2/22/2023 09:13 PM, (Arrest - Adult)
A Patrolman located a vehicle on Essex Street without a front plate. A motor
vehicle stop was conducted; however, the driver could not display a form of
identification. The subject, a 24-year-old male from Paterson, was found to have
provided a false name. He was arrested, charged with Hindering Apprehension,
issued (4) motor vehicle summonses, and released.
2/22/2023 1:54 PM, (Fraud)
A resident of Rochelle Avenue reported being the victim of YouTube TV scam.
The victims received an email reporting to be from YouTube TV, which claimed
the customers were delinquent on a bill. Arrangements were made through
"Zelle" and "Anydesk", which provided access to the victims' bank accounts. A
small loss was reported prior to blocking access, the detective bureau was
notified.
2/22/2023 8:13 PM, (Fraud)
A party responded to headquarters to report a fraud that was initiated on a
company phone. Victim received a text message who she believed to be from her
company CEO, requesting the purchase of (2) gift cards. A photo of both the
front and back of the cards was requested (NEVER SEND GIFT CARDS TO
AN ONLINE REQUESTER). After sending the image, fraud was suspected
and the victim was able to put a hold on the value of the gift cards. The matter
was turned over to detectives.
2/23/2023 6:39 AM, (Arrest - Adult)
A 43-year-old male from Greenwood Lake, NY, responded to headquarters to
turn himself in on an open arrest warrant. The warrant stemmed from a violation
of a temporary restraining order. The subject was arrested, processed, and
committed to the Bergen County Jail.
2/23/2023 9:55 AM, (Arrest - Juvenile)
A patrol officer observed a stolen Dodge Durango on Rochelle Avenue. A motor
vehicle stop was attempted, however, the drive fled at a high rate of speed on
Route 17 South. A pursuit ensued and was ultimately terminated after the driver
refused to surrender. A short time later the actor was apprehended in Newark.
The arrestee, a 16-year-old juvenile male, was charged with delinquency
complaints and committed to an Essex County Delinquency Center.
2/23/2023 6:01 PM, (DWI Arrest)
Patrol received a report of a motor vehicle accident on Cedar Drive off of Passaic
Street. One of the drivers, a 59-year-old female from Cleverdale, NY, was
suspected of alcohol intoxication. The subject was arrested and refused to submit
samples of her breath. Several summonses were issued including DWI and
Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, and she was released to a family member.
2/24/2023 2:34 PM, (Suspicious Occurrence)
A DPW employee reported a male party carried a cat into the library. The party
was located and advised that only service animals are permitted in the Municipal
Building. The party complied.
2/25/2023 2:02 AM, (Breach of Peace)
A caller reported a dispute at a Route 17 gas station. Responding patrol located
the weekly dispute between passenger and ride sharing services. The passenger
was reported to be unruly and was asked to exit the vehicle. Patrol provided a
courtesy transport to a nearby location.
2/25/2023 9:33 PM, (Suspicious Occurrence)
A caller from Howard Avenue reported receiving an alert on his Ring Doorbell.
The video revealed an unknown male party wearing a Fedora, entered the front
door of his home. Upon making entry the male quickly left. The homeowner
locked himself in his bedroom while awaiting a police response. Responding
units quickly learned that next door neighbor was holding a "Fedora Party" and
the person entered the wrong address.
2/26/2023 7:08 AM, (Trespassing)
A caller from Rochelle Avenue reported finding an unknown person inside his
apartment. He confronted the individual, and the suspect fled out of a window,
and onto a bicycle northbound on Rochelle Avenue. A detective investigation
revealed the actor was a juvenile friend of the residents' juvenile daughter. The
actor believed he was visiting his friend and has entered through the window in
the past. Detectives met with the parents of both juveniles.
2/26/2023 4:27 PM, (Fraud)
A resident of Howard Avenue reported receiving tax documentation from a bank
which they do not belong to. A call to the bank confirmed the residents were a
victim of fraud. The complainant froze all their accounts and credit cards and
appear to have avoided any financial loss. The identity theft was reported to
multiple credit monitoring companies. Detectives were assigned.
A charge is not a conviction. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.
