Newark, NJ, Police Arrest 20 in January Fugitive Roundup
Newark police arrested 20 people with outstanding warrants in a January fugitive roundup.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., says those now in custody had outstanding warrants for violent offenses.
Newark Public Safety Director Comments
Miranda said in a social media post, "This operation is useful for informing individuals with outstanding warrants that they should simply turn themselves in. Our team of detectives, from the Newark Police Intelligence Division/Fugitive Section, is committed to bringing suspects with warrants to justice. They are an integral part of our strategy to reduce crime and to remove individuals known as violent offenders from our neighborhoods."
The department did not release any information about any charges that the 20 people pictured below are facing.
News of these arrests comes as the city is celebrating a noticeable reduction in crime. In 2025, the city's homicide rate dropped to its lowest in 72 years, robberies fell by 38%, and crime overall was down by 19%, according to a report from WABC-TV. Well over 500 illegal guns were also confiscated.
Photos of Those Taken Into Custody
The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com
