december, 2018

police and fire ~ Week of Sunday, dec. 2, 2018

VERONA POLICE: ​
Packages Stolen
​from Cumberland avenue

Monday, Dec. 3

​Verona Police Department:
"The Verona Police Department is investigating a package theft with occurred on Cumberland Avenue at approximately 4:30pm on Monday, Dec. 3.

A witness of the incident was able to capture a picture of the suspects vehicle prior to them fleeing south on Cumberland Avenue towards Claremont Avenue.

The vehicle is described as a older model black Mercedes Benz sedan occupied by two male individuals.

We are asking our residents to please review your home video surveillance cameras to assist us in apprehending these individuals. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to please contact the Verona Police Department at 973-239-5000. 

As always, we encourage our residents to contact the Verona Police Department anytime you observe suspicious activity.
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PHOTO: Verona Police Department
Monday, Dec. 3

VERONA - Stolen Packages
Today at about 4:30pm, a Cumberland Avenue, Verona, resident reported to police that they had multiple packages stolen from their porch.

Resident described the suspects:
  • 2 males
  • driving an older model black Mercedes C Class​

fairfield: Tractor trailer across road

7:30am Thursday, Dec. 6

  • Passaic Avenue near Franklin Steakhouse
  • 2-Vehicle Accident with airbag deployment​

police and fire ~ Week of Sunday, dec. 9, 2018

reports of natural gas odors
​monday in
roseland, caldwell, west caldwell

UPDATED: 2pm, Monday, Dec. 10

Police, Fire Departments, PSEG responded for all
(editing and updating with further info)

  • 6:18am
    Prospect Street, Caldwell
    near cemetery, outside the home

  • 6:27am
    Passaic Avenue, Roseland
    near Noecker and other locations on Passaic Avenue

  • 6:29am
    Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell
    near Ellis Road

  • 6:49am
    Knoll Terrace, West Caldwell
    near Knoll Place
    outside the home

  • 6:57am
    55 Knoll Terrace, West Caldwell
    near Hatfield Swamp area
    inside and outside the home

  • 7:31am
    Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell
    near Howland Circle
    outside the home

  • 9:30am
    Walgreens, Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland
    near Eagle Rock Avenue
    (and Compressor Station)
    inside the store

  • 2pm
    3rd Avenue, Roseland
    near Brook
    outside the home
    Requested by PSEG

FAIRFIELD POLICE:
​WEDNESDAY BOMB THREATS

UPDATED: 1pm, Friday, Dec. 14
  • 2:21pm - Wrapade Packaging Systems, Gardner Road

  • 2:59pm - Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning, Daniel Road

  • 3:34pm - Imperial Dax, New Dutch Lane

Fairfield Police Department believe this was part of an extortion plot that occurred throughout the country and which is being investigated by the Federal Bureau-Investigation. The Essex County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad responded and canvassed each of these locations with negative results.

police and fire ~ Week of Sunday, dec. 16, 2018

DEERFIELD ROAD, WEST CALDWELL, OVERNIGHT EXTERIOR FIRE

Friday, Dec. 21

WEST CALDWELL / ESSEX FELLS - Deerfield Road near Runnymede and Egan Field

At about 3:25am this morning West Caldwell Police Department responded to reports of a backyard electrical fire on Deerfield Road. A tree, located in the rear woody area of the yard, had come down on top of utility wires.

The West Caldwell Fire Department and Essex Fells Fire Department both responded to attend to a live wire which caused a small fire on the ground.

police and fire ~ Week of Sunday, dec. 23, 2018

Saturday, Dec. 29
10am 

NORTH CALDWELL 
- Vehicle Hit-and-Run Damage
The North Caldwell Police are investigating damage on Grandview Place caused by a hit-and-run vehicle at about 5:15am this morning.
A neighbor's device captured the accident on video.
Police alerted West Essex police to the following description:
  • Vehicle is Possibly a Red Honda

  • Vehicle has Front end damage
Anyone with information should call: (973) 226-0800

UPDATED:
Friday, Dec. 28

Fairfield Police Department
🔷🔷
"We received reports of burglaries to motor vehicles during the early morning hours (0442 am) on Big Piece Road, near Sylvan Road. The vehicles burglarized were unlocked and items were stolen. Please remember to lock your cars and remove all valuables from them. If you have surveillance camera’s or may have seen anything suspicious during that time frame please contact Fairfield Police, 973-227-1400."

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Friday, Dec. 28
4:30am 

FAIRFIELD - Attempted Car Theft Reported
  • Big Piece Road near Sylvan Road

  • Resident heard car being broken into and notified police

  • Montville and West Caldwell departments alerted​
Saturday, Dec. 29
1:30am

FAIRFIELD / WAYNE - Car Flipped with Driver injury
  • On the ramp coming from Willowbrook Mall area​
Wednesday, Dec. 26
5:35pm

CALDWELL: 2-car Accident with Airbag Deployment and Fuel Spill
  • Bloomfield Avenue at Mountain Avenue

roseland's statue of jesus
​stolen from boro manger scene

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IMAGE: Roseland Police
2pm, Thursday, Dec. 27
Update
The statue has now been returned and Police will decide if charges will be made. There is no connection to any other incident.
Merry Christmas

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11am, Thursday, Dec. 27

According to Roseland Police Chief Rich McDonough, at some time over the past 48 hours the statue of Jesus was taken from the creche which is displayed in front of the Old Boro Hall Building, located at the intersection of Eagle Rock and Harrison Avenue. The display sits directly across from the Police Station at 19 Harrison Avenue and detectives are going over videotapes which cover the entire area. 
McDonough reported that all New Jersey police agencies have been notified and apparently Glen Rock and South Brunswick have also experienced similar thefts. 
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IMAGE: Roseland Police
"Every effort is being made to locate the missing statue,"
expressed the Chief.
"Anyone who has any information should
contact Roseland Detectives at 973-403-6041."

police and fire ~ Week of Sunday, dec. 30, 2018

NORTH CALDWELL - CAR BURGLARIES

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PHOTO: Stock Chrysler Photo
North Caldwell Police: 
"We are asking the residents to please check any security camera footage they may have from the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 4, between the hours of 2:30 am and 4:00 am.

We are looking for any video footage that may have this  suspicious person and/or his vehicle.

​Please contact the North Caldwell Police Detective Bureau at 973-228-6428.  As a reminder , please lock all car doors, leave on ample out side lighting and never leave keys or personal belongings in vehicles. "
Saturday, Jan. 5
5pm

  • In the area of:
    • Beachmont Terrace
    • Evergreen Drive
    • Oak Place
    • Oak Ridge

  • Timing: 
    • Friday, Jan. 4
      2:30am to 4am

  • Suspect:
    • Male wearing a ski mask
    • Driving light colored Chrysler 300
Friday, Jan. 4
9am

CALDWELL - OVERNIGHT CENTRAL AVENUE SMOKE CONDITION
  • 1:05am
    Reports of extinguished structure fire at building on Central Avenue near Bloomfield Avenue

  • 1:10am
    • Police observed Smoke coming from roof; all were evacuated
    • Caldwell Fire Department reported heavy smoke on the 2nd floor level.

  • 1:12am
    West Caldwell Fire Department was dispatched to the scene to offer mutual aid

  • 1:13am
    Essex Fells Fire Department was dispatched to the scene to offer mutual aid

  • 1:45am
    All units were cleared from the scene.
Friday, Jan. 4
12pm

ESSEX FELLS - DISHWASHER FIRE
  • 12pm
    Reports of an active Dishwasher Fire on Fells Road near Devon Road

  • Heavy Smoke Condition

CEDAR GROVE - ROUTE 23
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK
AND DRIVER ARRESTED

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PHOTO: Cedar Grove Police
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PHOTO: Cedar Grove Police
Thursday, Jan. 3
5pm

Incident took place Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 6:13 pm, near 82 Route 23 in Cedar Grove.

  • 49-year-old female Pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle while attempting to cross the highway - hospitalized with serious injuries to her legs and head

  • Male Driver, 70, of West Orange - Arrested
    • driving with a suspended NJ Driver’s License
    • driving 2009 Chevy Aveo with expired Pennsylvania Registration
    • no proof of insurance

Cedar Grove Police Department
"After conferring with the Essex County Prosecutors Office, the driver was charged with a number of motor vehicle violations. He was then released pending a mandatory court appearance. Additional motor vehicle charges are pending. The cause of the accident is still under investigation."
Wednesday, Jan. 2
10:30am

WEST CALDWELL - CAR THEFT and CAR BURGLARIES
5am
  • McKinley Avenue
  • Theft: White, 2019 Durango
  • "Several vehicles were also entered and burglarized" 
  • Check your video systems for suspicious activity

West Caldwell Police Department
"PLEASE lock your vehicles and NEVER leave the keys or key fobs in your vehicles. PLEASE don't leave your vehicles running in your driveways, or when you run into the convenience store."
 
Anyone with information should call: (973) 226-4114

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