Members of the Police Division’s Special Enforcement Bureau arrested Furad Fleming, 18, of Newark, for possession of a high-capacity handgun this morning.
Authorities said at approximately 12:10 a.m., detectives were patrolling the area of Hynes Avenue near 14th Avenue when they observed two males chasing a larger group of males.
One of the two males was observed grabbing his waistband as if he was reaching for a weapon.
Both suspects fled after becoming aware of police presence authorities said.
Detectives apprehended suspect, Furad Fleming, at Newton Street near South Orange Avenue after observing him place the firearm under a parked vehicle.
Fleming was immediately arrested without further incident and the handgun, a loaded .40 caliber high-capacity weapon, was recovered. He is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.
Today’s arrest is Fleming’s third in the past several weeks.
He was previously arrested for CDS possession and distribution on February 23, 2017 only 11 days after being arrested on February 12th, also for CDS possession and distribution authorities said.
These charges are merely accusations.
The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The second suspect remains at large.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this incident 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.