By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Newark report the arrest of Fernando Pinero, 55, of Newark.
Pinero was wanted in connection with two auto burglaries and an incident of criminal mischief that occurred between Wednesday, January 15, and Friday, January 17, 2025, ECPO officials stated.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. stated that the first incident occurred at Magazine Street near Ferry Street.
According to Essex County officials, at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the suspect entered a black 2018 Dodge Grand by shattering the vehicle’s rear window. The victim reported that four hand grinder machines were missing inside the vehicle.
The second incident occurred between 4 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025, and noon on Friday, January 17, 2025, Newark authorities stated. The victim reported that the driver’s side window of a 2017 Chevy Express Van parked in the 100 block of Van Buren Street was shattered, and several plumbing tools were missing.
ECPO officials said that the third incident occurred on Madison Street near Ferry Street. The victim returned to his vehicle, a 2015 GMC Savana, parked overnight at approximately 7 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025; his rear and passenger windows were shattered, but no items were reported missing.
Detectives investigating these incidents obtained a warrant for the arrest of Fernando Pinero, who was identified as a suspect, according to Newark officials. Pinero was arrested on Friday, January 24, at Magazine Street and Rome Street.
He faces multiple charges of burglary, theft, and criminal mischief, Essex County authorities stated.