Members of the Newark Police Departments' Fugitive Apprehension Team have arrested **Mr. Carlos Rojas, 23, of Newark**, who they said was wanted for an aggravated assault that occurred on July 22.
Police said at approximately 12:03 a.m., the victim reported to Newark Police officers that an unknown male armed with a gun shot him at an unspecified location.
Authorities said detectives developed sufficient evidence to identify Rojas as a suspect in this aggravated assault and later obtained a warrant for his arrest.
Police arrested Rojas on Thursday, August 3rd without incident then charged him with Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.
These charges are merely accusations.
The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about this suspect 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.