Newark Police Department Crime Blotter: Monday February 23 - Sunday March 1, 2026
The Newark Police Department is releasing information about recent crime and police activity that has occurred within our community.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026:
3:10 AM Officer C. Torres investigated several vehicle burglaries near Gateway Blvd & Jarvis Ave. Several backpacks containing various electronics were taken from the location.
10:44 AM Officer Benjamin conducted a warrant check near Cedar Blvd & Joaquin Murieta Ave. A 60-year-old female was arrested for a court-issued warrant. She was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
12:01 PM Officer Ansari investigated a package theft incident reported near Central Ave & Filbert St. Multiple packages were reported taken from the rear trunk of a vehicle.
1:12 PM Officer Jackman investigated a vehicle burglary reported near Haley & Bettencourt Streets. A wallet was reported taken from the center console.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026:
1:24 AM Officer Norvell investigated a vandalism reported near Thornton Ave & Sycamore St.
2:31 PM Officer Herrera responded to a report of a suspicious person near Spruce St & Shorehaven Ave. A 54-year-old male was arrested for an outstanding warrant. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026:
8:04 AM Officer Shaffer responded to a disturbance reported near Cedar Blvd & Moores Ave. A 27-year-old male and 29-year-old female were both arrested for domestic violence. They were transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
9:20 AM Officer Cervantes investigated a report of vandalism near Filbert St & Enterprise Dr.
2:29 PM Officers investigated several vehicle burglaries across the city.
10:45 PM Officer Norvell responded to an alarm activation near Balentine & John Muir Drives. A 28-year-old male was arrested for possession of narcotics, loitering, fleeing from arrest, and outstanding warrants. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026:
1:36 AM Officer Norvell investigated a window smash vehicle burglary reported on Newpark Mall Road. A backpack containing electronics was taken.
7:04 AM Officer Shaffer investigated a vehicle burglary reported near Stevenson & Cedar Boulevards.
9:19 AM Officer Shaffer conducted a security check near Ardenwood Blvd & Kaiser Dr. A 45-year-old male was arrested for failing to appear on a court order. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
9:50 AM Officer Felix investigated a retail theft incident reported near Jarvis Ave & Newark Blvd. A 28-year-old male was arrested for shoplifting, evading arrest, and violating probation terms. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
11:48 AM Officer Piquette responded to an assault reported near Cedar Blvd & Joaquin Murieta Ave.
8:51 PM Officer Quinonez responded to the report of a person behaving erratically near Lafayette Ave & Cherry St. A 44-year-old male was arrested for multiple narcotics violations. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
10:13 PM Officer Quinonez conducted a welfare check near Thornton Ave & Olive St. A 32-year-old male was arrested for domestic violence. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026:
1:36 AM Officer Losier responded to a report of a person asleep behind the wheel near Headlands Ave & Seafarer Rd. A 21-year-old male was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
7:42 AM Officer Cervantes investigated the theft of credit cards from a vehicle reported near Magnolia St & Thornton Ave.
12:31 PM Officer Piquette investigated a package theft reported near Port Sailwood Dr & Cedar Blvd.
9:46 PM Officer C. Torres conducted a traffic stop near Market Ave & Cherry St. An 18-year-old male was arrested for driving with a suspended license. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026:
1:15 AM Officer C. Torres responded to a fire reported on Newpark Mall Road. A 30-year-old male was arrested for possession of narcotics. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
2:00 AM Officer Berlanga conducted a traffic stop near Cherry St & Thomas Ave. A 24-year-old female was arrested for driving while intoxicated. She was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
10:16 AM Officers conducted a pedestrian stop near Ardenwood Blvd & Kaiser Dr. A 36-year-old male was arrested for shoplifting.
10:50 AM Officer Ansari investigated a mail theft and unauthorized credit card usage reported near Seawind Way & Hickory St.
11:59 AM Officer Ansari investigated a vandalism of a gate reported near Locust St & Sunset Ave.
1:55 PM Officer Jackman responded to a chain snatch robbery reported in the area of Cedar Blvd & Mowry Ave.
3:57 PM Officer Ansari investigated a retail theft reported near Cedar Blvd & Thornton Ave.
3:58 PM Officer Benjamin investigated a commercial burglary reported near Clark Ave & Cherry St.
9:09 PM Community Service Officer (CSO) Mora investigated a catalytic converter theft reported near Thornton Ave & Spruce St.
11:19 PM Officer Berlanga conducted a traffic stop near Sycamore St & Carter Ave. A 36-year-old male was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026:
11:28 PM Officer Lara conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle without a working headlight near Cherry St & Graham Ave. A 34-year-old female was cited for driving with a suspended license.
5:24 PM Officer Jackman investigated an assault reported near Cedar Blvd & Joaquin Murieta Ave.
7:27 PM Officer Berlanga investigated a commercial burglary from Mirabeau Dr & Cedar Blvd.
8:35 PM Officer Kim investigated a license plate theft reported on Joaquin Murieta Ave.
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 below link 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
