Full Notification

The Newark Police Department is releasing information about recent crime and police activity that has occurred within our community.  
 
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026: 
 
11:50 AM Officer Lomeli responded to a battery report near Thornton Ave and Cedar Blvd.
 
5:51 PM Officer Lor responded to a suspicious person reported on Wintergreen Dr. A 40-year-old male was arrested for vehicle tampering. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
6:14 PM Community Service Officer (CSO) Lau investigated a vandalism report near Cedar and Stevenson Boulevards.
 
8:11 PM Officers responded to a fatal traffic collision reported near Cedar Blvd and Joaquin Murieta Ave.
See press release for more information: https://local.nixle.com/alert/12267819/
  
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026: 
 
1:29 AM Officer Orozco investigated a mail theft reported on Dunes Way.
 
10:50 AM Officers responded to a suspicious circumstance reported near Central Ave and Cherry St. A 35-year-old male was arrested for outstanding warrants. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
1:26 PM Officer Felix investigated a catalytic converter theft reported near Thornton Ave and Hickory St.
 
7:00 PM Officer Ansari responded to a commercial burglary reported on Newpark Mall Rd.
 
7:25 PM Officer Medina responded to a domestic disturbance. A 25-year-old male was arrested for public intoxication.
 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026: 
 
2:26 AM Officer Norvell investigated a hit and run collision involving a stolen vehicle reported near Sycamore St and Carter Ave.
 
2:33 PM CSO Lau investigated a window smash vehicle burglary reported near Sycamore St and Central Ave. Loss included articles of clothing.
 
7:08 PM Officer Medina conducted a welfare check near Thornton Ave and Cedar Blvd. A 44-year-old female was arrested for outstanding warrants. She was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.  
 
11:48 PM Officers responded to a collision near Stevenson Blvd and Balentine Dr. A 23-year-old male was arrested for driving under the influence. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026: 
 
4:45 AM Officers investigated multiple vehicle burglaries reported on Forestwood Dr.
 
6:29 AM – 7:48 AM Officers investigated multiple vehicle burglaries reported throughout the City.
 
7:50 AM Officer Diaz-Perez responded to a report of a person down near Central Ave and Birch St. A 27-year-old male was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
9:43 AM Officer Cervantes investigated an attempted vehicle burglary reported on Dalewood Dr.
 
5:50 PM CSO Lau investigated a package theft reported on Joaquin Murieta Ave.
 
8:50 PM CSO Mora investigated a hit and run collision near Thornton Ave and I-880.
 
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026: 
 
5:03 AM Officer Swadener responded to a battery report near Cedar Blvd and Lafayette Ave.  
 
7:19 AM Officer Piquette investigated a stolen vehicle reported near Castillon Dr and Brittany Ave.
 
9:58 AM Officer Diaz-Perez investigated a report of a stolen license plate near Cherry St and Joaquin Murieta Ave.
 
1:21 PM Officer Pacheco investigated a shoplifting incident reported near Newark Blvd. and Jarvis Ave. A 36-year-old male was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
4:57 PM Officer Cervantes investigated a mail theft reported near Hickory St and Quiet Cove Way.
 
7:40 PM Officer Soto responded to a battery report near Cedar Blvd and N. Magazine.
 
8:11 PM Officers responded to a disturbance reported near Thornton Ave and St. Edwards St. A 35-year-old male was arrested for public intoxication. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
10:12 PM Officer C. Torres investigated a hit and run collision reported near Chapman Dr. and Donegal Ct.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026: 
 
12:10 AM Officer Benjamin investigated a shoplifting incident reported near Thornton Ave and Sycamore St.
 
7:32 AM Officer Cervantes investigated a vehicle theft that occurred overnight in the area of Bettencourt and Haley St.
 
11:12 AM Officer Jackman investigated a vehicle theft reported in the area of Bettencourt and Haley St.
 
4:06 PM Officer Lor investigated a vandalism reported near Cedar Blvd and Mowry School Rd.
 
10:19 PM Officer Diaz Perez investigated a stolen vehicle reported on Newpark Mall Rd.
 
10:19 PM CSO Mora investigated a window smash vehicle burglary reported near Mowry School Rd and John Muir Dr. Loss is currently unknown.
 
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026: 
 
3:08 – 4:33 AM Officers investigated multiple vehicle burglaries reported throughout the city.
 
8:39 AM Officer Lor investigated a window smash vehicle burglary reported near Potrero Dr and Parada St.
 
9:40 AM Officer S. Torres investigated a window smash commercial burglary reported near Central Ave and Timber St.
 
7:29 PM Officers responded to a retail theft reported near Newark Blvd and Jarvis Ave. A 38-year-old female was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
8:59 PM Officers responded to a disturbance reported near Thornton Ave and Chestnut St. A 67-year-old male was arrested for battery. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
 
 
 
 
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