A wanted New Jersey suspect eluded capture by jumping into the Passaic River and making his escape through a storm drain on Wednesday, authorities say.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Harrison police officers began their chase around 1 p.m. and were in pursuit of the male suspect when he swam across the river and climbed onto a support on the Bridge Street bridge, a swing bridge over the Passaic River connecting Newark and Harrison that carries vehicular traffic.
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