NEWARK, NJ — Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Aug. 1 the appointment of Fritz G. Fragé as the city of Newark’s new director of public safety. “We are proud and privileged to add Fritz Fragé to our Newark team,” Baraka said. “He has a proven and outstanding record in public safety leadership wherever he […]
NEWARK, NJ — On June 30, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced the appointment of Brian O’Hara as deputy mayor of strategic initiatives for police services and public safety, and Raul Malave as interim director of public safety, the position vacated by O’Hara. “I would like to congratulate Director of Public Safety Brian O’Hara, who has […]
NEWARK, NJ — A Newark man was sentenced June 27 to 14 years in prison for his leadership role in a massive drug distribution ring responsible for selling millions of dollars’ worth of heroin out of a residential building near a high school in Newark, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Quawee Jones, aka “Hatman,” 34, […]
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose is advising residents that the police will enforce the city’s “No Parking on Snow Covered Roads” regulations on Thursday, Feb. 9, due to the expected snow. The latest forecasts predict snowfall of 5 to 9 inches, with snow expected to begin falling around 4 a.m., […]
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that, due to expected heavy rainfall and the possibility of hazardous weather conditions from now through the coming weekend, many streets are expected to be flooded and should be avoided. Because motorists could become stranded by driving through flooded streets and high water, people […]
NEWARK, NJ — Three Newark businesses have been temporarily closed, pending proper licensing by the owners. On Wednesday, Aug. 24, Newark police conducted store inspections along Lyons Avenue, Maple Avenue and Chancellor Avenue to inspect for code violations. The following stores were temporarily closed due to violations: Brother Beauty Supply Store at 242 Lyons Ave.; […]
NEWARK, NJ — A new class of police officers graduating from their training in a joint ceremony was sworn in on Thursday, March 10, at New Hope Baptist Church, 106 Sussex Ave., in Newark’s Central Ward. The Police and Fire departments are now united in the city’s newly created Department of Public Safety. Mayor Ras […]