Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help in locating Johnny C. Vallejo-Melendez, 28, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Detectives are investigating the shooting, which occurred in the 600 block of N. 7th Street, and are seeking Vallejo-Melendez for questioning. No injuries have been reported in this incident.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Johnny C. Vallejo-Melendez to call the Police 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: Submit a Crime Tip - Newark Department of Public Safety. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers
