Police officials in Newark issued a warrant for the arrest of Ms. Zoenabo Congo, 31, of Newark, on a charge of Terroristic Threats in an incident that occurred on Tuesday, February 26th.
According to a statement released by Newark Police, authorities said at approximately 6:30 p.m., the suspect allegedly threatened a woman with a knife following a quarrel.
Police say the victim arrived at Beth Israel Hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained during the incident.
"Detectives investigating this incident have identified Zoenabo Congo as a suspect in this incident and have secured a warrant for her arrest" according to police officials.
Police described Congo as 5’1” tall, 130 lbs. and has a medium brown complexion, brown eyes and black hair.
Authorities say both females knew each other.
While police are actively searching for Congo, they seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and removing her from Newark streets.
Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Zoenabo Congo to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.