Newark Field Division
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Welcome to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Newark Field Division. The Newark Field Division is responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in the State of New Jersey. Our dedicated work force is comprised of special agents, investigators, auditors, technicians, and support staff.
ATF is committed to reducing violent crime in our neighborhoods. ATF’s Newark Field Division special agents combat firearms violence by focusing their investigative efforts on firearm traffickers, street gangs that include the Bloods and Crips, armed violent offenders, and career criminals. We have joint firearms task forces that include partnerships with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout New Jersey to accomplish this mission.
ATF Newark is also very proactive in investigating violations of federal law pertaining to arson and explosives. Our special agents work closely with local and state fire investigators and police bomb squads in conducting investigations throughout the State of New Jersey. We have our own special agent canine handler and bomb dog Ithaca who can respond to any need of assistance for suspicious packages or explosives related crime.
ATF also has the duty of regulating the firearms and explosives industries. Our industry operations investigators work to ensure that all firearms and explosives are stored, handled, and sold in a safe manner according to law.
We encourage all residents to get involved and assist us in our goal of reducing crime in our communities. Please give us a call and let us know what we can do for you. Our telephone number is (973) 413-1179.
Thomas J. Cannon
Division Management Team
- Thomas J. Cannon
- Special Agent In Charge (SAC)
- George P Belsky
- Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
- Adrian F. Gyuro
- Director of Industry Operations (DIO)
- Nancy Roward
- Public Information Officer (PIO)
Division Contact Information
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Federal Jury Convicts Newark, N.J., Man of Illegal Firearm/Drug Possession
February 8, 2013
NEWARK, N.J. — A former Passaic County man who had been a fugitive since being charged in 2009 with multiple crimes in connection with an investigation into several loosely connected Balkan criminal enterprises operating throughout New Jersey, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Canada, and the Netherlands made his initial court appearance today, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. More »
Federal Jury Convicts Newark, N.J., Man of Illegal Firearm/Drug Possession
January 29, 2013
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Newark, N.J., man was convicted by a federal jury today of possession of cocaine and marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and unlawful possession of a loaded handgun by a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. More »
Camden County, N.J., Man Admit Illegal Sale of 14 Guns
January 14, 2013
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Camden County, N.J., man today admitted selling guns without a license and illegally possessing firearms, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. More »
Newark Man Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Semiautomatic Pistol
January 8, 2013
NEWARK, N.J. — A Newark man with prior felony convictions was sentenced today to 66 months in prison for unlawfully possessing a semiautomatic pistol, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. More »