Theft
March 28, 2024 (Claremont Avenue): The resident reported that she was notified that an Amazon package had been delivered to her home. She stated that when she went to retrieve it, she discovered someone had taken it from her porch. The package contained electronics.
MV Crime
March 29, 2024 (Lloyd Road): The resident reported that she heard the alarm to her 2022 Audi Q5 Wagon sounding in her driveway. When she went to investigate, she observed an unknown male sitting in the driver’s seat with the door open. The resident yelled and the suspect fled to an awaiting silver sedan parked near Hoburg Place. The suspect vehicle fled north on Lloyd Road at a high rate of speed.
Assault / Assault on an Officer
March 30, 2024 (Valley Road): Two juvenile males (17-years-old) reported that they were standing at the entrance to the Quick Check when an unknown white male adult, wearing glasses and a tank top shirt walked into the store and stated to the juveniles, "Get out of my way". The male suspect then pushed one juvenile and then proceeded to punch the other juvenile. The suspect then exited the store and entered a black Jeep SUV and fled north on Valley Road. One juvenile male was transported to Saint Joseph’s Hospital for injuries to his face.
March 30, 2024 (Highland Avenue): At approximately 2:30 AM, officers responded to the area of Highland Avenue and Edgewood Terrace on a report of a suspicious BMW X5 travelling slowly on Highland Avenue. An officer responded and located the vehicle idling in the middle of the street with its headlights off. The vehicle was discovered to be stolen out of East Brunswick, NJ. As the officer arrived, he observed two males run from a residential driveway back into the stolen BMW. A third male was behind them, also running towards the BMW. The officer exited his patrol car and attempted to apprehend the third suspect. The officer was able to grab the third suspect by his jacket as the suspect entered the BMW. The stolen BMW sped off, dragging the officer for a short period of time before he released his hold on the suspect. The vehicle struck the officer as it sped away, specifically his right foot and ankle. The suspect vehicle was last seen fleeing east on Claremont Avenue at a high rate of speed. The Newark Police Department later pursued the vehicle in their city. Four suspects bailed out of the stolen BMW at the Georgia King Village at the intersection of Cabinet Street and Littleton Avenue and managed to escape arrest. The Montclair Officer was transported to Mountainside Hospital for lacerations, and injuries to his right knee and ankle.
Burglary
March 31, 2024 (North Mountain Avenue): At approximately 2:06 AM, the resident reported that she entered her second-floor bedroom and observed an unknown male standing in her bedroom. When the male observed the resident, he fled from the home. The resident reported that due to being in shock, she was unable to determine which way he went. He was described only as a male wearing a dark red shirt and a sweater over it. It is unknown how the suspect entered the home. Nothing was reported missing.
March 31, 2024 (Braemore Road): The resident reported that his residence was entered during the overnight hours. It appears the suspect was able to enter the home through an unlocked first floor bathroom window. Once inside, a glass jar containing approximately $250.00 in coins was removed from the kitchen.
Shots Fired / Aggravated Assault
April 1, 2024 (Maple Avenue): At approximately 9:56 PM, Montclair Police responded to the area of Maple Avenue and Woodland Avenue on a report of shots fired in the area. The first responding officer arrived and observed two males running to an awaiting vehicle that was parked on Woodland Avenue. The vehicle was stopped by Montclair PD. The front seat passenger was identified as an 18-year-old male from Bloomfield, NJ. He was suffering from a single gunshot wound to his abdomen. The vehicle was also occupied by two additional males (a driver and rear seat passenger). These two males were uninjured. The victim was treated on scene by Montclair EMS and Medics. He was transported to University Hospital in Newark where he is listed in Stable Condition. Several shell casings were located and recovered from the scene on Maple Avenue. There is currently no suspect information. This is still an early and on-going investigation. Anyone who may have information is asked to call Montclair PD at (973) 744-1234 and request to speak with a member of the Detective Bureau.
Arrests
March 26, 2024 (Greenwood Avenue): A 49-year-old female from Montclair was charged with Criminal Mischief.
March 28, 2024 (Bloomfield Avenue): A 52-year-old male from Newark was charged with Shoplifting from CVS on Bloomfield Avenue.
