NEWARK, NJ – A man wanted in connection with a stabbing at a bar last week is being sought by police.
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has issued an arrest warrant for Joel Perez, a 43-year-old resident of Newark, who is wanted for aggravated assault. Perez is accused of stabbing a victim in the back with a metal object during an argument outside a local bar on April 23.
The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning in the 40 block of Fleming Avenue, where police were called to respond to the scene. The victim, who had been standing outside the bar, got into a dispute with Perez before attempting to walk away. It was at this point that Perez allegedly stabbed the victim in the back with a metal object.
Perez, who is described as a Hispanic male, stands at 5’9″ and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair, and a light complexion, and is known to frequent the Hyatt Court public housing complex. In addition to the charge of aggravated assault, Perez is also wanted for possession of a weapon and possession for an unlawful purpose.
The public is advised to exercise caution when approaching Perez, and anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Newark Police Department immediately.