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Man Arrested for Breaking Into Apartment in Newark's North Ward

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Police officials in Newark are reporting the arrest of Mr. Nelson Soto, 34, of Newark, who was charged with a burglary that occurred on July 10, 2021.

Officials said Newark Police officers responded to a call about a burglary around 3:30 a.m. on Mt. Pleasant Avenue.

Upon arrival, the victim told officers that an unknown man, who was later identified as Soto, broke into his apartment through a bedroom window.

Officials have not said what if anything Soto took during the alleged burglary. 

These charges are merely accusations.

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

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