Police in Newark requests the public’s help with identifying the suspects who spit on an NJ Transit bus driver after he would not accept a used bus ticket from one of the men on July 21.
According to police, officers responded to a call about an assault in progress that occurred around 7:15 p.m. on an NJ Transit bus stopped at Lenox Street and Sanford Avenue.
When they arrived, the driver told the officers the first suspect got on the bus and handed him a ticket that had already been used.
Police said that both suspects spit on the driver because he refused to drive the bus. The second suspect threw a bottle at the driver, striking him in the head, causing a laceration. After leaving the bus, the second suspect damaged the windshield wipers.
According to police, Suspect No. 1 was wearing a purple Kufi cap, a purple sweatshirt over his shoulders, and grey shorts. Suspect No. 2 was wearing a Fendi scarf with black sunglasses, a white tank top, and black shorts with a tattoo on his face by his right eye.
While detectives investigate this incident, they seek the public’s help with identifying the suspects.
Director O’Hara urges anyone with information about the individuals to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at www.newarkpublicsafety.org.