POLICE, FIRE
and EMS
SATURDAY, mar. 28
EISENHOWER PARKWAY SECTION IN BOTH DIRECTIONS CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY 8AM
Saturday, Mar. 28
10am
10am
- Between between Eagle Rock Avenue and Nobhill Drive
- Local access will be maintained for residents and businesses.
- To "remove the existing railroad crossing and replace it with a new concrete crossing, as well as new asphalt approaches"
- Traffic detours will be coordinated with Roseland Police If work is completed early, the roadway will be reopened sooner.
- Take 280 East
- Exit 5A to Livingston Avenue/CR 527 S
- Right onto Route 10 W, then back onto Eisenhower Parkway
- Right onto Route 10 East
- Left onto Livingston Avenue/CR 527
- Take 280 West
- Exit 4B for Eisenhower Parkway north
- or Exit 4A for Eisenhower Parkway south
TUESDAY, mar. 24
CALDWELL - EARLY MORNING WORKING FIRE
Tuesday, Mar. 24
Update from Caldwell Market Place
All images by Rob Munson of North Jersey Fire News
- Caldwell Market Place, Park Avenue
- Caldwell Police and Caldwell Fire Department responded to a basement smoke fire alarm
- West Caldwell Fire Department, West Essex First Aid Squad, Essex Fells Fire Department responded as well
- Fire involved the Kitchen stove and was possibly a grease fire; knocked down by 6:33am
Update from Caldwell Market Place
- 5 Park Avenue - 862-702-3328
All images by Rob Munson of North Jersey Fire News
TUESDAY, mar. 17
WEST CALDWELL - Blown Transformer
Tuesday, Mar. 17
10:20am
10:20am
- Near Atrium Apartments, 565 Bloomfield Avenue
- West Caldwell Police and Fire responded
- PSEG notified
SUNDAY, mar. 15
CALDWELL - 2 CAR ACCIDENT WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND INJURY
Sunday, Mar. 15
10:15pm
10:15pm
- Wakefield Place near Ella Road
FRIDAY, mar. 6
VERONA - RESIDENT PAUL BONELLI ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF PHOTOS OF CHILDREN BEING SEXUALLY ABUSED
Friday, Mar. 6
12:30pm
Paul J. Bonelli, 76, charged with second degree endangering the welfare of a child
12:30pm
Paul J. Bonelli, 76, charged with second degree endangering the welfare of a child
- Bonelli accused of possessing more than 1,000 items "depicting the sexual abuse and exploitation of children"
- Tip was received from National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Investigators:
- Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit
- Verona Police Department
- New Jersey State Police
- Homeland Security Investigations
thursDAY, mar. 5
ROSELAND / WEST ORANGE - CAR INTO TREE
Thursday, Mar. 5
11:35pm
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11:35pm
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- Laurel Avenue near Crestmont Country Club
- Roseland Police, West Orange Police responding
monDAY, mar. 2
WEST CALDWELL - 2-CAR ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES
Monday, Mar. 2
7:30am
7:30am
- Clinton Road near Post Office
- West Caldwell Police and West Essex First Aid at scene
TuesDAY, feb. 18
WEST CALDWELL / FAIRFIELD - CAR UNDER TRACTOR TRAILER
Tuesday, Feb. 18
5:30am
5:30am
- Bloomfield Avenue near Mercedes dealership
- Bloomfield eastbound temporarily closed
- no entrapment
- West Caldwell and Fairfield units on scene
friDAY, Jan. 24
CALDWELL - PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT
Friday, Jan. 24
11:45am
11:45am
- Bloomfield Avenue at Brookside Avenue
- Caldwell Police, West Essex First Aid at scene
- Minor injuries reported
FAIRFIELD - ATTEMPTED CAR BURGLARY
- area of Johns Street and Sand Road, 1:30am tonight
- Fairfield Police are investigating video alert of individual attempting to break into cars in a driveway
- Black male wearing beige pants blue sweatshirt who then ran into the passenger seat of a grey SUV
Anyone in the area should check their own videos and alert police if they have any information
Friday, Jan. 24
SUNDAY, Jan. 12
IGNORE TONIGHT'S FAKE NIXLE ALERT
Sunday, Jan. 12
10pm
Fairfield Police Department:
"PLEASE NOTE: Contrary to rumor, there was not, and is not, any police investigation, helicopters, or drones on Big Piece Road in Fairfield. It appears that a fake Nixle-type message was distributed earlier this evening that was meant to cause alarm in the community. We assure you there is no problem at this time. Thank you."
10pm
Fairfield Police Department:
"PLEASE NOTE: Contrary to rumor, there was not, and is not, any police investigation, helicopters, or drones on Big Piece Road in Fairfield. It appears that a fake Nixle-type message was distributed earlier this evening that was meant to cause alarm in the community. We assure you there is no problem at this time. Thank you."
FRIDAY, Jan. 10
CALDWELL
TRUCK FIRE
Friday, Jan. 10
8:16am
8:16am
- Bloomfield Avenue near Elm Road
- Caldwell Police and Caldwell Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed with fire Verizon truck
- Kiddie Kampus building evacuated and children removed safely to inside of nextdoor building
IMAGE: Daniel Fitzpatrick
SATURDAY, Jan. 4
FAIRFIELD - ACTIVE ROOF and INTERIOR FIRE
Saturday, Jan.4
Fairfield Police Update on Tonight's Fire:
▪️ Fairfield Police responded tonight at 9pm to the Animal Hospital of Fairfield at 428 Fairfield Road
▪️ Police found heavy smoke inside the building and forced entry; no humans or animals were inside
▪️ Fairfield Fire Department arrived and were also assisted by fire departments from North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Verona, Pine Brook, and Lincoln Park
▪️ West Essex First Aid Squad were on scene if needed
▪️ The blaze took about 2 hours to knock down
"The cause of the fire is under investigation by the
Fairfield Fire Prevention Bureau."
UPDATE:
No animals were ever on scene.
11:50pm - Firefighters leaving scene; road reopening.
******
9pm
Fairfield Police Update on Tonight's Fire:
▪️ Fairfield Police responded tonight at 9pm to the Animal Hospital of Fairfield at 428 Fairfield Road
▪️ Police found heavy smoke inside the building and forced entry; no humans or animals were inside
▪️ Fairfield Fire Department arrived and were also assisted by fire departments from North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Verona, Pine Brook, and Lincoln Park
▪️ West Essex First Aid Squad were on scene if needed
▪️ The blaze took about 2 hours to knock down
"The cause of the fire is under investigation by the
Fairfield Fire Prevention Bureau."
UPDATE:
No animals were ever on scene.
11:50pm - Firefighters leaving scene; road reopening.
******
9pm
- Animal Hospital, Fairfield Road
- Fairfield Police, Fairfield Fire Department on scene
- All staff and animals EVACUATED
IMAGE: Fairfield Police
IMAGE: Fairfield Police
TUESDAY, Dec. 31
MISSING DOG
UPDATE: Dog was reunited with family
Tuesday, Dec. 31
🔺
Tuesday, Dec. 31
🔺
- Chester got out tonight from Forest Avenue home near Hatfield
- He is microchipped, but not wearing collar
- Contact: Laura Oldroyd :
973-228-1238 / 973-768-6059
CALDWELL -
TRUCK INTO TREE / WIRES DOWN
Tuesday, Dec. 31
7:50am
7:50am
- Gould Place near Lincoln Terrace
- Caldwell Police at scene
- Caldwell Fire Department, Caldwell DPW responding
- Cable wires on top of truck
IMAGE: Sandra Martins Kraemer
IMAGE: Sandra Martins Kraemer
MONDAY, Dec. 30
CALDWELL: PEDESTRIAN-INVOLVED
HIT AND RUN
Monday, Dec. 30
5:40pm
5:40pm
- Bloomfield Avenue at Westover
- Caldwell Police investigating
- Unconfirmed report Pedestrian was involved in accident and driver left scene.
sUNDAY, Dec. 29
SHOPLIFTER ARRESTED AFTER ASSAULTING FAIRFIELD OFFICER AND FLEEING POLICE
Afamefuna Nwandu, 33, of Mount Vernon, NY
Update from Fairfield Police Department:
Update from Fairfield Police Department:
- Yesterday, 5:17pm, Fairfield Officers responded to Target to assist store security attempting to detain Nwandu for suspected shoplifting of about $664 worth of items
- As Fairfield officers were arriving, Nwandu ran inside towards the rear of the store and exited outside again through emergency door. He was observed leaving by Fairfield Officer Michael Tilton who was already in the back parking lot.
- As Tilton was opening his car door, Nwandu reportedly pushed the door closed on Tilton's leg. Nwandu continued to run across Route 46 towards Two Bridges Road.
- A large scale search was quickly started including assistance from the West Essex area police, New Jersey State Police and Fairfield Police's drone.
- Fairfield officers investigated and located Nwandu's car in Target's parking lot, which led to determining his identity.
- Within hours Nwandu was located walking in the Willowbrook parking lot
- Nwandu was charged with:
- Aggravated Assault on police officer
- Resisting Arres
- Shoplifting
- Aggravated Assault on police officer
- Nwandu was transported to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark
- The extent of the officer’s injuries was minimal
FAIRFIELD - POLICE SEEKING SUSPECT WANTED FOR ASSAULTING OFFICER
Sunday, Dec. 29
- Black male on foot
- Suspect was in the process of being arrested at Target for Shoplifting when he assaulted a Fairfield Police Officer and then fled on foot
- Suspect wearing black jacket, black pants, white shoes and may be carrying a bag
- Last seen in vicinity of Sand and Two Bridges Road
FAIRFIELD - 2 ACCIDENTS INVOLVING NEW DRIVERS
- 5-Car Crash, 3pm Friday Dec. 19, Greenbrook and Passaic, 5 injured
- Cause: 17-year old Male driving 2015 Maserati
- Car into Parked Car and Wall, 9:30pm, Friday Dec 27, Sand Road
- Cause: 17-year old Female driving 2018 BMW
DETAILS:
🔺 5-Car Crash - 3pm Friday Dec. 19
- intersection of Greenbrook Road and Passaic Avenue
- Maserati traveling west in right lane on Greenbrook Road ▪️ changed lanes to pass car in front and back to right lane
- attempted to turn right onto Passaic, and hit car waiting to make left onto Greenbrook, and then 2 more cars on Passaic
- 5 injured (3 of those treated at hospital, not severe)
- 17-year old Male driver issued 11 summonses
DETAILS
🔺 Car into Parked Car and Wall - 9:30pm, Friday Dec 27
- Unmarked police car about to make left onto Stag Trail
- BMW tried to wrongly pass police car on the left
- Police car steered to right, BMW went onto lawn of 115 Sand Road
- BMW then hit 2020 Audi parked driveway
- Audi pushed into stone wall and then into home’s foundation
- No one was injured / no structural damage to home
- 17-year old Female driver issued 3 summonses
"Over the last few weeks, the Fairfield Police Department investigated two separate motor vehicle crashes involving young, inexperienced drivers from Fairfield
allegedly operating vehicles in both fast and careless manners. This has prompted the police department to request that parents once again have conversations with their children in order to remind them about the importance of operating a motor vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, especially those with provisional licenses.
The driver of the Maserati was issued eleven summonses to include careless and reckless driving, failure to observe a traffic control device, violating passenger restrictions for provisional drivers and violating decal requirements for provisional drivers. The driver of the BMW was issued summonses for improper passing, careless driving and for not displaying a reflectorized provisional driver decal.
Thankfully, it appears that only by the grace of God that neither of these incidents resulted in serious injury or death. We are hoping that by thoroughly reporting these two accidents to the public it will provide parents with a good opportunity to speak with their children about how they operate their cars and will allow young drivers to also reflect on how they drive. Most importantly, we are hopeful it averts a tragedy in the future.
The police department is also reminding the public about the following conditions placed on New Jersey provisional licensed drivers:
🔺 Provisional drivers must display a reflectorized decal on each license plate
🔺 No driving after 11:01 PM and before 5:00 AM
🔺 Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependent is a permit or probationary driver’s child, not siblings.
🔺 Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
“While there are some who may not agree with the restrictions placed on provisional drivers it is state law and the Fairfield Police Department will have zero tolerance for provisional driver’s license violations and vehicles operated in a careless or reckless way. In addition, our police department intends on meeting with the administration of West Essex High School and with police department representatives from the other sending districts in
January to see if more can be done to educate high school level drivers about the dangers of operating a car carelessly."
sATURDAY, Dec. 28
WEST CALDWELL - SPLIT POLE / SMOKE CONDITION
Saturday, Dec. 28
6:20am
6:20am
- Starbucks, Passaic Avenue near Bloomfield Avenue
- West Caldwell Police and West Caldwell Fire on scene
thursDAY, Dec. 26
FAIRFIELD - ACTIVE ELECTRIC BOX FIRE
Thursday, Dec. 26
8:50am
8:50am
- Eldridge Road / Parker Laboratories
- Reports of heavy smoke and flames coming from electrical socket
- Fairfield Police and Fairfield Fire Department responding
- West Essex First Aid Squad dispatched
- Mutual Aid: Verona Fire Department, West Caldwell Fire Department
- UPDATE: 9:10am - Electrical Fire knocked down
sUNDAY, Dec. 22
ESSEX FELLS - ATTEMPTED CAR THEFT
Sunday, Dec. 22
1:15am
Check area video cameras:
1:15am
Check area video cameras:
- Avon Drive - leaving towards Windsor
- Ring Video: 1:15am shows Male dropped off and then picked up again by same vehicle and fled
- Suspect Vehicle: High end with loud exhaust
- Suspect: Dressed in jeans, wearing black hoodie
ESSEX FELLS - ATTEMPTED CAR THEFT
Sunday, Dec. 22
1:15am
Check area video cameras:
1:15am
Check area video cameras:
- Avon Drive - leaving towards Windsor
- Ring Video: 1:15am shows Male dropped off and then picked up again by same vehicle and fled
- Suspect Vehicle: High end with loud exhaust
- Suspect: Dressed in jeans, wearing black hoodie
saturDAY, Dec. 21
WEST CALDWELL - ROLLOVER CAR ON SIDE WITH ENTRAPMENT
Saturday, Dec. 21
8:25am
8:25am
- Smull Avenue at Washington Avenue
- West Caldwell Police, West Caldwell Fire Department, West Essex First Aid Squad dispatched
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18
Update from Essex Fells Police Chief William Theilacker
IMAGE: Carolyne Volpe Curley
Wednesday, Dec. 18
As of 7:30pm, the work crews were still on the scene endeavoring to remove the crane and "the patient is reportedly in good condition."
As of 7:30pm, the work crews were still on the scene endeavoring to remove the crane and "the patient is reportedly in good condition."
- At about 1:15pm, the Essex Fells Police responded to the Stocker Road residence on reports of an overturned tree service crane.
- Officers and the Essex Fells Fire Department and West Essex First Aid Squad worked to free a 34-year-old worker trapped underneath. He was freed in about 40 minutes and transported to University Hospital by West Essex FAS with assistance from Atlantic Paramedics
- Mutual aid crews came from Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, Montclair, Milburn and Newark Fire Departments which used special equipment to stabilize the crane
- The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by the Essex Fells Police Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
ESSEX FELLS - OVERTURNED CRANE WITH TRAPPED WORKER / MUTUAL AID ALERTS INCLUDING MEDIVAC
Wednesday, Dec. 18
1:05pm
1:05pm
- Stocker Road near Fells Road
- Essex Fells Police, Essex Fells Fire Department at scene
- West Essex First Aid responding
- Mutual Aid requested from West Essex Police and Fire Departments
- Medivac Helicopter Dispatched
- Helicopter unable to fly due to weather
FAIRFIELD - WATER MAIN REPAIR
Wednesday, Dec. 18
9:45am
9:45am
- near Hollywood Avenue at Vine Street
- DPW and Fairfield Police at scene
CALDWELL - ACCIDENT WITH INJURY
Wednesday, Dec. 18
8:55am
8:55am
- Bloomfield Avenue at Provost Square
- Caldwell Police, West Essex First Aid Squad at scene
ROSELAND - BRUSHFIRE DUE TO LIVE WIRES DOWNED OVERNIGHT
Wednesday, Dec. 18
8:40am
8:40am
- Holmehill Lane near Ford Lane
- Roseland Police, Roseland Fire - on scene
WEST CALDWELL ROADS CLOSED DUE TO ICE DAMAGE
Wednesday, Dec. 18
8:10am
from West Caldwell Police Department
"The following roads are closed due to downed trees and wires:
8:10am
from West Caldwell Police Department
"The following roads are closed due to downed trees and wires:
- Sanderson Avenue - between Forest and Gates
- Highland Road - between Park and Brookwood
- Smull Avenue - between Oakland and Hickory
ICY CONDITIONS / FALLING BRANCHES
/ WIRES
Wednesday, Dec. 18
6am
"Ice has weighed down numerous power lines and tree branches. Be alert and use caution. PSEG & DPW are working to clean up. Stay away from all downed lines and report any dangerous conditions to Police - Be safe."
6am
- The freezing rain stopped by 5pm but the frozen branches continue to fall on wires and property even throughout the night and this morning. Many homes experienced power outages.
"Ice has weighed down numerous power lines and tree branches. Be alert and use caution. PSEG & DPW are working to clean up. Stay away from all downed lines and report any dangerous conditions to Police - Be safe."
TUESDAY, Dec. 17
ROUTE 280 EAST - OVERTURNED VEHICLE / INJURY
Tuesday, Nov. 17
11:10pm
11:10pm
- near exit 4A / Eisenhower Parkway
- Roseland Police, Roseland First Aid responding
- NJ State Police assisting
- reports that Ramp is icy
NORTH CALDWELL BRUShFIRE AFTer tree falls
Tuesday, Nov. 17
4pm
4pm
- The North Caldwell Fire Department responded with North Caldwell Police to Sunset Drive.
- A tree caused a pole to snap, took down live wires, and caused a blown transformer.
- The incident then caused an active brushfire in the road area.
CALDWELL- TREE ONTO CAR
Tuesday, Nov. 17
11:45am
11:45am
- Bloomfield Avenue near Prospect Street
- Caldwell Police, Caldwell DPW responded
- no injuries reported
WEST CALDWELL / ROSELAND - TRUCK INTO WIRES
Tuesday, Nov. 17
11:10am
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11:10am
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- Dillon Road at Passaic Avenue
- Roseland and West Caldwell Police responded
- Tractor trailer reportedly took down wires
WEST CALDWELL - TREE DOWN / 2 POLE DOWNS / LIVE WIRES
Tuesday, Dec. 17
8:30am
8:30am
- Forest Avenue near Sanderson Avenue
- West Caldwell Police, West Caldwell Fire Dept at scene
- PSEG notified
MONDAY, Dec. 16
UPDATE ON AUGUST'S SUSPECTED ARSON
from West Caldwell Police Department
- Jose Rodriguez-Beco, 36, of Paterson, has been arrested
- Charges: 2nd degree Arson, 2nd degree Insurance Fraud, and 3rd degree Theft
- Since October, Rodriguez-Beco had refused to turn himself in
- Aug. 13, 2019 suspected Vehicle Arson at Passaic Avenue business parking lot
NORTH CALDWELL - ACTIVE FIRE, BASEMENT
Monday, Dec.
16 10:10am
16 10:10am
- Arbor Road near Sanitarium Road
- North Caldwell Police and North Caldwell Fire Dept on scene
- all evacuated
FRIDAY, Dec. 13
ROSELAND - ACCIDENT- TRAFFIC LIGHT DOWN
Friday, Dec. 13
9:10pm
9:10pm
- Eagle Rock Avenue at Livingston Avenue
- Roseland Police at scene; Roseland First Aid dispatche
- County notified
- PSEG notified
FAIRFIELD - BUSINESS SMOKE CONDITION
Friday, Dec. 13
5:45pm
5:45pm
- Prismatic Development Corporation
Lehigh Drive off Route 46 East - Fairfield Fire Department, Fairfield Police responding
- West Essex First Aid Squad dispatched
ROSELAND / FELLS - 2 CAR CRASH WITH INJURY
Friday, Dec. 13
3:25pm
3:25pm
- Eagle Rock Avenue at Old Eagle Rock
- Roseland Police, Roseland First Aid responding
THURSDAY, Dec. 12
ROSELAND - 2-CAR CRASH WITH INJURIES
Thursday, Dec. 12
5:20pm
5:20pm
- Eisenhower Parkway near QuickChek
wednESDAY, Dec. 11
ROSELAND - CRASH WITH INJURIES
Wednesday, Dec. 11
5:15pm
5:15pm
- Harrison Avenue at Eagle Rock Avenue
TUESDAY, Dec. 10
UPDATE CALDWELL MONDAY CRASH / CAR FLIP
Tuesday, Dec. 10
from Caldwell Police Department Chief James H. Bongiorno
▪️ No photos released, crash under investigation
from Caldwell Police Department Chief James H. Bongiorno
- Last night, car crash reported 7:22pm
- One car, with driver only, traveling North on Central Avenue hit unoccupied park car near Ravine
- Driver transported to local hospital and released after evaluation
▪️ No photos released, crash under investigation
MONDAY, Dec. 9
FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING
VERONA INCIDENT
Monday, Dec. 9
1:10pm
"We caution the community to be mindful of what they post and share on social media, as demonstrated last night, which has been known to spread false or exaggerated information, further creating panic and anxiety within the community. Please also keep in mind the potential emotional damage social media posts and rumors may cause."
Full Statement Online Here
1:10pm
- In less than 1 hour after Verona Schools received information that an electronic threat to Verona High School was made, the Verona Police located the juvenile and took him into custody
- SUSPECT: Verona resident High School student (no co-conspirators) and parents are cooperating fully
- CHARGE: Creating a False Public Alarm, 2nd degree
- "An exhaustive search was performed of the home and school, both physically and electronically, and there was no firearm located, nor was there any access to a firearm."
- Verona Police Department assured Verona "schools are safe for students to attend"
- "There was never any manifesto or planned plot to attack Verona High School or any other school. The alleged electronic statement was made in a private group chat amongst juveniles discussing an apparent previous theft."
- There is no active threat to any school in Verona.
- If threat was found credible, different actions would have been taken
"We caution the community to be mindful of what they post and share on social media, as demonstrated last night, which has been known to spread false or exaggerated information, further creating panic and anxiety within the community. Please also keep in mind the potential emotional damage social media posts and rumors may cause."
Full Statement Online Here
WEST CALDWELL- 2-CAR ACCIDENT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED
Monday, Dec. 9
10:40am
10:40am
- Washington Avenue at Park Avenue
- No reported injuries
- A traffic light was installed on Thursday at Washington and Central
SUNDAY, Dec. 8
VERONA HIGH SCHOOL THREATENING MESSAGE
Sunday, Dec. 8
8:30pm
from Superintendent Dr. Rui Dionisio
8:30pm
from Superintendent Dr. Rui Dionisio
- 8:30pm tonight, the school received a threat referencing a school shooting and Verona Police Department immediately investigated
- "The Verona Police Department has shared with me that the alleged suspect is currently in custody and it has been confirmed that there is no threat to the Verona Public Schools or the Verona community."
- Normal schedule on Monday, with an increased police presence
SATURDAY, Dec. 7
CALDWELL
CAR FLIPPED
Saturday, Dec. 7
12:05pm
from Anthony Frangione
"My son and I were in the parking lot of Ace and watched the whole thing. We helped a young couple out of the car. Miraculously they were both fine, minor cuts on their hands and arms!!!! Be careful out there people."
12:05pm
- Bloomfield Avenue near Ace Hardware / Shop Rite Liquors
- Caldwell Police, Caldwell Fire Department, West Essex First Aid responded
from Anthony Frangione
"My son and I were in the parking lot of Ace and watched the whole thing. We helped a young couple out of the car. Miraculously they were both fine, minor cuts on their hands and arms!!!! Be careful out there people."
Image: Kevin Fleming
FRIDAY, Dec. 6
Essex County Sheriff K9 Unit
Friday, Dec. 6
11:30am
I just spoke with the Sheriff's department in regards to information being incorrectly posted online:
Here are the facts:
I expressed my personal support for the excellent work of the K9 unit and my hopes that West Essex police would consider K9s if any are available.
11:30am
I just spoke with the Sheriff's department in regards to information being incorrectly posted online:
Here are the facts:
- On Jan. 1, the County is disbanding their K9 unit - and any Sheriff Officers involved with the unit will be reassigned to other work
- The dogs themselves are very healthy and highly trained Police dogs
- The officers who have been working with their K9 dogs have until Dec. 16 to determine if they would like to adopt them into their own families
- Any dogs who are not adopted will be available for the upcoming K9 units that will be working under shared services contracts within the county
- At no time has there ever been any consideration or discussion regarding euthanization of the K9s or sending them to a shelter, etc. The Sheriff's Department does not "believe that would ever be an appropriate course of action to take."
I expressed my personal support for the excellent work of the K9 unit and my hopes that West Essex police would consider K9s if any are available.
sUNDAY, Dec. 1
RT. 80 W, FAIRFIELD - 3 CAR ACCIDENT WITH INJURY, AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT and fluid spill
Sunday, Dec. 1
3:40am🔺
🔺
3:40am🔺
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- Mike Marker 48.8
- Fairfield Police and Fairfield Fire Department responding
- West Essex First Aid Squad responding
- State Police responding
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
🔺
1:35pm
🔺
- 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
🔺
7:55am
🔺
- 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.