2/14/04

7:58 AM

PATROL ARREST (DWI)
Patrol Officer Brobst arrested a 21 year old female resident of Hackettstown, NJ for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on West Mill Road, after the vehicle was stopped for speeding.  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 failure to observe a traffic control device and speeding

Patrol Officer Brobst determined a contempt of court warrant was issued for the defendant by the Mansfield Municipal Court.  The defendant was unable to post bail, and was turned over to the Mansfield Police Department.

2/14/04

11:41 PM

PATROL ARREST (DWI)
Patrol Officer Bigham, assisted by Sergeant Adams, and Patrol Officer Rady, arrested a 30 year old male resident of Hopatcong, NJ for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on Pleasant Grove Road.  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 Bigham determined there were active warrants from numerous Municipal Courts, with bail totaling $5,000. 

The driver was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, careless driving, and failure to keep right.  The subject was transported to the Morris County Correctional facility in lieu of bail.

2/14/04

2:30 PM

FRAUD (Identity Theft)
A Hastings Square 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.  The investigation is continuing.

2/14/04

1:12 AM

ASSAULT
Patrol Officer Burns, assisted by Sergeant Adams, investigated a report of an assault after a passerby reported an individual pulled a knife on a friend.

Patrol Officer Burns responded to the scene to initiate an investigation and determined that a 19 year old resident of Succasunna threatened and assaulted a resident of Columbia, NJ.  Patrol Officer Burns advised the victim of the procedure to sign a complaint against the offender.

2/12/04

2:45 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officers Madden investigated a possible case of Domestic Violence after an individual came to Headquarters.. 

Patrol Officer Madden 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 to speak with a Crisis Response Team (CRT) Member. The victim declined both the TRO and the opportunity to speak with a CRT member.

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

2/10/04

6:19 PM

BURGLARY
A Windswept Resident called to report someone attempted to enter the residence.  Patrol Officer Burns, assisted by Sergeant Adams, responded to the scene initiate an investigation.

Detective Sergeant Pellegrino and Detective Corporal Micco responded to the scene to continue the investigation and process the scene for evidence.  Detective Sergeant Pellegrino determined there was no attempt to enter the residence, a structural problem was the cause of he resident’s concern, The investigation is closed. 

2/10/04

7:02 PM

NOISE COMPLAINT
A Peachtree Village resident called to report loud music.  Sergeant Adams responded to initiate an investigation.  Sergeant Adams spoke with the parties involved, advised the complainant of the procedure to sign a complaint and additionally made appropriate referrals.

2/10/04

12:56 AM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officer Burns 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 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).  A member of the Crisis Response Team (CRT) was called to Headquarters to assist in the matter.  The individual later declined the opportunity to obtain a TRO.  Patrol Officer Burns additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Morris County Superior Court, Family Division.

2/09/04

11:42 AM

DRUG ARREST
Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a male resident, age 21, of Long Valley for possession of Paraphernalia, on Camp Washington Road, after the vehicle the individual was riding in was stopped for a motor vehicle violation.  The individual was transported to police Headquarters, processed and released in his own recognizance pending an appearance in court.

2/09/04

12:20 PM

FAMILY MATTER (Custody Dispute)

An individual reported that they were having difficulty with a civil family order dealing with custody times of their children.  Sergeant Compton responded to the scene to initiate an investigation.  Sergeant Compton determined the matter was civil and nature and unenforceable by the police department.  The resident was advised the incident would be documented, to contact their attorney, and was provided with the appropriate referrals.

2/08/04

12:25 AM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Falleni arrested a 51 year old male resident of Easton, PA on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Parsippany Township Municipal Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $250.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and released on bail pending adjudication

2/08/04

10:54 AM

VEHICLE FIRE
A Frog Hollow Road resident reported that their vehicle caught on fire.  Patrol Officer Leonardi responded to initiate an investigation.  The Fairmont Fire Company responded to extinguish the fire.  Patrol Officer Leonardi determined the fire started as a result of trash in the bed of the pickup igniting.  Patrol Officer Leonardi determined the cause of the fire was accidental.