Full Notification

On May 2, 2015, at approximately 2312 hours, Newark Police Department (NPD) Officers responded to a violent home invasion robbery which occurred in the 6300 block of Mirabeau Dr. in Newark. The suspects, at least one armed with a handgun, robbed, kicked, and pistol whipped the residents. The robbers stole cash, jewelry, and other personal items. On May 3, 2015 a NPD patrol officer investigated a suspicious incident regarding a report of an open gate at a residence in the 6300 block of Narcissus Ave, which is located just over two miles from the Mirabeau Drive residence. While investigating the suspicious nature of the open gate, the patrol officer reviewed surveillance footage from the home security cameras and discovered that the suspects in the open gate incident matched the description of the suspects in the violent robbery on Mirabeau Drive. Based upon the actions of the suspects it appears they were attempting to commit a second home invasion robbery, when their actions may have been exposed by a neighbor’s dog barking.
NPD Street Enforcement Team (SET) Detectives distributed the security camera still shot footage from the Narcissus Ave suspicious incident to police agencies within Alameda County. Newark Police SET Detectives received a call from Oakland Police Department, Sergeant Tedesco, who was able to identify Gerralle Pryor (DOB: 11/27/1992) (attached photo #1) from the surveillance video footage.. Oakland PD began to immediately search for Pryor and his associates in an attempt to arrest him. Pryor was wanted for several outstanding warrants and was a wanted fugitive from Nevada. Based upon this information, Oakland PD Gang Detectives began checking possible locations for Pryor. They located him at a pawnshop in Oakland. Pryor was arrested for possession of stolen property and several other charges. Jereme Brown (DOB: 10-18-86) (attached photo #2) was also contacted with Pryor and he matched the description of the other suspect in the Newark home invasion robbery cases. Brown was arrested for possession of stolen property and a series of other charges.
As Oakland PD officers were arresting Pryor and Brown, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Detectives who were investigating a separate violent home invasion robbery and pursuit in Los Altos Hills were notified that Oakland PD had possibly detained their suspects. Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Detectives were able to positively identify Pryor and Brown as being involved in the robbery in their jurisdiction.

NPD Detectives have continued to follow up on leads and coordinated investigative efforts with other agencies in an attempt to link Pryor and Brown to the two incidents in Newark. Newark Police have forwarded the case to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office requesting Gerralle Pryor (DOB: 11/27/1992) and Jereme Brown (DOB: 10-18-86) be charged with attempted home invasion robbery (for the Narcissus Avenue incident) and home invasion robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping with the intent to commit a robbery, felon in possession of a firearm, and gang enhancements.
The Newark Police Department is not releasing the surveillance video to the public as it is a piece of evidence in the criminal investigation.
Anyone with any information related to these incidents in Newark please contact Detective Ackerman at (510) 578-4232. If you have additional information about the robbery in Los Altos Hills please contact Detective Sergeant Quinones at the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office at (408)808-4500. If you have information regarding a similar robbery committed in San Mateo County please contact Detective Bertolozzi at (650)259-2321.
The Newark Police Department would like to thank the Oakland Police Department for their incredible efforts in rapidly apprehending these violent criminals and preventing more senseless violence against innocent families. We also want to thank the citizens who provided us with access to their residential security cameras. These cameras once again provided valuable assistance in identifying and apprehending the suspects. We encourage residents to install surveillance systems to protect themselves and their property.