Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports the arrest of Coran L. Kelly, 20, of Newark, on charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Police said on Monday, February 6, 2017, police were called to the YMCA at 600 Broad Street after receiving reports that a baby was left unattended, outside the building near the parking lot.
The child’s mother was located shortly after police arrived and informed officers that she had left the child its father, Coran Kelly, about an hour before she was notified.
Kelly was arrested without incident on Tuesday, shortly after 6:00 p.m., when police received information that he was at a store on Broad Street.
This charge is merely an accusation. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about any crime 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.