Police in Newark arrested Mr. Deion Nance, 25, of Newark, in connection with an armed robbery at the drive-thru window of Taco Bell, located at 350 Broad.
Police say Nance drove the vehicle, which had been reported carjacked at gunpoint in Harrison.
According to police, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the suspect drove up to the drive-thru window at Taco Bell and demanded cash from the restaurant’s employee at gunpoint.
The victim complied, handing over $176.00 in cash before the suspect drove off, heading east on Clay Street from Broad Street.
Police are also trying to determine if Nance is wanted for a robbery shortly at the Burger King across the street.
He was apprehended at Route 280 after officers observed a vehicle fitting the description used in the robbery.
Nance faces charges of robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm for an illegal purpose.
These charges are merely accusations.
The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.