The following is a summary of significant crime and incidents reported in Newark between Sept. 10 and Sept. 16 as released by the Newark Police Department.
MONDAY, SEPT. 10
Cigarettes Stolen in Gas Station Burglary
Cigarettes were stolen after a burglar(s) who broke the front window of the 76 Gas Station on Mowry Avenue setting off an alarm just after 1:30 a.m.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 11
9-11 Memorials
Police officers were given cards and dessert snacks in appreciation of their service and in honor of Sept. 11 by a local Boy/Cub Scout troop and St. Edward’s Church honored the day with its annual Blue Mass. The department released a statement noting that “The Newark Police Department is tremendously appreciative of the positive community support we receive and these acts of kindness and generosity are very much felt and enjoyed by all the members of the police department.”
Suspect Caught After Driving with Lights Off
A 27-year-old San Jose man was arrested for his outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of Santa Clara County after someone spotted him pulling into the parking lot of BJ’s restaurant with his lights off and left. An officer pulled him over and arrested him. He was booked into Fremont Jail.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12
Stolen Vehicle Catches Fire
A vehicle fire was reported around 12:15 a.m. on Jacarandra Drive south of Smith Avenue. Authorities said the vehicle was reported stolen out of Hayward.
Wanted Woman Sets off Burglary Alarm
A 29-year-old Hayward woman was arrested for her outstanding misdemeanor, no-bail warrant after police responded to Enterprise Court after a business’ audible burglar alarm was activated just before 3 a.m.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 13
Disturbance at Swiss Park Leads to Woman’s Arrest
A 19-year-old homeless woman was arrested for her outstanding, no-bail felony drug warrant after police responded to a disturbance at Swiss Park around 1:15 a.m. and was told one of the involved parties fled in a vehicle. Officers found the woman in the described vehicle in front of Chase Bank on Mowry Avenue and booked her into Fremont Jail.
FRIDAY, SEPT 14
Pair Found Dead in Newark Motel
Two people were found dead in a Newark motel room just before noon. Police said the victims were a 17-year-old teen who was reported missing out of Pleasanton and a 24-year-old Livermore man. Authorities are investigating the pair’s death as a possible murder-suicide or double suicide. More details can be found here.
Attempted Burglary of Home
An attempted burglary was discovered around 4:20 p.m. when police responded to an alarm call on the 36500 block of Hafner Street and found that potential burglar(s) entered through an open garage window.
Man Admits to Hiding Dagger Underneath Car Seat
A 20-year-old Newark man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a dagger after police stopped him as he was driving on Cedar Boulevard and Lake Bouleavard around 8:45 p.m. Police conducted a probation search and found the dagger underneath the man’s seat, and the man admitted to hiding it there after removing it from his waistband, according to authorities.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 15
Shoplifter Caught at Sears
A 41-year-old Newark woman was arrested and cited on suspicion of theft out of Sears at NewPark Mall around 3:20 p.m.
Reported Gang Fight at Newark Pavilion Unfounded
Police were called to the Newark Pavilion after several 9-1-1 calls came in just before 10 p.m. to a report of approximately a dozen gang members in a fight. Police arrived and were greeted by hundreds of wedding reception guests who authorities said appeared to be intoxicated. The fight could not be established because guests were “less that cooperative” and the father of the bride ended the reception. While the crowds were dispersed, a 22-year-old San Lorenzo man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in public.
Police Assist with Party Goers Departure
Officers were called to the 35500 block of Newark Boulevard after someone reported that a family party had gotten out of control. Police arrived and a group of approximately 20 people who were frustrated had exited toward surrounding apartments. Officers were called to stay on standby as guests left the area.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 16
Man Caught with Vicodin Pills in Rectum after Police Standoff
A wanted parolee was arrested Sunday following an hours-long standoff with police at the Motel 6, route: {:controller=>"listings", :action=>"show", :id=>"motel-6-16"} -->in Newark. According to the Newark Police Department, the incident began at about 8:15 a.m. after officers went to assist CHP in serving a felony warrant at the motel, located at 5601 Mowry Ave. The suspect, later identified as 25-year-old Hayward man Eric Ontiveros, was wanted for a violent crime and believed to be armed and dangerous and authorities believed his girlfriend, whom he is restrained from, might’ve been in the room with him, police said. After hours of refusing to be detained, the man eventually surrendered to officers. While being interviewed, police said they found seven Vicodin pills in his rectum. For more information,
