On May 17, 2020, at about 1812 hours, Newark Police were called to a residence in the 400 block of Capitol Trail for a report of a fight in progress.  Arriving officers contacted two subjects who had been involved in a fight that had broken up prior to police arrival.

While officers were at the scene, a female later identified as Patricia Burgess, 37, of Newark, began to interfere with the investigation by yelling, cursing and approaching the officers and other persons at the scene.  Burgess was not involved in the initial fight.

Despite having been warned, Burgess persisted in interfering with the investigation and officers then attempted to place Burgess under arrest.  Burgess fought with officers and kicked an officer in the chest.  The officer was not injured.

Burgess was transported to Newark Police headquarters where she was charged with:

• Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer
• Resisting Arrest
• Disorderly Conduct

Burgess appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 by video and was released on $3,000 unsecured bail.

On May 14, 2020, at about 0315 hours, Newark Police responded to the Baymont Inn at 630 South College Avenue for a report of an assault involving a knife.  Arriving officers contacted a male victim who was suffering from a laceration caused by a knife.

The victim advised that he was in a hotel room with a female with whom he was an acquaintance.  The victim asked the female to leave the room and she refused.  An argument ensued and the female presented a knife and the male victim fled the room.  As he fled the room, he was cut by the knife.  The victim suffered a laceration to his arm which did not require medical attention.

The female was identified as Saline Chandler, 26, of San Jose, CA.  She was taken into custody at the scene without incident.  During a search incident to the arrest, a knife was located.  In addition, marijuana and paraphernalia were also located.  Chandler was transported to Newark Police headquarters where she was charged with:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Assault Second Degree
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Chandler appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 by video and was ordered to be held in default of $5,500 secured bail.  Chandler was released after bail was posted.