Police, Fire and EMS October 2020

sunday, October 25

West Caldwell Police Arrest Nasir Johnson and Sharrod Morris, both of Newark, for Attempted Car Theft

West Caldwell Police Chief Dennis Capriglione
Oct. 25, 2020

"Just before 2am this morning, headquarters received a call from an alert resident who observed two males wandering back and forth between properties in the area of Westover Avenue.

🔺north caldwell: SUSPICIOUS PERSONS

Sunday, Oct. 25
3:45am

North Caldwell and Fairfield Police are investigating a report of two suspicious persons seen in the area of Shenandoah Drive

🔺west caldwell: SUSPICIOUS PERSONS

Sunday, Oct. 25
1:45am

Westover Avenue walking towards Westover Terrace
West Caldwell Police investigating 2 black males, wearing black clothing reported to be walking near driveways

friday, October 23

🔺west caldwell:
2-car accident with injury

Friday, Oct. 23
10:30am

Passaic Avenue near Martin Road by ShopRite
Passaic was briefly detoured
West Caldwell Police are at the scene; West Essex First Aid Squad responded

wednesday, October 21

🔺fairfield police express
zero tolerance for CYCLISTS
ATTEMPTING wheelie challenge

Wednesday, Oct. 21
5:20pm

This afternoon Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna alerted parents to the growing problem of children in town riding bicycles in the middle of the road, dodging cars, while attempting to partake in the "Wheelie Challenge"

Occurring at all times of the day including when it's dark
Most riders are not wearing helmets
Most riders do not have lights on their bicycles

NJ Helmet Law

All under Age 17 are required to wear an approved helmet when cycling, roller skating, in-line skating, or skateboarding
Violations of this law call for $25 fine for a first offense and up to $100 for a second offense

AAA North Jersey
From Fairfield Police:
Below are links from AAA North Jersey in regards to some bike basics and safety tips:

STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING
2017 Video depicting young cyclists participating in "Wheelie Challenge" while dodging traffic which was not included by Fairfield Police.

Chief Anthony Manna
Fairfield, NJ Police Department

"Have you heard of the ‘Wheelie Challenge’ going on around town? Your kids may be participating in it and you may not even know. It has been brought to our attention that kids are riding around town on their bicycles in the middle of the roads playing “chicken” with cars. This is occurring at all times of the day including in the evening when it’s dark outside. Most riders are not wearing helmets, do not have on proper footwear for bike riding, and do not have lighting on their bikes at night.

Helmets are required for all riders under the age of 17. Attached you will find the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Statutes that can be written by a police officer for bicycle violations (for riders of any age).

Yes, you are supposed to have an audible device on your bicycle.

Yes, you are supposed to stop at red lights.

You as a bicyclist must follow the same rules of the road as a motor vehicle, regardless of your age.

While we do have the ability to use our discretion on these violations, there are those that we cannot just overlook if they occur in our presence. In addition, the Fairfield Police Department has zero tolerance for the “Wheelie Challenge."

Parents, please talk to your children and educate them as well as everyone else who shares the road with cars. And drivers, remember that bicyclists have every right to be on the road with you also.

We understand this is a difficult time for everyone, however having the Fairfield Police ringing your doorbell because your child was injured in a bicycle accident because of a “Wheelie Challenge” would be a lot worse."

🔺essex fells: 3-car accident with injury

Wednesday, Oct. 21
1:20pm

Roseland Avenue at Wootton Road
Roseland Avenue is detoured
Essex Fells Police, West Essex First Aid Squad are at the scene

mONday, October 19

🔺WEST CALDWELL: GAS MAIN BREAK

Monday, Oct. 19
9:45am

Clinton Road CLOSED both directions
near Clinton Road and Sanford Avenue
PSEG notified and responding
West Caldwell Police and Fire Department at scene

saturday, October 17

CALDWELL: ACCIDENT WITH FLUID SPILL

Saturday, Oct. 17
2:15pm

Bloomfield Avenue at University Drive - detour in place
Caldwell Police at scene
Caldwell Fire Department at scene for fluid spill

friday, October 16

NORTH CALDWELL:
2 CAR ACCIDENT WITH INJURY

Friday, Oct. 16
8:22pm

Mountain Avenue in the area of Hickory Drive / Windridge Drive
Road closed for police investigation
2 individuals located after fleeing scene
North Caldwell Fire Department responded for cleanup of the area; both cars heavily damaged

No further information at this time

Tuesday, October 13

NEWARK AIRPORT STOPS PERSON WEARING KNIFE HIDDEN IN BELT BUCKLE

Tuesday, Oct. 13

from Transportation Security Administration:

"TSA officers detected this belt-buckle knife worn by a traveler at Newark Airport yesterday. In this specific case, the belt was designed to conceal a knife in the buckle. No weapons are allowed on airplanes."

IMAGE: TSA

FAIRFIELD WAREHOUSE FIRE
QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED

Tuesday, Oct. 13
10:25am

Tilton Rack & Basket Co, on Passaic Avenue past Magnolia Lane
All staff evacuated
Fairfield Fire Department responded, reported seeing smoke from outside building; quickly extinguished active fire
Fire Department airing building and investigating cause

monday, October 12

🔺LIVINGSTON: 2 CARS CRASH
INTO HOME THIS MORNING

Monday, Oct. 12

At about 9am this morning
Near Hillside Terrace and Mount Pleasant Parkway
Livingston Police Department and Livingston Fire Department responded
Fire Department turned off the system after damaged meter reportedly leaked gas into the house
PSEG responded

IMAGE: Rob Munson / North Jersey Fire News

It appears that, had the white car not been caught at the corner of the first house, it could have crashed into the second house as well which is feet away.

Reporting and images by Rob Munson of North Jersey Fire News

friday, October 9

FRIDAY MORNING WOODEN PLANK ASSAULT LEADS TO SELF-DEFENSE STABBING AT FAIRFIELD TRUCKING BUSINESS

Friday, Oct. 9

According to Manna, this morning Akkus came to the company’s parking lot to return his tractor, and Tay was reportedly there waiting for him hiding behind a car, armed with a wooden plank. On the tape viewed by police, Akkus can be seen emerging from his truck and Tay reportedly began striking him with the plank.

TODAY: NJ LAW ENFORCEMENT 37th ANNUAL
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN

3,000 NJ Law Enforcement Officers, from 400 Police Departments, will run simultaneously across 300 towns to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New Jersey

Donate Here

Fairfield Police Department
Oct. 9, 2020

"The Special Olympics Torch Run is Today and begins at 8 AM. The starting point is at the West Caldwell ShopRite located on Passaic Avenue. Runners will be in the roadway so DRIVE SAFELY! Thank you for supporting the Special Olympics of New Jersey!!"

WEST ESSEX ROUTE BEGINS 8AM

Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell to
Pier Lane and Little Falls Road, Fairfield to
Main Street, North Caldwell to
Lindsley Road, North Caldwell to
Mountain Avenue, North Caldwell to
Across Route 23 to East Lindsley Road, Cedar Grove to
Stevens Avenue, Cedar Grove to
Main Street, Little Falls to
Browertown Road, Little Falls
Little Falls Shop Rite

Special Olympics is the largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Donations to Special Olympics International contribute the equipment, attire, and health supplies that can help transform an athlete's life, both in NJ, and around the world.

Donate Here

Robert Belfiore
Director of the New Jersey Torch Run
Retired Deputy Chief of Port Authority NY/NJ

“Law enforcement officers have been serving Special Olympics New Jersey athletes for over 37 years. As the Director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, I especially feel privileged to work with these dedicated individuals. Now is our opportunity to show the members of our communities the great partnership we have built with Special Olympics New Jersey at one of their most inspiring events.”

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey is recognized as a leader in fundraising among the many programs around the globe, and in 2019 raised more than $4.1 million for the athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey.

Further Information: NJTorchRun.org
Donate Here

Jason Schubert
Senior Director of LETR Initiatives for Special Olympics NJ

“From training to competition, health resources to leadership opportunities, Special Olympics New Jersey provides all its programs completely free of charge to our community. And for over 37 years of Special Olympics New Jersey history, law enforcement officers have been supporting these initiatives and raising millions of dollars annually for our athletes.”

sunday, October 4

🔺RT 280 WEST/ROSELAND - 2 CAR CRASH WITH ROLLOVER INJURIES

Sun, Oct. 4, 2:40am

Roseland Police on scene with NJ State Police
West Orange and Livingston EMS mutual aid

Thursday, October 1

FAIRFIELD BASED HYPNOTIST ROBERT BRUCKNER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD ENDANGERMENT

Thursday, Oct. 1

Reportedly, Bruckner's clients told Fairfield Police that they visited his offices for hypnotherapy services but that during the session Bruckner had "subjected them to what was described as a prostate exam or asked clients to submit to a prostate examination."