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Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports the arrest of Tahzay Irving, 18, of Newark, for possession of a loaded handgun yesterday.

Members of the Newark Police Division’s Criminal Intelligence Unit observed Irving in the area of James and Summit streets just before 1 p.m. with what appeared to be a handgun.

Irving was found in possession of a loaded .25 caliber handgun and was arrested without further incident. He is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.

This charge is merely an accusation. This suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.