Newark Police Department Crime Blotter: Monday February 16 - Sunday February 22, 2026
The Newark Police Department is releasing information about recent crime and police activity that has occurred within our community.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026:
12:37 AM Officer Lara conducted a welfare check on Mayhews Landing Road. A 52-year-old male was arrested for driving while intoxicated, and without a license. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
4:48 AM Officer Kim investigated several commercial burglaries near Newark Blvd & Jarvis Ave. The businesses reported shattered glass windows and doors. This investigation is ongoing.
6:23 AM Officer Ansari conducted a traffic stop near Cedar & Stevenson Boulevards and recovered a stolen vehicle.
8:38 AM Officers investigated several vehicle burglaries near Jarvis Ave & Haley St. Reported losses included electronics and a purse.
10:16 AM Officer Ansari investigated vehicle theft reported near Gateway Blvd & Jarvis Ave.
10:55 AM Officer Lomeli investigated a vehicle burglary from the area of Jarvis Ave & Haley St. A bag containing keys, a wallet, and various personal items were reported stolen.
12:36 PM Officer S. Torres investigated several commercial burglaries reported near Overlake Pl & Jarvis Ave.
1:46 PM Officer Lomeli responded to a mail theft reported near Seawind Way & Hickory St.
2:46 PM Officer Lor and Officer S. Torres investigated multiple vehicle burglaries reported near Jarvis Ave & Haley St. A bag containing personal items and several glasses were reported taken.
7:23 PM Officer Medina recovered a stolen vehicle near Salisbury Dr & Falmouth Pl.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026:
12:01 PM Officer Kapu investigated a hit and run collision near Newark Blvd & Lafayette Ave.
1:43 PM Officer Herrera investigated a residential burglary reported near Cherry St & Newark Blvd. Several personal safes were reported taken.
8:51 PM Officer Benjamin responded to a disturbance reported near Willow St & Seawind Way. An 83-year-old female was arrested for domestic violence. She was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026:
2:36 AM Officer Norvell responded to several vehicle burglaries reported near Balentine & John Muir Drives.
11:09 AM Officer Shaffer conducted a traffic stop near Cedar Blvd & Central Ave. A 28-year-old male was arrested for driving with a suspended license. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
8:54 AM Community Service Officer (CSO) Mora investigated a vehicle vandalism on Newpark Mall Road.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026:
10:21 AM Officer Piquette responded to a retail theft reported near Cedar Blvd & Thornton Ave.
1:00 PM Officer Shaffer investigated a vandalism reported near Cedar Blvd & Mowry Ave. A 33-year-old male was arrested for possession of narcotics and resisting arrest. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
4:33 PM Officer Diaz-Perez conducted a welfare check near Rochelle Ave & Cedar Blvd. A 33-year-old male was arrested for battery and violating probation terms. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
5:02 PM Officer Cervantes investigated a bicycle theft reported on Edgewater Drive.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026:
4:05 AM Officers responded to a burglary in-progress near Jarvis Ave & Newark Blvd.
1:54 PM Officer Cervantes investigated an attempted residential burglary reported near Thornton Ave & Cherry St. A window screen was tampered with.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026:
1:00 AM Officer Berlanga responded to a vehicle theft reported near Cedar Blvd & Joaquin Murieta Ave.
2:01 AM Officer C. Torres conducted a traffic stop near Thornton Ave & Cedar Blvd. A 39-year-old male was arrested for driving while intoxicated and without a license. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
4:48 AM CSO Mora investigated a vehicle theft from Civic Terrace Ave & Cedar Blvd.
7:00 AM Officer Kim investigated a sexual assault.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026:
1:14 AM Officer Lara conducted a traffic stop near Newark Blvd & Jarvis Ave. A 51-year-old male was arrested for driving under the influence and violating his probation. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
3:12 AM Officer Stevenson conducted a pedestrian stop near Newark Blvd & Jarvis Ave. A 60-year-old male was arrested for outstanding warrants. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
6:46 AM Officer Ansari conducted a pedestrian stop near Cedar & Stevenson Boulevards. A 43-year-old male was arrested for an outstanding warrant. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
5:00 PM Officer Lomeli was dispatched to an assault reported near Wells Ave & Filbert St. A 43-year-old female was arrested for domestic violence. She was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
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.
Follow the link below to visit the site:
https://newark.citizenrims.com/arrests
Address/Location
Newark Police Department CA
37077 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-578-4237
