Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Branch Brook Park, Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Branch Brook Park
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Incident type
Assault

Summary

Assault Newark New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey: A woman was stabbed in Newark, New Jersey, on June 19, and Jose R. Soares, 45, of Newark, was identified as the suspect. Soares was accused of repeatedly appearing at the victim's home unannounced despite being told his presence was not welcome. He was later arrested at Branch Brook Park on Monday and charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and stalking involving a female victim he knows.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jose R. Soares Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Branch Brook Park, Man Charged With Attempted Murder | Newark, NJ Patch

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