1/1/2024 5:01 PM, (Harassment)
A resident from Chestnut Avenue reported each time they move around in their apartment, the downstairs neighbor bangs on the ceiling. The downstairs resident refused to answer the door and the complainant was advised to contact their landlord.
1/2/2024 5:34 PM, (Fraud)
A female resident from Parkway responded to headquarters to report fraud in her bank account. The victim received a "Zoom" call from male described as having several tattoos and custom gold dentures. She answered questions from the male and then learned that $10,000 was removed from her bank account. Detectives were assigned.
1/3/2024 9:53 AM (Burglary to Auto(s))
Several callers reported burglaries to their vehicles which were parked at a West Passaic Street hotel. Five vehicles in total were affected, each vehicles' rear window was smashed and various proceeds were reported. One of the items was last found "pinging" in Newark, NJ. Detectives are investigating.
1/3/2024 10:30 AM, (MVA - Hit and Run)
A caller reported his vehicle was struck while parked at Midland School. A review of surveillance footage revealed a resident of Eldorado Court, struck the vehicle in question, exited to assess the damage, and then left the scene without reporting to police. Officers located the vehicle in question, matched damage to the vehicle, and issued summonses for leaving the scene of an accident and failure to report.
1/3/2023 2:38 PM, (Suspicious Occurrence)
A resident of West Oldis Street reported that her adult son sold a laptop without permission. The son borrowed the computer from a friend and then "without rational thinking" sold the laptop to a stranger on West Passaic Street for $100. The son reportedly suffers from mental health episodes. Local references were provided to the mother and she was advised to speak to the friend about the computer value.
1/6/2024 5:04 PM, (Burglary to Auto)
Security from a West Passaic Street supermarket reported two vehicles with smashed windows. The contents of both vehicles were disheveled. Surveillance footage revealed a Black Honda Civic parked between the vehicle and committed the burglary and theft. Detectives were assigned.
1/7/2024 8:18 PM, (Narcotics Arrest - Adult)
A patrol officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 17. Upon approaching the driver, a prescription pill bottle with a defaced label was observed in a cup holder. The driver, a 22-year-old male from Hackensack, was found in possession of (15) illegally possessed amphetamine tablets. The driver was charged with narcotic possession and released.
1/8/2024 11:47 AM, (Narcotics Arrest - Adult)
A patrol officer observed a vehicle not displaying a front license plate on Passaic Street. A motor vehicle stop led to an on scene investigation. The driver, a 32- year-old male was found to be in possession of several heroin bundles. The arrestee was charged with several narcotic offenses and released on a summons.
1/9/2024 8:02 AM, (Fraud)
A resident reported dropping a check in the mail at an out of town post office. Several days later he noticed the check was deposited into a fraudulent bank account. An unknown suspect "washed" the check and issued it to another person. Detectives were assigned and the bank issued a refund for stolen funds.
1/9/2024 9:05 PM, (Aided)
A Route 17 steakhouse reported a homeless male from Liberty, NY, required assistance. Patrol responded, spoke with the 34-year-old male, and contacted a local homeless shelter. The shelter agreed to house the individual and officers transported him to the facility.
1/10/2024 9:20 PM, (DWI - Arrest)
Patrol received a report of a female asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle within a West Passaic Street apartment complex. The female was located, awoken, and subsequently failed field sobriety tests. A test of her breath samples produced a result more than twice the legal limit. The 52-year-old female from Lodi was issued several motor vehicle summonses and released to the custody of a friend.
1/10/2024 11:35 PM, (Arrest - Adult)
Security from a Passaic Street supermarket reported 3 shoplifters in custody. One of the actors was found to possess an open child support warrant from the Hudson County Sheriff's Office. The 30-year-old male from Elmwood Park was arrested and turned over to Hudson County Authorities.
1/11/2024 8:01 AM, (Domestic Violence - Assault)
A caller from Chestnut Street reported a dispute with her mother. Responding officers located injuries on one of the residents. A female party was arrested, charged with simple assault, and released. No protection orders were requested.
1/11/2024 11:50 AM, (Narcotics Arrest - Adult)
Officers conducted a narcotics investigation in the area of a West Passaic Street hotel. A hand to hand drug (heroin) transaction was observed and both the buyer and seller were arrested. The dealer, a 31-year-old male from Paterson was charged with narcotics distribution and committed to the Bergen County Jail. The buyer was charged with possession and directed to recovery resources.
1/11/2024 2:51 PM, (Arrest - Adult)
A customer of a Route 17 dispensary attempted to enter with a false government identification. An officer approached the 20-year-old male from White Plains, NY, and he fled on foot. The suspect was apprehended after a short foot pursuit, arrested, charged, and released on a summons.
1/12/2024 3:20 PM, (Arrest - Adult)
Loss prevention from a West Passaic Street supermarket reported a shoplifter in custody. Responding patrol officers found the suspect to possess a no bail NCIC warrant from the Passaic County Sheriff's Office. The 25-year-old male from Paterson was turned over to Passaic County authorities.
1/15/2024 4:55 PM (Arrest - Adult)
An Essex Street sandwich shop reported a female party stole (2) blank gift cards. The female reportedly walked across the street to a bar. Upon entering the bar, officers realized the female was the same party currently wanted for stealing a cargo van. In addition to the gift cards, the female was found to possess stolen toilet paper. The 53-year-old homeless female was turned over to the custody of Bergen County Sheriff's.
1/15/2024 10:53 PM (Domestic Violence - Assault)
A male and female caller both dialed 911 to report they assaulted one another in the parking lot of a Rochelle Avenue pharmacy. Responding officers located a male with injuries to his face. A 21-year-old female from Hackensack was arrested, charged with simple assault, and released.
In addition, (20) suspicious persons/vehicles were vetted and (81) motor vehicle stops were conducted in a 14-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.