Newark Police Department, California

Bay Area Community Health in partnership with Newark Unified School District and the City of Newark offer FREE Covid-19 vaccinations The first 100 registrants receive a prize Register today at bach.health/vaccine... at MacGregor Alternative Education, 35753 Cedar Blvd Newark, CA 94560 Monday, June 21 and Monday, June 28 from 2pm - 6pm

On Sunday, June 13, 2021 a Newark Police officer was conducting extra patrol in the 5000 block of Thornton Ave due to a recent uptick in shoplifting incidents in the area. At approximately 5:00 pm, an officer observed a male subject exit a business holding two buckets full of merchandise. When the subject saw the officer, he dropped the items and began running into the residential neighborhood nearby. The subject was seen jumping into a rear yard, and shortly after reappeared... on a rooftop. The subject was last seen running across several rooftops in an attempt to flee from officers. A short time later, the subject was located nearby walking on the sidewalk. Based on where the subject was first observed on the roof and where he was located, he likely ran across approximately nine rooftops. Officers made contact with the subject, a 29-year old male out of Hayward, and ultimately arrested him for an active felony warrant out of Southern California related to possessing a loaded firearm. Additionally, charges of misdemeanor probation violation, possession of a controlled substance, shoplifting, and prowling on private property were added due to this incident. He was booked at Fremont Jail. Thank you to the residents who assisted in providing information leading to his capture.

Illegal Fireworks Seized & Citation Issued Last night, while Newark Police officers were on a special detail for illegal fireworks suppression, officers observed three subjects lighting fireworks in the area of Cherry St and George Ave. Officer Kapu made contact with an 18-year old male, and two male juvenile teens. Officer Kapu ultimately recovered several mortar style illegal fireworks. A follow up search conducted at one of the subject’s home resulted in the discovery of ...additional illegal fireworks. The adult subject was ultimately arrested for Health & Safety Code violation 12677 which results in a fine of up to $1,000 and/or 6 months in jail. The fireworks were seized for destruction and the subject was issued a citation and released. In an effort to address the concerns from residents, the Newark Police Department is conducting undercover operations to enforce firework violations. The Newark Police Department has a zero tolerance for illegal firework use. As a reminder, as tempting as it may be to celebrate July 4th early, ONLY "Safe & Sane" fireworks are allowed in Newark from midnight June 30 to midnight July 4. "Dangerous" fireworks are ALWAYS illegal in Newark. If you know someone or see someone who is in possession, selling and/or lighting fireworks, please call the Fireworks Hotline at (866)520-7233 (SAFE). #NewarkCA #Fireworks #Fireworksafety #Safety

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It's that time of the year again, and we want to remind community members that ONLY "safe & sane" fireworks are allowed in Newark. To report illegal fireworks, ON 4TH OF JULY: Call fireworks hotline at (866)520-7233 (SAFE) ... For instances outside of July 4th: Call NPD non-emergency at (510) 578-4237 FOR EMERGENCIES: CALL 911 #4thofJuly #July4th #SafeNSane #NewarkCA #Fireworks

Teen Covid-19 vaccinations via @kpthrive in Fremont will be available Tuesday, June 8 from 7a-6p Vaccinations are free. Teens (age 12 - 17) must be accompanied by parent(s) or have a signed parental consent form presented at the time of... the vaccination. (Please see flyer for information on how to schedule an appointment)

Today we remember and honor all service members who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our nation. They will never be forgotten. #memorialday

We're Hiring Police Service Aides! Do you have an interest in starting your career in law enforcement? This is an excellent job opportunity for individuals to gain experience within the Newark Police Department. For more information, or to apply visit:... https://www.calopps.org/newark/job-20118817 Application Deadline is May 31, 2021 at 5pm (or until 150 applications).

COVID-19 Vaccinations Available! Walk-up - no appointment required - COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution.... Washington Township Medical Foundation in partnership with Newark Unified is offering COVID-19 vaccinations. When/Where: May 25th at Newark Junior High from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm May 26th at Newark Memorial High School from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Open to anyone in the community 12 years old and older

Yesterday the Newark Police Department attended the funeral services honoring the life of Officer Jimmy Inn of the Stockton Police Department who was tragically killed in the line of duty on May 11, 2021. Officer Jimmy Inn is one of the very few Cambodian-American peace officers in the State of California. Van Tieu reached out to our very own Newark Police Captain Chomnan Loth who is also Cambodian-American, to share insight on the impact of this tragic loss within the Cambodian-American law enforcement community. The group photo is of the CA Cambodian-American officers (and 2 firefighters). We send our deepest condolences to Officer Inn’s family, friends, the Stockton Police Department and the greater Stockton community.

12 - 15 YEARS OLD ELIGIBLE FOR THE PFIZER/BioNTech VACCINE People 12-15 years old are now eligible for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. As a reminder, people 16 and 17 years old are also eligible for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. To help a friend or family member make an appointment, visit https://myturn.ca.gov. My Turn is a one-stop location that can help you book appointments through your local health department, medical providers, and pharmacies. For detailed information about... the vaccines, visit http://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines and see the fact sheets for COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA): Pfizer vaccine fact sheet: https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download Moderna vaccine fact sheet: https://www.modernatx.com/.../eua-fact-sheet-recipients.pdf Janssen (J&J) vaccine fact sheet: https://www.fda.gov/media/146305/download Need help or have questions? MyTurn's Virtual Assistant can help answer your vaccine, registration, and scheduling questions. Chat now at https://chat.myturn.ca.gov or call the CA COVID-19 Hotline at 1-833-422-4255 You can reduce the risk to yourself and others by: Staying at home and isolating from others when sick Wearing a mask Practicing physical distancing Washing your hands often See more

This week is National Police Week. President John F. Kennedy first issued the proclamation for Peace Officer's Memorial Day and National Police Week in 1962. May 15th has also been recognized as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Unfortunately, the recognition also comes with the loss of Police Officers in our State within the last 24 hours. On Monday night, an Officer with the San Luis Obispo Police Department was tragically killed in the line of duty. Moments ago, we were notified that an Officer with the Stockton Police Department (Stockton Police Department) also lost his life in the line of duty today. We send our most heartfelt condolences to both the San Luis Obispo Police Department and the Stockton Police Department and the friends & family of the fallen officers. We mourn your hero’s loss alongside you.

The highly anticipated Document Shredding Event is BACK! FRIDAY May 14, 2021 9am - 12pm Newark Service Center, 37440 Filbert St BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, EMAIL: [email protected]... ( Deadline to schedule an appointment is May 12, 2021 ) THIS YEAR THE EVENT WILL BE CONTACTLESS Newark residents will have the opportunity to bring up to TWO banker-sized boxes each household (approximately 10-12H x 12-14w x 15 - 18D) of documents The event is only open to Newark, CA residents and businesses; identification and verification of residency is mandatory to participate (driver’s license, utility bill etc.). Businesses will need to show a copy of their current City of Newark Business License. PRO SHRED is both NAID AAA and ISO9001 certified PRO SHRED’s mobile shredding truck will be onsite to securely shred your confidential documents. If you wish, you will be able to witness your materials being destroyed. Please note: Your boxes of paper must be free of large binder clips, trash, light bulbs, batteries, and metal containers or scrap metal & food waste. Paper clips & staples are ok. Please be advised that you are destroying documents at your own risk. It is your obligation to ensure that shredding/destruction of the documents complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to rules and laws regarding confidentiality, retention, disposition, and destruction of information contained in the documents you wish to destroy. The City makes no representations and warranties regarding the applicability of those laws and at no point does the City of Newark become the owner of the documents you wish to shred/destroy. If you have questions about the Shredding Event in Newark, please call the Community Engagement Manager at 510-578-4929 or email, [email protected]

Our holiday wish is that everyone is safe and healthy this winter season. For those doing last minute holiday shopping, here are a few auto safety tips to keep in mind: #RemoveItOrLoseIt - Remove all valuables and electronics from your vehicle - including cords/chargers, empty shopping bags or loose change in the cup holder. ... Lock all windows and doors, even if you're only gone for a short time Do not leave any keys or garage door openers in your car Park your car in well lit and visible locations We recommend removing electronics but if you must leave them in your car, place them on airplane mode or turn them off and put them away before you get to the parking lot. Burglars are able to detect the Bluetooth signal on electronic devices. Report all suspicious activity to NPD non-emergency (510) 578-4237

FREE COVID-19 TESTING This Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 from 9am-4pm at MacGregor Alternative Education School, 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark CA You MUST wear a mask... Appointments are preferred but walk-ups are welcomed Pre-register at http://bach.health/covid Alameda County Health Care Services Agency County of Alameda, CA - Government Bay Area Community Health

This year is NPD's 5th Annual Toy Drive, and it may have been our best yet! We have partnered with CALICO and Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments , two organizations that support families and children effected by family violence to donate our toys to. We want to give a very huge thank you to everyone who was able to donate during such a difficult year. The amount of toys we received was a largest amount yet. We are overwhelmed by Newark's generosity and thoughtfulness.... It's one of the many reasons that makes Newark such a great place! Also just want to give a special shout out to a Newark family that has donated for the past 4 years. This year they were able to make their largest amounts of toys to our cause yet with $1,500 worth of toys! This effort was led by Detective Musantry, Detective Wang, and Officer Losier. #NewarkStrong #NewarkTogether

The 5th Annual NPD Holiday Toy Drive has commenced! From now until December 16th new, unwrapped toys can be placed in the collection bin in our PD Lobby. All toys will be donated to the families and children of CALICO and ... Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments Thank you to everyone who has donated in the past, as this always brings a ton of joy to these families. This morning one of NPD's Patrol Teams and NPD's Traffic Unit donated toys to help kick off this event! If you are able and willing, help spread some holiday cheer this year by donating to our toy drive!

We continue to be grateful for our community’s efforts throughout this difficult year and we must ask for everyone to help again. It is extremely important that we continue to STAY AT HOME and safely celebrate this holiday with people we live with. If we all do our part, stay-at-home restrictions will work and save lives. The City of Newark and City Manager David Benoun would like to share this information on the COVID-19 cases impacting Newark. We also encourage you to rea...d over and share our HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS flyer to keep Newark Strong & Healthy. For more information visit: www.newark.org #NewarkStrong #NewarkCA #StaySafeNewark #MaskOnNewark #NewarkHome4theHolidays

City of Newark's Emergency Services Coordinator will be hosting a Personal Preparedness Training Here is link to register: https://buff.ly/37u6nnZ You will learn: How to be prepared for a disaster, what your emergency kit should include. The steps you take today can help you prepare for tomorrow! ... Event is on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM For more info: Richard Martinez, Emergency Services Coordinator [email protected] or (510) 578-4821

Alameda County Public Health Department in partnership with the City of Newark will be offering FREE Flu Shots Saturday, December 5, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Newark Silliman Center. No Appointment is needed. Flu shots subject to availability. *Flu Mist is not available at this location. Visit www.acphd.org for more information. El Departamento de Salud Publica del Condado de Alameda en colaboración con la Ciudad de Newark estarán ofreciendo Vacunas GRATIS de la Gripe, el sábado 5 de diciembre de 2020, de 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. en el Newark Silliman Center. No se necesita hacer una cita previa. La vacuna de la gripe es sujeta a la disponibilidad. *El vapor contra la influenza no está disponible en este lugar. Visite www.acphd.org para más información.

TEMPORARY 15% LIMIT ON THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY COMPANIES In support of Newark restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newark City Council adopted an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary 15% limit on fees charged to restaurants by third-party food delivery companies. #NewarkStrong ... Read more: https://buff.ly/2K7jCDv

Thank you to Union City Police Department for hosting this year's #PinkPatchProject Event! During the month of October members of the Newark Police Department, as well as many other agencies, participate in the Pink Patch Project by wearing a pink patch to promote breast cancer awareness and to raise funds for research, treatment and education. #pinkpatchproject #breastcancerawareness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth2020 #newarkca #NPD #TriCitiesTogether

Happy Thanksgiving from the Newark Police Department!

Chief Anderson recently presented Officer Swadener and Officer Torres a Life Saving Award for deploying life saving measures during medical call and reviving a victim that was unconscious. We are very proud of the courageous work our officers do Please join us in thanking these officers for their hard work and dedication!

This year our participation in the Special Olympic Law Enforcement Torch Run was a little different. NPD still wanted to support Special Olympics Northern California so we did so with a virtual run! Thank you to all who participated and all who donated! #TorchRun #SpecialOlympics

The last event was such a success, Public Works has decided to do an additional community clean up. PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - email [email protected] When: Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 7:30 - 10am (or until bins are filled)... Where: Newark Service Center, 37440 Filbert St Who: Newark Residents (please bring residential collection bill with matching ID) For more information please call public works 510-578-4806

As a reminder, the State of California's new regional Stay-At-Home order is in effect now until January 4, 2021 Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and test positivity rates across California, the California Department of Public Health is taking immediate actions to prevent the spread of the virus. Residents are required to stay at home as much as possible and minimize mixing to reduce unnecessary exposure, while still being able to do important things like:... - Go to the doctor/hospital - Buy groceries - Pick-up takeout - Take a walk, hike, or bike ride - Walk your dog - Worship outdoors. As of December 7, 2020: All gatherings with members of other households or living units are prohibited. All individuals living in the region shall stay home except as necessary to conduct activities associated with the operation, maintenance, or usage of critical infrastructure Nothing in the Order prevents persons from leaving their household to provide for care for children, people with disabilities, or sick or elderly persons who are unable to obtain care from a member of their household. When leaving household, individuals must strictly comply with Social Distancing Requirements and wear Face Coverings. Here’s a list of businesses and activities that are open or temporarily closed: https://buff.ly/37J4tjD References: Health Officer Order No. 20-21: https://covid-19.acgov.org//20-21-social-distancing-eng.pd Guidance Retail: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-retail--en.pdf Masks Coronavirus-19 Response: https://covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe/#top Industry guidance to reduce risk Coronavirus COVID-19 Response: https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/ Small Groups Child Youth: https://buff.ly/3a0Q2Ke Don’t forget to wear your mask, social distance, wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, use hand sanitizers, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or fabric or, if not possible, into the sleeve of the inside bend of our elbow, and avoid social interaction outside the household when sick with a fever, cough, or COVID-19 symptoms. And don’t forget to check on your family, friends, and neighbors.

POLICE NEGOTIATORS CONVINCE BARRICADED FELON TO SURRENDER On Thursday October 15, 2020 at approximately 8:40 a.m., Newark Police patrol officers attempted to contact a subject who was wanted on a felony firearms arrest warrant and parole violations at a home located in the 6100 block of Castillon Drive. The subject was identified as 38 year-old Jaray Washington of Newark. Based on investigative information, Washington was believed to be within the residence and was consider...ed armed and dangerous. In their attempts to safely take Washington into custody, police officers evacuated a seven-year old, a seventeen-year old and two adult female occupants from the residence in question. Washington refused to comply with officers’ orders to come outside and surrender. Due to the circumstances and for the safety of the surrounding community members, a perimeter was established to contain the developing situation. Additionally, neighboring residents were asked to either shelter-in-place or evacuate from adjoining homes. The Newark and Union City Police Department’s Crisis Negotiation teams (CNT) along with members from their respective Special Weapons and Tactics teams (SWAT) were requested to the scene. After nine hours of coordinated efforts between the units, the specially trained police officers from the departments’ Crisis Negotiations teams were able to convince the subject to exit the residence and surrender to the waiting SWAT officers. At approximately 5:49 p.m., Jaray Washington of Newark, was taken into custody without further incident. During the investigation, an associate of Mr. Washington’s, Mr. Gerrick Waller, a 28-year-old male of Oakland, was also arrested for having a, no-bail, arrest warrant for a parole violation related to felony criminal threats and firearms violations. Mr. Washington was ultimately arrested for having a felony, no bail, arrest warrant for second degree robbery and a felony arrest warrant for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The Newark Police Department will be seeking additional charges of resisting, delaying or obstructing a peace officer and prohibited felon in possession of ammunition. We would like to take this moment to thank our community members for your continued support and patience during this difficult incident. Captain Jonathan Arguello will be the point of contact for media inquiries. He can be reached via email at [email protected] or contacted by phone at 510.578.4375 Press Release: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8303848/

Halloween is around the corner, and Bay Area health officials remind residents that many commonly celebrated Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos activities carry high risk for spreading COVID-19. HOW TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN AND DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SAFELY AND PREVENT THE SPREADING OF COVID-19: - Focusing on decorations - Limiting activities to the people you live with ... - Participating in virtual costume parties / contests - Celebrating Halloween traditions like carving pumpkins or a scavenger hunt-style trickor-treat search with your household members in your home - Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch, while wearing a mask and maintaining distance from others (such as Newark Rec's Halloween Drive-thru - even featuring a Newark PD Pumpkin Patch!) For more info please read full Press Release: https://www.newark.org/home/showdocument?id=6834

Newark Community Cleanup Day is Back This is a FREE event for Newark residents (must bring recent residential collection bill with matching ID) Where: Newark Service Center, 37440 Filbert St... When: Saturday, Oct 10, 2020 from 7:30 - 11:30 AM Service is by APPOINTMENT only. Please send an email to [email protected]

COMMUNITY COVID-19 TESTING SITES If you have medical insurance, you should call your doctor/healthcare provider. If you do not have medical insurance, you can schedule an appointment at a Community Testing Site near you. Community testing sites are free. You do not need a doctor’s note or medical insurance to get tested, you will not be asked about your immigration status, and most test results are available within 2-5 days.... There are testing sites throughout the County. Newark residents can visit the Bay Area Community Health Liberty Clinic (formerly known as the Tri-City Health Center). Language assistance is available. The Bay Area Community Health Liberty Clinic is located at: 39500 Liberty Street, Fremont, CA 94538 Monday Friday: 1:00pm 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am 12:00pm Please call (510) 770-8040 to schedule an appointment and be sure to wear a mask. Here is the link to ACPHD’s website: https://covid-19.acgov.org/testing.page? Here is the link to BACA’s website: http://bach.health/covid-19-update/

Our very own paw patrol graduate at briefing and ready to start his day! #K9Echo #NPD #NewarkCA

Congratulations Officer Slavazza for being recognized by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ) for her continued efforts in DUI enforcement. Thank you Officer Slavazza for keeping Newark safe! As a reminder, do not drive impaired. Impaired driving is not only from alcohol. Prescription or over-the-counter medications with an operating heavy machinery warning on the label can also impair. Despite California's legalization of marijuana, dri...ving under the influence of marijuana is also illegal. To report DUI drivers Call 911

COVID-19 Update: Newark City Council Adopts NEWARK CARES Funding Plan to Assist Small Businesses and Families Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

We want to take a moment to highlight #NationalPoliceWomanDay thank you to all the women who work for Newark Police Department for paving the way for future women in law enforcement. NPD is very proud that over 30% of our department is comprised of women, which is approximately 20% over the national average of women at law enforcement agencies! Anyone interested in pursuing a career at Newark Police Department please visit buff.ly/34SugEh

Never forget. Today we remember the lives that were tragically lost 19 years ago and honor the heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice #NeverForget911 #NeverForget #newarkca #911Remembrance

A Spare the Air Alert has been issued from today 9/9 through Friday 9/11 #SpareTheAir Spare the Air, Bay Area Here is some additional information from the Bay Area Air Quality District Bay Area Air Quality Management District: "The orange skies this morning are a result of wildfire smoke in the air. Strong winds over the past few days transported ash from fires in northern California and the Sierra Nevada into the region.... These smoke particles scatter blue light & only allow yellow-orange-red light to reach the surface, causing skies to look orange. If smoke becomes too thick in a certain area, most of the light will be scattered & absorbed before reaching the surface, which may cause dark skies." . Safety Tips to Please Remember: - Hydrate! - If you have an air purifier, use it - Avoid leaving home. Shut windows/doors -Set a/c units & car vent systems to re-circulate to prevent outside air from moving inside - Wear a mask Here are a few photos that have been shared with us today. If you've taken any impressive photos of the sky in Newark today, please feel free to email to us! We'd love to share some of the photos on our social platforms. Email to [email protected]

A statewide #FlexAlert has been issued Saturday Sept 5 - Monday Sept 7 from 3pm - 9 pm. Text PSPS to 211211 for alerts and resources regarding Public Safety Power Shutoff events that may effect your electric service. Learn more at https://www.flexalert.org/... #FlexAlert Tips: Pre-cool your home Set air conditioning thermostats to 78 degrees, if health permits Use major appliances BEFORE 3pm Turn off unnecessary lights. Unplug unused electrical devices Close blinds and drapes Use fans when possible Limit time the refrigerator door is open Additionally here are some tips on staying cool this weekend: HYDRATE ( extra points if its a reusable bottle ) Stay out of direct sunlight Avoid dehydrating beverages such as alcoholic or caffeinated beverages Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle