By: Tracie Carter
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé reports the arrest of 14 individuals wanted for outstanding warrants.
The warrant roundups are included as part of the Newark Police Division’s progressive Crime Reduction Initiative.
This warrant operation resulted in the arrests of four individuals wanted for shootings, one individual wanted for a robbery, eight persons wanted by the Newark Police Division’s Special Victim’s Unit, and one individual wanted by a partner law enforcement agency.
- Tyrice Melvin, 46, was wanted for aggravated assault, simple assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was arrested at Weequahic Avenue in Newark.
- Shahid Sanders, 27, was wanted for aggravated assault, terroristic threats, unlawful possession of a weapon, and criminal mischief. He was arrested at South 16th Street in Newark.
- Jamaal Baptiste, 22, was wanted for aggravated assault and simple assault. He was arrested at Newark Police Offices at 31 Green Street.
- Greisy Almendarez-Garcia, 30, was wanted for aggravated assault and simple assault. She was arrested at South 9th Street in Newark.
- Israel A. Bonet, 33, was wanted for aggravated assault and simple assault. He was arrested at South 9th Street in Newark.
- Beyquan Carter, 27, was wanted for aggravated assault, simple assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and criminal mischief. He was arrested at Hobson Street in Newark.
- Cristian S. Duque Leonor, 39, was wanted for violation of a restraining order. He was arrested at Newark Police Offices at 31 Green Street.
- Camarrie P. Sherwood, 22, was wanted for unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and criminal mischief. She was arrested in Irvington.
- Christopher Leake, 23, was wanted for robbery, conspiracy, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and receiving stolen property. He was arrested at 12th Avenue in Newark.
- Nasir Gordon, 19, was wanted for unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was arrested at Central Avenue in Newark.
- Terrel D. Dillahunt, 28, was wanted for unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was arrested at Newark Police Offices at 31 Green Street.
- Edwill Feliciano, 34, was wanted for unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was arrested at Mt. Prospect Avenue in Newark.
- Terrence R. Mells, 40, was wanted for sexual contact and engaging in sexual conduct. He was arrested in East Orange.
- Makiya Caesar, 27, was wanted for failure to appear. He was arrested in Keyport, NJ.
These charges are merely accusations. Each suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.