1/15/2025 10:30 AM, (Aided)
An Essex Street jewelry store reported an unruly customer. The female customer
refused to leave the store and demanded a sign language interpreter. Officers de-escalated the situation and sent the customer on her way.
1/15/2025 3:43 PM, (Ordinance Violation)
A caller reported a door to door solicitor refused to display identification. The
individual, a 24-year-old male from Boston, Ma., was working for an internet
provider. He was not issued a solicitor's permit and was served a summons for
the violation.
1/15/2025 4:28 PM (Auto Theft Recovery)
A patrolman located an unoccupied stolen vehicle parked in a Rochelle Avenue
church parking lot. The vehicle, a Honda Civic, was reported stolen out of the
NYPD. A locate message was sent and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
1/16/2025 7:52 AM, (DWI - Arrest)
A patrol officer observed a male party asleep behind the wheel of a Honda Civic
in a Passaic Street parking lot. Signs of impairment for narcotic use were
detected and field sobriety tests were administered. The driver was deemed under
the influence and arrested. Several used and unused hypodermic needles were
recovered inside the vehicle. Multiple summonses were issued and the driver, a
39-year-old male from Lodi, was released to the custody of a friend.
1/16/2025 8:25 AM, (Domestic Violence - Assault)
The front desk from a West Passaic Street apartment building reported a loud
disturbance on the 6th floor. Responding patrol units heard arguing inside the
apartment. Entry was gained and a male party was found with signs of injury. A
34-year-old female resident was arrested and charged with simple assault, no
protections orders were sought.
1/16/2025 11:02 AM, (Arrest - Adult)
A 28-year-old male from Bronx, NY, responded to headquarters to request a
vehicle release from the impound. The male presented a fraudulent insurance
card, New Jersey temporary registration plate, and registration card. All 3 were
found to be fraudulent. The male was arrested and searched incident to arrest.
The search produced (4) illegally possessed prescription narcotics. The arrestee
was charged with possessing C.D.S. and false government documents. The
vehicle remained in the impound.
1/16/2025 3:15 PM, (Assault)
A 911 caller reported a dispute in the street near William Street. Responding
units located a male reporting to be the victim of an assault. The incident began
as a road rage and ended in a physical dispute. One of the involved parties fled
the scene in a Nissan sedan. The victim refused medical attention. The assault
was not witnessed by police, as a result, the civilian complaint process was
explained.
1/18/2025 3:22 PM, (Aided)
A female party from Cherry Hill repeatedly responded to police headquarters to
request a sign language interpreter. After an extensive search, an interpreter was
located and summoned to headquarters. After a conversation, the female left
without making a complaint or report of an incident.
1/19/2025 2:39 PM, (Breach of Peace)
A caller from A-Harvey Avenue reported a neighbor dispute. The neighbor stated
that each time he exits his home to smoke a cigarette, his neighbor triggers her car
alarm. No further action was requested, documentation only.
1/19/2025 8:52 PM, (Parking Complaint)
Due to an impending snow storm street parking was prohibited. DPW employees
reported several vehicle disregarding the snow covered parking ordinance,
causing difficulty in plowing. Officers attempted to request vehicles moved onto
private property, summonses were issued to those not in compliance.
1/21/2025 9:56 AM, (Breach of Peace)
A caller reported a loud dispute at a West Passaic Street apartment building.
Responding patrol units heard arguing in a 6th floor apartment. Entry was made
and officers learned of a verbal dispute among dating partners. No protection
orders were requested, each side was explained their options.
1/23/2025 9:13 AM, (Breach of Peace)
A resident of Cedar Drive reported hiring a contractor to perform projects around
her home. During the course of the work the contractor stopped showing up to
the residence. Approximately 1 month later the contractor stated that he left tools
at the residence and he wanted them returned. The resident stated she does not
have the tools in question. Each was explained the civil complaint process.
1/23/2025 11:14 PM, (Suspicious Person - Ambulance)
A NJ Transit bus driver reported a male party asleep on the bus, refusing to exit.
Patrol located the male and could not awaken him. Patrol officers administered
Narcan, and after a 2nd dose, the male regained consciousness. The male, a 60-
year-old from Englewood, was transported to a local hospital.
1/24/2025 7:19 PM, (Shoplifting)
Loss prevention from a Passaic Street supermarket reported 2 female shoplifters
were currently detained. The shoplifting duo paid for $180 worth of groceries,
however, $348 worth of goods were in their shopping cart. The proceeds were
recovered and the pair, both 22 years of age from Newark, were banned from the
store. Store security will pursue complaints.
1/25/2025 11:05 AM, (Criminal Mischief)
A patrol officer reported observing graffiti on a Route 17 billboard. The graffiti
was set in spray paint. Photographs of the letters were taken, detectives and the
advertising company that owns the sign were contacted.
1/25/2025 5:20 PM, (Juvenile Curbside Warning)
A patrol sergeant located two juveniles playing dangerously close to a Passaic
Street pond. The sergeant spoke to the children and safely guided them away
from the unsafe ice conditions.
1/26/2024 5:20 PM, (Harassment)
A resident of Chestnut Street walked in to headquarters to report a suspicious
occurrence. The female resident reported meeting a male on a dating website. A
dinner date ensued, which did not work out. The male began to drive the female
home and she abruptly exited the vehicle. The female then received harassing
text messages from a spoofed phone number. No further action was requested, all
contacts were blocked via her cellular phone.
1/26/2025 11:26 PM, (Theft)
An Essex Street gas station reported a theft of fuel. An attendant reported a male
requested $40 worth of gasoline. The vehicle was full at $34 and the attendant
requested payment. The driver exited, dropped a $1 bill on the ground to distract
the attendant, and then fled in the vehicle. Due to the surveillance system
updating, no footage of the incident was available.
1/27/2025 4:02 PM, (Breach of Peace)
A Rochelle Avenue pharmacy reported a dispute between two customers.
Responding patrol officers found that one customer told another that they were
talking too loudly on the phone while waiting in line. This exchange sparked an
argument which patrol officers settled, all parties left the scene.
1/28/2025 1:13 AM, (Narcotics - Arrest Adult)
A Patrol Sergeant observed a vehicle exit a West Passaic Street hotel with several
equipment violations. A consent search of the vehicle revealed heroin, cocaine,
prescription pills, and narcotic paraphernalia. Patrol also observed a 5-year-old
child in the vehicle. The passenger, a 48-year-old male from Franklin, was
charged with (3) counts of C.D.S. possession, endangering the welfare of a child,
and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrestee was committed to the Bergen
County Jail.
1/28/2025 5:31 AM, (Commercial Burglary)
A 911 caller reported a burglary to an Essex Street restaurant. Patrol arrived on
scene and met with an employee who reported two cash registers missing.
Officers cleared the scene, discovered entry was made through a rear door, and
began to review surveillance footage. Detectives from Rochelle Park and the
Sheriff's BCI Unit were summoned. Evidence was collected and the investigation
is ongoing.
1/28/2025 7:35 AM, (Suspicious Vehicle)
A SLEO II Officer located a vehicle parked on Becker Avenue with its hazard
lights on. A registration inquiry revealed the owners license and registration to be
suspended. The vehicle was unoccupied, however, the owner returned and stated
that the vehicle was uninsured. Several summonses were issued and the vehicle
was impounded.
1/29/2025 9:20 AM, (Fire)
Multiple reports were made of a house fire on Becker Avenue. Responding patrol
units reported all occupants safely exited the house. The RPFD and several
mutual aid departments responded. A vehicle fire in the driveway quickly spread
to the rear of the house. Firefighters extinguished the flames and the scene was
turned over to the Building Department.
1/29/2025 1:11 PM, (Arrest -Adult)
An employee of a West Passaic Street supermarket reported 2 managers were
chasing a shoplifter in the parking lot. The suspect was last seen running towards
a Plaza Way mall. After a short search the suspect was located near a Paramus
movie theatre. A 40-year-old male from Clifton was arrested, and charged with
shoplifting. An open warrant for $2500 was found from Clifton Police. Clifton
Officers took custody of the male subject.
1/29/2025 2:19 PM, (Fraud)
A 66-year-old resident of River Edge reported being contacted by a blocked
number. The caller claimed to be from the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. The
caller claimed the victim had warrants for her arrest due to failing to appear for
jury duty. She was then instructed to withdraw $7500 from her bank and meet at
a West Passaic Street supermarket to pay her fines. The victim complied and
turned over her funds to an unknown male posing as a Sheriff's Officer.
Detectives immediately began to review surveillance footage and are actively
investigating.
1/29/2025 4:12 PM, (Breach of Peace)
A 911 caller reported a female party was punching her vehicle and then walked in
to a Rochelle Avenue pharmacy. Responding officers found two females engaged
in a dispute. Officers separated the two and found that the dispute was initiated in
the drive thru line. No physical contact was made and each was dispersed from
the area.
1/29/2025 7:09 PM, (Theft)
An employee reported a theft of fuel from an Essex Street service station. The
attendant reported a male requested $50 of gasoline and then left without paying
for $36 worth of fuel. Officers reviewed camera footage but could not identify a
registration plate.
1/29/2025 8:14 PM, (Breach of Peace)
NJ Transit Police reported an unruly passenger on a bus. The driver reported to
police that a passenger was irate and yelling at her due to missing a stop on her
last ride. The passenger denied this claim. The passenger, a 39-year-old female
from Paterson, was removed from the bus and provided a courtesy transport to a
local shopping mall.
1/30/2025 6:47 PM, (Auto Theft Recovery)
A resident of West Passaic Street reported her vehicle stolen. A short time later
she located it in a Passaic Street supermarket parking lot. The 68-year-old
resident confirmed the vehicle was never stolen, simply misplaced. All stolen
entries were cleared.
1/31/2025 9:34 PM, (Breach of Peace)
A caller reported a dispute between a coach and a recreation member at Midland
School. Patrol responded and spoke with the recreation member who reported a
coach broke the code of conduct by arguing with another coach. The coach in
question left the scene prior to police arrival, and recreation members agreed to
settled the conflict internally. Patrol stood by to maintain peace.
In addition, (23) suspicious persons/vehicles were vetted and (209) motor vehicle
stops were conducted in a 17-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.
