07/31/04

10:19 PM

PATROL ARREST (DWI)
Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 38 year old male resident of Port Murray, NJ for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on Califon 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 careless driving, and failure to keep right.  The subject was released to a responsible party.

7/31/04

7:15 PM

PATROL ARREST (Violation of a TRO)
Patrol Officer Burns, assisted by Sergeants Adams, charged a 45 year old male resident of Washington Township, NJ for violation of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).  An arrest warrant was issued for the defendant and served by Sergeant Adams.  The defendant was previously incarcerated at the Morris county Correctional Facility.  The $5,000 bail was added to the existing bail..

7/31/04

5:37 PM

FOUND PROPERTY
A Kensington Court resident reported they found undischarged fireworks on their property.  Corporal Barnes completed a report.

7/31/04

12:34 AM

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

Patrol Officer Burns initiated an investigation 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 against the offender. Washington Township Municipal Court Judge Leanza was contacted and subsequently issued a TRO against the offender. The Offender was arrested, and Washington Township Municipal Court Judge Leanza set bail at $2,500 with a 10% option.  The defendant was served with the TRO, processed and transported to Morris County Correctional facility as the defendant was unable to post bail.

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

7/30/04

8:45 AM

ASSISTANCE
Patrol Officer Wurtemberg assisted a Schooley’s Mountain Road resident after the wheel fell off their Jeep Cherokee. Patrol Officer Wurtemberg determined the wheel’s lug nuts were not fastened properly after the vehicle was serviced.

7/30/04

7:57 AM

THEFT
An Upper Sunset Drive resident reported that their wallet was stolen.  Patrol Officer Wurtemberg initiated an investigation, and determined a debit card from the wallet was used to obtain $226 from a bank account.  The investigation is continuing.

7/29/04

1:48 AM

ASSAULT
Patrol Officer Gilligan investigated a report of an assault after a call to Headquarters.  Patrol Officer Gilligan initiated an investigation and determined that two residents of Fawnridge Drive engaged in a fistfight and was suffered an injured eye.  Patrol Officer Gilligan advised the victim of the procedure to sign a complaint against the offender.

7/29/04

10:45 PM

FRAUD (Credit Card)
A Chestnut Street resident reported a credit card fraud.  Patrol Officer Allen initiated an investigation.  The resident stated they became aware of purchases charged to their credit card.  The victim stated the purchases were about $250 in value and they did not make the purchases.  The investigation is continuing.

7/29/04

9:02 AM

FOUND PROPERTY
A Farmers Road resident reported a small grey metal cash box was located at the Apgar Road bridge.  Patrol Officer Madden initiated an investigation and explored the possibility the box was the proceeds of an unreported theft.  The box had a slit cut in the top, and labels, including one reading “Beer” were affixed to the top.  The investigation was turned over to Detective Corporal Micco.  Any individual with information related to this item is encourage to contact Detective Corporal Micco at gmicco@wtpdmorris.org or tips@wtpdmorris.org . All information will be held confidential 

7/28/04

6:32 PM

HARASSMENT
A Sky Top Road resident called to report that they received obscene e-mails.  Patrol Officer Hade responded to initiate an investigation.  Patrol Officer Hade completed a report and turned the matter over to the Detective Bureau for further investigation

7/28/04

2:55 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Corporal Carvino investigated a possible case of criminal mischief after a resident came to Headquarters. 

Corporal Carvino 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 complainant declined meeting with the CRT member and the opportunity to apply for a TRO. Corporal Carvino additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

7/28/04

11:21 AM

ANIMAL BITE
A Heath Village employee reported they were bitten by a chipmunk.  Patrol Officer Madden responded to the scene to initiate an investigation.  The victim stated the chipmunk appeared to be ill, and the victim attempted to pick up the chipmunk and was bitten.  The chipmunk ran away after biting the victim.  The victim was transported to Hackettstown Community Hospital for treatment. Patrol Officer Madden forwarded documents related to his investigation to the Health Department.

7/28/04

10:20 AM

THEFT
A Ramsey Way resident reported their vehicle was repossessed while containing personal property worth $1,300.  Patrol Officer Falleni initiated an investigation and completed a report.  The victim was advised of the procedure to sign a criminal complaint with the municipal court.  The investigation is continuing.

7/28/04

7:54 AM

THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE
A Mission Road resident reported that their 1998 Grey Jeep was stolen.  Corporal Carvino initiated the investigation, and verified that the vehicle had been stolen.  The vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) System. 

A short time later the same morning, Patrol Officer Madden located the vehicle on Arbor Way.  The vehicle had been involved in a motor vehicle crash, subsequent investigation determined a juvenile operated the vehicle.  Corporal Carvino arrested and summonsed the juvenile and released the juvenile to a family member.

7/27/04

11:00 AM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Hade arrested a 32 year old male resident of Elizabeth, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Hillside Municipal Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $1,085.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and released on bail pending adjudication.

7/26/04

4:00 PM

LOST PROPERTY
A Belrose Court resident came to Headquarters to report that they lost a Verizon UX-10 cell phone.  Patrol Officer Brobst completed a report.

7/26/04

2:25 PM

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Patrol Officer Brobst investigated a possible violation of a Final restraining Order (FRO) after a resident came to Headquarters. 

Patrol Officer Brobst initiated an investigation and there was no violation, and an arrest was not required.  Municipal Court Judge Leanza was contacted and determined there was no violation of the FRO. Patrol Officer Brobst additionally made appropriate referrals and forwarded the results of his investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

7/26/04

1:05 PM

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
A Knob Hill Road resident reported that their mailbox was damaged.  Patrol Officer Oranchak initiated an investigation, and completed a report.  Patrol Officer Oranchak made additional recommendations related to the incident.  The investigation is continuing.

7/26/04

11:56 AM

HARASSMENT
A Naughright Road resident called to report that they have been receiving harassing instant messages on American Online Instant Messenger (AIM).  Patrol Officer Bigham responded to initiate an investigation.  Patrol Officer Bigham completed a report and advised the complainant what options were available, and the procedures involved, to end the harassment.  The investigation is continuing.

7/26/04

4:44 AM

BURGLARY
A West Valley Brook Road Resident called to report a prowler outside their house.  Patrol Officer Gilligan and Corporal Pluciniak responded to the scene to apprehend the individual and initiate an investigation.

The resident advised the patrol officers the individual appeared intoxicated and was not at the premises upon the officer’s arrival.  The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit responded to assist in the investigation.  Detective Corporal Micco responded to the scene to continue the investigation and process the scene for evidence.  The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit was unable to locate the prowler.  The resident indicated that nothing appeared to have been taken.  The investigation is continuing.

7/26/04

1:35 AM

PATROL ARREST (Warrant)
Patrol Officer Bigham arrested a 26 year old male resident of Long Valley, NJ on a contempt of court warrant issued by the East Orange Municipal Court.  Bail on the warrant was set at $244.  The individual was transported to Headquarters, processed and released on bail pending adjudication.