Newark Fugitive Apprehension Team arrests  East Orange man for aggravated assault

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Fugitive Apprehension Team has arrested Ryan Espinosa, 29, of East Orange for an aggravated assault that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 12.

At approximately 11 p.m., a 35-year-old male victim was walking in the area of 4th and Mount Pleasant avenues, when he was shot at by a suspect from inside a vehicle.

As a result of their investigation, detectives have determined Espinosa is a suspect in this incident.

Espinosa was located in the area of Maple Avenue and Freeway Drive East in East Orange. He is charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.