NPD Lieutenant Graduates From FBI National Academy
The Newark Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Lieutenant Fred Nelson from the 276th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
The FBI National Academy provides advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training to law enforcement executives. Following a rigorous ten week academic program, Lieutenant Nelson was honored at a ceremony held on June 7th. Attorney General William P. Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered remarks at the ceremony.
This National Academy class session was attended by law enforcement men and women from 49 states and the District of Columbia. The class also included members of law enforcement agencies from 35 countries, five military organizations, and seven federal civilian organizations.
The mission of the FBI National Academy is “to support, promote, and enhance the personal and professional development of law enforcement leaders by preparing them for complex, dynamic, and contemporary challenges through innovative techniques facilitating excellence in education and research, and forging partnerships throughout the world.”
Lieutenant Nelson is the 17th officer from the Newark Police Department to graduate from the National Academy since its inception in 1935.
Lieutenant Nelson is a 19-year veteran of the Newark Police Department and is currently the commander of the Criminal Investigations Division.
Weekly Crime Report – 06/05/19
The following are cases of interest handled by the Newark Police Department between May 27th and June 2nd, 2019:
Theft from a Motor Vehicle:
- On May 28 between 0225 hours and 0235 hours in the 400-block of Wollaston Avenue: Unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s vehicle and removed items from within the vehicle. There was no forced entry into the vehicle.
- Between May 28 at 2000 hours and May 29 at 0651 hours in the unit block of Townsend Road: Unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s vehicle and removed items from within the vehicle.
- On May 29 between 0309 hours and 0315 hours in the 100-block of Manns Avenue: Unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s vehicle and removed items from within the vehicle. The suspect was possibly a white male in his 20’s wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a backpack.
- On May 31 between 0100 hours and 0700 hours in the unit block of South Wynwyd Road: Unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s vehicle and removed items from within the vehicle.
- Between May 29 at 2300 hours and May 30 at 0600 hours in the 600-block of Lehigh Road: Unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s unsecured vehicle and removed items from within the vehicle.
- On June 2 between 0730 and 0749 hours in the 200-block of E. Main Street: Unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s vehicle and removed items from within the vehicle.
Shoplifting:
- On May 31, at about 1303 hours, a male stole property from the Home Depot located at 1000 Suburban Drive and left without paying for it. The suspect (pictured below) is described as a white male wearing camouflage shorts, black t-shirt and black and yellow sneakers. The suspect possibly fled in a Mitsubishi SUV.
Anyone with information about any of these cases is asked to contact Newark Police via our tips page, where reward information may be available.