Criminal Mischief
May 23, 2023 (Lloyd Road): The complainant reported that the word “Preto” was written in white spray paint on the retaining wall to his home. Similar markings were reported on Undercliff Road.
Motor Vehicle Crime
May 25, 2023 (Appleton Place): The resident reported that his Jeep Wrangler was entered while parked in the driveway. Approximately $7.00 in cash as well as a Swiss Army Knife were stolen.May 29, 2023 (Norwood Avenue): The resident reported that he observed a young black male walk up his driveway and pull on the driver's door handle of his Audi A4. Upon seeing the individual in his driveway, the resident yelled out his back door causing the suspect to run off and enter an awaiting Audi. The suspect vehicle was determined to be stolen from Marlboro, NJ. While canvassing the area, officers located a second vehicle that had been entered. In that incident, a $500.00 pair of sunglasses was stolen.
Dispute
May 26, 2023 (Highland Avenue): The victim reported traveling from New York City in an Uber. Upon arriving home, a dispute over money owed occurred. During the course of the dispute, the driver reportedly grabbed a cell phone belonging to the passenger. While attempting to retrieve the phone, the driver sped off with the passenger still halfway in the car. As a result, the victim fell backwards out of the open passenger side door, striking her head on the pavement, causing a contusion on the back of her head and road rash throughout her body. The Uber fled south on Highland Avenue.
Burglary / Attempted Burglary
May 27, 2023 (Eagle Rock Way): The resident reported that while checking his home's surveillance video, he discovered a male on his property at 3:30 AM. The resident added that he discovered a cut screen door on an outside porch on the westside of the property. Access was not gained into the home.
May 29, 2023 (South Mountain Avenue): The resident reported that an unknown suspect had entered his residence and stole two Luis Vutton purses, $500 cash, and his wife's 2023 Mercedes Benz. Entry into the home was gained through a basement door. The door was locked by a Hook and Eye latch. The suspect then made their way to the first-floor living room where the suspect took the victim’s wallet, medication and car keys. The suspect then used the keys to steal the vehicle.
Arrests
May 27, 2023 (South Park Street): A 41-year-old male from West Orange was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest following a dispute on South Park Street.
May 29, 2023 (Mission Street): A 49-year-old male from Newark was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Terroristic Threats following a dispute on Mission Street.
