Newark Police are reporting that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mr. Edwin F. Pabon-Saldana, 44, of Newark, wanted for an aggravated assault that occurred on Thursday, March 31.
According to police officials, at approximately 1:20 a.m., police responded to South 18th Street and South Orange Avenue on a call of a motor vehicle accident with injuries.
Police said that responding officers discovered that no accident had occurred but that a passenger inside a 2014 Nissan Versa had been injured after a male struck the vehicle with a chain, shattering the passenger side window.
The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives investigating this incident have identified Pabon-Saldana as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
They seek the public's help in quickly locating him as part of this investigation. Pabon-Saldana is described as approximately 6-ft. tall with a light complexion and hazel eyes.
Newark Police urge anyone with information about the whereabouts of Edwin F. Pabon-Saldana to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division's website at: www.newarkpd.org.