NEWARK, NJ – A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Newark man, Edwin F. Pabon-Saldana, 44, of Newark, wanted for an aggravated assault that occurred on Thursday, March 31st.
Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports, “At approximately 1:20 a.m., police responded to South 18th Street and South Orange Avenue on a call of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Responding officers discovered that no accident had occurred, but that a passenger inside a 2014 Nissan Versa had been injured after a male struck the vehicle with a chain, shattering the passenger side window. The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”
O’Hara said detectives investigating this incident have identified Pabon-Saldana as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
“We seek the public’s help in quickly locating him as part of this investigation. Pabon-Saldana is described as approximately 6-ft. tall with a light complexion and hazel eyes,” O’Hara said.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Edwin F. Pabon-Saldana to call the Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.