Road Rage In Newark: Mace Sprayed At Driver, Police Say

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are searching for a motorist who allegedly sprayed mace at another driver during an argument last month, authorities announced Wednesday.

The assault took place on June 27, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety, which shared photographs of the suspect’s vehicle.

Authorities released the following statement about the incident:

“Police in the area of Springfield Avenue near Livingston Street were flagged down by a driver who reported that mace was sprayed at her by the driver of another vehicle after a quarrel between the two drivers. The victim’s vehicle was occupied by three juveniles at the time of the incident. No injuries have been reported.”

Police said the suspect’s car is a silver, four-door 2011 Kia OPT, with New Jersey license plate: E60NMZ. The vehicle has a “Baby on Board” sticker in the rear passenger-side window.

Authorities said anyone with information can contact the division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division’s website at https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/ or through its smartphone app.

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