4/4/2023 7:12 AM, (Suspicious Occurrence
Multiple reports were logged indicating that a "sticky substance" was located on
the inlet of (2) USPS mailboxes. One box was in front of the Post Office and the
second box was located in front of a Rochelle Avenue strip mall. The Postal
Inspector was notified and detectives are working together in the investigation.
4/4/2023 8:00 AM, (Community Outreach
A large contingent of officers attended the funeral services for a fallen Maywood
Police Sergeant. The RPPD continues to standby and render aid for our brothers
and sisters in Maywood. #39
4/4/2023 10:15 AM, (Auto Theft / Fraud
A Route 17 South Auto dealership reported a new vehicle was obtained
fraudulently and removed from the lot. The vehicle, an SUV valued in excess of
$50,000 was reported stolen and detectives are working to identify the actor(s).
4/4/2023 2:18 PM, (Welfare Check
School Administrators reported a 4-year-old student was picked up from school
by a parent. The child left with the parent on a motorcycle and the child was not
wearing a helmet. A welfare check on the student was conducted and a case was
opened with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency.
4/5/2023 11:26 AM, (Suspicious Occurrence / Fire
A DPW employee reported a male party starting a fire at the base of a billboard
on Grove Street. Patrol located the male, a 54-year-old from Brooklyn, who was
burning biscuits due to a religious obligation. The fire department wet the entire
brush filled area as a precaution. The male was educated on the dangers of arson
and trespassing.
4/5/2023 12:43 PM, (Commitment
A West Passaic Street donut shop reported a male party was lingering inside for
over 3 hours. The male, a 51-year-old from Wyckoff, was found to be highly
intoxicated and was committed to a local hospital.
4/5/2023 11:48 PM, (DWI Arrest
Patrol located a Jeep on Railroad Avenue with a driver slumped over the steering
wheel. An on-scene investigation revealed the male, a 38-year-old from Lodi,
was under the influence of heroin. The driver was arrested and charged with DWI
and narcotic related offenses. He was released to the custody of a family member.
4/6/2023 4:54 PM, (Auto Theft / Adult Arrest
A Bergen County resident reported her vehicle was stolen from the 2nd floor of a
Route 17 parking garage. The vehicle, a Ford Explorer, was located later in the
day, in North Bergen. An occupant of the vehicle was arrested at the time of the
recovery. Detectives were able to identify the possessor of the vehicle as the
same person who stole it. The actor, a 34-year-old male from Allendale, was
charged with burglary and theft, and is currently housed in the Hudson County
Jail.
4/7/2023 2:30 AM, (Arrest - Adult / Domestic Violence
A domestic dispute was reported at a residence on Central Avenue. Responding
officers found a household member with an injury. A second household member
was arrested and charged with simple assault.
4/7/2023 9:49 PM, (Fraud / Theft
A resident of Hackensack responded to headquarters to report a fraud on his
mother's supermarket account. The male reported that an unknown party utilized
his mother's points to acquire a free ham. The sister may be the culprit, and the
complainant was advised to conduct an internal family investigation prior to
police attention.
4/8/2023 11:35 PM, (Unwanted Person
A Route 17 restaurant reported a customer inappropriately attempting to touch
employees(waitresses). The actor left prior to police arrival. Management
refused to pursue a criminal investigation, however, the patron was barred from
the establishment.
4/9/2023 8:32 PM, (Breach of Peace
An Overlook Avenue pizzeria reported an irate customer. The customer was
upset over an error on his order, and he began to yell profanities and pound his
fists on the counter. The customer was offered free items, however, he left prior
to police arrival. The matter was documented.
In addition, (8) suspicious persons/vehicles were vetted and (38) motor vehicle
stops were conducted in a 7-day span.
A charge is not a conviction. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.
