The Newark Police Department has released a report detailing a series of crimes and arrests made within the city between January 15 and January 21.
On January 15, an incident at a local bar led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Hayward man for drunkenness and resisting arrest. A drug bust followed this during a traffic stop that saw a Tracy man, 35, and a 38-year-old Newark woman booked for possession of cocaine, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.
Midweek, the Newark PD encountered a spree of car-related crimes, with multiple vehicle thefts and auto burglaries reported, starting on Wednesday, January 17th. Vehicles were stolen from various locations around Newark, including Jacaranda Drive and Oak Street. Recoveries of stolen vehicles also occurred throughout the district. On Thursday, several auto burglaries were investigated, with tools commonly reported as stolen items. In response, officers are expected to ramp up patrols in high-target areas to reduce the frequency of these incidents.
The weekend brought further troubles as reports detail a disturbance on Thornton Avenue. Early Sunday morning, officers detained a 65-year-old unsheltered man, who, upon arrest, allegedly spat on an officer, resulting in an additional charge for battering a peace officer. That same day, a Fremont man, 39, was booked after reportedly throwing a brick from a balcony and damaging a car windshield. Theft cases continued, including an unsuccessful auto burglary attempt and a "grab and run" incident at a local business in Newpark Mall Road.
For those interested in the outcomes of these arrests, Newark PD has made available an arrest log online for the public to view. The log includes personal data, as permissible by law, and booking photos of arrestees from the last 30 days. The tool serves to help locals stay informed about crime and safety concerns in their community and can be accessed directly through the Newark Police Department’s crime graphics page.
