1/31/04

5:41 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officers Wurtemberg, assisted by Sergeant Compton, investigated a possible case of Domestic Violence after an individual came to Headquarters.. 

Patrol Officer Wurtemberg 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 offered an opportunity to apply for a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order. 

Patrol Officer Wurtemberg assisted the individual in obtaining a temporary restraining order.  A member of the Crisis Response Team (CRT) responded to Headquarters to assist the victim.  Patrol Officer Wurtemberg forwarded the TRO to the NJ State Police for service, and provided the victim with a 911 only capable cell phone for use if she felt threatened, until her appearance in court.  Patrol Officer Wurtemberg additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

1/31/04

6:36

THEFT
A Paula Drive resident reported an item was taken from her mailbox.  Patrol Officer Wallenstein responded and initiated and completed an investigation. 

1/31/04

10:51 AM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officers Burns, assisted by Corporal Barnes, investigated a possible case of Domestic Violence after an individual came to Headquarters.. 

Patrol Officer Burns 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 offered an opportunity to apply for a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order (TRO), and speak with a Crisis Response Team (CRT) member.  The individual declined to speak with a member of the CRT team. 

Patrol Officer Burns assisted the individual in obtaining a temporary restraining order.  Washington Township Municipal Court Judge Leanza was contacted and issued the TRO. Patrol Officer Burns served the restraining order on the offender.  Patrol Officer Burns additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

1/30/04

1:30 PM

BAD CHECK
A Chester, NJ business representative reported that the company was issued a bad check by a customer. Patrol Officer Bigham initiated an investigation and determined the validity of the resident’s complaint and facts.  The business representative was advised of the procedure to sign a criminal complaint. 

1/29/04

10:10 PM

THEFT
A Pleasant Grove Road resident reported that a number of electronic items were missing from the residence.  Patrol Officer Leonardi initiated an investigation.  The value of the items and the serial number of the items were not immediately available

The investigation is continuing.

1/29/04

5:04 PM

MISSING PERSON
A Pleasant Grove Road resident reported an individual was missing under concerning circumstances.  Patrol Officer Madden assisted by Sergeant Bratus, Corporal Carvino, and Patrol Officers Allen, and Hade initiated an investigation. 

Patrol Officer Madden determined the disappearance met the criteria necessary for entry into the Missing Persons database of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and entered the individual.  Surrounding municipalities were notified and the Morris County Missing Persons Unit was additionally notified.

The missing person was located by the Northampton County Sheriff's Department of Easton PA. on January 30, 2004 at 9:54 PM.  The Pleasant Grove Road resident was notifies that the individual was located.

1/28/04

11:20 AM

BAD CHECK
A Long Valley, NJ business owner reported that the company was issued a bad check by a resident of Budd Lake.  . Patrol Officer Hade initiated an investigation and determined the validity of the resident’s complaint and facts.  The business representative was advised of the procedure to sign a criminal complaint. 

1/28/04

12:46 AM

PATROL ARREST (DWI)
Sergeant Compton arrested a 21 year old male resident of Long Valley, NJ  for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on Fairview Avenue.  The vehicle was impounded in accordance with “Johns Law” and the defendant was transported to police Headquarters for a breathalyzer test and processing

The driver was additionally charged with reckless driving.  The subject was released to a responsible party.

1/27/04

7:52 PM

LOST PROPERTY
A Hackettstown, NJ resident came to Headquarters to report that a Motorola, T720 cell phone was lost.  Patrol Officer Brobst completed a report.

1/27/04

5:10 PM

VEHICLE FIRE
A Knob Hill Road resident reported that a vehicle in the driveway of the residence caught on fire.  Sergeant Compton responded to initiate an investigation.  The Long Valley Fire Company, the Schooley’s Mountain Fire Protection Association and the Long Valley First Aid Squad and a MEDIC Unit responded to extinguish the fire.  Sergeant Compton determined the fire started as a result of gasoline from a 1985 Mazda igniting.  The owner of the vehicle, a 20 year old male resident, was seriously burned on his hand and was transported to the hospital by the Long Valley First Aid Squad.  Sergeant Compton determined the cause of the fire was accidental. 
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1/26/04

7:45 AM

PROPERTY DAMAGE
A resident of Zellers Road reported that their mail box was damaged by a vehicle sliding off the roadway.  Sergeant Adams responded and initiated an investigation.

1/26/04

7:57 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officer Brobst, assisted by Detective Oranchak, Sergeant Compton, and Patrol Officer Wurtemberg, responded to a possible case of Domestic Violence after a resident dialed 911. 

As Patrol Officer Brobst arrived on scene, a SUV was quickly leaving the scene.  The SUV crashed into Patrol Officer Brobst’s vehicle, and immediately left the scene.  Patrol Officer Brobst continued on to the scene of reported domestic violence, as Detective Oranchak, and Sergeant Compton pursued the vehicle.  After a short pursuit, Detective Oranchak stopped the vehicle, arrested and subdued the driver who resisted being arrested. The individual was under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle was impounded in accordance with “Johns Law”, and the defendant was transported to police Headquarters for a breathalyzer test and processing.

Patrol Officer Brobst initiated an investigation at the scene of domestic violence and determined an arrest was required.  The victim was advised of their rights, provided with documents related to victim’s rights under the Domestic Violence Act, and offered an opportunity to apply for a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order (TRO).  The victim indicated they wanted to obtain a TRO and speak with a member of the Crisis Response Team (CRT), and went to police Headquarters.  The victim later decided against obtaining a TRO. 

The defendant was charged with domestic violence assault, resisting arrest, aggravated assault on a police officer, fleeing the scene of domestic violence, criminal mischief, obstruction of justice, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol.  Washington Township Municipal Court Judge Leanza set bail at $25,000 with a 10% option.

The defendant posted bond, and was released to a responsible party.  Patrol Officer Brobst additionally made appropriate referrals to both parties and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

1/25/04

7:12 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officers Leonardi, assisted by Sergeant Almer, investigated a report of a violation of a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order (TRO). 

Patrol Officer Leonardi initiated an investigation and determined an arrest was required.  Patrol Officers Leonardi contacted Washington Township Municipal Court Judge Leanza, who determined there was probable cause to issue an arrest warrant for a violation of the TRO.  Judge Leanza issued the warrant.  Patrol Officers Leonardi located the defendant.  The defendant was, arrested, and transported to police Headquarters for processing. 

Sergeant Almer contacted the Morris County Prosecutors Office.  Assistant Prosecutor Skolnick, in turn contacted Superior Court Judge Zucker Zarret, who set bail on the warrant as released in the defendants own recognizance (ROR).  The defendant posted a fee and was released.  Patrol Officer Leonardi additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

1/25/04

3:26 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Sergeant Bratus investigated a possible violation of a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order (TRO) after a resident came to Headquarters. 

Sergeant Bratus initiated an investigation and determined an arrest was not required.  Washington Township Municipal Court Judge Leanza was contacted and determined there was no violation of the TRO.  Patrol Sergeant Bratus additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

1/25/04

12:25 PM

ASSAULT
Corporal Pluciniak, assisted by Sergeant Bratus investigated a report of an assault after receiving a report of a fight in the street on Yorkshire Drive. 

Corporal Pluciniak initiated an investigation and determined that a 22 year old female resident of Hackettstown, NJ struck a 20 year old female resident of Flanders, NJ in the face after a traffic disagreement.  The Long Valley First Aid squad responded to the scene, and all the victims refused medical attention.  Corporal Pluciniak advised the victims of the procedure to sign a complaint in Municipal Court.

1/25/04

11:35 AM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officer Allen, assisted by Sergeant Bratus, investigated a possible case of Domestic Violence after a resident called the Communications Center. 

Patrol Officer Allen initiated an investigation and determined no arrest was required.  Both individuals were advised of their rights, provided with documents related to victim’s rights under the Domestic Violence Act, and offered an opportunity to apply for a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order (TRO).  Both individuals declined a TRO.

Patrol Officer Allen additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.