Police Arrest Two Newark Men and Belleville Woman for Robbery
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. FragĂ© reports the arrest of three suspects – two from Newark and one from Belleville – each are charged with robbery.
Kevin A. Banegas-Benitez, 21, of Newark was charged with robbery and aggravated assault after he stabbed a victim at approximately 2:25 a.m. in the 300 block of Walnut Street on March 24, 2023. The victim was treated for his injuries at University Hospital, and the suspect was also charged with possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Five hours after that incident, Hannah Karon, 30, of Newark was arrested and charged with a robbery that occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. at Broad and William streets. The victim was sitting in his vehicle when Karon entered the back seat at that location. The victim fled, leaving behind his wallet that Karon had in his possession when police arrested him.
Samantha Jusino, 31, of Belleville, was wanted for a robbery that occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. on January 30, 2023, at Caribe Supermarket, located at 690 Mt. Prospect Avenue. Jusino walked into the store, took money from a tip jar, and fled. After she was identified as the suspect, detectives spotted Jusino at approximately 11 a.m. on March 17, 2023, at Second Avenue and East Broadway. In addition to robbery, she was also charged with resisting arrest when detectives took her into custody.
These charges are merely allegations. Each suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers
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