3/13/04

9:10 PM

ACCIDENT (Leaving the scene)
Patrol Officer Rady responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Flocktown Road.  Patrol Officer Rady initiated an investigation and determined the vehicle, a red Dodge Dakota struck and damaged a fence and then left the scene of the accident.  Patrol Officer Rady located the vehicle and identified the individual that operated the vehicle, a 32 year old male resident of Washington, NJ.  The vehicle was impounded and the operator was issued summonses for leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and failure to report an accident. 

3/13/04

2:25 AM

PATROL ARREST (DWI)
Patrol Officer Bigham, assisted by Corporal Barnes, arrested a 55 year old male resident of Long Valley, NJ for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on West Mill Road.  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, and failure to keep right.  The subject was released to a responsible party.

3/13/04

9:04 AM

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
A resident of Great Meadows, NJ reported that their vehicle was damaged while parked on Flocktown Road.  Patrol Officer Brobst responded and initiated an investigation.  .  Patrol Officer Brobst determined a 1997 Chevrolet pickup had plumbers putty was placed into the passengers door lock.  The investigation is continuing

3/11/04

3:41 PM

FRAUD (Identity Theft)
A Hackettstown, NJ resident came to Headquarters to report a credit card fraud.  Corporal Carvino initiated an investigation.  The resident stated they received a notice from both a collection agency for Capital One Services for collection on a line of credit they were unaware of, and the Internal Revenue Service.  The investigation is continuing.

3/11/04

10:22 AM

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Sergeant Almer, assisted by Patrol Officer Madden, Detective Sergeant Pellegrino, Detective Corporal Micco, the Morris County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit, the Mount Olive and Chester Township Police departments initiated an investigation following a report of an assault involving a weapon in the vicinity of the West Morris Central High School.

The investigation was turned over the detective bureau and is continuing.

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3/10/04

11:01 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (False Report to Police)
Sergeant Bratus, assisted by Corporal Pluciniak and Patrol Officer Hade initiated an investigation after an individual reported a drunk driver.  Sergeant Bratus located the vehicle suspected of being operated by an intoxicated operator.  Sergeant Bratus determined the operator was not intoxicated and just ended a relationship with the individual reporting a drunk driver.

Corporal Pluciniak and Patrol Officer Hade obtained a written statement from the complainant and determined the statements she made were false.  The complainant, a 39 year old female resident of Long Valley, NJ, was charged on a CDR-1 with Providing a False Report to Law Enforcement. 

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 individual declined the opportunity to obtain a TRO.  Sergeant Bratus 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.

3/10/04

7:37 AM

ASSAULT
Patrol Officer Falleni initiated an investigation at the West Morris Central High School after receiving a report from the staff of an assault.

Patrol Officer Falleni determined a student punched another student after a verbal disagreement ensued.  Patrol Officer Falleni charged the offender with simple assault.

3/09/04

3:00 PM

UNDERAGE SALE OF TOBACCO
Sergeant Trevena was approached by an East Mill Road resident who stated that their child is fifteen and was sold cigarettes by a West Mill Road business.  Sergeant Trevena initiated an investigation and determined the validity of the complainant’s statements. The resident was advised of the procedure to sign a criminal complaint. 

3/09/04

2:45 PM

BAD CHECK
A Flintlock Drive resident reported a check was cashed by a company other that the company the check was made out to. Sergeant Trevena initiated an investigation and determined the validity of the resident’s complaint and facts.  The investigation is continuing.

3/08/04

7:40 PM

THEFT
A Paula Drive resident reported that camera equipment was stolen from their residence.  Patrol Officer Burns initiated an investigation.  The resident reported a Canon F1-N camera, a Canon T90 camera and other camera equipment were taken.  The resident  on Halloween.  The investigation is continuing.

 3/07/04

9:14 PM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Hade arrested a 21 year old male resident of Great Meadows, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Washington Township Municipal Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $1,000.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and incarcerated in the Morris County Correctional Facility as he was unable to post bail.

3/07/04

11:03 AM

LITTERING
A resident of Gentry Drive, NJ reported trash was placed on their front lawn.  Patrol Officer Madden responded and initiated an investigation.  .  Patrol Officer Madden determined numerous beer cans and other litter were placed on the lawn.  The investigation is continuing.