by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 10:30pm WEST CALDWELL, NJ - On Saturday, Feb. 24, West Caldwell Police and police from the surrounding West Essex community responded immediately to James Caldwell High School on reports of an individual possibly at the school with a gun. What follows is a timeline of events which eventually led to the arrest of former student Michael Schmitt, 18, of West Caldwell. ![]() Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 2:16pm
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West Caldwell Police Chief Gerard Paris then released the following statement: West Caldwell Police was notified ![]() On Sunday, afternoon, Paris then stated the following information about Saturday's incident:
The following notice was then sent out to parents from the school administration: Dear JCHS Students and Parents/Guardians, I know many of you have been waiting for additional details regarding yesterday's lockdown and tomorrow's school procedures. I have been in close contact with the West Caldwell Police and here is some of the information that I now have permission to share with you.
After the Parkland shooting, Detective Mazzeo and I decided to meet with every student to review our security procedures and answer questions. We planned to meet tomorrow to develop a schedule because I wanted these meeting to be with relatively small groups to make sure all students are heard. We still plan to have these security meetings, but if any student would like to speak with either of us sooner, please see me or send an email. I know that despite the assurances of the West Caldwell Police, some students are still nervous about coming to school tomorrow, I hope this additional information makes most of you feel more comfortable and secure. Certainly, the police presence tomorrow will make it one of the safest days to come to school. As I mentioned in my email on Saturday, I regret that our students had to experience this lockdown, but I am proud of the actions of our students, faculty, administrators, and the West Caldwell Police. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Jim Devlin Principal James Caldwell High School 973-228-6981 While the investigation continues, West Caldwell Police are asking anyone who has information about this matter to contact them at:
973-226-4114.
Published 12:22pm ![]() CALDWELL, NJ - Caldwell Police Chief James Bongiorno announced Tuesday morning that an arrest has been made in Thursday's armed robbery at the Caldwell Community Center parking lot. After an investigation by the department's Detectives Andrew Apicella, Sgt. Brad Palatucci and Jim Andrinopoulos - Darren Parker Jr., 21, was arrested yesterday at his Newark residence. When asked for details of the investigation, Bongiorno stated that no further details were available at this time; one of the charges, however, include fraudulent use of a stolen credit card. "I would like to commend Detective Apicella Charges Parker was charged with:
Parker's bail was set at $200,000. Further Information
For information regarding the armed robbery, read:
by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 12:29pm CALDWELL, NJ - Police from Caldwell, Fairfield, North Caldwell, Verona and West Caldwell are seeking an individual wanted for a possible armed robbery which occurred around noon, today. As of 12:53pm, the male was last seen on the second deck of the Caldwell Community Center parking lot.
According to Caldwell Police Chief James Bongiorno, the department received a call at 12:06pm regarding an armed robbery that took place in the Caldwell Community Center Parking Lot. Police met with the victim who gave a full description of the suspect. The suspect reportedly displayed a silver handgun and told the victim to give him everything he had. The victim turned over his wallet and cell phone. He was told to "go about his business" and walked away from the black male and walked in directly to Borough Hall where the incident was reported. The victim was not physically harmed during the robbery. Further information If anyone witnessed anything or has any information to share please contact the Caldwell Police Department Detective Bureau at 973-226-2602. Description
Area schools have experienced lockdowns and area grammar schools that have noon / early dismissals both have police standing by. Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools did not have a lockdown. Reportedly the following schools were on lockdown:
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