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Two Arrested, Assault Rifle Recovered in Newark Police Pursuit

Newark

Two suspects were taken into custody after a brief pursuit that resulted in a bailout in Newark on Saturday night.

According to preliminary reports, police recover received information of suspects wanted for felonies occupying a vehicle in the city’s South Ward. 

Offers caught up with the vehicle and attempted to get the driver to stop, but the suspect sped away and led officers on a pursuit in the vicinity of Bergen and West Bigelow streets.   

Police say four suspects bailed from the car near Springfield Avenue and 16th Street, resulting in a foot pursuit. 

According to police, two of those suspects managed to escape and an assault weapon was located after officers searched the car. 

There were no injuries reported.

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