Authorities announce the arrest of Darcy Jackson, 54, of Newark, for an aggravated assault shooting that occurred on June 11th.
According to authorities, at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to Farley Avenue, near Avon Avenue, on a Shot Spotter alert. While no one was reported injured, officers observed property damage consistent with gunfire.
Officials say, detectives investigating this incident developed sufficient evidence to identify Jackson as a suspect.
Police arrested him today without incident and charged him with Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Certain Persons Prohibited from Weapon Possession.
These charges are merely accusations. This suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.