Newark Police officials are reporting the arrest of Mr. Alex T. Bradley, 26, of Rahway for weapon possession in an incident that occurred Sunday morning.
According to a statement released by police, at approximately 2:55 a.m., officers responded to Edison Place and Mulberry Street on a call of a man with a gun.
Authorities say officers observed the suspect’s vehicle and attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop.
The driver attempted to flee before complying with the officers’ commands to stop police said in the statement.
Police say officers observed the rear passenger, Alex T. Bradley, with a gun before they immediately placed him under arrest then charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Resisting Arrest.
These charges are merely accusations.
The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.