2008

September 2008 Blotter:

     On September 11, There was a runaway cow on Rt 17, (Read Article Here) , (Watch Video Here).

    

May 2008 Blotter:

   On May 4, while on routine patrol, Ptl Bodart observed a vehicle on the side of the road with its hazzard lights on.  As he got up to the vehicle, and spoke with the driver, he detected a stron odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath.  Afer failing field sobriety tests, the driver was arrested for DWI and given summonses and a mandatory court date. 

   On May 12, After stopping a vehicle, Ptl. P. Leonard learned that the driver had an outstanding warrant out of another jurisdiction. The driver posted bail and was able to leave.

   On May 13, Ptl. Bodart investigated a one vehicle MVA on Route 17. No injuries were reported. 

   On May 15, After stopping a vehicle for traffic violations on Route 17, Ptl. Mosca learned that the driver had an ATS warrant out for his arrest. The driver posted bail and was released. 

   On May 16, Ptl. P. Leonard investigated a two vehicle MVA on N. Franklin Tpke at Warren Ave. No injuries were reported.

   On May 18, Ptl. Tuttle received a call of a possible break into two vehicles. The vehicle alarm went off and scared the suspects who left without taking anything. 

   On May 21, Ptl. Mosca investigated a one vehicle MVA on Sheridan Ave at Franklin Tpke. No injuries were reported.

   On May 22, While parked behind the school, Ptl. Bodart observed a vehicle with a driver not wearing his seatbelt. After pulling the vehicle over, Ptl. Bodart detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath. The driver failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for DWI. The driver stayed in headquarters for the night and was released the following morning. Summonses and a court date were given. 

   On May 24, While participating in a dual town DWI checkpoint, Ptl. LaCroix stopped a vehicle and smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver.  After failing field sobriety tests the suspect was brought to headquaters for a breathalyzer test and was arrested for DWI. Summonses and a court date were given.

   On May 25, While on routine patrol running license plates, Ptl. Mosca observed a vehicle whose driver had an ATS warrant out for him. The vehicle was stopped and the suspect posted bail and was released. 
 

April 2008 Blotter:

   On April 4, Ptl. Bodart observed the driver of a vehicle acting suspiciously.  After the vehicle was stopped and the driver was run through the computer, it was learned that driver had a warrant out of another jurisdiction.  While speaking with the driver, Ptl. Bodart observed what seemed to be green vegitation on the floor board of the vehicle. The driver was arrested for possession of CDS and a court date was given.

   On April 7, after stopping a vehicle for speeding on Route 17, Ptl. P. Leonard learned that the driver had a warrant out of another jurisdiction. The suspect paid the warrant and was release after being issued a summons and given a court date.

   On April 9, Ptl. P. Leonard investigated a two vehicle MVA at Hollywood Ave and Cleverdon Ave. No injuries were reported.

   Also on April 9, Ptl. P. Leonard observed a vehicle with a cracked windshield and tinted windows. After stopping the vehicle it was learned that the driver had a warrant out of another jurisdiction. Summonses and a court date were given.

   On April 10, After observing a vehicle exit a liquor store, Ptl. Bodart followed them and they came to a stop in the back of some borough stores.  Ptl. Bodart observed an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath. The back seat passenger did not have his seatbelt on and the passenger side suspect was in possession of the liquor bottle.  The passenger was arrested for underage possession of alcohol, the backseat was given a summons for not wearing a seatbelt and violation of a provisional license.

   On April 11, While on routine patrol Sgt. Minchin observed a vehicle with an overdue inspection sticker. After running the driver's name through the computer Sgt. Minchin learned that the driver's license was suspended and there was a warrant for his arrest. Summonses and a court date were given. The driver was taken to jail.

   On April 14, Ptl. P. Leonard stopped to help a vehicle that was at the side of the road. The driver said her car was overheating and she was waiting for her husband. After getting the driver's paperwork it was learned her license was suspended. Summonses and a court date were given.

   On April 15, While on routine patrol doing random registration lookups, Ptl. P. Leonard observed a vehicle that had an expired registration.  After stopping the vehicle, Ptl. Leonard learned that the driver's license was suspended. Summonses and a court date were given.

   On April 26, While conducting stationary radar, Ptl. McBain observed a vehicle going at a high rate of speed.  After stopping the vehilce  he learned that the driver's license was susopended and  he did not have a valid regitration or insurance card. Summons and a court date were given.

  On April 29, a borough business owner entered headquaters to report a fraudulent check that was given to him.  After trying to get in touc with the check writer to no avail, the business owner filed a civil complaint. The complaint was entered and the matter has been referred to the municipal court.

  Also on April 29, Ptl. MaCroix stopped a vehicle for not having the lights on when the windshield wipers were.  He learned that the driver had an outstanding warrant out of another jurisdiction. The driver paid the bail and was released.

March 2008 Blotter:

   On March 4, while on routine patrol Ptl. Bodart observed a person he had stopped a few weeks prior for having a suspended license, working in the borough. After talking to the party it was learned that he had a warrant out of another jurisdiction.  Ptl. Bodat brough him to headquarters where the other jurisdiction was notified to pick him up. While at headquater the party was found to be in possession of  marijuana. He was arrested for possession and being under the influence.

   On March 5, Ptl. McBain investigated a two vehicle MVA on Cliff St. No injuries were reported.

   On March 7, Ptl. Bodart investigated a three vehicle MVA on N. Maple Ave. No injuries were reported.

   On March 8, Ptl. P. Leonard investigated a one vehicle MVA on Mill Rd and Wearimus Rd. No injuries were reported.

   On March 11, A resident came to headquarters to report that she received a call from a company in Tennessee inquiring about a large order that was charged to  her credit card.  After investigating the allegations it was determined that the order was fraudulently put on her credit card. The order and the credit card were canceled.

   On March 12, Ptl. P. Leonard observed a vehicle with a suspended registration. Ptl. Leonard stopped the vehicle and learned that the driver's license was also suspended. Summonses and a court date were given.

   Also on March 12, Ptl. P. Leonard investigated an MVA on Route 17 north, where a vehicle was towing a mobile home and it lost both of its tire rims. One went across the highway and the other rested up on the median. It is unknown if any vehicles on the other side of the highway were struck. There were no injuries reprted. 

   On March 13, while doing radar on Hollywood Ave, Ptl. Tiernan observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. After stopping the vehicle, Ptl. Tiernan learned that the driver's license was suspended. Summonses and a court date were given. 

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February 29, 2008 Blotter:  

   On February 2, Sgt. Minchin was called to assist a driver whose car was disabled. After going through his paperwork, Sgt. Minchin learned that the driver license was suspended. Summonses and a court date were given.  

   On February 4, while on routine patrol, Ptl. Bodart observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. After running the driver's name through the computer it was learned that the driver was suspended. Summonses and a court date were given.

   On February 5, Ptl. LaCroix investigated a two vehicle MVA on Sheridan Ave and Warren Ave. No injuries were reported. .

    Also on February 5, while on routine patrol, Ptl. Mosca observed a vehicle with tinted windows. Ptl. Mosca stopped the vehicle ad after running the driver's information through the computer, it was learned that there was an outstanding warrant for the drivers arrest out of another jurisdiction. The warrant was paid and the driver was released with summonses and a court date.

   On February 6, Sgt. Freeman investigated a two vehicle MVA at N. Franklin Tpke and Hollywood Ave. One injury was reported. 

   On February 17, Ptl. S. Leonard was dispatched to LLoyd Rd on a complaint by two residents about a BMW that was speeding down LLoyd Rd. Upon arrival Ptl. Leonard found the BMW at the end of LLYod Rd on Warren Ave where the BMW had gone through the stop sign and hit the curb, damaging the fron tire and rim. The driver was given summonses for careless driving and provisional license violations. 

   On February 21, Ptl. S. Leonard investigated a two vehicle MVA on N. Franklin Tpke at Warren Ave. No injuries were reported. 

   On February 22, while on routine patrol, Ptl. Bodart observed a vehicle on a town road driving very slowly. After stopping the vehicle and talking to the driver, Ptl. Bodart learned that the driver was looking for his friend who was soliciting door to door. The other person was found and was ticketed for soliciting without a permit.

    Also on February 22, Ptl. P. Leonard was called to the scene of a disabled vehicle on Rt 17 south.  The driver stated that he hit a guardrail in Saddle River and that his vehicle eventually died in Ho-Ho-Kus.  After running the driver through the computer it was learnied that he had ATS warrants out of multiple jurisdictions in New Jersey. A friend came and paid the warrants and the driver was released. 

    On February 23, Sgt. Grego observed a vehicle backing up onthe highway. After stopping the vehicle he learned that the vehicles registration was suspended and the vehicle did not have insurance. The vehicle was towed off of the highway and summonses were issued. 

   On February 25, Ptl. Bodart investigated a five vehicle MVA on Route 17 North. Three injuries were reported.

   On February 28, Ptl. LaCroix investigated a one vehicle MVA on E. Franklin Tpke. No injuries were reported. 

   On February 29, Ptl. P. Leonard investigated a one vehicle MVA on Wearimus Rd. No injuries were reported. 
    

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January 31, 2008 Blotter:

   On January 2, Ptl. LaCroix investigated a one vehicle MVA on Route 17 south. The vehicle hit a christmas tree that was in the middle of the highway.  

   After responding to a call of an MVA on January 4, Ptl. Tuttle observed that the driver of the vehicle had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath. She refused to do any field sobriety tests and she refused to submit to a breathalyzer test. The driver was transported to Bergen Regional Medical Center and left in the their care. The driver was issued four summonses and a court date was given. 

   On January 5, Sgt. Freeman investigated a two vehilce MVA on Franklin Tpke. No injuries were reported.

   On January 8, Ptl. Tiernan investigated a one vehicle MVA on Route 17 south. No injuries were reported. 

   Also on January 8, while on routine patrol, Ptl. P Leonard observed a Lexus with an expire inspection sticker. After stopping the vehicle her learned that the driver had a warrant out of another jurisdiction. After notifying the proper authorities the driver was picked up on the warrant. Ptl. Leonard issued two summons to the driver with a court date. 

   On January 9, Ptl. McBain investigated a two vehicle MVA on Sheridan Ave at Warren Ave. No injuries were reported. 

   On January 11, Ptl. P. Leonard investigated a one vehicle MVA on Hollywood Ave at Cleverdon Rd. No injuries were reported. 

   On January 12, Ptl. LaCroix investigated a  two vehicle MVA on Duncan Rd. No injuries were reported. 

   Also on January 12, Ptl. LaCroix observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. After stopping the vehicle Ptl. LaCroix noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath. After the driver failed field sobriety tests, he was placed under arrest and brought to headquarters. The driver submitted to breathalyzer tests and summonses were issued. 

   On January 15, Sgt. Minchin investigated a two vehicle MVA on Sycamore Ave. A driver hit another vehicle while attempting to parallel park. No injuries were reported.

   On January 16, Ptl. Bodart was performing random license lookups and discovered the driver of the vehicle in front him was suspended.  The driver was issued summonses and given a court date. 
  
   On January 31, While on patrol, randomly looking up registrations, Plt. P. Leonard learned that driver in front of him was suspended. He stopped the vehicle and summonses were given.

   Also on January 31, While on routin patrol randomly looking up registrations, Ptl. Mosca got a vehicle with a suspended driver. The driver was given summonses and a court date.
   On January 17, Ptl. Tiernan investigated a to vehicle MVA at N. Franklin Tpke at Sheridan Ave. No injuries were reported.

   On January 19, Ptl. Balestrieri investigated a pedestrian it on Sheridan Ave at N. Franklin Tpke. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk when hit and was taken to Valley Hospital with multiple injuries. 

   On January 21, Ptl. P. Leonard answered a call from the train station of a woman in distress. After finding the woman, Ptl Leonard learned that she had a warrant out of another jurisdiction. Ptl. Leonard gave her a ticket for having an open container of alcohol in a public place.

   Also on January 21, Ptl. P. Leonard was approached from behind by a driver with a flat tire. Ptl. Leonard learned that the driver had a suspended license. Summons and a court date were given. 

   On January 22, While on routine patrol, Ptl. Bodart observed a vehicle with a cracked windshield. After stopping the vehicle Ptl. Observed a strong odor of alcohol coming from the driver's breath and he observed an open container of beer. The driver passed the field sobriety tests and was released. Ptl Bodart inssued summons.

   Also on January 22, while traveling on Route 17 north, Ptl. Mosca observed a vehicle passing improperly . When Ptl. Mosca stopped the vehicle she learned that driver's license was suspended. Summonses and a court date were given.

   On January 25, Ptl. Leonard observed a vehicle that had an expired registration. After stopping the vehicle, Ptl. Leonard learned that the driver's license was also suspended. Summonses and a court date were given.

   On January 27, Ptl. Leonard observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. Ptl Leonard learned that the driver's license was suspended. Summonses and a court date were given. 

   On January 28, Ptl. Bodart observed a vehicle drifting from lane to lane on Route 17 north. The vehicle exited the highway and failed to stop at a red light on Hollywood Ave. Ptl. Bodart stopped the vehicle and smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from the driver. The driver failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for DWI. The driver was given summons and a mandatory court date.