Crime & Safety

Snowblower Theft Leads to Arrest

South Orange police arrested Newark man with outstanding warrant after he was seen pushing machine down Turrell Avenue.

South Orange police have arrested a 31-year-old Newark man after he was seen pushing a snowblower along Turrell Avenue around midnight, officials said.

Police said Fernando Santiago was stopped and questioned by officers on Jan. 21 wanting to know why he was pushing the machine on the street.

While questioning Santiago, officers learned he had an outstanding arrest warrant from the City of Newark and he was taken into custody.

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