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City of Newark Police Division
Friday December 19th, 2025 :: 12:21 p.m. EST

Advisory

Police Seek Help Locating Woman Wanted for Questioning in Shooting Investigation

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., requests the public’s help in locating Takisha S. Curry, 41, of Newark, wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that occurred on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
 
At approximately 7:44 p.m., Police responded to the 300 block of West Market Street on a ShotSpotter notification. Responding Officers did not locate any victims, but observed spent shell casings at the location of the firearm discharge.
 
Detectives investigating this incident seek Ms. Curry for questioning. 
 
Director Miranda urges anyone with information on the whereabouts of Takisha S. Curry 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: https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.orgNewark Police Division. #newarknj #police #tips

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