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NPD-1 Assists in Breaking Up Large Block Party on South 17th Street in Newark

Newark

Police requested a citywide available police response to assist in dispersing a large crowd that formed in a neighborhood in Newark's West Ward.

Police said at approximately 11:50 p.m., a large crowd formed for a block party in the vicinity of South 17th Street and 14th Avenue.

According to police, about a block away on South Orange Avenue and 17th Street, dozens of illegal ATV riders began to speed and recklessly perform stunts in the middle of the street.

NPD-1 helicopter was over the scene to assist police offices with aerial coverage.

There were no injuries reported.

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