Authorities in Newark is reporting that two Newark Police officers were injured during the arrest of Richard D. Williams, 39, Terrell Norris, 28, a 16-year-old female, all of Newark, and Nakiah Burr, 19, of East Orange, following a pursuit by New Jersey State Police, Essex County Sheriff’s Office, South Orange Police Department and Newark Police last night.
According to authorities, at approximately 11:55 p.m., members of NJSP observed an Infiniti Q50 that had been reported stolen in Fairfield and wanted in connection with recent a shooting and suspected of being involved in several robberies and carjackings in Newark and in Essex County.
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The chase began in the Vailsburg section of Newark when New Jersey State Police spotted the car and asked for the assistance of the Newark Police Division’s helicopter authorities said.
The helicopter followed the Infiniti through several neighboring cities before the stolen vehicle crashed head-on into an unmarked Newark Police vehicle at the intersection of South Orange and Morris Avenues.
The helicopter illuminated the area and directed the officers to the suspects who were quickly apprehended.
The impact of the crash injured the Newark Police officers and caused the stolen vehicle to become engulfed in flames.
Williams was found in possession of a loaded .38 handgun.
He is charged with four counts of Aggravated Assault Against a Police Officer, three on Newark Police officers and one on a NJSP trooper, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.
Terrell Norris, Nakiah Burr and the juvenile are charged with Receiving Stolen Property and Resisting Arrest.
These charges are merely accusations.
Each suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The three injured Newark Police officers were transported to University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Suspect Williams was also transported to the hospital for treatment.
“This is an example in which the Newark Police Division, through the coordinated use of resources, apprehended three violent suspects without injury to any civilian and only minor injuries to the officers,” Director Ambrose said.
“The helicopter helped ensure everyone's safety by reducing the risks associated with high speed chases.
The removal of these suspects and a gun from our streets also kept others from becoming crime victims.
The investigation is continuing to determine the involvement with several other violent crimes in Newark and Essex County.”