Police Seek Help Identifying Harassment Suspect
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. requests the public’s help in identifying the suspect pictured below, who threatened to slash the tires of a Lyft driver’s vehicle on December 13, 2025.
The driver stopped at approximately 9:39 p.m. to pick up a female passenger on William Street between Halsey Street and Washington Street. She was with the suspect, who was harassing her as they approached his vehicle. The driver reported to police that the suspect pulled out a knife, tapped his side mirror, and threatened to slash his tires if he did not leave.
Instead, the driver allowed the female and the suspect to enter his vehicle, and the harassment continued while he drove them to Hunterdon Street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Avenue. The couple exited the car and entered a building on that street.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information on the suspect’s identity 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
