Press Releases
The Public Information Office of the Newark Department of Public Safety serves to provide accurate and timely information regarding the operations of police, firefighters and office of emergency management personnel. The below list of releases have been published and made available through our social media pages.
Pardon our appearance. Our media page is currently under reconstruction. Please revisit this page in the coming weeks for a listing of our most recent press releases.
04/02/2019
Temporary Street Closures Announced on Broad Street for Wake and Funeral of Former Newark Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson
Download 03/31/2019
March 31, 2019 – Newark Firefighters Extinguish 3-Alarm Fire in the North Ward
Download 03/29/2019
Newark Department of Public Safety Announces Passing of Former Police Chief Thomas C. O’Reilly
Download 03/29/2019
Police Seeking Help in Locating in Man Who Shot At Brother for Threatening Their Mother
Download 03/29/2019
Newark Police Arrest Four Men for Illegal Dumping
Download 03/29/2019
TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Street Closures Announced at Washington Street from Market Street to Bank Street Beginning 7 p.m. Today
Download 03/27/2019
Police Arrest Newark Man Wanted for Aggravated Assault Shooting
Download 03/26/2019
Police Seek the Public’s Help in Identifying Shooting Suspects
Download 03/26/2019
Police Seek the Public’s Help in Locating Two Newark Men Reported Missing in Separate Incidents
Download 03/25/2019
Police Seek the Public’s Help in Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect
Download 03/25/2019
TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Overturned Tractor Trailer Produces Delays at Routes 1 & 9
Download 03/24/2019
Missing 11-Year Old Newark Boy is Reported as Runaway from Youth Shelter
Download 03/24/2019
Newark Firefighters Extinguish 3-Alarm Fire at Seth Boyden Complex
Download 03/22/2019
South Orange Man and West Orang Man Arrested for Illegal Dumping
03/22/2019
Police Arrest Woodbridge Man for Aggravated Assault Shooting
Download 03/21/2019
Warrants Issued for Two Newark Men Wanted in Separate Incidents
Download 03/20/2019
TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Heavy Rain and Flooding Expected Tomorrow Morning Through Friday
Download 03/20/2019
TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Street Closures Announced Due to Water Main Break at Lake Street
Download 03/19/2019
TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Overturned Tractor Trailer at Routes 1 & 9 and 78 Access Ramp
Download 03/19/2019
Warrant Issued for Newark Woman Wanted for Terroristic Threats
Download 03/18/2019
Newark Firefighters Extinguish 3-Alarm Mt. Prospect Avenue Fire With One Fire Captain Injured
Download 03/18/2019
Police Seek the Public’s Help in Investigation of Unknown Deceased Person
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