For Immediate Release
September 10, 2016
For Further Information, Contact: Captain Derek Glenn
Or the Public Information Office (973) 877-9334
$150K WARRANT ISSUED FOR TWO SUSPECTS
FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST A POLICE SERGEANT
A $150,000.00 warrant has been issued for Alexander Marfisi, 26, and Adam Aquino, 27, both of Newark in connection with an Aggravated Assault Against a Police Sergeant today in the area of Grafton Avenue and Oraton Street.
At approximately 2:15 a.m., a police sergeant canvassing the area heard gunshots and observed a black, 4-door Honda Civic traveling at a high rate of speed on Grafton Avenue. The sergeant attempted a motor vehicle stop, but the suspects refused to pull the vehicle over.
The passenger of the suspect vehicle pointed a gun at the police sergeant before evading police in the area of Ridge Street and Ballantine Parkway. The sergeant did not fire his weapon during the incident.
The suspect vehicle was later found in the area of Ridge Street and Elwood Avenue. Police have also recovered the handgun.
As part of their investigation, detectives have determined that Alexander Marfisi and Adam Aquino are suspects in this Aggravated Assault.
Both suspects are charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Police Officer, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Eluding, Conspiracy and Discharge of a Firearm.
While police are actively searching for these suspects, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and removing them from our streets.
“The sergeant showed great restraint when faced with an imminent threat to his life,” said Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose.
Anyone with information about these suspects is urged to call theDepartment'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.
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