Man with Prior Arrests Charged in Newark Burglary Attempt, Officer Injured
In Newark, NY, Joseph Palma, a man with 20 prior arrests, was charged with attempted burglary, assault, and other offenses after allegedly trying to break into the vacant IEC building on Norton Street. He fled police and injured an officer…
Rochester, NY, October 9, 2026 — In Newark, New York, Joseph Palma, an individual with a documented history of 20 prior arrests, faces multiple charges including attempted burglary and assault. The charges stem from an alleged incident where Palma attempted to break into the vacant IEC building located on Norton Street.
Authorities reported that Palma fled from police officers during the investigation. The apprehension process resulted in an officer sustaining injuries. The specific details regarding the “other offenses” Palma has been charged with were not immediately available. The status of permits for the IEC building or any outcomes of past inspections are also not specified in the available information. The timeline of the events leading to the arrest and the full extent of the officer’s injuries were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Kiley Wren on www.whec.com, see more information here.
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