Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that the Fugitive Apprehension Team has arrested Julio P. Santos, 62, of Newark, for an aggravated assault that occurred on Dec. 9, 2016.
According to police, at approximately 8 a.m., after engaging in a verbal confrontation with 50-year old male in the area of Pacific and Thomas streets, the suspect reportedly struck the victim in the face with a propane gas tank.
The victim arrived at St. Michael’s Medical Center for treatment and was released.
Following an investigation, F.A.T. detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Julio P. Santos and he was arrested yesterday without incident.
He was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon (a propane tank) and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.