Road Rage: Woman Wanted For Questioning After Driver Points Handgun At Victim's Head In Newark

A 42-year-old woman is wanted for questioning in a road rage incident in which a driver allegedly brandished a handgun, authorities said.

Yolanda Brooks
Photo Credit: *Newark PD*

Jon Craig

03/22/2023 4:40 p.m.

Newark police want to question Yolanda Brooks in connection with an aggravated assault incident that occurred on Thursday, March 9, according to Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé.

At 4:37 p.m., a transportation van driver was cut off by a driver in a black Nissan near Plymouth Street and South Munn Avenue, Fragé said.

The driver of the Nissan exited along with a passenger with whom the transportation driver had a verbal altercation earlier, Fragé said.

The driver of the Nissan allegedly brandished a handgun, pointing it at the victim’s head, before returning to his vehicle along with the transportation van’s earlier passenger. The suspect was wearing a gray jacket and black jeans.

Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Yolanda Brooks to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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