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2012 PRESS RELEASES

January 20, 2012 

Drug Arrest

At 8:11 p.m.: Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, P.O. Greg Carter charged a 56-year-old Wanaque man with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (cocaine) and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle. The man was also issued multiple motor vehicle summonses. The man was later released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court on Jan. 24. 

Drug Arrests

At 11:05 p.m.: Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, P.O. Greg Carter charged the driver, a 43-year-old Midland Park man, with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (cocaine), possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, driving with a suspended driver’s license and careless driving. His passenger, a 49-year-old Butler woman, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (cocaine), possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. Both were later released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court on Jan. 24.

January 19, 2012 

Check Fraud Reported

At 11:44 a.m., A Harristown Road business owner reported that an unauthorized check in the amount of $3,690 had been written on his business account and additional checks were missing. The victim was advised to have the account closed.

January 18, 2012

Man Arrested For Multiple Offenses

Kerween Georges, aka DJ K-DAWG, of 22414 Edmore Ave, Queens Village, NY was arrested and charged as a result of an investigation by detectives from the Glen Rock, Wyckoff and Midland Park Police Departments. Investigation revealed that Kerween Georges used stolen credit card numbers and a fake PA ID to purchase several items including AMEX and VISA gift cards from CVS stores located in Glen Rock, Wyckoff, and Midland Park. The total theft between all three towns was in excess of $5,000. Mr. Georges was charged with the following offenses:

Theft of Moveable Property - 3rd Degree
Receiving Stolen Property - 3rd Degree
Forgery By Uttering - 3rd Degree
Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards - 3rd Degree
Wrongful Impersonation/ID Theft - 3rd Degree
Burglar's Tools - Disorderly Persons Offense

Glen Rock and Wyckoff Municipal Court Judge set bail at $75,000 for each town for a total bail of $150,000. Mr. Georges was remanded to the Bergen County Jail in lieu of bail.

 

January 13, 2012 

Warrant Arrest

At 8:27 a.m., Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, P.O. Lucas Doney determined that the driver, a 49-year-old Paterson man, was wanted for an outstanding warrant issued by Midland Park Municipal Court. In addition, he was issued a summons for driving with a suspended license. The man was unable to post bail and was turned over to Midland Park police.

January 10, 2012

Fraudulent Credit Card Use Reported 

At 8:36 a.m., A resident reported that he received a phone call from his credit card company stating that three fraudulent purchases had been made on his account. The card was cancelled and the Detective Bureau is investigating.

Shoplifting Reported

At 10:54 a.m., The manager of the CVS store on Rock Road reported that on Jan. 8 two females were observed leaving the store with a gray plastic storage bin containing $5,783 worth of cologne and perfume. The Detective Bureau is investigating.

January 7, 2012 

Drug Arrest

At 3:28 a.m., Following the investigation of a suspicious vehicle in the vicinity of Ellsworth Terrace and Andover Terrace, P.O. Robert Surdyka charged the driver and his passenger, two 19-year-old Glen Rock men, with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana) in a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana under 50 grams. The men were released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court on Jan. 24

January 6, 2012

Drug Arrest 

At 10:41 a.m.: Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, P.O. Mike Trover charged a 31-year-old Oak Ridge woman with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (heroin), displaying fictitious plates and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle. The woman was later released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court on Jan. 10.

January 5, 2012

Rash of Thefts From Cars Reported

At 8:31 a.m.: A Gaynor Place resident reported that someone had entered their unlocked motor vehicle and removed a GPS device valued at $200.

At 9:03 a.m., A Gramercy Place resident reported that someone had taken $18 in cash from their unlocked vehicle.

At 12:32 p.m., A George Road resident reported that someone had removed the driver's side lock of their BMW using a screwdriver. According to police, nothing was taken from the car. The screwdriver was recovered and was turned over to the Detective Bureau for processing.

At 3:37 p.m., A George Road resident reported that someone had taken a GPS device valued at $300, an iPhone charger valued at $60 and some CDs from their unlocked motor vehicle.

January 4, 2011

Residential Burglary Reported 

At 3:50 p.m., A Main Street resident reported that sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 3:50 p.m., someone had kicked in the back door of the residence and taken a laptop computer and a camera for a total value of $2,600. The Detective Bureau is investigating.

January 1, 2012

D.W.I. Arrest 

At 2:56 a.m., Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott McGovern charged the driver, a 31-year-old Norristown, Pa. man, with driving while under the influence, careless driving, and driving the wrong way down a one-way street. The man was later released in accordance with John’s Law pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court on Jan. 24.

Accident Leads to D.W.I. Arrest

At 3:46 p.m.: Subsequent to a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Doremus Avenue and Rock Road, P.O. Mike Ciaramella charged the driver, a 36-year-old Hawthorne man, with driving under the influence and driving under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. The man was later released in accordance with John's Law pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court on Jan. 10.

 

 

 

 


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