10/1/2024 4:40 AM, (Breach of Peace)
Residents of a Central Avenue home called police three separate times to report verbal arguments. In the course of their arguments both parties locked themselves out of the home. Officers assisted with entry and negotiated separate sleeping arrangements for the complainants.
10/1/2024 10:49 AM, (Arrest - Adult)
Northvale Police reported a 52-year-old female resident of Old Tappan was in their custody. The female had an open criminal mischief warrant from Rochelle Park. Officers responded to Northvale, took custody of the female, processed her, and escorted her to the municipal court to post bail.
10/2/2024 6:37 PM (Sudden Death)
A friend of a Harvey Avenue resident reported she could not reach her friend. Responding units discovered a 69 year old female deceased. No suspicious activity was detected and the Bergen County Medical Examiner assumed control of the scene.
10/3/2024 12:13 PM, (Fraud)
A resident of West Passaic Street reported being befriended by an unknown female on WhatsApp. After several weeks of conversation, the "female" stated that she could help him with investments. The victim invested $20,000 into an imposter website. Detectives were assigned.
10/4/2024 12:01 PM, (Commitment)
A 911 caller reported an intoxicated female threatened family members with a knife. Responding patrol located an intoxicated 47-year-old female resident of Parkway, no knife was located. The female was dangerously under the influence and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital.
10/4/2024 4:46 PM, (Unwanted Person)
The manager of a Rochelle Avenue pharmacy reported a female causing a disturbance. The 62-year-old Saddle Brook resident was upset because she lost her phone and store employees refused to help her locate it. The female was escorted from the property.
10/5/2024 8:30 PM, (Commitment)
A resident of Schlosser Drive reported a house guest fell and can not get up. Patrol located a highly intoxicated 55-year-old Oak Street resident, and found her to be dangerously intoxicated. An ambulance was summoned and committed the party under the ATRA law.
10/7/2024 3:28 PM, (Narcotics Arrest - Adult)
A motor vehicle stop was conducted near Rochelle Avenue for an expired inspection sticker. Two occupants of the vehicle a 51-year-old from Manchester and a 56-year-old from East Orange were found to possess cocaine and heroin. Each was arrested, charged, and released.
10/7/2024 8:34 PM, (Breach of Peace)
A Passaic Street restaurant reported an unruly customer. The customers were upset because the restaurant included gratuity on the bill. Upon arrival, 4 parties were in the parking lot yelling at each other. The customers were intoxicated and complaining about losing a cell phone, one party was stuck in the mud of a nearby drainage pit. Police restored order and all parties safely left the area.
10/8/2024 9:29 PM, (Detective Investigation)
Detectives closed a burglary and attempted car theft case in conjunction with Maywood Police. The crimes occurred in May of 2024. A male suspect was charged and warrants were sent to the Bergen County Jail where the suspect currently resides.
10/8/2024 5:29 PM, (Theft)
A family member of a resident at 106 Terrace Avenue reported online thefts from her mother. The suspect, another family member, transferred funds from her elderly mothers' bank account. Detectives were assigned and consulted with a county legal advisor. The complainants were advised to seek civil action since the account was shared.
10/10/2024 12:11 PM, (Breach of Peace - Landlord / Tenant Dispute)
A Madison Avenue landlord reported his tenant repeatedly complains about the roof of the home. On this date a roofer was sent to fix the roof and the tenant refused service. This contradictory action was settled by police and an agreement was made to schedule a service time.
10/10/2024 8:08 PM, (Sudden Death)
A family member called in a welfare check of an aunt in distress. Police were unable to gain access to the home; however, an officer eventually scaled a roof and entered an upstairs window. A 69-year-old female resident was discovered deceased, no suspicious activity was uncovered.
10/11/2024 3:51 PM, (Commitment)
A family member requested a welfare check of a female resident of Parkway. Responding units could not gain entry to a locked bedroom. Breaching tools were utilized, and a 47-year-old female was located unconscious due to a high level of intoxication. The patient was transported to a local hospital.
10/13/2024 10:35 AM, (Unlawful Dumping)
A Route 17 grocery store reported someone left large couches next to their dumpster. The unlawful dumper forgot to remove mail from in between the couch cushions. Police contacted a Maywood resident and requested the couches be removed in lieu of criminal charges. The couches were removed.
10/13/2024 3:37 PM, (Welfare Check)
A caller requested a welfare check of a female staying at a West Passaic Street hotel. The female was reported to be broadcasting an emotional breakdown on TikTok live. Contact was made with the female who appeared of sound mind.
10/13/2024 8:49 PM, (DWI- Arrest)
A caller reported a hit and run motor vehicle accident on Passaic Street. The fleeing vehicle was located, with heavy damage, parked on North Drive. The driver, a 53-year-old female from Paramus, was arrested on suspicious of DUI. A breath test recorded a reading over 3 times the legal limit. Several summonses issued and the arrestee was turned over to a family member.
10/14/2024 11:12 PM, (Arrest - Adult)
The NJSP reported a male party in custody with an active warrant out of Rochelle Park. The 40-year-old male resident of Lodi was wanted for a $4000 failure to appear warrant. The arrestee was taken into custody and lodged in the Bergen County Jail.
10/15/2024 3:56 PM, (Harassment)
A financial advisor responded to headquarters to report harassment from a past client. The victim reported receiving text messages, emails, and SPAM mail from an IP address that matched a former client. The complainant was referred to the Municipal Court.
In addition, (20) suspicious persons/vehicles were vetted and (136) motor vehicle stops were conducted in a 16-day span.
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