NORTH CALDWELL RESIDENT
AND POLICE PREVENT
WILLOWBROOK DRIVE BURGLARY

NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - North Caldwell Police Chief Mark Deuer reported that earlier this morning Officers Depoe and Herbert prevented a likely burglary by a suspect who was driving a car which was stolen this morning from Lyndhurst. ​

IMAGE: Carolyne Volpe Curley

It takes a collective effort to ensure we keep North Caldwell a safe place to live," commented Chief Deuer. "The North Caldwell Police are appreciative to the resident for making the call and for the quick and efficient police response by both officers."

Michael Schmitt

West Caldwell Police was notified
of a potential threat at the high school.
Officers were sent to investigate and administrators
put the school in to a lock down as a precaution.
No danger was found to the students.
​Our investigation continues.

Michael Schmitt PHOTO: Essex County Jail

Essex Fells Police Chief Vincent Kulik surrounded by fellow Law Enforcement Officers, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley

"Thank you, everyone, for being here
and for braving the cold weather
to see me on my last send off," Kulik expressed.
"Today felt like just a regular day of work.
However, now that I'm seeing everybody in front of me, 
now it's beginning to get to me."

"I'm happy to report that unlike the last time when I got made chief, this time everything is in order," Kulik chided. "So I can take this flag from our department and
pass it on to our next chief
​who will be sworn in next week, Bill Theilacker."

"I'm not a great one for making a lot of words
so I'll keep this nice and short," Kulik expressed.
"Again, I want to thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to be here for me;
it's very, very important for me and my family."

"Thank you all for being here it's been a great run."
~ Chief Vincent A. Kulik, Jr. ~ 

"Officer Krueser's sense to turn around
and check on a suspicious vehicle
prevented an incident which, without his intervention, 
easily have become serious," Deuer remarked. 
"He and Officer Herbert did an outstanding job
apprehending three suspects and
​took three dangerous individuals off the street."

"Officer Krueser's proactive actions while on patrol at four in the morning should bring a level of comfort to our residents,
knowing that twenty-four hours a day they are afforded
complete protection, even while they are sleeping," said the Chief.

Essex Fells Sgt. Darren Volker

"The rate of suicide worldwide, particularly with men,  is alarmingly high, " commented Volker.
"They try to 'tough it out,' struggle through, 
and keep their feelings to themselves.
The Movember Foundation is focusing on reducing the rate of male suicide by twenty-five percent by 2030.
Our team wants to stop men from dying too young."

"The men will be growing a beard, or mustache, or goatee
in the hopes that someone will ask them
why they are doing it," Volker expressed.
Hopefully, a conversation about
mental health and suicide can take place.
If people want to go online and
donate to our cause, that's great too."

Credit: Allison Freeman

"After a long and exhuastive investigation,
I can fully attest that there was and is absolutely no threat to the safety
of the students or the faculty anywhere in our school district," Deuer expressed.
"Although this incident never posed a credible threat, we take it and every threat of violence seriously and will continue to do so in the future to continue a safe educational environment for all of our students."

Credit: John Foley

Credit: John Foley

"Light freezing rain and drizzle will make 
roadways and walkways hazardous early Sunday morning. 
The freezing condition will cause travel difficulties; 
be prepared for slippery roads. 
Slow down and use caution while driving." 
~ National Weather Service

"Black ice everywhere from Bloomfield  to West Caldwell. 
Take it slow people. No Salt trucks anywhere."
~ Allan Soriano, about 8am

Credit: John Foley

"Black ice all over Roseland. Roads impassable. Pileup on 280 East. Livingston Avenue and Eagle Rock are covered in ice. I'm not sure about the rest of West Essex, but it is extremely dangerous in Roseland right now" ~ Michael C. Mills , 8:31am

Credit: John Foley

Credit: John Foley

Credit: NJ EMS

Credit: Kathy Pigott

"Officer Tracey observed that the vehicle was occupied
by two African American males," Manna explained.
"The Explorer then turned down Cooper Avenue and disappeared from sight
by the time Officer Tracey could turn around to check on it.
He reacquired it on Glen Avenue, and based upon its suspicious activity, initiated a motor vehicle stop to investigate further. 
As he approached the vehicle, he observed a third African American male
lying across the back seat of the vehicle.
This individuals clothing allegedly appeared wet and muddy,
the individual appeared to be sweating and
he had fresh scratch marks on the back of his hand."

Caldwell Police Department 5  -  DWI  4 -   Seat Belt 1 -   Fugitive apprehended 1 -   Suspended License 11 - Speeding 4   -  Reckless Driver 4   -  Drug Arrest 114 - other violations Essex Fells Police Department 2 - DWI 2 - Seat Belt 1 - Fugitive apprehended 2 - Suspended License 6 - Speeding 1 - Drug Arrest 32 - other violations Fairfield Police Department 7   - DWI 39 - Seat Belt 3   - Child Restraint 3   - Felony Arrest 2   - Fugitive apprehended 14 - Suspended License 11 - Uninsured Driver 62 - Speeding 2   -  Reckless Driver 6    - Drug Arrest 211 - other violations North Caldwell Police Department  2  - DWI 1  - Uninsured Driver 2  - Speeding 18 - other violations Roseland Police Department 3 - Suspended License 1 - Uninsured Driver 64 - other violations Verona Police Department 1 - Suspended License 2 - Speeding 1 - Drug Arrest 36 - other violations   West Caldwell Police Department 3 - DWI 1 - Seat Belt 2 - Felony Arrest 2 - Stolen Vehicle 1 - Suspended License 1 - Uninsured Driver 1 - Speeding 2 - Drug Arrest 87 - other violations

“More than 10,000 people are killed in the United States each year
in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Drunk driving is reckless and preventable,” said Gary Poeduebicky, Acting Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “During this campaign police agencies in New Jersey will be sending a clear message. If drivers are caught driving impaired they will be arrested.”