Crime & Safety
Newark Man Wanted For Shooting, Sexually Assaulting Female Friend, Police Say
"The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous," Newark police say.
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Jeremy Arrington who is wanted for allegedly “shooting and sexually assaulting a friend” on Sunday, Oct. 9, in the Clinton Hill section of the city, authorities say.
According to a Thursday news statement from the Newark Department of Public Safety, following the assault, the victim walked to Beth Israel Hospital where she is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
“The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous,” authorities said.
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Arrington’s bail was set at $400,000.
Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said anyone with information about Arrington’s whereabouts can call 911 or anonymously use the department's 24-hour toll-free Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).
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