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Man Wanted for Beating Victim with Baseball Bat in Newark

Newark

An arrest warrant has been issued for Mr. Pedro Paysan, 34, of Newark who is wanted for aggravated assault after he hit a man with a baseball bat on March 13. 

According to police, the victim, who was found at University Hospital, told police that Paysan attacked him with a baseball bat after they got into an argument around 4:40 a.m. over an automobile accident at Broad and Oriental streets.

Police said Paysan is described as 5’5” and 220 pounds, has brown eyes, black hair, and a tan complexion.

While detectives investigating this incident are seeking the public’s help with locating Paysan, Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this suspect to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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