1/4/2023 2:46 PM, (Property Damage)
A resident of Central Avenue reported a Honda SUV drove off the road, over the
curb, and onto her walkway. Damage to a Christmas decoration occurred. The
resident did not believe the event to be intentional and only requested
documentation.
1/5/2023 9:05 AM, (Animal Complaint)
A Route 17 Car Dealership reported an injured rabbit in the used car lot. Patrol
dispatched animal control to tend to the bunny.
1/5/2023 2:22 PM, (Parking Complaint)
Patrol located a vehicle parked in the fire zone of a West Passaic Street
supermarket. The officer additionally located a 9-year-old juvenile in the back
seat of the vehicle. The parent was located and issued a summons, the juvenile
was in good health.
1/6/2023 2:04 AM, (Burglary to Auto)
Patrol was called to the area of Lexington Avenue for a report of (2) black males
wearing hoodies, carrying flashlights, and peering into vehicles. The actors fled
prior to police arrival and several vehicles in the area were found to be entered.
All burglarized vehicles were left UNLOCKED. Detectives are reviewing home
surveillance systems. Police warn all residents to lock their vehicles and
remove key fobs.
1/6/2023 2:15 PM, (Arrest Adult)
Patrol conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Essex Street. The vehicle
displayed an expired Georgia temporary license plate. The driver was unable to
provide identification or documentation for the vehicle. He provided a fake name
and date of birth, and was taken into custody for hindering. The subject, a 26-year-old male from Paterson, was charged and issued 6 motor vehicle
summonses.
1/7/2023 4:04 PM, (Burglary)
A tenant of a Route 17 Storage facility reported he left his unit unlocked and
returned a week later to find some of the contents were stolen. The victim
reported electronic devices and personal documents were stolen. Detectives are
reviewing surveillance videos and keycode entries in order to identify the actor(s).
1/7/2023 9:01 PM, (Arrest Adult)
Loss Prevention from a West Passaic Street supermarket reported a shoplifter in
custody. Responding patrol officers attempted to identify the actor and he
provided a false name. The suspects' true identity was acquired and he was found
to have a full extradition warrant issued by the Broward County Sheriff's Office
of Florida. The subject, a 26-year-old male from Palm Beach, Florida, was
charged with hindering, shoplifting, and committed to the Bergen County Jail.
1/8/2023 3:37 AM, (Breach of Peace)
Patrol was dispatched to a West Passaic Street hotel for a report of two people
arguing in a vehicle. The female party, a patron of the hotel, refused to exit the
vehicle without an apology from the male driver. Police negotiated a compromise
and the two parties went separate ways for the night.
1/8/2023 10:58 AM, (Breach of Peace)
Patrol was dispatched to the lobby of a West Passaic Street hotel for an irate
party. The 35-year-old male subject and his family were arguing with
management. The complainant located drug paraphernalia in his room,
specifically a "crack pipe", and requested a refund. Front desk employees
provided contact information for hotel management and the complainant was
satisfied.
1/8/2023 11:27 PM, (Breach of Peace)
An employee of a West Passaic Street supermarket reported a male party eating
items directly off the shelves. Loss Prevention declined to sign complaints, and
the 33-year-old "consumer", from Brooklyn, was banned from the store.
1/9/2023 1:45 AM, (Weapons Offense)
A West Passaic Street supermarket reported (3) black male subjects creating a
disturbance inside the store, and filming their harassment of patrons and
employees. The actors fled in a white Mercedes prior to police arrival. A review
of surveillance footage revealed one of the actors assaulted an employee and
brandished a knife. Days later, the suspects posted their video to YouTube, which
enabled detectives to identify them and issue warrants for their arrest. One of the
assailants is currently wanted on a criminal arrest warrant.
1/9/2023 6:53 AM, (Arrest Adult)
A West Passaic Street hotel clerk reported an unwanted party. Upon police
arrival the male party fled the hotel on foot. A short time later the male returned
to the hotel and led police on several foot pursuits throughout the hallways of the
hotel. He was eventually located on the 3rd floor and charged at an officer. The
male, a 20-year-old from Teaneck, was subdued and committed to a local hospital
for evaluation. He was additionally charged with disorderly conduct, resisting
arrest, and terroristic threats.
1/9/2023 6:34 PM, (Arrest Adult)
A Thiem Avenue resident reported a physical dispute among household members.
Patrol responded, found injuries to one of the residents, and arrested the 66-yearold male actor. The arrestee was committed to the Bergen County Jail, and he was issued a Temporary Restraining Order.
1/10/2023 1:55 PM, (Suspicious Occurrence, Theft)
A Rochelle Avenue salon reported a male party entered, and began to ask out of
the ordinary questions, such as, "are my pants too tight?". He then began to try
on women's coats and left wearing one, while also leaving behind his coat with a
debit card inside. Detectives are working to locate the male and the stolen
property.
A charge is not a conviction. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.
