POLICE, FIRE
and EMS
tuesday, nov. 26
FAIRFIELD POLICE PHONE SCAM UPDATE
Tuesday, Nov. 26
"We, the members of the Fairfield Police Department, assure you that we will NEVER call you and request this information. EVER. With all the good the internet brings, it also brings the bad.
If you receive a phone call like these victims have, hang up and if you call it back (our phone number) we will then assure you that we did not call you, and that our number was spoofed on the internet.
Trust your gut. Call us with any questions. 973-227-1400. @fairfieldpolicenj "
- Scammers call Victim saying that they are from the FBI and that they "recovered a car covered in blood, with money in it registered to the Victim
- Fake FBI say they are working with Fairfield Police who will be calling Victim
- A call comes thru to Victim from false number appearing to be from Fairfield Police advising Victim to listen to FBI
- Fake FBI calls again telling Victim to purchase gift cards, give the numbers to FBI, and shred the cards
"We, the members of the Fairfield Police Department, assure you that we will NEVER call you and request this information. EVER. With all the good the internet brings, it also brings the bad.
If you receive a phone call like these victims have, hang up and if you call it back (our phone number) we will then assure you that we did not call you, and that our number was spoofed on the internet.
Trust your gut. Call us with any questions. 973-227-1400. @fairfieldpolicenj "
SUNday, nov. 24
FAIRFIELD -LIVE WIRES DOWN / FIRE ON GROUND
Sunday, Nov. 24
5:40am
5:40am
- Pier Lane near Orlando Drive (behind Tavern 292 area)
- PSEG notified
- Fairfield Police / Fairfield Fire responded
FRIday, nov. 22
RT 80 EAST FAIRFIELD - DUMP TRUCK ACCIDENT WITH DIESEL SPILL AND INJURY
Friday, Nov. 22
3:10pm
3:10pm
- Fairfield Police and Fairfield Fire responding
- West Essex First Aid responding
- State Troopers on scene
NORTH CALDWELL - CONTRACTOR STRUCK GAS LINE
Friday, Nov. 22
1:35pm
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1:35pm
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- Mountain Road near Falcon Point Drive
- Construction area evacuated
- North Caldwell Police and Fire responded
- PSEG responding
- Mountain Avenue closed at Pine
CALDWELL - CONTRACTOR STRUCK GAS LINE
Friday, Nov. 22
7:55am
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7:55am
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- Wakefield Place between Welshman Court and Ella Road
- PSEG notified
- Caldwell Police and Caldwell Fire Dept responding to gas leak
THURsday, nov. 21
ROSELAND/ FIRE PSEG SWITCHING STATION STATION
Thursday, Nov. 21
9:55pm
9:55pm
- PSEG SWITCHING STATION
(adjacent to Compressor Station and high tension electric lines)
- Roseland Fire Dept / Livingston Fire Dept at scene with police
- PSEG not allowing access inside gate
- PSEG reporting High Voltage dangerous conditions and allowing fire to burn out while their persons on staff oversee it
- Sound of explosion was heard as far away as Parsippany, Cedar Grove, North Caldwell and Fairfield
- Resident of East Hanover reported house shook
- Many reported power surge; no outages at this time
wednesday, nov. 20
ROSELAND - ACCIDENT WITH INJURY, AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, AND FUEL SPILL - CAR INTO POLE
Wednesday, Nov. 20
8:50am
8:50am
- Eagle Rock Avenue at Maple Avenue
- Roseland Police, Roseland First Aid dispatched
- temporary road CLOSURE
- 9:30am PSEG on scene
MONday, nov. 18
WEST CALDWELL- SUV INTO BUILDING
Monday, Nov. 18
11:35am
11:35am
- "A Cleaners" on Bloomfield Avenue
- driver got out of vehicle on their own
- West Caldwell Police, West Caldwell Fire Department, West Essex First Aid Squad responded
- PSEG notified
PHOTO: Rob Munson / North Jersey Fire News
PHOTO: Rob Munson / North Jersey Fire News
PHOTO: Rob Munson / North Jersey Fire News
saturday, nov. 16
ROSELAND - OVERTURNED VEHICLE
Saturday, Nov. 16
7:55am
7:55am
- Route 280 West, near Exit 5B
- Roseland Police, Roseland Fire Department responding
thursday, nov. 14
CALDWELL -
2 Car Accident with Airbag Deployment / Injury
Thursday, Nov. 14
8:50am
8:50am
- Cleveland Street at Whitfield Street
- Caldwell Police, Caldwell Fire Department, West Essex First Aid Squad Responding
- Road temporarily closed
FRIDAY, nov. 8
FAIRFIELD - CONTRACTOR HIT GAS LINE
Friday, Nov. 8
8:40am
8:40am
- Big Piece Road near Hollywood Avenue
- PSEG alerted Fairfield Police
- Fairfield Fire responding
WEd, nov. 6
WEST CALDWELL POLICE Seeking Jose Rodriguez-Beco, 36, OF PATERSON
Wed, Nov. 6
from West Caldwell Police Department
"Just before 11:00 pm on August 13, 2019, the West Caldwell Police Department responded along with the West Caldwell Fire Department on a reported vehicle fire in the parking lot of a Passaic Avenue business.
Upon arrival, responding units found a 2014 Honda Pilot fully engulfed in flames. The West Caldwell Fire Department was able to quickly bring the fire under control with no injuries to on-scene personnel.
The fire was deemed to be suspicious in nature by officers and fire personnel on scene. A joint investigation was conducted over the past several months by the West Caldwell Police Department, West Caldwell Fire Department and insurance investigators.
On October 21, 2019, a warrant was issued after being reviewed and approved by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office for the arrest of Jose Rodriguez-Beco (36), a resident of Paterson, NJ for 2nd degree Arson, 2nd degree Insurance Fraud, and 3rd degree Theft. Since this time, Rodriguez-Beco has refused to turn himself in for processing on these charges.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the West Caldwell Police Department Detective Bureau at (973)226-4114.
- Wanted for Aug. 13, 2019 suspected Vehicle Arson at Passaic Avenue business parking lot
- Oct. 21, 2019 - Warrant issued for Arrest
- Contact: Detective Bureau 973-226-4114
from West Caldwell Police Department
"Just before 11:00 pm on August 13, 2019, the West Caldwell Police Department responded along with the West Caldwell Fire Department on a reported vehicle fire in the parking lot of a Passaic Avenue business.
Upon arrival, responding units found a 2014 Honda Pilot fully engulfed in flames. The West Caldwell Fire Department was able to quickly bring the fire under control with no injuries to on-scene personnel.
The fire was deemed to be suspicious in nature by officers and fire personnel on scene. A joint investigation was conducted over the past several months by the West Caldwell Police Department, West Caldwell Fire Department and insurance investigators.
On October 21, 2019, a warrant was issued after being reviewed and approved by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office for the arrest of Jose Rodriguez-Beco (36), a resident of Paterson, NJ for 2nd degree Arson, 2nd degree Insurance Fraud, and 3rd degree Theft. Since this time, Rodriguez-Beco has refused to turn himself in for processing on these charges.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the West Caldwell Police Department Detective Bureau at (973)226-4114.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
HIGH WIND ADVISORY
Saturday, Nov. 2
8:30am
From West Caldwell Police Department
"Lane Avenue has been reopened in all directions and power has been restored to the area. If you have utility issues (cable or telephone) please contact your provider directly. If you cannot, please contact our desk at (973) 226-4114 for assistance. Thank you for your patience."
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Friday, Nov. 1
From West Caldwell Police:
"West Caldwell and Caldwell experienced heavy winds last night that brought down trees and power lines.
The good news: No-one was injured!"
8:30am
From West Caldwell Police Department
"Lane Avenue has been reopened in all directions and power has been restored to the area. If you have utility issues (cable or telephone) please contact your provider directly. If you cannot, please contact our desk at (973) 226-4114 for assistance. Thank you for your patience."
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Friday, Nov. 1
From West Caldwell Police:
"West Caldwell and Caldwell experienced heavy winds last night that brought down trees and power lines.
- Lane Avenue is closed from Bloomfield Avenue to Park Street. High School traffic must enter from Westville Avenue.
- Traffic Lights are currently out at the intersections of Bloomfield/Lane and Bloomfield/Fairfield/Clinton. Please avoid Bloomfield Avenue.
- Please be alert for any downed power wires that have not been reported to us yet.
The good news: No-one was injured!"
OUTAGES ACROSS WEST ESSEX - 6:15am
First Responders have been working continuously throughout the night attending to wires down, small fires, and trees and branches blocking roads. As PSEG works on the incidents, power grids will remain off for everyone's protection.
First Responders have been working continuously throughout the night attending to wires down, small fires, and trees and branches blocking roads. As PSEG works on the incidents, power grids will remain off for everyone's protection.
POWER OUTAGES - reported as of 1:15am
Friday, Nov. 1
Friday, Nov. 1
WEST CALDWELL - TREE DOWN
Around 1am, West Caldwell Police discovered a tree down on wires on Taylor Drive / Annin Road.
Around 1am, West Caldwell Police discovered a tree down on wires on Taylor Drive / Annin Road.
🔺 Radar 12:35am, Friday, Nov. 1🔺 Large gust just came through -
Reports of wires down, transformer fire
we are experiencing some power outages
🔺 CALDWELL - LIVE POWER WIRES DOWN
DON'T WALK OUTSIDE in the vicinity -
🔺 Westville Avenue Tree down has pulled wires down
🔺 Lane Avenue closed between Park Street and Bloomfield Avenue
12:40am
Reports of wires down, transformer fire
we are experiencing some power outages
🔺 CALDWELL - LIVE POWER WIRES DOWN
DON'T WALK OUTSIDE in the vicinity -
🔺 Westville Avenue Tree down has pulled wires down
🔺 Lane Avenue closed between Park Street and Bloomfield Avenue
12:40am
THURSDAY, OCT. 31
THURSDAY
🔷 8pm to 10pm
Category 7 ~ Moderate Gale - 38 mph
🔺 10pm to 2am
Category 8 ~ GALE WINDS: 46 mph
FRIDAY
🔷 1am to 4am
Category 7 ~ Moderate Gale - 38 mph
THUNDERSTORM LIKELY
🔷 8pm to 10pm
Category 7 ~ Moderate Gale - 38 mph
🔺 10pm to 2am
Category 8 ~ GALE WINDS: 46 mph
FRIDAY
🔷 1am to 4am
Category 7 ~ Moderate Gale - 38 mph
THUNDERSTORM LIKELY
Radar Updated 8:30pm, Thursday, Oct. 31
FORECAST
West Essex Now forecasts apply only to the towns located within West Essex and are reported from the NOAA Weather Station, located in Fairfield.