NEWARK -- A Newark man was arrested after he was caught unloading a truck full of debris behind a Central Ward building late Wednesday, the latest arrest in the city's crackdown on illegal dumping, officials said.

Officials released photos of trash they said was dumped on 300 block of 18th Avenue (Photo: Newark Dept. of Public Safety)

Brandon G. McLean, 31, of Newark, was charged with illegal dumping and illegally transporting solid waste.

Members of the Newark Illegal Dumping Task Force saw McLean and two other men unloading wood, doors, a sofa, concrete and plastic bags to the ground from a rental truck in the 300 block of 18th Avenue around 10 p.m., officials said. Two alleged accomplices ran away while police stopped McLean.

Officials said the truck would be seized pending forfeiture proceedings.

In a statement, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose urged anyone with information to contact the city tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).

Ambrose and Mayor Ras Baraka announced the anti-dumping task force in June. The effort includes police, sanitation and fire officials.

Noah Cohen may be reached at ncohen@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @noahyc and on Facebook. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

Have a tip? Tell us. nj.com/tips