Police Blotter

April 22, 2024

Butler, Morris County, NJ- A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Monday May 6th, will examine all aspects of the Butler Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Scott Ricker announced ...

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4/4/24 at 6:59 p.m. BURGLARY TO AUTO ictim residing at the Rutgers Village Apartments responded to Police Headquarters to report that his 2015 Honda Accord was burglarized while it was parked at the apartment complex at approximately 5:30 a.m. on 4/4/24. The unknown suspect(s) entered his ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- At 1:25 a.m. (Saturday) suspects entered an open garage on Chandler Road to steal the vehicles inside. When the suspects were unable to find the keys in the vehicles, they attempted to enter the residence to retrieve the keys. Fortunately, the door from the garage to the interior of ...

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04/13/2024 SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT- BLOOMFIELD AVENUE- Officers responded to a report of an unattended baseball bag left at a field. The area was evacuated, and the Essex County Sheriff's Office arrived to investigate the bag. It was determined the bag was not a safety hazard and the field was ...

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FTPD Police Blotter 03/31/2024 to 04/06/2024 Click here for more information 03/31/2024 A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary during the overnight hours in the area of Pear Tree Ln. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole two pairs of ...

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04/06/2024 FRAUD- MONROE STREET- A victim of fraud responded to headquarters to document the incident. They stated they received text messages from whom they believed was the pastor of their local church requesting to purchase gift cards to hand out to cancer patients. They stated they had ...

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On March 1, 2024 - Subsequent to a complaint of an erratic driver, Atanael Caceres, age 51 of Morristown, NJ was arrested by Ptl. John Hertzberg for Driving While Intoxicated. Mr. Caceres was also issued summonses for other motor vehicles violations, processed accordingly, and advised of his ...

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03/30/2024 PROPERTY FOUND- BLOOMFIELD AVENUE- A business owner contacted headquarters to report they found a lost wallet. A message was left for the owner to respond to the Police Department to pick up their lost property. 03/31/2024 MOTOR VEHICLE STOP- PASSAIC AVENUE- A motor vehicle stop ...

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Chief Michael D. Loock authorizes the following press release: On 03/01/24, Officer Carlos Najera arrested Mr. Edgardo Giron, a 47 year old from Whippany NJ for DWI. Officer Najera responded to a call involving a vehicle stopped in the middle of Troy Hills Road and not moving. Upon arrival, ...

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LAMBERTVILLE, NJ - Lambertville Police released its police blotter for the month of March. A resident of North Main Street reported at about 9:54 a.m. March 4 that he had paid a roofing contractor a deposit and the contractor failed to follow through with services. Patrolman Zilliox is the ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police has released its police blotter for February and March. A 2007 Toyota Corolla, operated by Jessica E. Bojko, 37, of Manville, was stopped at about 9:11 p.m. Feb. 8 in the area of Foothill Road and Finderne Avenue for failure to maintain a lane.

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Here are links to reports from law enforcement agencies in the Greater Olean area. Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office Cuba Police Department New York State Police  Olean Police Department

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WARNING: Residents have been contacting Nutley Police inquiring if Nutley is Soliciting for donations- WE ARE NOT- A return call to number identified was National Police Association soliciting for money- This organization is NOT Affiliated with our department. “Can police count on your ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- On Thursday, March 28, 2024, at approximately 10:30 am, a 79-year-old Murray Hill resident was struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Main Street and Fairmount Avenue. The vehicle was making a left turn onto Main Street from Fairmount Avenue at the time of the collision.

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RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough Police has released its police blotter for the end of March. Raritan officers were sent to Gaston Avenue at 6:04 p.m. March 23 for a report of a male who appeared to be committing motor vehicle burglaries. According to the report, officers found the man at Quick ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at approximately 8:44 p.m., a 51-year-old Chatham Borough resident was struck by a vehicle on Main Street near Fairmount Avenue. The vehicle was making a left turn onto Main Street from Fairmount Avenue at the time of the collision. Police responded ...

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03/16/2024 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF- RIVER ROAD- A party contacted headquarters to report a criminal mischief incident. The party stated as they were driving, a car on the opposite side of the road threw eggs at their car. FRAUD- CHESTNUT STREET- A resident responded to headquarters to report a ...

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During the period between March 18, 2024, through March 24, 2024, members of the GRPD handled 347 calls for service, the highlights of which included: 03-22-2024 - 8:55 AM – The Director of Security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported that a voicemail message was left on a phone extension ...

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FTPD Police Blotter 02/25/2024 to 03/09/2024 Click here for more information 02/25/2024 A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of fraudulent activity on 02/23/24. The victim received a scam phone call from an alleged chief of police. The unknown suspect advised the victim to go to ...

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RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough Police released the police blotter for early March. An arrest warrant was issued March 8 for Gregory Caponetto, 59, of New York, for theft by deception, forgery and identity theft. The charges stem from an investigation into an incident that occurred on Oct. 31, ...

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03/02/2024 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT- Police responded to a Franklin Ave. establishment regarding an assault. One 28-year-old Clifton man was transported to an area hospital suffering a facial laceration that required medical attention.  Witnesses reported that the actor allegedly assaulted the man ...

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2/25/24 - 8:22 pm - Narcotics: P.O. Bradley Pindyck initiated a motor vehicle stop on Maple Avenue at Cedar Street and arrested the passenger, Joshua Torella, age 29 of Hamburg, after he was found to be in possession of heroin. He was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and ...

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03/01/2024—Cristian Ramirez-Vera, 25, of Summit, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. Mr. Ramirez-Vera was processed and released with a pending court date. 03/02/2024—Tyjjir Crosby, 19, of Irvington, was arrested and charged with simple assault. Mr. Crosby was processed ...

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03/02/2024 ARREST ON WARRANT- CHESTNUT STREET- NJ Transit Police contacted headquarters advising they had Joseph Roder, 30 out of Long Branch, in their custody with a warrant out of our jurisdiction. He was released on his own recognizance and advised of his new court date. MOTOR ...

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LAMBERTVILLE, NJ - The Lambertville Police Department has released its police blotter for February. Police responded to a report of criminal mischief Feb. 3 at about 10:25 a.m. on North Main Street. Det. Albani is the investigating officer. A Clinton Street resident reported Feb. 3 at about ...

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On February 1, 2024 – Following a motor vehicle stop, Kelvin Ramirez Lopez, age 26 of Randolph, NJ was arrested by Sgt. Kurt Edelman for Driving While Intoxicated. Mr. Ramirez Lopez was processed, served with summonses for other motor vehicle violations, and advised of his court appearance date in ...

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RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough released its police blotter for the end of February and beginning of March. Louis Padilla, 45, of Edison, was charged with shoplifting from the Quick Chek, on West Somerset Street. Raritan officers were sent to the store Jan. 9 for a report of shoplifting, and an ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On February 17, 2024 at 9:35 am, a resident of Hickson Drive reported a theft of an item they purchased on eBay. The resident indicated that they received an empty package though the seller stated the item was sent in the package. The theft is being investigated by the New ...

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02/13/2024—Rodrigo DaSilva, 43, of Summit was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. Mr. DaSilva was processed and released with a pending court date. 02/14/2024—Paul Solorzano, 32, of Rahway was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing. Mr. Solorzano was processed and ...

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02/24/2024 SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT- BEECH STREET- A resident contacted headquarters to report a suspicious incident. They stated a male party was attempting to open their front door and then walked away. Officers observed a business card placed in the storm door and there appeared to be no damage to ...

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