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Newark barbed wire rule blamed for uptick in burglaries
Newark crime rises as enforcement of a 1966 ordinance banning barbed and razor wire surfaces. Business owners say removing wire for aesthetics invites theft. city officials vow review and possible change while noting 132 properties cited last year. Local leaders promise to work with owners to address safety and redevelopment concerns.
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Newark
N.J
John DeSantis
West Ward
City of
DeSantis
C.H. Thomas
Church of Christ
Star-Ledger of
New Jersey
Melvin Waldrop
Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services
Cory A. Booker
Yes Lord
Joe Nyamekye
Joe's Collision Center
Central Avenue
Nyamekye
Ronald C. Rice