NEWARK, DE — A Newark man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he was identified as a suspect in a series of incidents tied to online marketplace transactions between February 26 and March 29.
According to Newark Police, the first incident occurred at approximately 5:52 p.m. on February 26 in the 900 block of Rahway Drive. Investigators said a victim arranged to sell an item through a mobile marketplace application and met a prospective buyer at a residence later determined to be vacant.
Police reported the suspect allegedly provided counterfeit cash before fleeing on foot after the victim confronted him. Authorities said the suspect also implied he was armed during the encounter…