1/17/04

9:26 PM

PATROL ARREST (DWI)
Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 20 year old female resident of Bangor, PA for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and possession of marijuana, and her 31 year old female companion, also a resident of Bangor, PA for possession of marijuana on Route 46, after the 20 year old was stopped for speeding.  The vehicle was impounded in accordance with “Johns Law” and both individuals were transported to police Headquarters for processing.

The driver was administered a breathalyzer test at Headquarters.  The driver was additionally charged with speeding, possession of paraphernalia.  The passenger was also charged with possession of paraphernalia.  Both subjects were released to a responsible party.

1/17/04

1:39 AM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 21 year old male resident of Long Valley, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Morris County Superior Court.  The warrant was a no bail warrant, and the individual was turned over to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for incarceration at the Morris County Correctional facility.

1/16/04

6:35 PM

PROPERTY DAMAGE
A resident of Long Valley reported sliding off the roadway due to inclement weather and striking some mailboxes that were knocked down in a previous incident. Patrol Officer Bigham took a report.

1/16/04

10:27 AM

FRAUD (Identity Theft)
A Califon resident reported that they were the victim of an identity theft.  Patrol Officer Brobst initiated an investigation and determined the validity of the resident’s complaint and facts.  The resident was advised as to the action available to them, was provided with additional appropriate referrals.

1/16/04

8:52 AM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Sergeant Compton arrested a 40 year old male resident of Morristown, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Madison Municipal Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $287.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and released on bail pending adjudication.

1/15/04

8:57 PM

DRUG ARREST
Patrol Officer Hade arrested a female resident, age 20, of Hackettstown, NJ and her 24 year old male companion from Piscataway, NJ, on Schooley’s Mountain Road, for possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of Paraphernalia, after the female driver was stopped for failure to keep right.  The driver of the vehicle was issued a summons for failure to maintain a lane.

Both individuals were transported to police Headquarters, processed and released in his own recognizance pending an appearance in court.  The driver of the vehicle was additionally issued a summons for failure to maintain a lane and possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) without a prescription.

1/15/04

8:00 PM

LOST PROPERTY
A Potterville, NJ resident reported that a cell phone, a Samsung A530, was lost.  Corporal Pluciniak completed a report.

1/15/04

3:26 PM

THEFT
A Califon, NJ resident came to Headquarters to report that a package was stolen from their property.  Patrol Officer Madden initiated an investigation.  The victim stated that they received a partial shipment and subsequently determined the missing portion was stolen.

The investigation is continuing

1/15/04

9:55 AM

ASSISTANCE
A Glen Ridge Drive resident called requesting assistance with a broken water pipe in their residence.  Patrol Officer Madden, assisted by Sergeant First Class Brader, turned off the waster supply to the residence.  Patrol Officer Madden completed a report documenting the damage to the residence.

1/15/04

2:04 AM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Gilligan arrested a 20 year old male resident of Hackettstown, NJ on a warrant issued by the Warren County Superior Court.  The warrant was a no bail warrant, and the individual was turned over to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office.

1/15/04

1:25 AM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Detective Oranchak arrested a 34 year old male resident of Long Valley, NJ on a domestic violence warrant issued by Morristown Municipal Court.  Bail was not allowed at the time of the arrest.  The individual was turned over to the Morristown Police Department for additional processing.

1/14/04

10:14 AM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Sergeant Almer investigated a possible case of Domestic Violence after an individual came to Headquarters.. 

Sergeant Almer initiated an investigation and determined an arrest was not required.  The individual was advised of their rights, provided with documents related to victim’s rights under the Domestic Violence Act, and was advised to apply for a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order at Family Court in Morristown, NJ, as the matter was not emergent. 

Sergeant Almer additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

1/14/04

10:22 AM

LOST PROPERTY
A Long Valley, NJ resident reported that their driver’s license was lost in Ithaca, NY was lost.  Patrol Officer Leonardi completed a report

1/14/04

12:54 AM

PATROL ARREST (DWI)
Patrol Officer Bigham, assisted by Sergeant Adams, arrested a 51 year old male resident of Great Meadows, NJ for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on Schooley’s Mountain Road, after the individual was stopped for a motor vehicle violation.  The vehicle was impounded in accordance with “Johns Law” and the driver was transported to police Headquarters for processing.

The driver was administered a breathalyzer test at Headquarters.  The driver was additionally charged with failure to keep right, reckless driving, and was released to a responsible party.

1/13/04

9:55 PM

THEFT
A South Washington Valley Road resident reported money was stolen from their residence.  Patrol Officer Burns, assisted by Sergeant Adams, initiated an investigation.  Detective Oranchak, Patrol Officers Gilligan and Hade continued the investigation, and at the completion of the investigation arrested a 20 year old male resident of Hackettstown for theft of moveable property. 

1/13/04

2:00 PM

LOST PROPERTY
A Warwick Drive resident reported that a license plate, NJ Registration PV-376G, was lost.  Corporal Szymanski completed a report, and advised the owner to notify the police department when he remaining plate was turned in to Motor Vehicle Services, so the plate could be entered into the NCIC system as missing.

1/13/04

11:24 AM

FRAUD (Identity Theft)
A Mountain View Avenue resident reported that they were the victim of an identity theft.  Corporal Szymanski initiated an investigation and determined the validity of the resident’s complaint and facts.  The resident was advised as to the action available to them, was provided with additional appropriate referrals.

The investigation is continuing.

1/12/04

7:30 PM

ASSAULT
Patrol Officer Burns initiated an investigation after an individual came to Headquarters and reported an assault. Patrol Officer Burns advised the victim of the procedure to sign a complaint against the offender, and provided the victim with additional appropriate referrals.

1/12/04

1:58 PM

LOST PROPERTY
A Naughright Road resident reported that a cell phone was lost.  Corporal Szymanski completed a report. 

1/12/04

1:00 PM

FRAUD (Identity Theft)
A Kim Lane resident reported that they were the victim of an identity theft.  Patrol Officer Wallenstein initiated an investigation and determined the validity of the resident’s complaint and facts.  The resident was advised as to the action available to them, was provided with additional appropriate referrals.

The investigation is continuing.

1/11/04

9:45 PM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Bigham, arrested a 31 year old male resident of Bushkill, PA on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Morris County Superior Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $525.  The individual had been entered into the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) system.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and turned over to the Morris County Sheriff’s Department for incarceration in the Morris County Correctional Facility.

1/11/04

3:53 PM

FIRE
The Washington Township Museum, Fairview Avenue, Long Valley, reported a smoke condition in the Museum.  Long Valley Company, Schooley’s Mountain Fire Protection Association and the Fairmont Fire Company responded to the scene to initiate an investigation and extinguish any fire.  Patrol Officer Rady, assisted by Corporal Szymanski and Detective Sergeant Pellegrino, responded to initiate an investigation and assist the fire companies.  Investigation determined the fire was caused as a result of plumbing work earlier in the day