By: Tracie Carter

Police officials in Newark reported that police arrested 16 fugitives during a month-long roundup in October targeting individuals wanted for violent crimes and weapons offenses.

According to officials, half of those taken into custody were wanted for aggravated assault, 10 were being sought for illegal possession of a firearm, three were wanted for robbery, and one suspect was wanted for carjacking.

“Our goal is to remove violent fugitives from our streets before they wreak even more havoc,” Director Miranda said.

He praised the Newark Police Criminal Intelligence Division and Fugitive Section for what he called tireless and strategic work in locating suspects throughout the month.

The arrests include:

• Juan C. Gomez Gill, 24, of Elizabeth — Arrested Octo

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