Newark Police Arrest 20 in January Fugitive Roundup

Suspects had outstanding warrants for violent offenses, according to public safety director.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Newark police arrested 20 people with outstanding warrants for violent offenses during a January fugitive roundup, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. The department did not release details on the specific charges the individuals are facing.

Why it matters

The arrests come as Newark celebrates a noticeable reduction in crime, with the city's homicide rate dropping to a 72-year low in 2025 and overall crime down by 19% that year.

The details

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said the fugitive roundup operation is part of the department's strategy to "bring suspects with warrants to justice" and "remove individuals known as violent offenders from our neighborhoods." Over 500 illegal guns were also confiscated in Newark in 2025.

  • The fugitive roundup took place in January 2026.
  • In 2025, Newark saw its lowest homicide rate in 72 years and a 19% drop in overall crime.

The players

Emanuel Miranda, Sr.

Newark Public Safety Director who announced the January 2026 fugitive roundup that resulted in 20 arrests.

Newark Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the January 2026 fugitive roundup and has been working to reduce crime in Newark.

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What they’re saying

“This operation is useful for informing individuals with outstanding warrants that they should simply turn themselves in. Our team of detectives, from the Newark Police Intelligence Division/Fugitive Section, is committed to bringing suspects with warrants to justice. They are an integral part of our strategy to reduce crime and to remove individuals known as violent offenders from our neighborhoods.”

— Emanuel Miranda, Sr., Newark Public Safety Director (Social media post)

The takeaway

Newark's focused efforts to apprehend wanted suspects and remove illegal guns from the streets appear to be paying dividends, with the city experiencing significant reductions in violent crime and overall lawlessness in recent years.