Assault at 500 BLOCK OF KENNETH A. GIBSON BLVD on 08/17/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 08/17/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Man struck victim in face with flower pot after scuffle over a brown paper bag; suspect entered from back entrance of building; Newark Police seeking suspect
Address: 500 BLOCK OF KENNETH A. GIBSON BLVD, Newark, NJ
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Andrew GradenMissing Age
28Est. Current Age
33Last Seen
New York, NY on 11/13/2020Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel Height: 5'6" - 5'8" Weight: 120 - 135 lbsCase Number
MP76241Area Cold Cases
Name
George KavanaughAge
75Cause of Death
Vehicular HomicideInfo
On March 6, 2015, at approximately 9:27 p.M., 75-Year old Somerville resident George R. Kavanaugh was found lying in the parking lot/sidewalk of the Lincoln Hose Fire Company located on Warren Street in Somerville. Mr. Kavanaugh was struck by an unknown vehicle which left the scene prior to police arrival. Mr. Kavanaugh was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. A witness told investigating officers that a light-colored sports utility vehicle was observed backing in the driveway of the firehouse and struck George Kavanaugh and then drove onto Warren Street and left the area. The investigation revealed that Mr. Kavanaugh had attended a gathering at the Lincoln Hose Fire Company that night and was leaving when he was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot.Agency
Somerset County Prosecutors