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UPDATE: Wanted Suspect Assaults Officer in Newark’s South Ward

Newark

Police in Newark's South Ward arrested a  man who assaulted a police officer Monday morning.  

According to Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé, at approximately 11:25 a.m. today, a Newark Police Officer was pushed to the ground in the 400 block of Chadwick Avenue by a suspect who was wanted for burglary and domestic violence.

According to Director Frage, the injured officer suffered a cut to his knee and was transported to University Hospital for treatment. 

The suspect was apprehended without further incident and also transported to University Hospital for a mental crisis evaluation.

 

Director Frage said the incident remains under investigation. 

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