6/05/04

9:48 AM

THEFT
A Winay Terrace resident reported that a ten foot white cutout stork with a pink jacket and a baby bundle advertising the arrival of a baby was removed from the front lawn.  Patrol Officer Brobst initiated an investigation.  Lieutenant Bailey and Sergeant Compton located the stolen stork, valued at $600, on Aspen Place.  Police Officers situated the stolen stork back on the front lawn. 

The investigation is continuing.

6/04/04

11:46 AM

ASSAULT
Detective Marut investigated a report of an assault after receiving a report that a student was assaulted at West Morris Central High School.

Detective Marut spoke with school administrators and determined that a student of West Morris High School was assaulted by a student at the school.  Detective Marut charged the offender, a juvenile, with simple assault at the conclusion of his investigation.

6/04/04

3:00 PM

PROPERTY DAMAGE
A resident of Barstann Court reported that their mailbox was damaged by a delivery truck earlier that day.  Detective Marut responded and initiated an investigation, and determined the damage to the mailbox was valued at approximately $50.  The victim will contact the delivery company for restitution.

6/03/04

3:29 PM

DRUG ARREST
DWU
Patrol Officer Falleni arrested a male resident, age 29, of Pompton Lakes, NJ for possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of Paraphernalia, on Route 46, after the vehicle the individual was operating was stopped for speeding.  Patrol Officer Falleni determined the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating drug. The individual was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and released to a responsible party.

The driver was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, operating an unregistered vehicle, having no name on a commercial vehicle, and operating a vehicle without a seatbelt in use.

6/02/04

6:55 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officer Hade investigated a possible case of harassment after a resident came to Headquarters. 

Patrol Officer Hade initiated an investigation and determined an the incident fell under the Domestic Violence Act, and an arrest was not required.  The complainant was advised of their rights, provided with documents related to victim’s rights under the Domestic Violence Act, and offered an opportunity to meet with a member of the Crisis Response Team (CRT), and apply for a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order (TRO).  The complainant declined meeting with the CRT member and the opportunity to apply for a TRO. Patrol Officer Hade additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

6/02/04

6:56 PM

BURGLARY
A Middle Valley Road resident called to report their property was burglarized.  Patrol Officer Gilligan responded to the scene and initiated an investigation.

Patrol Officer Gilligan completed her initial investigation and turned the investigation over to Detective Sergeant Pellegrino.  The investigation is continuing.

6/01/04

6:34 PM

THEFT
A Jackie Drive resident reported that a green hose and grey hose reel were stolen.  Patrol Officer Bigham initiated an investigation.  The resident stated the items were valued at $150.  The investigation is continuing.

5/31/04

4:50 AM

PATROL ARREST (Consumption of Alcohol Underage)
Patrol Officer Allen, assisted by Patrol Officer Hade arrested juveniles from Long Valley for consumption of alcohol while under the while underage, after observing one juvenile pass out on West Springtown Road.

The individuals were transported to police Headquarters for processing, and released to their parents pending adjudication

5/31/04

11:56 AM

CIVIL MATTER
A Highland Avenue resident reported came to Headquarters to report a civil dispute.  Patrol Officer Oranchak responded to initiate an investigation.  Patrol Officer Oranchak determined the dispute involved a civil court order and out of the purview of the Police Department.  Patrol Officer Allen advised the complainant to contact their attorney.

5/30/04

3:38 PM

DOG BITE
A Rock Road resident called to report a guest was bitten by the family dog.  Sergeant Almer responded to the scene to initiate an investigation.

Sergeant Almer determined the victim was not seriously injured, and was transported to Hackettstown Community Hospital for treatment.  Sergeant Almer determined the animal was current on its vaccinations, and advised the owner to confine the animal in accordance with Township policy.  Sergeant Almer forwarded documents related to his investigation to the Health Department and the Animal Control Officer.