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Warrant Issued for Man Who Allegedly Assaulted Newark Police Officer

Newark

Police in Newark are reporting that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mr.’Luis Aponte, 31, of Newark, on charges of three counts of Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Eluding, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (vehicle), five counts of Criminal Mischief and Obstruction of the Administration of the Law in an incident that occurred on Friday, August 3rd.

Police say at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers patrolling the 100-block of Mt. Prospect Avenue, observed a man standing outside a vehicle that fit the description of a suspect vehicle in an eluding incident that occurred on Wednesday, July 25th, 2018.

According to police upon becoming aware of police presence at Mt. Prospect Avenue, the suspect, Luis Aponte, entered the suspect vehicle, a white 4-door Toyota Corolla and put the car in reverse, nearly striking one of the officers.

Police say Aponte then struck a parked 2017 Honda Accord and proceeded to drive in the direction of two other police officers who were forced to jump out the vehicle’s path. The suspect’s vehicle then struck an unmarked police vehicle and again struck the Honda Accord, side-swiping a Nissan Quest and striking a second 2017 Honda Accord that was occupied by its owner.

Police say the victim refused medical services, although the vehicle he occupied was pushed into a beige Nissan Murano.

According to police, the suspect fled, heading southbound on Mt. Prospect Avenue, before again striking the unmarked police vehicle.

Police described Aponte as 5’3” tall and weighs about 105 lbs. Aponte has a light complexion with black hair and hazel eyes.

While police are actively searching for Aponte they seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and removing him from Newark streets.

This investigation is ongoing.

Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Luis Aponte 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.

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