Police in Newark are on an active search for a woman who they say is wanted for a domestic stabbing that occurred in Newark.
According to a statement released by Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose, a warrant has been issued for the arrest Ms. Taqiyyah Gerald, 27, of Newark, on charges of Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose in an incident that occurred Saturday.
According to Director Ambrose, police want Gerald for domestic violence after a man she knows was cut with a knife.
Police say detectives investigating this incident identified Taqiyyah Gerald as a suspect and have secured a warrant for her arrest.
Gerald is described as 5’3” tall, 120 lbs. and having a medium brown complexion Director Ambrose said.
Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of Taqiyyah Gerald 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.