Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announces that Newark Firefighters and Police rescued a 23-year-old man who had fallen into the Passaic River on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
At approximately 10:22 p.m., Firefighters and Police responded to the Passaic River at Jersey Street and Raymond Boulevard on a call of a man in the water. The victim was safely rescued and transported to University Hospital for treatment. He is reportedly in stable condition.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about any criminal activity 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 #firefighter #community #partnership #newjersey #police #waterrescue
