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Newark police searching for man who allegedly punched EMT

A warrant has been issued for Jonathan Reserve, 19, who is accused of an aggravated assault that sent an EMT to the hospital

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Newark police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the whereabouts of Jonathan Reserve, 19, who is accused of punching an EMT Tuesday afternoon.

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By Laura French

NEWARK — Newark police are searching for a man who is accused of punching an EMT on Tuesday.

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced Wednesday that a warrant has been issued for Jonathan Reserve, 19, whom police have identified as a suspect in the aggravated assault.

According to a Department of Public Safety press release, Reserve is accused of “striking the victim with closed fists” just before 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 20. The EMT was transported to the hospital for treatment following the incident.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Reserve are asked to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line or submit a tip through the Newark Police Division website or mobile app.