Full Notification

The Newark Police Department is releasing information about recent crime and police activity that has occurred within our community. 
 
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025:
 
7:22 AM Officer Shaffer investigated a commercial burglary reported near Smith Ave & Cherry St. Entry was gained through a hole cut in the property fence. Reported loss included tools.
 
7:30 AM Officer Jackman investigated a vehicle burglary reported near Haley & Bettencourt Streets. The driver side door lock was damaged. Reported loss included electronics and tools.
 
11:25 AM Officer Shaffer conducted a pedestrian stop near Kaiser Dr & Ardenwood Blvd. A 45-year-old male was arrested for possession of narcotics, attempting to conceal evidence and delaying arrest. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
3:45 PM Officer Jackman investigated a package theft reported near Cherry St & Thornton Ave.
 
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025:
 
12:15 Officer Lara investigated a vehicle burglary near Cedar Blvd & Joaquin Murieta Ave.
 
5:21 PM Officer Quinonez responded to a disturbance near Thornton Ave & Ruschin Dr. A 23-year-old female was arrested for delaying arrest and was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
 
9:18 PM Officer Jou investigated a report of mail theft near Cedar Blvd & Mirabeau Dr. A 30-year-old female was detained during the investigation. The mail was recovered and returned to the owner.
 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025:
 
12:22 AM Officer C. Torres investigated a theft from a vehicle reported near Cherry St & Central Ave. Reported loss included electronics.
 
8:20 AM Community Service Officer (CSO) Lau investigated a theft from a vehicle reported near Moores Ave & Cherry St. Loss included a backpack containing personal items.
 
9:56 AM Officer Shaffer performed a warrant check near Cedar Ct & Cedar Blvd. A 26-year-old male was arrested for an outstanding warrant and was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
 
12:53 PM CSO Lau investigated a theft of tools from a vehicle reported near Cherry St & Thomas Ave.
 
1:57 PM Officer Shaffer investigated a residential burglary reported near Cedar Blvd & Thornton Ave.
 
3:40 PM Officer Benjamin initiated a traffic stop near Newark Blvd & Jarvis Ave. A 50-year-old female was cited for displaying a false vehicle registration sticker.
 
4:09 PM CSO Mora investigated a vehicle theft reported near Cherry St & Robertson Ave. Entry was gained by prying open a door handle.
 
8:21 PM Officer Cervantes was dispatched to a shoplifting in progress reported near Mayhews Landing Rd & Newark Blvd. A 26-year-old female was arrested for shoplifting, possession of narcotics, and possession of pepper spray as a convicted felon. She was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
 
11:31 PM Officer Diaz-Perez investigated a package theft reported near Sycamore St & Graham Ave.
 
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025:
 
6:53 AM Officer Benjamin responded to a disturbance reported near Filbert St & Enterprise Dr. A 22-year-old female was arrested for trespassing. She was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
 
8:46 AM Officer Medina recovered a stolen vehicle near Port Fogwood Pl & Port Sailwood Dr.
 
11:47 AM Officer Shaffer conducted a warrant check near Mayhews Landing Rd & Haley St. A 35-year-old male was arrested for possession of narcotics and an outstanding warrant. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
12:35 PM Officer Berlanga investigated a package theft near Sycamore St & Graham Ave.
 
1:41 PM CSO Lau investigated a vehicle burglary reported near Mowry Ave & Cedar Blvd. Reported loss included tools that were stored in the rear of the vehicle.
 
1:47 PM Officer C. Torres investigated a window smash commercial burglary on Newpark Mall Road. Reported loss included miscellaneous coins.
 
2:40 PM Officer Jou responded to a vehicle theft reported near St Mark Ave & Cedar Blvd.
 
7:08 PM Officer Ansari conducted a welfare check near Thornton Ave & Newark Blvd. A 36-year-old male was arrested for public intoxication. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
7:47 PM Officer Orozco investigated a package theft reported near Cedar & Newark Boulevards.
 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025:
 
12:53 AM Officer Jackman conducted a welfare check near Thornton Ave & Cedar Blvd. A 22-year-old male was cited for carrying a firearm in public view without a permit, open container, and driving while intoxicated.
 
7:39 AM Officer Berlanga investigated multiple vehicle burglaries reported near Newark Blvd & Brittany Ave. Reported losses included electronics and a credit card left in a vehicle.
 
9:00 AM The Detective Unit served a search warrant in a neighboring city and arrested a 26-year-old-male in conjunction with a robbery and vandalism investigation.
 
10:34 AM Officer Shaffer performed a pedestrian stop near Cedar Ct & Cedar Blvd. A 34-year-old male was arrested for an outstanding warrant. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
1:24 PM Officers investigated an armed robbery near Cedar & Stevenson Boulevards.
 
8:03 PM Officer Orozco performed a traffic stop near Newark & Cedar Boulevards. A 42-year-old male was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
 
9:30 PM Officer Stevenson responded to a traffic collision reported near Elm & Ash Streets. A 53-year-old male was arrested for driving while intoxicated and causing a hit-and-run collision. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
11:04 PM Officer Kim responded to a disturbance reported near Cedar Ct & Cedar Blvd. A 25-year-old male was arrested for public intoxication and evading detention. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025:
 
4:48 AM Officer Kim investigated a vehicle burglary near Jarvis Ave & Newark Blvd. The loss is currently unknown.
 
5:38 AM Officer Stevenson investigated a window smash vehicle burglary near Haley St & Mirabeau Dr. Reported loss included a variety of tools.
 
12:06 PM Officer Kapu investigated a vehicle burglary reported near Cedar & Lido Boulevards. Loss included tools.
 
4:13 PM Officer Felix investigated a package theft reported on Lido Boulevard.
 
8:06 PM Officers were dispatched to hit and run reported near Cherry St & Central Ave. A 19-year-old female was arrested for driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene. She was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025:
 
4:02 AM Officer Stevenson conducted a welfare check near Thornton Ave & Newark Blvd. A 28-year-old male was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
8:55 AM Officer C. Torres recovered a stolen vehicle near Lakewood Dr & Lakewood Ct.
 
 
Arrest Information & Mug Shots: You can view an arrest log that displays information about arrestees for the past 30 days. The log displays basic information such as personal data (allowable by statute/law) and the mug shot of the arrestee.
 
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