Police in Newark are reporting the arrest of Mr. Bryant Dudley, 36, of Newark, in connection with an aggravated assault, robbery and a burglary he was being sought for that occurred on April 16, 2022.
According to police, at approximately 11:40 p.m., on April 20, 2022, police responded to Village Hotel, located at 65 Halsey Street on a call of a robbery.
Police observed video footage of Dudley striking a front desk worker at the hotel multiple times with an object before he entered the front desk area and went through its desk drawers.
The victim was transported to St. Michael’s Hospital for treatment and is reportedly in stable condition.
From April 10th to April 21st, Dudley was captured on surveillance video breaking into businesses ranging from a laundromat, deli, clothing boutique, nail salon and two banks.
A warrant for Dudley’s arrest was issued for a burglary at 305 Ferry Street.
He is also a suspect in burglaries at 25 Prospect Street; 1227 Raymond Boulevard, 141 Halsey Street; 147 Halsey Street; 133 Jackson Street; and two attempted burglaries at Ferry Street locations.
Dudley was arrested today without incident.
He faces charges of robbery, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Other charges are pending.