Sycamore and Thornton avenues.
When: Nov. 2; no time specified.
Theft at JC Penney
What: A minor was arrested on suspicion of theft at JC Penney. The minor was given a notice to appear in court.
Where: JC Penney
When: Nov. 2; no time specified.
Possession of Methamphetamine
What: A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Where: Birch Street and Central Avenue.
When: Nov. 3; no time specified.
Possession of Stolen Property/Burglary Tools
What: Two individuals, ages 55 and 46, were arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property and burglary tools. The pair was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Where: Cherry Street and Mowry Avenue.
When: Nov. 3; no time specified.
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
What: A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and violating gun safety codes.
Where: Thornton Avenue and Willow Avenue.
When: Nov. 5; no time specified.
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