City man allegedly had marijuana and loaded automatic in vehicle
NEWARK -- A city man was arrested early Friday on a number of charges after he was seen in a car illegally parked in a handicapped spot, department spokesman Sgt. Ron Glover said.
Members of the Newark Violence Reduction Initiative spotted the car near West Bigelow Street and Chadwick Avenue. When officers in unmarked cars approached, someone who had been talking to the person inside the car walked away. Jaquan Jackson, 26, could be seen fumbling with something inside the car, Glover said.
Jackson was ordered to show his hands after officers smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle, where there was an open container of alcohol inside, Glover also said. Police also allegedly found a loaded .380-caliber Smith & Wesson automatic and a bag containing several smaller bags of marijuana.
Jackson was charged with the unlawful possession of a handgun and other weapons-related offenses, as well as several drug offenses. He was also issued summonses for motor vehicle violations.
"Great job by the NVRI. Paying attention to a minor motor vehicle infraction led to an arrest for more serious offenses - possession of a loaded gun and drug possession," said Newark Police Director Eugene Venable
Anyone with information about this or any other crime is being asked to call the department's 24-hour Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867).
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