7/24/04

2:30 PM

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
A resident of Windswept Way reported that their vehicle was damaged.  Patrol Officer Falleni responded, initiated an investigation and determined the windshield of a 2001 Dodge pickup was shattered.  Additionally, there were dents in the bodywork of the vehicle.  The dents appeared to have been caused by a rock.  The investigation is continuing. 

7/24/04

10:23 PM

MISSING PERSON
A Pickle Road resident reported their juvenile son was missing.  Patrol Officer Gilligan, assisted by Corporal Pluciniak responded to initiate an investigation. 

All patrol vehicles and surrounding jurisdictions were notified and provided with a description of the individual.  The juvenile was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was notified. 

The juvenile was located and re-united with his parent.  The juvenile stated they became lost and tried to walk home.

07/23/04

9:00 AM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Detective Marut arrested a 20 year old male resident of Long Valley, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by Washington Township Municipal Court.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility as he was unable to post bail.

7/23/04

1:57 AM

PATROL ARREST (DWI)
Patrol Officer Brobst assisted by Corporal Szymanski and Patrol Officer Wurtemberg arrested a 21 year old male resident of Long Valley, NJ for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on West Mill Road, after the individual was involved in a motor vehicle crash.  The individual was not injured in the crash.

The driver was additionally charged with reckless driving, failure to keep right, and was released to a responsible party.

7/22/04

8:12 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officer Oranchak investigated a possible case of Domestic Violence after a resident called 911. 

Patrol Officer Oranchak initiated an investigation and determined an arrest was not required.  Both parties 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.  Both parties declined the opportunity to apply for a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order. Patrol Officer Oranchak additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

7/22/04

4:54 PM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 25 year old male resident of Washington (Warren), NJ on a no bail contempt of court warrant issued by the State of Pennsylvania, following a National Crime Information Inquiry (NCIC) hit.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending an extradition hearing on his transfer to Pennsylvania.

7/21/04

4:20 PM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 35 year old male resident of Newark, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Jersey City Municipal Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $250.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and released on bail pending adjudication.

7/21/04

3:54 PM

PATROL ARREST (DWI)
Patrol Officer Bigham arrested two male residents of Hawthorn, NJ, one 20 years old, and the other 28 years old, after stopping the vehicle they were in for a motor vehicle violation.  After initiating an investigation, Patrol Officer Bigham arrested the 28 year old on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Clifton City Municipal Court.  The bail on the warrant was $635.

Patrol Officer Bigham arrested the 20 year old for operating a motor vehicle wile under the influence of marijuana, on Naughright Road, a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge.  The vehicle was impounded in accordance with “Johns Law” and both defendants were transported to Police Headquarters for a breathalyzer test and processing.

The driver was additionally charged with failure to keep right.  The 28 year old posted bail and was released.  The 20 year old subject was released to a responsible party.

7/21/04

3:54 PM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 28 year old male resident of Hawthorn, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Clifton Municipal Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $635.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and released on bail pending adjudication.

7/20/04

11:53 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Violation of a FRO)
Patrol Officer Hade, assisted by Corporal Pluciniak, charged a 24 year old male resident of Washington, NJ for violation of a Final Restraining Order (FRO).  The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Washington Township Municipal Court Judge Leanza were contacted and Judge Leanza determined there was probable cause for the arrest.  Morris County Superior Court subsequently issued an arrest warrant with bail set at $2,500 with a 10% option.  The defendant was processed, and was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility, as he could not post bail, pending adjudication.

7/20/04

8:45 PM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Hade arrested a 33 year old male resident of Marlboro, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Newark Municipal Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $30.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and released on bail pending adjudication.

7/20/04

12:20 PM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Madden arrested a 20 year old male resident of Hackettstown, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Washington Township Municipal Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $123.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and released on bail pending adjudication.

7/19/04

11:53 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 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 victim indicated they wanted to obtain a TRO, and Patrol Officer Hade assisted the victim in obtaining one. 

Washington Township Municipal Court Judge Leanza issued the TRO.  Corporal Pluciniak served the TRO on the offender.  Patrol Officer Hade additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

7/19/04

11:44 PM

THEFT
A Peachtree Village resident reported that an extension cord was stolen from the basement of their building.  Patrol Officer Allen initiated an investigation and completed a report.

7/18/04

12:48 PM

LOST PROPERTY
A Bristol Terrace resident came to Headquarters to report that they lost an Audio Vox 8600 “flip phone” cell phone.  Patrol Officer Burns completed a report.