Newark Police Department Crime Blotter: Monday June 29 - Sunday July 5, 2026
The Newark Police Department is releasing information about recent crime and police activity that has occurred within our community.
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026:
1:17 AM Officer Lara investigated a drunk driving incident near Magnolia St & Thornton Ave. A 31-year-old male was arrested for DUI and possession of narcotics. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail
9:43 AM Officer Lor investigated a case of credit card fraud near Cedar Blvd & Joaquin Murieta Ave.
11:23 AM Officer Quinonez responded to a sexual assault reported near Cherry St & Thornton Ave. After investigation, a 29-year-old male was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
11:59 AM Officer Germano investigated a license plate theft near Spadefoot Ave & Seal Dr.
12:21 PM Officer Piquette investigated a scam reported near Filbert St & Wells Ave.
2:23 PM Officer Gonzalez-Alvarez responded to a hit and run collision reported near Mowry Ave & Cedar Blvd.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026:
12:17 AM Officer Norvell responded to a domestic violence incident reported near Buena Vista Dr & Parada St.
8:39 AM Officer Heckman investigated a vehicle burglary reported near Balentine Dr & Mowry School Rd. Access was gained into a trunk and reported loss included a bag containing personal accessories and clothing.
11:07 AM Officer Germano conducted a traffic stop near Sycamore St & Thornton Ave. A 64-year-old male was arrested for an outstanding warrant. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
2:38 PM Community Service Officer (CSO) Lau investigated a vehicle theft reported near Alpenrose Ct & Newpark Mall Rd.
3:06 PM Officer Berlanga conducted a traffic stop near Mowry Ave & Rockrose Dr. A 24-year-old male was cited for driving without a license.
7:28 PM Officer Felix was dispatched to a narcotics incident near Ruschin Dr & Thornton Ave. A 36-year-old male was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
10:57 PM Officer Jackman investigated an armed robbery reported near Fair Ave & Newark Blvd. Wallets, keys and electronics were reported taken.
WEDNESDAY, JUL 1, 2026:
3:13 AM Officer Medina investigated a vehicle vandalism reported near Fair Ave & Newark Blvd. There was no reported loss.
6:40 AM Officer Germano responded to a suspicious vehicle reported near Hickory St & Thornton Ave. The vehicle was determined to be stolen.
10:07 AM Officer Pacheco responded to a suspicious person reported near Montcalm Ave & Concord St. A 44-year-old male was arrested for possession of narcotics, and was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
11:48 AM Officer Johnson investigated the theft of personal property from the front yard of a residence near Newark Blvd & Ruschin Dr.
2:01 PM Vehicle Abatement Officer (VAO) Reyes towed a vehicle for false license plates near Cedar Blvd & Mirabeau Dr.
7:26 PM Officer Felix conducted a false registration investigation near Sycamore St & Rich Ave. The vehicle was towed.
9:00 PM CSO Mora recovered a stolen vehicle near Enterprise Dr & Wells Ave.
9:06 PM Officer Felix conducted a pedestrian stop near Cedar Blvd & Joaquin Murieta Ave. A 30-year-old female was arrested for a court-issued warrant. She was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
11:10 PM Officer Norvell investigated a window smash vehicle burglary near Mowry Ave & Rockrose Dr. Reported losses included a backpack containing electronics, personal items and a wallet.
11:29 PM Officer Felix conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Thornton Ave & I-880. A 40-year-old female was cited for false registration and the vehicle was towed.
THURSDAY, JUL 2, 2026:
12:55 AM Officer Felix responded to a vehicle collision reported near Cedar Blvd & Mowry Ave. A 49-year-old male was cited for driving under the influence.
1:02 AM Officer Norvell investigated a vehicle burglary reported on Newpark Mall Rd. The loss is currently unknown.
2:20 AM Officer Medina investigated a window smash vehicle burglary reported near Cedar Blvd & Mowry Ave. Various tools were taken.
6:46 AM Officer Benjamin responded to a narcotics report near Graham Ave & Sycamore St. A 33-year-old male was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm and narcotics. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
7:35 AM Officer Cervantes investigated a vehicle burglary near Fair Ave & Hafner St. The door handle was punched open. Reported loss included jewelry and gift cards left in the vehicle.
9:04 AM Officer Johnson investigated a vehicle burglary reported near Civic Terrace Ave & Saint Edwards St. There was no reported loss.
9:53 AM Officer Johnson investigated a theft reported near Enterprise Dr & Filbert St.
12:35 PM Animal Control Officer (ACO) Fejarang responded to a report of a pet by a raccoon near Merion Dr & Spruce St. The pet was quarantined per California Code 17.
1:40 PM CSO Lau investigated a vehicle burglary near Manzanita St & Robertson Ave. A punched door lock was observed. Reported losses included personal items and accessories.
2:19 PM Traffic Officer Frentescu responded to a vehicle vs bicycle collision near Columbine Pl & Smith Ave.
2:09 PM CSO Lau investigated a window smash vehicle burglary on NEWPARK MALL RD. A bag containing electronics and cash was stolen.
3:25 PM Officer Gonzalez-Alvarez investigated a license plate theft reported near Pandorea Ter & Primula Ter.
4:06 PM Officer Benjamin investigated a report of narcotics near Alpenrose Ct & Mowry Ave. A 38-year-old male was cited for possession of narcotics.
9:04 PM Officer Soto responded to a report of narcotics near Jarvis Ave & Newark Blvd. A 60-year-old male was arrested for possession of narcotics and aggravated battery. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
9:50 PM Officer Heckman responded to a domestic violence incident reported near Peachtree Ave & Spruce St.
FRIDAY, JUL 3, 2026:
3:10 AM Officer Berlanga conducted a traffic stop near Sycamore St & Thornton Ave. A 33-year-old male was arrested for DUI and an outstanding warrant. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
5:25 AM Officer Heckman investigated a vehicle burglary reported near Starflower St & Sunrose Ave.
9:53 AM Officer Piquette responded to a domestic violence incident reported near Poplar St & Thornton Ave. A 28-year-old male was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
2:33 PM Traffic Officer Frentescu investigated a motorcycle collision near Central Ave & Central Ct.
2:36 PM Officer Benjamin investigated a battery incident near Fountaine Ave & Haley St. A 59-year-old male was arrested for domestic violence. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
3:37 PM Officer Cervantes investigated a shoplifting incident on Newpark Mall Road.
7:42 PM Officer Shaffer investigated a vehicle collision near Jarvis Ave & Newark Blvd.
8:01 PM Officer Stevenson responded to a hit and run collision reported on Newpark Mall Rd.
10:58 PM Officer Stevenson responded to a disturbance reported near Dumbarton Ct & Jarvis Ave. Two 24-year-old males were arrested for battery and resisting arrest, and one violating terms of parole. Both were booked into Santa Rita Jail.
SATURDAY, JUL 4, 2026:
10:43 AM Officer Gonzalez-Alvarez was dispatched to a vehicle vandalism reported near Bettencourt St & Shorehaven Ave.
11:23 AM Officer Lor responded to a domestic violence incident reported near John Muir Dr & Mowry School Rd.
12:52 PM Officer Lor investigated a vehicle vandalism near Cherry St & Dairy Ave.
6:33 PM Officer Lara was dispatched to an animal bite incident near Guava Dr & Robertson Ave. A pet was quarantined.
9:27 PM Officer Lara was dispatched to a domestic violence incident reported near Edgewater Dr & Norwich Pl.
10:34 PM Officer Heckman initiated a domestic violence investigation near Cherry St & Cotton Ave.
11:21 PM Officer Orozco investigated a vehicle vandalism incident near Munyan St & Musick Ave. A door handle was observed punched, but entry was not gained.
11:38 PM Captain Simon investigated a parking violation reported near Fountaine Ave & Haley St. An 18-year-old male was cited for possession of illegal fireworks.
SUNDAY, JUL 5, 2026:
6:39 AM Officer Cervantes investigated a vehicle theft reported near Dairy Ave & Sycamore St. The vehicle was later recovered by a neighboring agency with a punched door lock.
7:56 AM Officer Frentescu responded to a battery reported near Cedar Blvd & Newark Blvd. A 43-year-old male was arrested for narcotics, resisting arrest, battery, and probation violations. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
11:43 AM Officer Gonzalez-Alvarez investigated a vehicle theft reported near Magnolia St & Sycamore St. The vehicle was later recovered and returned to the owner.
1:38 PM Officer Gonzalez-Alvarez responded to a fireworks violation near Fernwood Dr & Lafayette Ave.
4:50 PM Officers Taylor and Lor responded to a report of indecent exposure near Darvon St & Edgewater Dr. A 69-year-old male was arrested for resisting arrest and defecating in public view.
8:56 PM Officer Shaffer conducted a narcotics investigation near Discovery Pl & Stevenson Blvd. A 42-year-old male and 49-year-old female were both cited for possession of narcotics.
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
