Fourteen people wanted for violent offenses were taken into custody during an August law enforcement sweep across Essex County and surrounding areas.
The operation, led by the Newark Police Intelligence Division and Fugitive Section, targeted suspects with active warrants for charges including carjacking, robbery, weapons possession and aggravated assault.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said targeted enforcement efforts over the summer contributed to an 8% decrease in violent crime between May and August 2026, compared with the same period last year…