A 40-year-old Newark man is being sought by police in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred on March 8th.
According to authorities, police responded to a South Ward residence on a call of an aggravated assault Thursday sometime around 8:10 p.m.
Upon arrival, the victim told police that following an argument, Fuqran Williams, 40, of Newark, threatened them with a gun.
Detectives from the Special Victims Section investigating this incident secured a warrant for Williams’ arrest on charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats, possession of a weapon and the possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
While police are actively searching for Williams, they seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and removing him from the streets.
Anyone with information about Williams 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.