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Fremont woman arrested after assaulting Newark councilmember
Fremont woman arrested for violent attack on Newark councilmember.
In brief
Fremont woman arrested for violent attack on Newark councilmember. Fremont resident Rosario Lopez, 31, was arrested and charged after violently assaulting Newark councilmember Eve Maria Little on Oct. 25. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Arrest confirmed
A Fremont woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent assault on a Newark councilmember, police confirmed Thursday.
Assault details
Councilmember Eve Maria Little described being viciously attacked by a stranger while discussing park updates with constituents on Oct. 25.
Physical impact
Little posted a picture of herself with a large black eye and said the assault caused her physical and mental pain.
Suspect identified
Newark Police Department identified Fremont resident Rosario Lopez, 31, as the suspect who fled the scene in a vehicle.
Arrest timeline
Lopez was arrested on Oct. 29 after license plate readers tracked her getaway car driving at speeds up to 80 mph.
The one thing
Fremont resident Rosario Lopez, 31, was arrested and charged after violently assaulting Newark councilmember Eve Maria Little on Oct. 25.
