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Suspect Caught with Loaded Weapon in Newark

Newark

Newark Police officers took a man into custody then charged him with possession of a gun after they found him in a section of the city on Sunday morning.

According to preliminary reports, police spotted the suspect in the vicinity of Broad and Oriental streets at approximately 1 a.m.

Police say when they further investigated, they found the unidentified suspect in possession of a loaded gun.

Several units were called to the scene to assist in apprehending the suspect.

Police say no injuries were reported.

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