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Arrest Made in Newark Assault Robbery

Newark

Authorities announced the arrest of Arthur Turner, 49, of Newark, wanted for an aggravated assault and robbery that occurred May 20.

According to police, at approximately 2 p.m., police responded to University Hospital to interview a 49-year-old victim who doctors treatment after an assault in the area of Brunswick and Murray streets.  

Detectives developed sufficient evidence to identify Arthur Turner as a suspect in this aggravated assault and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

Detectives arrested Turner today without incident.

Authorities charged Turner with Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Conspiracy.

These charges are merely accusations.

The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation is continuing as additional suspects remain at large.

Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about this incident to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).  All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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