September, 2018

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POLICE AND FIRE Week of Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018

ROSELAND ACTIVE KITCHEN FIRE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12
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PHOTO: Rob Munson / North Jersey Fire Network
10pm
  • Earlier tonight there was an active Kitchen Fire on Passaic Avenue near Stonegate Drive. The fire remained contained in the Kitchen area but there was extensive smoke damage throughout the house.
  • By 8pm the fire was completely out; fire crews remained behind to make sure walls and attic were safe.
  • Roseland Volunteer Fire Department was assisted by Livingston Fire Department and East Hanover Fire Department .
  • ​Roseland First Aid Squad was assisted by East Hanover EMS.

POLICE AND FIRE Week of Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018

NORTH CALDWELL OUTAGE, TUESDAY, SEPT. 18
7:05am
  • Mill Street near Central Avenue
    ​    Live wire dangling since 6am
    Area blocked off
WEST CALDWELL / FAIRFIELD OUTAGE, TUESDAY, SEPT. 18
9:50am
  • Passaic Avenue near Henderson Drive

POLICE AND FIRE Week of Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018

FAIRFIELD WORKING HOUSE FIRE, TUESDAY, SEPT. 25
VIDEO: Mark Rosetti 
Fairfield Police Department:
"Tuesday morning at approximately 4am, the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 35 Pier Lane for the odor of smoke.

The first arriving police officer found the house on fire with flames through the roof.

First arriving fire units began a defensive attack until being able to safely enter the structure.

There were no injuries reported.

Mutual aid from North Caldwell Fire Department, West Caldwell Fire Department and the Verona Fire Department provided their RIT team.

The Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department stood by in case any other emergencies arose. The West Essex First Aid Squad for responded and provided rehab to our firefighters.
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PHOTO: Fairfield Police Department
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PHOTO: Fairfield Police Department
Fairfield Fire Department: ​
"On September 25, 2018, at approximately 4:09am, Fairfield police officers were dispatched to the area of Pier Lane after a resident contacted police headquarters reporting a strong odor of smoke in the area. Updates were then received reporting a house fire at 39 Pier Lane.

​Upon the arrival of the police, it was discovered that the house was vacant and that no one was currently living there. There was a large amount of fire located in the rear of the house. As a precautionary measure because of the intense heat and proximity of the neighboring homes to the fire house, the adjacent homes were evacuated.

The Fairfield Fire Department, West Essex First Aid Squad and other area fire departments responded to the scene and eventually extinguished the fire. The Fairfield fire official will be conducting an investigation as to the cause of the blaze. No one was injured as a result of the fire.
FAIRFIELD - WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE - updated:
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6:15am
Fire departments left scene once fire was knocked down

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5:20am
Crew entering into the basement area

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5:15am
Crew overhauling fire in the interior; Working their way to the garage

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4:45am
PSEG on scene

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Verona called for mutual aid

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4:24am
West Essex First Aid arrived
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4:22am
PSEG contacted
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4:15am Update
Roof has been compromised, in danger of collapse
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4:15am Update:
West Caldwell and North Caldwell called for mutual aid
County Notified
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4am Tuesday
Pier Lane near Orlando Drive
House is apparently unoccupied

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JONATHAN JOSEPH, 24, ARRESTED
FOR AUG. 31 FAIRFIELD AND NORTH CALDWELL
CAR BURGLARIES AND THEFT 

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PHOTO: Fairfield Police
Tuesday, Sept. 25

ARREST: 
Jonathan Joseph, 24, of Irvington
Suspected of
  • burglarizing the 21 cars in Fairfield in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 31
  • stealing a GMC Arcadia while police reportedly observed him
  • crashing the Arcadia into a utility pole, taking down wires and damaging the front stone sign near Stepping Ridge Condos in North Caldwell
  • escaping the upside-down car's fire
  • stealing another car from the condos and leaving the area

FAIRFIELD POLICE CHARGES:
  • 21 counts of burglary to a motor vehicle
  • 1 count of eluding police
  • 2 counts of motor vehicle theft

Joseph was arrested by Woodbridge Police on Saturday, Sept. 22, and right now is in Middlesex County Jail.

During his interview, Joseph told Fairfield Police he was wearing a seatbelt. ​ 
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VERONA POLICE CHARGES:
  • 25 counts of burglary
  • 2 counts of criminal attempt
  • 1 count of motor vehicle theft

Chief Kiernan:
"These charges stem from a lengthy investigation of a burglary spree that occurred in the Laning area of town this past July. At the time, a person was seen on several home video systems in Verona and West Caldwell pulling on car door handles and walking around homes.

Mr. Joseph's arrest was possible in part due to home owners surveillance systems and also a tremendous amount of leg work and cooperation between West Essex Police Departments. It was a multidimensional investigation that spread throughout several counties. The Verona charges are a result of Detective Sergeant Timothy Banta and Detective TJ Conroy's tenacious efforts."

POLICE AND FIRE Week of Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018

FAIRFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATE
JET SKI FLOATING
​ON PASSAIC RIVER
Thursday, Oct. 4
  • Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the Passaic River by Two Bridges Road for a jet ski floating in the water.

  • Boat 1 and Boat 2 were deployed into the river. The Jet ski was towed to the boat ramp and removed from the river.

  • Both boats performed a quick search of the river to ensure no one had fallen off.
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  • The Lincoln Park Fire Department also responded with their boats in case additional boats were needed.
ROSELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM CONDUCT TRENCH RESCUE DRILL
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PHOTO: Roseland Volunteer Fire Department
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PHOTO: Roseland Volunteer Fire Department
Saturday, Oct. 6

Roseland Fire Department:
"On Saturday morning the Roseland Fire Department Technical Rescue Team (TRT-1) conducted a trench rescue drill. The team practiced procedures for if a person were trapped in a trench collapse. Members from Livingston Fire Department and North Caldwell Fire Department attended as well."
ROSELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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PHOTO: Roseland Volunteer Fire Department
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Roseland Fire Department:
"Firefighters from the Roseland Fire Department sport their blue and pink firefighter shirts to show their support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

Firefighters individually donated and the money from the sale of the shirts was given to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. A sister of one of the firefighters is currently battling breast cancer and several wives and family members of firefighters are breast cancer survivors."

khaki-clad thief steals signs in roseland

10:40pm, Wednesday, Oct. 3
Essex Fells and Roseland Police are seeking an individual reportedly removing political signs in the area of Roseland Avenue.
Suspect: 
- White
- Wearing Khakis and a dark shirt
- Average height and hair length
JEEP WRANGLER
​OVERTURNS ON PASSAIC
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PHOTO: Judy Dancy
Sunday, Sept. 30
  • Passaic Avenue by CVS and Shop Rite 
  • West Caldwell Fire Department and West Essex First Aid Squad responded 
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Richard Heun: 
"It's the factory suspension. Just got tagged in just the right place by an SUV running north."

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