Motor Vehicle Crime
April 22, 2024 (Bloomfield Avenue): The complainant reported that her vehicle was entered at some point between 1:30 PM April 21st and 6:30 AM April 22nd .The suspects gained entry through the front passenger side door. Approximately $500 in cash was removed from her wallet as well as two credit cards.
Burglary
April 22, 2024 (Valley Road): At approximately 6:30 AM, a pedestrian walking on Valley Road discovered the front window to Nouvelle & One Savvy Design had been shattered. Responding officers arrived and determined a burglary occurred during the overnight hours.
The owners arrived shortly thereafter and confirmed the burglary and a number of high end designer bags were missing. Surveillance footage shows a silver-colored sedan arriving at the business at approximately 1:48 AM.
Four individuals exit the vehicle and force entry into the business using a window punch tool. The suspects proceed to gather several designer handbags and flee the scene at 1:51 AM.
This incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information can contact Detective Juliano at (973) 509-4724 or Detective Mateo at (973) 509-4721.
Arrests
April 18, 2024 (Pine Street): A 36-year-old female from Montclair was charged with Assault following a dispute on Pine Street.
April 19, 2024 (Bloomfield Avenue): At approximately 5:15 AM, Officers responded to the 500 block of Bloomfield Avenue after a passerby discovered a loaded handgun that was left on a bench. Officers arrived and located a 9mm Sig Sauer handgun loaded with seven rounds of ammunition.
Detectives obtained surveillance from the area and were able to determine who discarded the firearm on the bench. Anthony Anderson, a thirty-year-old male from Orange, NJ, was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
April 22, 2024 (Talbot Street): A 16-year-old male from East Orange, NJ was charged with Receiving Stolen Property following a theft on Talbot Street.
