1/16/2024 12:37 AM, (Theft)
A resident from Lexington Ave. reported her adult son removed items from her home. Patrol responded and provided resources to facilitate an eviction process. A report of stolen contents was taken.
1/16/2024 5:01 PM, (Domestic Violence - Assault)
A security officer from a Route 17 dispensary reported a domestic violence assault inside a vehicle parked at the business. Responding officers reviewed surveillance video, observed a physical assault and arrested a 35-year-old male from Lodi. The arrestee was committed to the Bergen County Jail.
1/16/2024 6:37 PM (Unwanted Party)
A West Passaic Street hotel reported an unwanted guest. The guest was reported to be known to leave the room in a disheveled state, and hotel management required a security deposit. The guest, a 60-year-old male from Wyckoff, refused to pay the deposit. Patrol Officers convinced him to seek a different hotel.
1/16/2024 10:01 PM, (Narcotics Arrest - Adult)
A patrol officer observed a vehicle with heavy tinted windows travelling on Essex Street. A motor vehicle stop revealed the vehicle was rented, and the driver possessed an open warrant from Fair Lawn. A consent search of the vehicle revealed suspected Ecstasy and several stolen credit cards. The driver, a 24-year-old male from Paterson was arrested and charged with drug possession and credit card theft.
1/17/2024 12:31 PM, (Breach of Peace)
A West Passaic Street bank reported an irate customer. The customer, a 76-year-old male resident, was unhappy that his new checks never arrived. Patrol Officers were able to calm the angry banker and negotiated a compromise with bank employees.
1/18/2024 9:36 AM, (Juvenile Complaint)
School Administrators reported that a student from Lodi was utilizing a Rochelle Park bus. Police contacted the juvenile and spoke with his father. The father agreed to arrange alternate school transportation.
1/19/2024 10:16 PM, (Arrest - Adult)
A patrol officer located a male party jaywalking on West Passaic Street. The suspect, a 39-year-old male from Westfield, was found to possess an open burglary warrant from Bloomfield. Officers arrested the male and turned him over to Bloomfield Police.
1/21/2024 9:43 AM, (Domestic Violence Order)
A resident of Catherine Street responded to headquarters to request a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband. A patrol officer assisted the complainant, acquired the order, and served the defendant.
1/21/2024 3:15 PM, (Burglary)
A customer from a Route 17 storage facility reported a theft from her unit. The victim reported contents valued at $9,000 were stolen. Detectives were assigned and attempted to connect the theft to past burglaries.
1/22/2024 12:29 AM, (Weapons Offense - Arrest)
A Patrol Officer observed a vehicle travelling on Essex Street with heavily tinted windows. A subsequent motor vehicle stop and positive indication from a County K-9, led to a search of the vehicle. The search yielded a stolen 9mm handgun and 9.2 grams of suspected crack cocaine. A 31-year-old Englewood resident was arrested and charged with several weapons offenses and narcotics distribution charges.
1/22/2024 1:59 PM, (Unwanted Person)
Property Management from a West Passaic Street supermarket reported a male party living in a vehicle on the premise. Patrol responded and located a 35-year-old male from Woodbridge. The male was explained that management requested he vacate the parking lot and he complied.
1/22/2024 11:19 PM, (Arrest - Adult)
Security from a Passaic Street office building reported a male party sleeping in the hallway of the building. Patrol located a 30-year-old male who previously mopped a Rochelle Avenue school while naked. The male was arrested once again, charged with defiant trespass and released.
1/23/2024 3:47 PM, (Aided)
An employee of a Parkway nursing facility reported a patient smoking in the cafeteria. The 69-year-old male resident refused to turn over his lighter in compliance with facility protocol. Responding police explained the dangers of smoking near oxygen tanks and ill patients. Compliance was eventually met.
1/25/2024 9:07 PM, (DWI - Arrest)
A patrol officer located a vehicle parked on the entrance ramp to Route 17 South. As he approached the vehicle he observed the driver, "passed out" with a pipe in his mouth. Officers were able to wake the driver up. The 39-year-old male driver from Lodi, failed field sobriety tests and possessed heroin. The driver was arrested, charged with DWI, drug possession, and operating a vehicle while under the influence. He was released to the custody of a family member.
1/27/2024 8:54 PM, (Breach of Peace)
A female party texted 911 from a Route 17 storage facility, reporting she wanted to get away from the person she is with. Patrol contacted both parties and found the male to have an active warrant out of Piscataway. The female requested assistance separating from her boyfriend. The male was advised that she no longer desired his company. The parties were separate and no protection orders were sought.
1/28/2024 4:33 AM, (Breach of Peace)
A caller reported a dispute at a West Passaic Street supermarket. Responding officers learned that two drivers were involved in a fender bender in New York. One driver began to follow the other until they ultimately arrived in Rochelle Park. The drivers, both NY residents, were advised to report the collision to NYPD officials.
1/28/2024 4:46 PM (Unwanted Person)
A West Passaic Street restaurant reported an unruly patron seated at the bar. The patron, a 63-year-old male from Paramus, was met by patrol and requested to vacate the premise. The male requested a ride to another Passaic Street restaurant. His request was denied and he left willingly.
1/29/2024 11:26 PM (DWI - Arrest)
A patrol officer observed a white Honda travel through a red light on Rochelle Avenue. A motor vehicle stop ensued and the driver, a 24 year old female from Paterson, was administered field sobriety tests. After failing the on-scene tests, the driver was arrested and transported to headquarters. Once inside headquarters a breath test was refused. Several summonses were issued and the female arrestee was committed to a local hospital.
1/30/2024 1:31 AM (Arrest - Adult)
A patrol officer observed a vehicle travelling behind him with their high beams activated. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and an open bottle of Hennessy was located in the rear seat. The passenger, a 41-year-old male from Bergenfield, was found to have an open child support warrant from the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. The warrant was confirmed, the male was arrested, and transferred to the Bergen County Jail.
1/30/2024 12:27 PM (Arrest - Adult)
A patrol Sergeant conducted a motor vehicle stop of a Honda with heavy tinted windows. During the stop a rear seat passenger was found to not be wearing a seatbelt. A computer check of the passenger revealed a $3,500 traffic warrant out of Pequannock. The passenger, a 22-year-old male from West Milford, was arrested and turned over to West Milford Police.
1/31/2024 1:43 PM (Narcotics Arrest)
Detectives observed two parties acting suspiciously on Midland Street. A vehicle was approached and detectives observed a kilogram of cocaine on the front seat. Two male parties aged 28 and 45 of the Bronx, were arrested and charged with possession of C.D.S. with the intent to distribute. Investigation is ongoing.
1/31/2024 7:53 PM (Breach of Peace)
A motorist reported a road rage incident on Route 17. Two drivers argued over being cut off. Each exited their vehicle with one slapping the hand of another. Cell phone photographs captured a license plate. The complaint was advised of the civilian complaint process.
1/31/2023 11:57 PM (Commitment - Adult)
A patrol officer was flagged down by a pedestrian on Passaic Street. The male, who was recently removed from a restaurant, was complaining of shortness of breath. Responding EMT's determined the male, a 63-year-old from Paramus, was under the influence of multiple substances, and required medical commitment.
In addition, (21) suspicious persons/vehicles were vetted and (89) motor vehicle stops were conducted in a 14-day span.
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