Newark man arrested in string of online sale robberies using fake cash, weapons

Newark police arrest suspect tied to multiple marketplace robbery incidents

Newark, DE – A Newark man is facing a long list of felony charges after police say he orchestrated a series of robberies tied to online marketplace transactions over a month-long span. The suspect was taken into custody Sunday following an investigation into multiple incidents involving counterfeit money, a handgun, and a knife.

According to the Newark Police Department, the incidents occurred between February 26 and Sunday at locations including the 900 block of Rahway Drive and the 200 block of South Main Street. Victims in each case had arranged to sell items through mobile ma...