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480 Clinton Avenue, 2th FloorNewark, New Jersey 07108(973) 733-6008Ras J. Baraka, MayorAnthony F. Ambrose, Public Safety DirectorRaul Malave III, Assistant Public Safety DirectorDarnell Henry, Chief of PoliceRufus Jackson, Chief of Fire

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 25, 2018 For Further Information contact: Lieutenant Ronald Glover (973) 710-2531Or Public Information Officer Catherine Adams(973) 733-3995 

Warrant Issued For Newark Man Wanted for Aggravated Assault Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that a warrant has been issued for Eddie T. White, 35, of Newark, in connection with an aggravated assault and terroristic threats that occurred today.

Shortly after midnight, police responded to a residence in the 200-block of Weequahic Avenue on a call of an aggravated assault. A man pointed a gun at and threatened the life of a woman he knows following a quarrel. The man fled on foot, heading southbound on Clinton Place.

Detectives investigating this incident identified Eddie T. White as a suspect in this incident and secured a warrant for his arrest on a charges of Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

White is described as 5’9” tall and 160 lbs. He has a dark brown complexion, brown eyes and black hair. He also has a tattoo on his right hand featuring the word “MOB.”

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Eddie T. White 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.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone App available at iTunes or on Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.

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