Full Notification

The Newark Police Department is releasing information about recent crime and police activity that has occurred within our community.
 
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026:

3:21 AM Officer Germano responded to a vehicle collision reported near Thornton Ave & Cedar Blvd. A 37-year-old male was arrested for DUI, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of tear gas and ammunition. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail (SRJ).

3:17 PM Officer Lomeli investigated a domestic violence incident reported near Thornton Ave & Sycamore St.

4:35 PM Officer Jackman investigated a commercial burglary reported near Spruce St & Thornton Ave.

4:41 PM Officers responded to a disturbance reported near Newark & Cedar Boulevards.

7:17 PM Officers responded to a commercial burglary in progress reported on Mowry Ave. A 48-year-old male was cited for trespassing and petty theft. A 42-year-old female was arrested for an outstanding warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was transported and booked into SRJ.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026:

6:58 AM Officer Soto investigated a theft from a vehicle reported near Parada St & Potrero Dr. A wallet was reported taken.

7:11 AM Officer Soto investigated a catalytic converter theft reported near Parada St & Stevenson Blvd.

9:35 AM Officer Herrera investigated a vandalism reported near Clark Ave & Cherry St.

12:52 PM Officer Heckman conducted a traffic stop near Newark & Cedar Boulevards. A 43-year-old male was cited for several outstanding warrants.

2:15 PM Officer Vuong investigated a theft from a vehicle reported near Parada St & Potrero Dr. Reported losses included various personal items left in an unlocked vehicle.

9:27 PM Officer Medina investigated a stolen vehicle reported near Musick Ave & Dugan Ct.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026:

2:55 AM Officer Benjamin conducted a pedestrian stop near Cedar Blvd & St. Isabel Ave. A 50-year-old male was arrested for possession of narcotics. He was transported and booked into SRJ.

10:31 AM Officer Felix located and recovered a stolen vehicle near Ash St & Thornton Ave.

11:39 AM Officer Pacheco investigated an attempted jewelry swap incident reported near Montcalm Ave & La Salle Dr.

7:23 PM Officer Benjamin cited a 28-year-old male for an outstanding warrant near Cedar Blvd & Cedar Ct.

9:13 PM Community Service Officer (CSO) Mora investigated a stolen vehicle reported near Stevenson Blvd & Balentine Dr.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026:

8:16 AM Officer Felix investigated a vehicle vandalism reported on Newpark Mall Rd.

8:42 AM Officer C. Torres investigated a theft reported near Cedar Blvd & Chapman Dr. The stolen items were later recovered, and a 32-year-old male was arrested for petty theft. He was transported to SRJ.

9:36 AM While on a call for service near Newark & Cedar Boulevards, Officer Pacheco located and recovered a stolen license plate.

11:05 AM Officer Heckman investigated a hit-and-run collision reported near Forbes Dr & Cedar Blvd.

2:02 PM CSO Lau investigated a theft of bicycles reported near Civic Terrace Ave & Newark Blvd.

11:29 PM CSO Mora investigated a hit-and-run collision reported near Cherry St & Baine Ave.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026:

10:10 AM Officer C. Torres investigated a package theft reported near Cherry St & Thornton Ave.

1:01 PM Officer Pacheco recovered a stolen vehicle near Magnolia St & Rich Ave.

2:18 PM Officer Felix investigated a residential burglary reported near Cherry St & Dairy Ave. Reported loss included a vacuum and mailbox keys.
 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026:

3:06 AM Officer Germano conducted a pedestrian stop near Thornton Ave & Cedar Blvd. A 46-year-old male was arrested for a violation of probation. He was transported and booked into SRJ.

3:47 AM Officer Shaffer conducted a pedestrian stop near Thornton Ave & Birch St. A 30-year-old male was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants. He was transported and booked into SRJ.

9:28 AM Traffic Officer Frentescu witnessed a reckless driver on Newpark Mall Rd. A 17-year-old male was cited for reckless driving.

11:24 AM Officer Birkeland investigated a fraudulent use of a credit card reported on Newpark Mall Rd.

1:01 PM Officer Diaz-Perez investigated a battery reported near Newark Blvd & Jarvis Ave.

7:08 PM Officer Shaffer conducted a pedestrian stop near Cedar Blvd & Joaquin Murieta Ave. A 49-year-old female was cited for an outstanding warrant.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026:

1:32 AM Officers responded to a domestic disturbance reported near Cherry St & Baine Ave. A 38-year-old male was arrested for battery. He was transported and booked into SRJ.

6:39 AM Officer Birkeland investigated a stolen vehicle reported near Cedar Blvd & N. Magazine.

2:07 PM Officer Diaz-Perez investigated a commercial burglary reported near Thornton Ave & Birch St. Reported loss included musical equipment.

4:18 PM Officer Birkeland investigated a stolen vehicle reported near Cedar Blvd & N. Magazine.  

6:27 PM Officer Shaffer investigated a jewelry swap robbery reported near Hafner St & Musick Ave.

10:20 PM Officer Germano investigated a domestic violence incident reported near Bay Breeze St & Headlands 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 link below to visit the site:
https://newark.citizenrims.com/arrest