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Man Allegedly Attacks, Carjack his Ex-Girlfriend in Newark Wanted by Police

Newark

There is an active search for a man who police said attacked his ex-girlfriend the carjacked her in Newark over the weekend.

Authorities in Newark are requesting the public’s assistance in finding **Darnell Starks, 26, of Newark** in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Saturday, December 17, 2016.

Police said, at approximately 11 p.m. on that evening, a 23-year-old Newark woman was sitting in her vehicle with Starks, her ex-boyfriend.

The two engaged in a verbal altercation when he violently attacked her, then pushed her out of the vehicle, speeding from the scene.

Police recovered the vehicle, a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, on Irvine Turner Boulevard a short time later.

Starks is considered "dangerous" by authorities and ask the public to assist in locating him.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about Darnell Starks to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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