3/28/2023 1:38 PM, (Fraud)
A resident of East Passaic Street reported a fraudulent transaction on her bank
account. An unknown party purchased an iPhone 14 for $1,278 without her
permission. Apple Customer Service called to confirm and the transaction was
frozen. Detectives were assigned
3/29/2023 9:10 AM, (Arrest - Adult)
A West Passaic Street restaurant reported someone actively stealing used cooking
oil from an exterior holding tank. Responding patrol units located the tanker
truck and initiated a motor vehicle stop. The 48-year-old male driver from
Newark, could not provide proof authorizing the remove of oil. The subject was
arrested, charged with burglary and theft, and committed to the Bergen County
Jail. The vehicle and stolen proceeds were impounded
3/29/2023 2:22 PM, (Breach of Peace)
A Parkway medical facility reported a terminated employee created a disturbance.
The former employee tore up papers, slammed doors, and made threats. The
subject left prior to police arrival. Officers advised the complainants of the
civilian complaint process, however, staff declined to pursue charges
3/31/2023 3:54 PM, (Fraud)
A resident of Forest Place responded to headquarters to report a possible online
fraud. The 24-year-old female resident solicited an online psychic. Currency was
exchanged, however, the complainant believed she was deceived, as she believed
her demise was imminent should she not pay to light a candle. The complainant
was advised that the case was unlikely to be considered criminal
3/31/2023 9:54 PM, (Suspicious Occurrence)
A resident of Chestnut Street reported an unknown male exited a white Ford
pickup truck, rang his doorbell and yelled "Yo." The male approached several
other residences and rang their doorbells. The male party left prior to police
arrival, however, no crimes were reported in the area during the time frame in
question
4/1/2023 10:02 PM, (Commitment)
A 45-year-old homeless male party walked in to headquarters to request
commitment to a local hospital. The male complained of anxiety and sleep
deprivation. EMS was dispatched an aid was rendered to the patient
4/2/2023 11:01 AM, (Burglary / Theft)
The owner of an Essex Street motorcycle dealership reported two vehicles were
stolen from the parking lot. Two actors cut a hole in security fencing, entered the
property and stole (2) dealership trucks. Detectives are reviewing surveillance
footage and license plate readers for suspect identification
4/2/2023 9:57 PM, (DRE Evaluation)
An RPPD officer trained as a Drug Recognition Expert was requested to respond
mutual aid for an evaluation. The officer responded to Alpine Police Department
for assistance
4/3/2023 12:07 AM, (Arrest - Adult)
A patrol Sergeant stopped a vehicle on Essex Street. The driver, a 47-year-old
male from Paterson, was found to possess an open NCIC arrest warrant. The
driver was arrested for a Passaic County Sheriff's Department child support
warrant
4/3/2023 3:07 PM, (Fraud / Theft)
A resident of Eldorado Court reported a fraud while working out at a Maywood
gym. The victim left his phone in a locker room and an unknown party open it,
and used the Zelle APP to send themselves $1,998.81. Maywood and Rochelle
Park detectives were assigned
In addition, (12) suspicious persons/vehicles were vetted and (57) 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.
