July 29, 2016

12:19 PM: Officer Justin Nielsen took a report of a fraud from a Hamilton Road resident. The resident reported that she was contacted by Macy’s credit regarding unusual activity on her credit card. The resident canceled the card and was advised to monitor her credit cards.

12:37 PM: Officer Giovani Desomma took a report of criminal mischief on Park Court. The building superintendent reported that someone had spray painted the garbage dumpster in the parking lot. The value of the damage is unknown at this time.

3:18 PM: Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of fraud from a Kenwood Avenue resident. The resident reported that he had received a statement from his health care insurance showing charges for services he did not receive. The resident has been in touch with the insurance company.

4:33 PM: Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of a fraud from a Bahr Circle resident. The resident reported that she had received several credit cards in the mail which she had not applied for. She also received a notice from ATT that a cell phone had been purchased in her name. The resident has been in contact with all of the companies and cancelled the accounts.

July 30, 2016

2:21 PM: Officer Justin Nielsen conducted a motor vehicle stop on Pompton Avenue after a random check of the license plate showed an active warrant from the Newark Municipal Court for the vehicle owner. After obtaining the operators credentials, he was able to confirm a warrant for Jourdan Barnett of West Orange. Barnett was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing he was released with a pending court date.

August 2, 2016

10:22 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of theft of services from a Bloomfield Avenue business. The employee reported that a customer had received services and attempted to pay with a credit card that was declined. The customer stated she would return the next day to pay the remaining balance. The customer has continued to make excuses about when she will come in to pay. The employee was advised of complaint procedures.

1:01 PM: Officer Erin McGarrity and Det Anthony O’Connor responded to the Bernard’s Police Department to pick up Eugene Ceasar of North Carolina on an outstanding warrant from the Verona Municipal Court. Mr. Ceasar was transported to police headquarters and processed. After processing bail was posted and he was released with a pending court date.

2:45 PM: Officer Brian McMahon took a report of fraud from a Linn Drive resident. The resident reported that he had received a letter from Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle advising him of a court date for two tickets that were issued in Philadelphia. The resident stated that he had turned in his Pennsylvania Driver’s License when he moved to New Jersey. He was advised to contact the court in Philadelphia.

3:41 PM: Officer Brian McMahon took a report of a theft from a Hillwood Terrace resident. The resident reported that he ordered several items recently via mail order and has not received them. She reported that after checking with the companies, both stated that the packages were delivered. Value of missing items is approximately $100.

3:43 PM: Officer Jordan Descafano took a report of a fraud from a Laurel Court resident. The resident reported receiving an advertisement on her computer from Microsoft stating that her computer had been hacked. After calling the phone number on the screen, she began speaking with the representative who then asked her for a credit card number. At this point she terminated the conversation. She was provided with identity theft information.

August 3, 2016

5:11 PM: Officer Brian McMahon took a report of an attempted fraud at a Bloomfield Avenue bank. The bank teller reported an individual attempted to cash a check and provided a Connecticut driver’s license as identification. When the teller told the customer she needed to speak with her manager, the customer left the bank. Officers checked the area with negative results.

August 4, 2016

1:11 AM: Officer Giovani Desomma conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue after a random check of the vehicle’s license plate showed that the vehicle owner’s driver’s license was suspended. Upon checking the operator’s credentials, an active warrant from the Sparta Municipal Court was located. The operator, Ronald Pondiscio of Sparta, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Pondiscio posted bail and was released.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

August 12, 2016

2:33 AM: Officers Rob Juliano and Robert Maguire responded to the Passaic Police Department to pick up Paul Butler of Passaic on an outstanding warrant from the Verona Municipal Court. After processing, Butler posted bail and was released.

8:11 AM: Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of property damage at a Rockland Terrace residence. Damage was observed to the glass enclosure of the gas meter. Value of the damage is unknown at this time.

4:28 PM Officer Brian McMahon took a report of a found license plate on Bloomfield Avenue. The owner was contacted and retrieved his property.

August 13, 2016

1:30 AM Officer Giovanni DeSomma conducted a motor vehicle stop on Pompton Avenue after a random check of the license plate showed an active warrant for the registered owner of the vehicle. After checking the operator’s credentials, an active warrant was confirmed from the Little Falls Municipal Court. The operator, Hector Brown of West Orange, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Brown was released with a pending court date.

August 14, 2016

10:33 AM: Officer Ed Ruff took a report of a health hazard at a Bloomfield Avenue business. A resident reported that trash bins had attracted rats and other animals and that there was a foul odor in the area. The matter was referred to the health department.

August 15, 2016

11:20 AM: Officer Bill Frazee took a report of lost property from a Hillwood Terrace resident. The resident stated that her cell phone was missing from her apartment. The resident stated no one has access to her apartment. Value of the missing phone is unknown at this time.

1:07 PM: Officer Chris Scheper took a report of a fight between three dogs on Bloomfield Avenue. The dogs had been separated upon the officer’s arrival. The fight occurred when two dogs slipped their collars and attacked a third dog. All dogs suffered minor injuries and were taken home by their respective owners.

5:25 PM: Officer Brian McMahon took a report of a fraud at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The business owner reported that she had received a call from Verizon confirming a change to her cell phone number. When she contacted Verizon, she was advised that the passcode to the account had been changed. Verizon was then advised that she did not request this change and to flag her account. The business owner was provided with identity theft information.

8:29 PM: Officer Brian McMahon took a report of a dispute on Wedgewood Drive. A former resident reported that she was having a dispute with the property manager over items that she took from the apartment when she moved.

August 16, 2016

4:29 PM: Officer Thomas Conroy conducted a motor vehicle stop on Hillcrest Terrace as he was aware that the operator had outstanding warrants from the Verona Municipal Court. After confirming the warrants, the operator, Mary Milani of Verona, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing Milani was released with a pending court date.

August 17, 2016

10:43 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of property damage from a Verona Place resident. The resident reported that a fence on her property had been damaged. It appears that a vehicle may have struck the fence. Value of the damage is unknown at this time.

11:24 PM: Officer Giovanni DeSomma responded along with the Verona Fire Department to a reported transformer fire on Lynwood Road. The transformer and utility pole were on fire upon the officer’s arrival. PSE&G was contacted and secured the scene.

August 18, 2016

10:18 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of harassing phone calls from a Cypress Avenue resident. The resident reported that she has been receiving harassing text messages from a number that she is not familiar with. The resident was advised to contact headquarters if she receives any more texts.

4:27 PM: Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of harassment from a Gerdes Avenue resident. The resident reported being harassed by a neighbor for the past several weeks. The resident was advised of complaint procedures.

8:32 PM: Officer Conroy took a report of found property from a Hillside avenue resident. The resident reported finding a driver’s license in Verona Park. The owner was contacted and retrieved her license.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

The Cedar Grove Police Department has released the following statement:

“A two-month long joint investigation conducted by the Verona and Cedar Grove Police Departments into persons suspected of illegally distributing Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) resulted into the execution of arrest and search warrants on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 on Franklin Street in Verona. The arrested parties and charges are as follows:

Lauren D. Traettino, 26, of Verona was charged with illegally possessing, conspiring to sell, and selling CDS Xanax to an undercover police officer, in addition to illegally possessing nine (9) glassine envelopes containing CDS Heroin, drug paraphernalia and six (6) hypodermic needles. She was processed on all charges and released pending Superior Court Arraignment in Newark after posting bond on a $50,000 bail.

Kathy Y. Hilton-Traettino, 62, of Verona was charged with conspiring with Lauren D. Traettino and Joshua P. Munn to illegally distribute CDS Xanax. She was processed on the charge and released pending a Superior Court Arraignment.

Warrants were issued for the arrest of Joshua P. Munn, 26, of Fairfield on charges he illegally possessed, conspired to sell and sold CDS Xanax to an undercover police officer. Police are currently seeking Munn and he has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer as a wanted person.

The Cedar Grove Police Department requests that the public report all suspicious activity observed, as it occurs. The police department telephone number is 973-239-4100 and in case of emergency 9-1-1. All reports are investigated and all assistance is appreciated.

All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Cedar Grove Police Department arrested 20-year-old Verona resident Alessandro A. Delbarba on Thursday, September 8, on charges of burglary, theft and the illegal possession of several controlled dangerous substances.

According to the police blotter report, the department received a 9-1-1 call at 8:21 a.m. from an Elmwood Road resident reporting that a person, later identified as Delbarba, had entered their garage and removed property. The caller indicated that her husband was detaining the suspect outside of the home. When the Cedar Grove Police officers arrived, they arrested Delbarba after their investigation revealed that he had had been observed by the victim’s neighbor entering the victim’s driveway and pulling on the door handles of three parked cars. Delbarba was also seen entering the victim’s garage and then leaving with a bucket of car detailing supplies. The witness observed Delbarba putting the bucket into his parked vehicle on the street.

While conducting the investigation, Cedar Grove officers smelled marijuana coming from Delbarba’s vehicle and, according to the blotter report, found him illegally in possession of marijuana; two other controlled dangerous substances, Tramadol and Dilaudid; the prescription legend drug Cyclobenzoprine; and drug paraphernalia. Delbarba was taken to police headquarters where he was processed on the charges and released pending a September 21, 2016 Superior Court arraignment after posting the required bail. Cedar Grove Patrolmen Joseph Russomanno and Anthony Cardona, and Sgt. Jason Wolfstirn were the investigating officers.

You can read the full Cedar Grove Police Blotter here. All persons charged in that report are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

August 26, 2016

2:40 PM: Officer Chris Scheper took a report of found property from a Valleyview Road resident. The resident reported finding a wallet with numerous keys. The keys were placed into property.
5:16 PM: Officer Chris Scheper responded along with the Verona Fire Department to a reported dumpster fire in the rear of a Bloomfield Avenue business. The fire was extinguished and damage was limited to the dumpster.

August 267, 2016

1:39 PM: Officer Brian McMahon took a report of property damage at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The employee reported that a vehicle had pulled away from the gas pump while the nozzle was still in the vehicle. Value of the damage is unknown at this time.

August 28, 2016

2:47 AM: Sgt. John Lecreux conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue for an observed violation. While checking the operators credentials, a warrant from the Lake Como Municipal Court was discovered. The operator, Achsa Pirro of Belleville, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing Pirro was released with a new court date.
2:58 PM: Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of a dispute from a Claridge Drive resident. The resident reported having a dispute with a former friend who he believes has several of his personal items. The officer contacted the fried who reported he does not have the items, and feels he is being harassed. Both parties were advised of complaint procedures.
3:43 PM: Officer Chris Scheper took a report of a larceny from a Claremont Avenue residence. The resident reported that a lawn mower was missing form her yard. The value of the missing item is approximate $800.

August 29, 2016

2:06 PM: Officer Bill Frazee took a report of an assault on Mountainview Road. Both parties reported a verbal dispute. One person suffered a laceration to his face. The parties gave conflicting reports of how the injury occurred. The Rescue Squad responded and treated the victim. All parties agreed to keep the peace.

August 31, 2016

Officer Jordan Descafano took a report of fraud from a Cumberland Avenue resident. The resident reported that he received a notification that his information had been used to open an account with Sprint. The resident contacted Sprint and advised them that he did not open an account. Sprint advised him that they will forward it to their fraud department.

September 1, 2016

1:06 PM: Officer Brendan Huber took a report of found property from a Linn Drive resident. The resident reported finding a wallet on Depot Street. The owner was contacted and will respond to retrieve his property.
3:38 PM: Officer Jordan Descafano took a report of a fraud from a Valleyview Road resident. The resident reported that she received a phone call reporting that an online order had been made using her credit card information. The resident checked with her bank and discovered an unauthorized charge on her account. She advised the bank of this incident and they put a freeze on her account.

September 2, 2016

12:58 PM: Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of a fraud from a Linn Drive resident. The resident reported receiving a call from a male who identified himself as a representative of the IRS. The individual advised the resident that she would need to send money to an address in North Carolina. The resident sent the money as instructed. A short time later the resident noticed an unauthorized transaction on her credit card. At this point she realized it was a scam and contacted her bank and credit card company. The resident was provided with identity theft information.
3:22 PM: Officer Jordan Descafano conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue for an observed violation. Upon checking the operators credentials, a warrant from the Caldwell Municipal court was located. The operator, Natasha Barinas of Verona, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing Barinas posted bail and was released.
4:17 PM: Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of found property at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The business owner reported finding a wallet that was left in his store. The owner was contacted and retrieved her property.

September 4, 2016

2:08 PM: Officer Brendan Huber responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business on a report of a dispute. The dispute was between the current owner of the business and a previous owner. All parties were advised this is a civil matter.
7:37 PM: Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of a larceny at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The business owner reported that a male took an iPhone screen protector from the rack, removed it from the package, and placed it in his pocket. The male reported he just put it in his pocket to get his money. The storeowner did not wish to sign a complaint but just wanted the item paid for. The male paid for the item without incident.

September 5, 2016

10:47 AM: Officer Ed Ruff took a report of a fraud from a Laurel Court resident. The resident reported that he had contacted Dell Computer for an issue with his computer. He allowed Dell to remote in to his computer to make the repair. The following day he received a call from a person who stated they were from Dell and would need access to his computer, as the repairs had not been completed the previous day. The resident allowed them access to the computer. The caller then advised him it would cost $600 for the repair and a technician would come to his house the following day. The resident refused to pay the money and became suspicious when the caller offered to make a repair for less money. The resident was provided with identity theft information.
7:15 PM: Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of found property from a Floyd Terrace resident. The resident reported finding a set of keys near the intersection of Claremont Avenue and Floyd Road.
8:28 PM: Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of found property from a Harrison Street resident. The resident reported finding a debit card in the ATM machine at a Bloomfield Avenue bank. The owner of the card was located and retrieved her property.
10:57 PM: Officer Brian McMahon took a report of property damage at a Cypress Avenue residence. The resident reported that a sewage back up caused damage to the basement area of the residence. The value of the damage is unknown at this time.
11:04 PM: Officer Robert Maguire took a report of property damage at a Cypress Avenue residence. The resident reported that a sewage back up caused damage to the basement area of the residence. The value of the damage is unknown at this time.

September 6, 2016

9:20 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of a larceny from a Pompton Avenue business. The business owner reported that a computer scanner was removed from the business. The value of the scanner is $8,400.
11:05 AM: Officer Brendan Huber took a report of criminal mischief at a Bloomfield avenue business. The business owner reported observing a derogatory word written on the side of his business. Value of the damage is unknown at this time.
12:06 PM: Officer Stephanie Colon arrested Troy Shoulders of Texas on an outstanding warrant from the Verona Municipal Court. After processing, Shoulders was placed in the cell to await his court appearance.
1:14 PM: Officer Brendan Huber took a report of criminal mischief from a Hillside Avenue resident. The resident reported pencil markings on his fence. The value of the damage is unknown at this time.

September 7, 2016

3:05 PM: Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of fraud at a Grove Avenue business. The business owner reported that he received a call from a male who identified himself as a representative of PSE&G. The male told him that if he did not make a payment of $1,759 that his gas and electric would be shut off. The parties negotiated a lower amount of money and the business owner sent the money via Money Gram. The business owner spoke to PSE&G who advised that this was a scam. He was provided with identity theft information.

The Verona Police Department reminds everyone of the following:

No government agency or public utility will call you and threaten to arrest you, turn off your utilities or harm you in any way if you do not make an immediate payment.

When in doubt, hang up and call the company yourself using a telephone number that you can properly identify. Do not use the number that appears on your caller ID or any other number that the caller tells you to call.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

September 9, 2016

8:51 AM: Sgt. Dan Greco responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to a report of a person who fell on Fairview Avenue. After treatment for a leg injury, the victim was transported to Mountainside Hospital.

1:12 PM: Disp. Denise Scheerer took a report of found driver’s license at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The owner was contacted and retrieved his property.

1:49 PM: Officer Brendan Huber took a report of a found bicycle on Pompton Avenue near the Pilgrim Plaza. The bicycle was placed into found property.

11:14 PM: Officers Chris Scheper and Thomas Conroy responded to the Paramus Police Department to take custody of Reynaldo Delacruz on an outstanding warrant from the Verona Municipal Court. Delacruz was transported to police headquarters for processing. After processing, he posted bail and was released.

September 11, 2016

6:41 AM: Officer Brian McMahon was approached by a resident of Gould Street who reported finding a blue shoulder strap work bag by his home. The officer was able to locate identification in the bag, revealing that it belonged to another resident on Gould Street. Upon speaking with the owner of the work bag, it was determined that her vehicle had been entered during the night and the bag was removed. Nothing else appeared to be missing from the vehicle and the bag was returned to the owner.

1:05 PM: Officer Brendan Huber took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle from a Personette Avenue resident. The resident reported that his wallet was taken from his vehicle sometime during the overnight hours. The wallet contained a driver’s license, credit and debit cards, health insurance card and cash. The resident was advised to contact his bank and credit card companies.

5:59 PM: Officer Thomas Conroy conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lakeside Avenue for an observed violation. Upon speaking with the operator, the Officer Conroy detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. All occupants were asked to step out of the vehicle. While speaking with Officer Conroy, the rear seat passenger indicated that there was marijuana in the vehicle and it was his. The passenger, Samuel Korbman of Highland Park, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing Korbman was released with a pending court date in Verona Municipal Court.

September 12, 2016

1:21 AM: Officer Robert Maguire conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lakeside Avenue after a random check of the license plate showed an active warrant for the vehicle owner. After checking the operator’s credentials, active warrants were confirmed from the Elizabeth and Cranford Municipal Courts. The operator, Devontay Roberts of Elizabeth, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing Roberts was released with new court dates.

8:21 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of property damage from a Douglas Place resident. The resident reported damage to a window on the front of her home. Value of the damage is unknown at this time.

9:23 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle from a Belleclair Place resident. The resident reported that during the overnight hours, two of her vehicles were entered. The only thing reported missing was a small amount of cash.

10:16 AM: Officer Brendan Huber took a report of property damage from a Newark resident. The resident reported parking her vehicle on Hillwood Terrace. Upon returning to her vehicle, she observed white paint and scratches on her passenger side door. She also reported that when she parked her vehicle, a white Mercedes had parked in the adjoining space very close to her vehicle. The value of the damage is unknown at this time.

5:39 PM: Officer Steve Young took a report of a lost wallet from a Cresthill Road resident. The resident reported that she lost her wallet which contained her NJ drivers license, credit and debit cards, health insurance cards and cash. She was advised to contact her bank and credit card companies and was provided with identity theft information.

6:17 PM: Officer Jordan Descafano took a report of lost property from a Chestnut Road resident. The resident reported that she lost her NJ drivers license.

9:21 PM: Sgt. David Wardrope took a report of a lost cell phone from a Montclair resident. The resident reported that she lost the phone while at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The resident was able to track her phone to Mountain Avenue in North Caldwell. Officers responded to that area and were able to locate and retrieve the cell phone.

September 13, 2016

2:15 AM: Officer Robert Juliano assisted Cedar Grove Police on a motor vehicle stop on Pompton Avenue. During the stop, it was discovered that the operator had an active warrant from the Verona Municipal Court. The operator, Marcus Fevrier of West Orange, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, bail was posted and Fevrier was released.

8:29 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon was dispatched along with the Verona Rescue Squad to a report of a person who fell on Elk Road. After treatment for a leg injury, the victim was transported to Mountainside Hospital.

4:28 PM: Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of a dog bite from a U.S. Postal Carrier. The carrier reported that while delivering mail on Oakridge Road, he was bitten by a dog on the forearm. The dog owner was contacted and was aware of the situation. The health department was advised of the incident.

September 14, 2016

10:59 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon arrested Thomas Kelley of Nutley after he was sentenced to 10 days in the Essex County Jail by the Verona Municipal Court Judge. After processing, Kelley was transported to the Essex county Jail.

12:29 PM: Officer Ed Ruff took a report of a dispute on Pompton Avenue. A Pompton Avenue resident reported a dispute with a neighbor over construction that was going to be performed on the neighbor’s property. The resident feels the construction is going to be over the property line onto his property. The resident was advised to contact the building inspector.

5:32 PM: Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of a lost cell phone from a Bloomfield Avenue resident. The resident reported that she left the phone in her apartment when she went out for the day, and upon returning home, the phone was missing. There were no signs of forced entry and the resident reported the apartment was locked. Value of the phone is unknown at this time.

September 15, 2016

11:12 AM: Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of a found credit card. The owner of the card was notified to respond to police headquarters to retrieve the card.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

A female driver was airlifted to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center on Friday afternoon after her car crashed through the front of 25 Pompton Avenue .

According to Verona Police Department Capt. Stephen DePoe, the Verona dispatch received a call at 2:45 p.m. that a car travelling east on Claremont Avenue had crossed Pompton Avenue and crashed through the window of the office building. The rescue effort that followed was captured by a CBS news helicopter, and you can view its footage here. The Verona Police Department, Fire Department and Rescue Squad all responded to the scene. Cedar Grove’s police and rescue squad also provided assistance at the scene.

The car completely entered the building and the Verona Department of Public Works had to put temporary supports in the hole it left in the building to stabilize the large opening. When the victim was finally extricated, the Verona Rescue Squad slowly transported her to the trauma transport helicopter from St. Joseph’s, which had landed on the field behind Brookdale Avenue elementary school. Capt. DePoe said that no one was in the street-level office at the time of the crash.

On Friday evening, Capt. DePoe declined to identify the driver or provide information on her condition, but he praised those involved in handling the crash. “It was an excellent job by all of Verona’s first responders,” he said.

Dt. Sgt. Tim Banta from the Verona Police Department is handling the investigation into the crash.

The aftermath of the August 2 crash shows one vehicle against the new Verona Place apartments.

In the early evening of Tuesday, August 2, a Verona Police Department patrol responded to a serious three-car motor vehicle crash in the area of 421 Bloomfield Avenue, which is just opposite the Richfield Regency. Officers found three injured victims, one of whom with serious bodily injury.

The Verona Police Department said in a statement released yesterday that through the investigation, Officer Chris Scheper had reason to believe that one of the operators, Adam Kling, 46, of West Orange, was operating his vehicle under the influence of an intoxicating liquor and/or drugs. The investigation continued and on Tuesday, September 27, Kling was arrested at police headquarters and charged with two counts of assault by auto.

Kling was released after posting bail. He is scheduled to appear in the Essex County Superior Court on Monday, October 10.

Any individual named in a Verona Police Department report is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

Michael J. Verrone was watching the coverage of this morning’s deadly New Jersey Transit train crash in Hoboken and spotted a familiar vehicle among the first responders.

At 8:45 a.m. New Jersey Transit train No. 1614, a Pascack Valley Line train coming from Spring Valley, crashed into the platform at the Hoboken station. According to news reports, at least three people are now believed to have been killed in the crash and up to 100 have been injured.

According to Verona Police Chief Mitchell Stern, one Verona Rescue Squad ambulance with a crew of three responded to the mutual aid call that followed the crash. “Mutual aid is complex,” he said. “You don’t always deplete right next door. They’ll often spread the response for a distance to ensure coverage for other calls.”

September 23, 2016

4:35 AM Officer Robert Juliano conducted a motor vehicle stop on Mount Prospect Avenue after a random check of the driver’s license showed an active warrant for the vehicle owner. While speaking with the operator, a strong smell of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle. The operator was advised that the vehicle would be searched. While searching the vehicle, officers located marijuana in the vehicle. The operator, Chuka Enworom of Maplewood, was placed under arrest for possession of CDS and an active warrant from the Union Township Municipal Court. Enworom was transported to police headquarters. After processing, he posted bail and was released.

7:09 AM Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle from a Crestmont Road resident. The resident reported that sometime during the overnight hours, two vehicles parked in her driveway were entered. Reported missing at this time is approximately $30 in change.

12:07 PM Officer Erin McGarrity took a report of harassing phone calls from an employee at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The employee reported receiving two sexually explicit voice mails on her work phone. She was advised to contact police headquarters if she receives any more calls.

September 25, 2016

12:02 AM Officer Robert Juliano conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue for an observed violation. While speaking with the occupants, Officer Juliano observed a glass jar containing a green substance in the passenger’s handbag. The passenger was asked to step from the vehicle and the handbag was searched. Officers located a glass pipe as well as the glass jar containing marijuana. The passenger, Patricia Senior of Clifton, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Senior was released with a pending court date.

11:09 AM Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of property damage from a Claridge Drive resident. The resident reported observing damage on her vehicle that was not there the previous evening. Damage was observed to the corner of the front bumper. The value of the damage is unknown at this time.

8:26 PM Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of a found wallet from an Oakridge Road resident. The resident reported finding a wallet on Bloomfield Avenue. The owner of the wallet was contacted and the wallet was returned.

September 28, 2016

11:19 AM Officer Brendan Huber took a report of fraud from a Claridge Drive resident. The resident reported that when he opened his mailbox, two pieces of mail were open and the envelopes were missing. One of the items was a credit card bill. The resident contacted his credit card company and closed the account. The resident was advised to monitor his accounts and contact the police if he notices any unusual activity.

5:49 PM Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of a motorist dispute on Bloomfield Avenue. All parties involved gave the same account of the incident and were advised of complaint procedures.

7:31 PM Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of a suspicious person from an Oakridge Road resident. The resident stated that she heard her front door handle jiggle as if someone was attempting to open the door. When she looked outside, she did not observe anyone in the area.

September 29, 2016

11:08 AM Officer Stephanie Colon responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to a report of a person who fell on Pompton Avenue. After treatment for a facial injury, the victim was transported to Mountainside Hospital.

5:01 PM Officer Jordan Descafano took a report of a road rage incident on Lakeside Avenue. Both operators gave conflicting reports of the incident. All parties were advised of complaint procedures.

September 30, 2016

7:46 PM Officer Michael Barone responded along with the Verona Fire Department to an E. Lincoln Street residence on a report of a fire in the ceiling. The Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire which caused damage to the bathroom ceiling and ceiling fan. Value of the damage is unknown at this time.

9:15 PM Officer Steve Young took a report of found property from a Brookdale Avenue resident. The resident reported finding a key on a MLB Keychain on Sunset Avenue. The item was placed into property.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

On Friday, September 23, 2016 at approximately 6:15 a.m., a Verona resident reported that he was the victim of a strong-arm robbery attempt. This incident occurred on Pompton Avenue at Claremont Avenue.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 25 years old, approximately 5’6″ tall, wearing all black clothing.

The above picture is a sketch of the suspect that was developed with the assistance of the New Jersey State Police and the victim. Anyone who can identify the sketch is asked to contact D/Sgt. Tim Banta of the Verona Police Department Detective Bureau at (973) 857-4764

Verona Police Chief Mitchell Stern said in a statement on Wednesday that, acting a tip from a resident, the VPD has been able to arrest a suspect in a burglary.

On September 22, while D/Sgt. Tim Banta and Det. Joel Martin were processing the scene of a residential burglary on Mount Prospect Avenue, a resident approached Capt. Chris Kiernan and advised him that she had witnessed a possible suspect at the home earlier in the day.

Based on witnesses observations, D/Sgt. Banta and Det. Martin were able to quickly identify a suspect. As a result of the investigation that followed, Antonio Rivera, 39 of Newark, was arrested on October 4 in Newark.

Rivera, who has 19 previous felony convictions, was transported to the Essex County Jail in lieu of $75,000 bail, set by Essex County Superior Court Judge Ronald Wigler.

“The Verona Police Department would like to credit the alert resident who broke the case for us,” Stern said. “She knew something was out of place and took the time to observe the actor and take note of his license plate. Please remember: If you see something, say something! If something makes you ask yourself ‘should I call the police about this’, the answer is yes.”

Any suspect named in a police report is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

October 7, 2016

1:42 PM Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of lost property from a Claridge Drive resident. The resident stated that he lost his New Jersey driver’s license. He was advised to contact the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to obtain a duplicate license.

October 8, 2016

3:43 PM Officer Michael Barone took a report of a dog bite from a Hopedale, Mass. resident. The victim reported that he was bitten by a dog while in a Bloomfield Avenue business. The dog owner reported the dog was secured inside the business when the bite occurred and is up to date on all shots.

October 9, 2016

5:58 PM Officer Steve Young took a report of a burglary from a Fairview Avenue resident. The resident reported several power tools were taken from his unlocked basement over the past few weeks. Value of the missing items is approximately $500.

October 10, 2016

11:14 AM Lt. Michael Ruglio took a report of a lost wallet from a Bloomfield Avenue resident. The resident reported that he lost his wallet. The wallet contained medical cards, Social Security card and New Jersey driver’s license. The resident was in the process of contacting all of the agencies to replace the identification cards.

6:54 PM Sgt. Dave Wardrope took a report of harassment from a Gerdes Avenue resident. The resident reported that a neighbor was shining a light into his home. Officers were only able to locate a lamppost that was casting light towards the front of the complainant’s house. The complainant felt that there was an additional light that was now turned off. All parties were advised of complaint procedures.

October 11, 2016

12:26 AM Officer Robert Juliano conducted a motor vehicle stop on Mt. Prospect Avenue for an observed violation. A check of the operator’s credentials revealed an active warrant from the Bucks County Pennsylvania Sheriffs Department. The operator, Charles Williams of Newark, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Williams was transported to the Essex County Jail to await extradition to Pennsylvania.

2:04 PM Officer Brendan Huber conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue due to an expired registration. Upon checking the operator’s credentials, an active warrant from the East Orange Municipal court was discovered for the operator. The operator, Demetrice Canty of Newark, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing Canty was released with a new court date for East Orange Municipal Court.

6:50 PM Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of a dispute from a Robbinsville resident. The resident reported that he was involved in a road rage incident with another motorist. He reported that the other motorist was following him too closely and a verbal dispute ensued. The other driver then threw an object at his vehicle. The other vehicle then left the area. He was advised of complaint procedures.

6:57 PM Officer Giovanni DeSomma took a report of a motorist dispute on Bloomfield Avenue from a Caldwell resident. The resident reported that he had a dispute with a pedestrian who was crossing the street but not in a crosswalk. He stated there was a verbal dispute and the pedestrian threw a cup of coffee at him. The pedestrian stated the motorist accelerated his vehicle towards him and he got scared and the coffee cup flew out of his hand. Both parties were advised of complaint procedures.

7:23 PM Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of fraud from a West Orange resident. The resident reported that she went to a pharmacy to pick up her prescription and was advised that the prescription had already been picked up a few days ago. When she requested the store to check the surveillance video, she was advised that it was not working. The resident advised that this was the second similar incident at this pharmacy.

October 12, 2016

12:47 AM Officer Robert Juliano conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue after a random check of the vehicle registration showed an active warrant for the vehicle owner. After obtaining the operators credentials, a warrant from the Irvington Municipal Court was confirmed. The operator, Jeff Jeanpierre of Union, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Jeanpierre posted bail and was released.

4:36 AM Officer Robert Juliano took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle from a Martin road resident. The resident reported that when he exited his house, he observed his driver’s side door open. Upon entering the vehicle, he observed items strewn about the vehicle. He also reported that he observed two males on the corner of Claremont Avenue and Martin Road who fled the area prior to officers arrival. Officers checked the area for the subjects with negative results.

7:16 AM Officer Brain McMahon took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle from a Linden Avenue resident. The resident reported that his vehicle was entered during the overnight hours. Approximately $10 in cash is reported missing at this time.

8:23 AM Officer Brendan Huber took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle from a Martin Road resident. The resident reported that her vehicle was entered during the overnight hours. The resident reported that nothing appears to be missing at this time.

4:50 PM Officer Giovanni DeSomma took a report of found property from a Lakeview Place resident. The resident reported finding a cell phone at the intersection of Lakeside Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue. The phone was placed into property until the owner can be identified.

October 13, 2016

9:16 AM Officer Brian McMahon took a report of a fraud from a South Prospect Street resident. The resident reported that she received an email from Verizon stating that an iPhone had been ordered on her account and shipped to an address in New York. She contacted Verizon and advised them she did not place the order. Verizon advised her that she would not be charged.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

October 14, 2016

1:53 PM Officer Erin McGarrity responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to a report of a person who fell on Lanning Road. After treatment for a shoulder and leg injury, the victim was transported to Mountainside Hospital.

October 15, 2016

10:51 AM Officer William Frazee conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Ave for an observed violation. Upon speaking with the operator, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. The operator was asked to step from the vehicle and preform field sobriety tests. After the tests, the operator, James Quinn of Verona, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Quinn was released with a pending court date.

October 16, 2016

5:07 PM Officer Chris Scheper took a report of a fraud from a W. Lincoln Street resident. The resident reported that he found several unauthorized charges on his credit card. He reported the charges occurred after he lost his wallet which contained the credit card. The resident was in contact with his bank to close the account. He was provided with identity theft information.

October 17, 2016

12:08 AM Officer Robert Juliano arrested James Tonko of Verona on outstanding warrants from the Union and Verona Municipal Courts. After processing, Tonko was turned over to the Union Police Department.

2:56 PM Officer Thomas Conroy responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to a report of a male who fell on Fairview Avenue. After treatment at the scene, the rescue squad transported the victim to St. Barnabas Medical Center.

3:51 PM While on patrol, Officers Thomas Conroy and Michael Barone were flagged down by an employee of a Claremont Avenue business who reported a shoplifter had just left his store. After a brief search of the area, the officers were able to locate the subject. Troy Johnson of Irvington was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. After procession, Johnson was turned over to the Irvington Police Department for an outstanding warrant from their municipal court.

5:27 PM Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle from a Woodland Avenue resident. The resident reported that over the past few hours, his vehicle was entered and the contents of the center console were rifled through. Reported missing at this time is a small amount of cash.

7:44 PM Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of a lost driver’s license from a West Orange resident. He was advised to contact the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to obtain a duplicate license.

8:45 PM Officer Steve Young took a report of a disorderly person on a bus. After Officers spoke to both the bus driver and the passenger, the passenger left the area and the bus continued on it route.

11:21 PM Officer Robert Juliano took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle from an Orchard Street resident. A neighbor observed a black male enter the vehicle and then proceed to walk west on Orchard Street. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the male.

October 19, 2016

6:28 PM Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of found property from a Harrison Street resident. The resident reported finding a pair of binoculars in his yard. The item was logged into property.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

October 21, 2016

7:55 PM: Officer Steven Young took a report of found property at Freedom Field. The owner was located and the property was returned.

October 23, 2016

10:17 PM: Officer Giovanni DeSomma took a report of found property on Montrose Avenue. The owner of the property was contacted and responded to pick up her property.

October 24, 2016

12:04 AM: Officer Robert Juliano conducted a motor vehicle stop for an observed violation. Upon checking the operator’s credentials, an active warrant from the Orange Municipal Court was located. The operator, Guerlande Jeanphillippe of Orange, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Jeanphillippe posted bail and was released.

7:40 AM: Officer Brian McMahon conducted a motor vehicle stop after a random check of the license plate showed active warrants for the registered owner of the vehicle. Upon checking the operator’s credentials it was determined that he was the registered owner. Tyler Ove of Newark was placed under arrest for active warrants from the Montville and Bloomfield Municipal Courts. After processing, Ove posted bail and was released.

2:51 PM: Sgt. John Lecreux took a report of found credit card on Bloomfield Avenue. The property was returned to the bank.

October 25, 2016

10:49 AM: Officer Brian McMahon responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to a report of a person who fell on Bloomfield Avenue. After treatment for a back injury, the victim was transported to Mountainside Hospital.

October 26, 2016

2:17 PM: Officer Brian McMahon conducted a motor vehicle stop after a random check of the license plate showed active warrants for the registered owner of the vehicle. Upon checking the operator’s credentials, it was determined that he was the registered owner. Andre Angerville of Orange was placed under arrest for active warrants from the West Orange and Cedar Grove Municipal Courts. After processing, Angerville was released with new court dates.

October 27, 2016

2:32 AM: Officer Alyssa Kirby took a report of a dispute that occurred between an Uber driver and several passengers. The driver reported that a dispute occurred when he advised a passenger that he could not smoke in the vehicle. The driver felt threatened by the passenger’s actions and stopped the vehicle. After he told the passengers that he was calling the police, they left the area. The driver advised that he would be reporting this incident to Uber.

9:30 PM: Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of a neighbor dispute on Linn Drive. The upstairs neighbor reported noise coming from the downstairs resident. The downstairs resident denied making any unusual noise. Both parties were advised of complain procedures.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

November 11, 2016

10:11 AM: Officer Brian McMahon took a report of a dog bite from a Hamilton Road resident. The resident reported that while walking their dog, it was bit in the ear by another dog that was being walked in the area. The resident took her dog to the vet for treatment.

12:28 PM: Officer Brendan Huber took a report of found property from a Union Beach resident. The resident reported finding a cell phone on Bloomfield Avenue. The owner of the phone was contacted and retrieved their phone.

1:18 PM: Officer Ed Ruff took a report of a dispute from a Wayne business owner. The owner reported that she received a check from a Verona resident for a job that was done at their home. The check was returned for insufficient funds. The business contacted the resident who said she would send a new check but has not done so. The business owner was advised of complaint procedures.

November 12, 2016

9:10 AM: Officer Ed Ruff took a report of a neighbor dispute from a Floyd Road resident. The resident reported a dispute with a neighbor over a stray cat that they were feeding. The resident reported that she has been receiving harassing text messages from the neighbor.

1:30 PM: Officer Brian McMahon responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad on a report of a person who fell on Cumberland Avenue. After treatment for injuries to her hands and face, she was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital.

11:28 PM: Officer Robert Juliano responded to a report of a suspicious person walking in the roadway on Forest Avenue. After speaking with the individual, later identified as Daniel Ackerman of Verona, he continued on his way. The officer continued to monitor Ackerman as he was walking, who then approached the patrol car and began to take pictures of the officer. As the officer began to get out of his vehicle, Ackerman closed the door on the officer’s leg. Ackerman was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, he was released to a family member.

November 13, 2016

11:06 AM: Officer Ed Ruff took a report of property damage from a Personette Avenue resident. The resident reported damage to her kitchen, laundry room and bathroom from a sewage backup. The value of the damage is unknown at this time.

12:48 PM: Officer Ed Ruff took a report of fraud from an East Reid resident. The resident reported several unusual charges on her credit card. The resident has been in touch with her credit card company and has cancelled the card.

November 14, 2016

12:27 PM: Officer William Frazee took a report of fraud from a Halsted Street resident. The resident reported that Citibank notified him that someone had attempted to open an account using his information. The resident has contacted the credit reporting bureaus and had his account flagged.

3:27 PM: Officer Chris Scheper took a report of fraud from a Claridge Drive resident. The resident reported that he received a phone call from a bank inquiring about an account that was opened in his name. The resident reported that he did not open the account and the bank closed it. The resident then checked his credit report and discovered several other accounts that had been opened in his name. He then contacted Credit Observer who reported that his account has been flagged and the accounts closed. He was provided with identity theft information.

6:41 PM: Officer Thomas Conroy took a report of an unwanted person at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The manager of the business reported that the individual was disrupting other patrons in the business. The officer spoke to the individual and advised him that he is no longer welcome in the business.

8:22 PM: Officer Chris Scheper conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lakeside Avenue for an observed violation. While speaking with the operator and checking his credentials, a warrant was discovered from the Newark Municipal Court. The officer also detected an odor of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, a plastic bag containing suspected marijuana was found in the glove compartment. The operator, Shawn Bagot of West Orange, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Bagot was released with a pending court date.

November 15, 2016

6:56 PM: Officer Chris Scheper took a report of property damage at a Green Acres Drive residence. The resident reported that several months ago, water leaked from the upstairs apartment into her apartment causing damage in the kitchen area. The resident has been trying for the past several months to get the upstairs resident to repair the damage without success. The value of the damage is unknown at this time.

November 16, 2016

12:29 AM: Officer Justin Nielsen conducted a motor vehicle stop on Morningside Road for an observed violation. While speaking with the operator, Officer Nielsen detected odor marijuana coming from the vehicle. Upon questioning the operator, Jesse Czerminski of Verona, he admitted to having marijuana in his possession and turned it over to the officer. Czerminski was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, he was released with a pending court date.

4:34 PM: Officer Jordan Descafano took a report of a fraud from a Louisburg Square resident. The resident reported that she had lost her wallet several days ago. She reported that several charges have been made on her credit card. The resident cancelled the credit card.

11:46 PM: Officer Robert Maguire observed a possible dispute near a vehicle in a Bloomfield Avenue parking lot. Upon speaking with the operator of the vehicle, the officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and observed an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle. The operator was asked to perform field sobriety tests. After performing the tests, the operator, Samuel Ramon Santiago Colon of Florida, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, he was released to a friend.

November 17, 2016

6:13 PM: Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of a simple assault from a Personette Avenue resident. The resident reported observing a white van traveling the wrong was on the one-way portion of Personette Avenue. When he confronted the driver of the van, the driver exited the van and shoved the resident. The resident was able to obtain the license plate number of the van as well as a description of the operator. Information was forwarded to the Detective Bureau.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

A driver headed west on Bloomfield Avenue Tuesday morning wound up on the front lawn of Prout Funeral Home instead.

The accident occurred at 9:17 a.m. when the 57-year-old female motorist, who was in the right-hand lane, swerved to avoid what she thought was a car encroaching on her in the left lane. Her vehicle hit a light pole before coming to rest at Prout’s, which is located at 370 Bloomfield Avenue.

According to Verona Police Chief Mitchell Stern, the driver was transported to the hospital with a leg injury. There was damage to both her car, and the funeral home’s landscaping.
Photos courtesy Steven Prout.

Andrew Burde graduated Verona High School with the class of 2003 and went on to a career with the Montclair State University Police Department. Now MSU is hailing Burde as a hero for saving a life on campus.

According the MSU’s The Montclarion news site, Burde and two other members of the campus police force recently got an emergency call about a construction worker who was not breathing. Burde, who also serves as a volunteer firefighter in Verona, and one partner performed CPR for 15 minutes, before the third partner applied a defibrillator. The first responders continued their efforts until the campus EMS took the man to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson. According to the The Montclarion, the man underwent emergency surgery and is now on the mend.

MSU’s Police Department intends to give Burde and his team its Life Saving Award in the near future. You can read the full story on The Montclarion here.

November 25, 2016

1:10 PM: Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of a found bicycle from a Sutton Place resident. The bicycle was logged into property.

2:14 PM: Officer Colon took a report of a fraud from a Sparta resident. The resident reported she had purchased an item via Craigslist from a Verona resident. When they took the item home they discovered parts were missing. Upon contacting the seller to obtain the missing parts he was uncooperative. She was advised of complaint procedures.

6:25 PM: Officer Colon took a report of a dispute at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The employee reported that the customer was refusing to pay for her gas. The customer reported the employee put more gas into the car than she had requested and she didn’t have the money to pay for it. The attendant agreed to accept a lesser amount of money and both parties were satisfied.

November 26, 2016

5:14 PM: Officer Steve Young took a report of harassment from a Halsted Street resident. The resident reported that her neighbor called her names while she was outside her house. The neighbor reported that the resident was taking pictures of him and calling him names. Both parties were advised of complaint procedures.

November 27, 2016

3:37 PM: Sgt. Dave Wardrope took a report of found property from a North Caldwell resident. The resident reported finding a set of keys in Verona Park. The owner was located and the keys were returned.

8:07 PM: Officer Chris Scheper conducted a motor vehicle stop for an observed violation. A check of the vehicle registration showed active warrants for the vehicle owner. After speaking with the operator and passenger it was determined that there were active warrants for both parties. Jeffrey Peralta-Gomez of Newark and Anthony Rosario-Gomez of Irvington were placed under arrest for active warrants from the Newark Municipal Court. Both parties were placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing both parties were released.

11:49 PM: Officer Alyssa Kirby conducted a field interview with an individual who matched the description of an actor that a neighboring town was looking for. Upon checking the subject’s credentials it was determined that there was an active warrant from the Verona Municipal Court. The subject, Gerod Davis of East Orange was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing he was released with a new court date.

November 28, 2016

11:16 AM: Officer Giovani DeSomma took a report of property damage from a Clifton resident. She stated that after getting gas the attendant failed to remove the nozzle from the vehicle which caused her gas cover to break off when she pulled away. Value of damage is unknown at this time.

7:59 PM: Officer Brian McMahon conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue after a random check of the license plate showed an active warrant for the registered owner. Upon speaking with the operator and checking her credentials it was determined that she had active warrants from the Newark and South Orange Municipal Courts. The registered owner of the vehicle was a passenger in the vehicle and had active warrants from the Maplewood and Newark Municipal Courts. Vanna Pierresaint of South Orange and Jeremy Gilbert of Orange were placed under arrest. While searching Gilbert the officer located 17 credit cards with various names in the subject’s pocket. A further search of the car revealed additional credit cards. Both subjects were transported to police headquarters for processing. After processing Pierresaint was released with a new court date. Gilbert was charged with credit card theft, forgery, fraud and incomplete credit card. The subject was held awaiting bail.

November 29, 2016

2:39 PM: Officer Robert Maguire took a report of lost property from a Wedgewood Drive resident. The resident reported he lost his wallet while on a New Jersey Transit bus. NJ Transit was contacted to look for the wallet. The resident was provided with identity theft information.

November 30, 2016

1:31 PM: Officer Colon took a report of a fraud from a Claremont Avenue resident. The resident reported he received a phone message that he had won a grant and to contact a phone number. Upon contacting the phone number a female gave him an authorization code and advised him to contact a second number. Upon calling the second number they asked for the authorization code plus a transaction number from his bank and to transfer money. The resident declined and ended the call.

4:42 PM: Officer Scheper took a report of fraud from a Brookdale Court resident. The resident reported receiving a credit card in the mail that he did not request. The resident contacted the credit card company and the account was closed.

4:49 PM: Officer Colon took a report of a dispute from a Parsippany resident. The resident reported he had been offered a job at a Verona business. The resident reported after moving his tools to the business the job offer was rescinded. The resident wishes to retrieve his tools from the property. HE was advised that this is a civil matter.

December 1, 2016

12:11 PM: Officer Desomma took a report of harassment at a Grove Avenue business. An employee reported receiving harassing phone calls from a male while she was at work. She advised the male to stop calling but he continued to call. Officers contacted the male and advised him to stop calling and he stated he would comply.

9:17 PM: Officer Scheper took a report of suspicious persons at a Bloomfield Avenue business. The business owner reported 2 females and 1 male walked into the store and began to look at merchandise. One of the females attempted to distract the employee and asked him to check on a child outside the store. The actors then left the store. The employee states that nothing appears to be missing from the store at this time.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.

December 2, 2016

6:11 PM: Officer Chris Scheper took a report of found property from a Douglas Place resident. The resident reported finding a drivers license and credit cards on Bloomfield Avenue. Officers were able to locate the owner and he retrieved his property.

7:12 PM: Officer Chris Scheper took a report of fraud from a Newman Avenue resident. The resident reported that he received a letter from a credit card company reporting that his application had been flagged due to insufficient information. The resident has been in touch with the credit card company.

8:38 PM: Officer Chris Scheper took a report of found property at a Bloomfield Avenue business. An employee of the business reported finding a wallet in the rest room. The owner was contacted and retrieved his property.

December 3, 2016

5:12 PM: Sgt. Dave Wardrope took a report of a found credit card. The owner of the credit card was located and retrieved his property.

December 4, 2016

4:49 AM: Officer Robert Maguire conducted a motor vehicle stop on Park Avenue for an observed violation. While speaking with the operator, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The operator was asked to step from the vehicle and when asked about the odor, he admitted to having marijuana and cocaine in his possession. A further search of the car revealed additional CDS and cash. The operator, Roberson Bonjean of Maplewood, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Bonjean was released with a pending court date.

December 5, 2016

11:43 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon responded to a report of a burglary at a Park Avenue residence. The resident reported that he observed a male in his house and when the suspect saw him, he ran out the back door of the house and then north on Park Avenue. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The detective bureau responded to process the scene.

1:38 PM: Officer Brendan Huber took a report of a found key from a Park Avenue resident. The key was placed into property.

December 6, 2016

9:06 AM: Officer William Frazee took a report of a suspicious motor vehicle on Woodland Avenue. The resident reported that she observed a red car driving slowly past her house. She then reported she observed the vehicle while she was traveling on Cumberland Avenue. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

2:12 PM: Office Colon took a report of a fraud at a Pompton Avenue business. The business owner reported that a customer paid or merchandise with a check and the check was returned for non-sufficient funds. The store owner reported speaking with the customer regarding the bad check but the customer was uncooperative. He was advised of complaint procedures.

2:18 PM: Officer Ed Ruff took a report of lost property from a Sunset Avenue resident. The resident reported leaving some items in a former employer’s vehicle. When he attempted to retrieve the items he was told they were no longer in the vehicle. The missing items are valued at approximately $500.

December 7, 2016

10:57 AM: Officer Giovanni DeSomma conducted a motor vehicle stop after a random check of the vehicles license plate showed an active warrant for the registered owner. After obtaining credentials from the operator the officer was able to confirm an active warrant from the East Orange Municipal Court. The operator, Miriam Quiles of Newark was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing she was able to post bail and was released.

11:11 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business on a report of property damage. An employee of the business reported that a customer drove off with the gas nozzle still in the vehicle causing damage to the gas nozzle. Value of the damage is unknown at this time.

11:26 AM: Officer Stephanie Colon took a report of a fraud from a Valleyview Road resident. The resident reported receiving two credit cards in the mail that he did not apply for. Upon contacting the credit card companies, he was advised that his social security number and date of birth were used to open the accounts. Both cards were cancelled by the credit card companies.

3:10 PM: Officer Brian McMahon responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in Pilgrim Plaza. While speaking with one of the operators, the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage. The operator was asked to perform field sobriety tests. After the tests, the operator, Kevin Fisher of East Orange, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After processing, Fisher was placed in the holding cell awaiting someone to pick him up.

7:48 PM: Officer Jordan Descafano took a report of lost property from a South Prospect Street resident. The resident reported that he lost his driver’s license. He was advised to respond to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to obtain a duplicate license.

Any individual named in these reports is presumed innocent until a decision is rendered by the courts.