Washington Township Police Blotter

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April 1, 2008

Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 22-year-old male resident of N. Piscataway NJ. on an active warrant out of Branchburg Township, NJ Municipal Court. Subject posted bail and was released. 

Patrol Officer Cecere arrested a 38-year-old male resident of Milford, PA on an active warrant out of Byram Township Municipal Court totaling $649.00. He was also issued summons for driving while suspended and for operating a commercial vehicle while his privileges to operate a commercial vehicle were suspended. He was unable to post bail and was taken into custody and turned over to Byram Township Police.

Patrol Officer Cecere arrested a 34-year-old male resident of E. Orange, NJ on an active warrants out of Monmouth County Sheriff's Office and out of Old Bridge Township, NJ. The subject was released to the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office.

Patrol Officer Hade arrested a 46-year-old male resident of Califon, NJ charged with Possession of CDS Under 50 Grams and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The defendant was also charged with traffic summons  Unregistered Vehicle and given a Municipal Court date. The defendant was released.

April 3, 2008

Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 22-year-old male resident of Piscataway, NJ on an active warrant out of Branchburg Township, NJ Municipal Court. Subject posted bail and was released. 

April 4, 2008

Sergeant Madden arrested a 47-year-old male resident of Mount Bethel, PA on an active warrants out of Hackettstown in the amount of $ 900.00, and Washington Township, in the amount of $ 500.00. Subject was unable to post the required bail, and was turned over to the Hackettstown Police Department.

Corporal Burns investigated a report of vehicle vandalism on West Valleybrook Road Long Valley, NJ victim advised that an unknown person or persons had written on his vehicle. The damage occurred on April 3rd between the hours of 2 PM and 6 PM.   Anyone who can provide information related to this incident should contact tips@wtpdmorris.org. All information will be held confidential.

Patrol Officer Cecere arrested a 21-year-old male resident of Jersey City, NJ on an active warrants out of Jersey City in the amount of $5,000, Union City in the amount of the amount of $185.00 and out of Edison in the amount of $90.00.   He was unable to post bail. He was transported to Morris County Jail. Subject was also issued motor vehicle summons for driving while suspended. The owner of the vehicle was issued summons for having unclear plates and for failure to inspect.

April 5, 2008

Corporal Burns arrested a 38-year-old male resident of Phillipsburg, NJ on an active warrant out of North Hunterdon Municipal Court in the amount of $296.00. Subject was also issued motor vehicle summons for Driving while Suspended and Expired Registration.  Subject posted bail and was released.

April 6, 2008

Patrol Officer Cecere arrested a 34-year-old male resident of E. Orange, NJ on an active warrants out of Washington Township (Morris County) Municipal Court in the amount of $1,000.00 and a $500.00 warrant out of Mansfield Township (Warren County) Municipal Court. The subject was transported to Morris County Correctional Facility.

Corporal McCarthy arrested an 18-year-old male resident of Lebanon, NJ charged with Possession of Under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The defendant was also charged with traffic summons for Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle and given a Municipal Court date. The defendant was released without further incident. Also arrested was a 17-year-old female juvenile charged with Possession of Under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug and referred to the Hunterdon County Family Court. The defendant was released to her parents.

April 8, 2008

Patrol Officer Myers arrested a 41-year-old male resident of Long Valley, NJ c harging him with Simple Assault and Criminal Mischief. Subject was released with a mandatory court date in Washington Township Municipal Court.

April 9, 2008

Patrol Officer Cecere arrested a 34-year-old male resident of Newark, NJ. for  exhibiting a fake I.D. and hindering his own apprehension he was also issued motor vehicle summons for his Passenger Riding on Parts Not Intended and for Driving While Suspended. Subject was released with a mandatory court date in Washington Township Municipal Court.

April 11, 2008

Patrol Officer Myers arrested a 15 year old male resident of Long Valley, NJ charged with Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams, Possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of fireworks. The teen was released to his parents, pending a juvenile court appearance.

April 12, 2008

Corporal Oranchak arrested a 24-year-old female resident of Mendham, NJ for DWI on East Mill Road, Long Valley. The defendant was additionally charged with Talking on the Cell Phone while driving. She was released with a mandatory court date in Washington Township Municipal Court.

April 13, 2008

Patrol Officer Wright arrested a 15-year-old male Juvenile of Long Valley, NJ. charged with Simple Assault. The teen was released to his parents, pending a juvenile court appearance.

Patrol Officer Rooney arrested an 18-year-old male resident of Long Valley, NJ. charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released with a mandatory court date in Washington Township Municipal Court.

 April 14, 2008

Patrol Officer Wright investigated a report of mailbox vandalism on Flintlock Drive, Long Valley, NJ victim stated on 04/11/08 at approximately 09:00 hours she noticed her mailbox was vandalized..  Anyone who can provide information related to this incident should contact tips@wtpdmorris.org. All information will be held confidential.

 April 17, 2008

Patrol Officer Falleni arrested a 26-year-old male resident of Hackettstown, NJ on an active warrant out of Morris County Prosecutors Office. The Subject was released to the Morris County Sheriff's Office.

Patrol Officer Seabeck arrested a 24-year-old male resident of Swartswood, NJ on an active warrant out of Sussex County Sheriffs Office. The Subject was released to the Sussex County Sheriffs Office.

 April 18, 2008

Patrol Officer Lee investigated a report of a vehicle fire on Schooley's Mountain Road Long Valley, NJ.  The fire was coming from under the vehicle between the firewall and exhaust. Flames began to spread up the firewall and to the interior of the vehicle. Schooley's Mountain Fire Department responded to extinguish the fire.

Patrol Officer Feichter investigated a report of noise complaint on Wellington Drive Long Valley, NJ.

Det. Gilligan arrested an 11-year-old male Juvenile of Oldwick, NJ. charging him with Harassment. The teen was released to his parents, pending a juvenile court appearance.

Corporal Burns arrested a 42 year old male resident of Long Valley, NJ on three active warrants out of Roxbury Twp Municipal Court for $1,500.00 no 10%, Roxbury Twp for $1000.00 no 10% and Hopatcong Boro Municipal Court for $177.00.  He was transported to Roxbury Township Police Headquarters and turned over to their custody.

Patrol Officer Brobst arrested a 46-year-old male resident of Long Valley, NJ for DWI, being involved  in a Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries on Sierra Drive near the intersection of West Valleybrook Road, Califon, NJ. He was issued the Summonses:  for Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane and for Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle. He was released with a mandatory court date in Washington Township Municipal Court.

Sergeant Szymanski arrested a 19-year-old male resident of Long Valley, NJ  charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.   Also arrested was an 18-year-old male resident of Budd Lake, NJ  charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Both subjects were released with a mandatory court date in Washington Township Municipal Court.

April 19, 2008

Patrol Officer Rooney arrested a 19-year-old male resident of Hackettstown NJ on an active warrant out of Morristown Municipal Court , NJ Municipal Court.  Subject posted bail and was also issued summons for no seatbelt. Subject was released. 

April 20, 2008

Patrol Officer Cecere investigated a report of trespassing complaint on Pheasant Dr. Long Valley, NJ.   The victim advised a known person came on to her property without permission and located a goose nest containing five goose eggs. He then threw fireworks at the mother and father geese forcing them to leave the nest and smashed the eggs with a large stick. The investigation was turned over to the  New Jersey Division of Fish

Patrol Officer Brobst arrested a 46-year-old male resident of Long Valley, NJ for DWI. The defendant who was also involved in a motor vehicle accident was additionally charged with  for DWI , for Reckless Driving for Failure to Maintain Lane and for Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage in  a Motor Vehicle. She was released and was given a mandatory court appearance in Washington Township Municipal Court.

April 21, 2008

Patrol Officer Myers investigated a report of a brush fire on Beacon Hill Road Long Valley, NJ . The Fairmount Fire Company, Long Valley Fire Company, and New Jersey State Forest Fire service all arrived and put out the fire.

April 22, 2008

Corporal Oranchak arrested a 41-year-old male resident of Belvidere. NJ on a warrant out of Allamuchy Twp. Municipal Court for $750.00. Subject posted bail and released. 

Patrol Officer Rooney investigated a report of vandalism to a motor vehicle on Edinborough Court Hackettstown, NJ a large piece of wood (railroad tie), used in retaining walls in the Hastings complex, and had been placed on the windshield of his car. Anyone who can provide information related to this incident should contact tips@wtpdmorris.org. All information will be held confidential.

Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 25-year-old male resident of Tunkhannock, PA on Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  He was issued motor vehicle summons Possession of C.D.S. in a Motor Vehicle.  Owner of the vehicle and trailer was issued summonses maintenance of lamps and documents.   He was released and was given a mandatory court appearance in Washington Township Municipal Court.

April 23, 2008

Patrol Officer Cecere arrested a 38-year-old male resident of Port Murray. NJ. on an active warrant out of Bridgewater Township in the amount of $81.00. Municipal Court , NJ.  Subject posted bail and was released. 

April 24, 2008

Sergeant Almer arrested a 19-year-old female resident of Budd Lake. NJ. on identity theft.

Corporal McCarthy investigated a report of a Hazmat of an unknown liquid discharging from the rear property on Flocktown Road, which poured onto the road and traveled toward a storm drain. Police determined the liquid to be an oil spill and an environmental protection violation. Schooley's Mountain Fire Department, a representative of the Morris County HAZMAT Unit, and a supervisor from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Agency all respond to assist.

Patrol Officer Cecere investigated a report of a noise complaint Mission Road Long Valley, NJ a large group of teenagers in the barn behind the residence.

April 25, 2008

Patrol Officer Garrison arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile  of Hackettstown, NJ on Local Ordinance Underage Consumption and for Obstruction.

Patrol Officer Garrison arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile  of Hackettstown, NJ on Local Ordinance Underage Consumption and for Obstruction.

Patrol Officer Rooney arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile  of Washington Boro, NJ on Local Ordinance Underage Consumption and for Obstruction.

Patrol Officer Rooney arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile  of Port Murray, NJ on Local Ordinance Underage Consumption and for Obstruction.

Patrol Officer Rooney arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile  of Califon, NJ on Local Ordinance Underage Consumption and for Obstruction.

Patrol Officer Garrison arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile  of Long Valley, NJ on Local Ordinance Underage Consumption Hosting an Underage Party.

Detective Gilligan arrested a 42 and a 24-year-old male resident of Long Valley. NJ on Discharging a Pollutant without a valid New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Permit.

Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 28-year-old female resident of Phillipsburg, NJ for DWI. The defendant was additionally charged with  motor vehicle summonses Driving While Intoxicated, Improper Backing in Roadway, Reckless Driving and Open Container of Alcohol in Vehicle. She was released and was given a mandatory court appearance in Washington Township Municipal Court.

Patrol Officer Myers arrested a 35-year-old male resident of Fairlawn. NJ on an active warrant out of out of Parsippany in the amount of $35.00. Subject posted bail and was released. 

Patrol Officer Bigham investigated a report of a dumping complaint involving oil in the river behind Long Valley Auto Body on Fairview Avenue. Representative of the Morris County HAZMAT Unit, a supervisor from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Agency and Washington Township Health Department all respond to assist. After further investigation by the N.J. D.E.P. and the Washington Township Health Department they were able to track the source of the spill back to a pipe leading into the river from a homeowner on Fairview Avenue. The homeowner advised he was doing some work in his basement where he observed an oil leak coming from his oil tank which had accumulated into a puddle on the floor.  He advised he attempted to clean up the oil spill by sweeping it into a hole next to the wall, which was attached to a pipe.  He did not know where the pipe led to but had no idea the pipe led to the river.  

April 26, 2008

Corporal Oranchak arrested a 46-year-oldfe male resident of Port Murray. NJ on an warrant out of Roxbury Twp. Municipal Court for $1030.00.. Subject posted bail and  was released. 

April 27, 2008

Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 30-year-old male resident of High Bridge. NJ on an active Warrant out of North Hunterdon Court in the amount of $106.00. Subject posted bail and was also issued summons for no Maintenance of Lamps. Subject was released. 

Patrol Officer Garrison arrested a 26-year-old female resident   of Long Valley, NJ on DWI on Coleman Road, who was also involved in a motor vehicle accident Long Valley, the defendant was additionally charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Keep Right, Reckless Driving, Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Failure to Report an Accident . She was released with a mandatory court date in Washington Township Municipal Court.

April 30, 2008

Patrol Officer Garrison arrested a 63-year-old male resident   of Hackettstown, NJ for DWI. The defendant was additionally charged with  motor vehicle summonses Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Keep Right, Open Container and Consumption in a Motor Vehicle. He was released and was given a mandatory court appearance in Washington Township Municipal Court.