Here’s your weekend reminder that the Newark Police Department does not tolerate reckless driving.
Last weekend Officer Quinonez observed a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of Dupont Ave and Blackwood Dr. During the officer’s investigation, a second vehicle driving recklessly, drove by at a high rate of speed from Cedar Blvd onto Newark Blvd. Officer Garcia located the second vehicle as it attempted to go onto eastbound Highway 84 and on-viewed it spin-out on the shoulder. The driver fled on foot. Additional officers arrived on scene and quickly took the subject safely into custody. The subject, a 23-year old male out of Newark, was ultimately arrested for DUI, reckless driving and obstructing a peace officer. He was booked at Santa Rita Jail and his vehicle (featured in the photo) was impounded for 30-days.
The driver of the initial vehicle, also a 23-year old male out of Newark, was ultimately arrested for DUI and booked at Santa Rita Jail. His vehicle was also impounded for 30-days.
The safety of our community is of the utmost importance to us! Great job to our patrol team for keeping Newark safe!
If you see criminal activity occurring, please call NPD non-emergency at 510-578-4237. For emergencies dial 911.
