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Newark Police Assist in Relocating Highway Homeless

Newark

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announces that members of Newark Police Division’s 2nd and 3rd Precincts participated in relocating homeless individuals residing under the overpass intersecting at Route 280 and Route 21.

The Newark Health Department’s Homeless Coalition visited the location for the past several weeks to assess the needs.

In collaboration with the Newark Police Division and the New Jersey Department of Transportation, people living under the two highways were relocated and the area was cleaned of discarded personal items and residual debris.

“I commend both the commanders and officers of the 2nd and 3rd Precincts for their commitment to assisting homeless individuals move to shelter prior to the onset of inclement weather,” Director Ambrose said. “The safety of those relocated as well as people traveling near the underpass is immensely improved as a result of this successful quality of life enhancing project.”

“With the approach of very cold weather, it is important to help people who are homeless to stop living on the street and obtain safe and warm shelter,” Mayor Baraka said. “I commend our Homeless Coalition and the Newark Police Division for making this happen.”

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