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Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports the arrest Mehreen Khan, 41, of Newark, for an incident of illegal dumping last night.

At approximately 11:10 p.m., members of the Illegal Dumping Task Force observed a man unloading debris from a silver Mazda wagon in the 300-block of South 12th Street. The dumped materials included large amount of wood. Upon becoming aware of police presence, the man fled on foot. Khan, who was seated in the vehicle’s driver’s seat, was immediately arrested on charges of Illegal Dumping and the Illegal Transport of Solid Waste. The vehicle used to transport the dumped materials was towed and is subject to seizure by forfeiture.

These charges are merely accusations. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Police are investigating the identity of the second suspect in this incident. Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this or any incident of illegal dumping within the City of Newark to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpdonline.org or through our new Smartphone App available at iTunes or on Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.