Police in Newark issued a warrant for the arrest of Ms. Porsha Fleming, 28, of Newark, on a charge of Aggravated Assault in an incident that occurred on Saturday.
According to a statement released by police, at approximately 10:20 p.m. a woman was struck in the face with a handgun following a quarrel with a female suspect on Washington Street near the Newark Library before fleeing in a gray Jeep Cherokee.
Police say detectives investigating this incident identified Porsha Fleming as a suspect and have secured a warrant for her arrest.
Police described Fleming as 5’5” tall, 170 lbs. and with a dark brown complexion.
Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of Porsha Fleming 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.