July
11, 2008
Suicidal Party
Found in Glen Rock
At 2:57 am, Glen Rock Police responded to
the Central Business District on a intoxicated party. Upon
arrival, the Ridgewood Police was notified of a suicidal party
missing from the Village of Ridgewood. With the assistance
of Ridgewood Police, N.J. Transit Police, Bergen County Police
K-9 Unit, and Fair Lawn Police, the party was found unharmed.
The man was transported to Bergen Regional Medical Center for
further evaluation. No charges were brought to the man.
July
8, 2008
Motor Vehicle Stop
Leads to Warrant Arrest
At 10 pm, P.O. Scott McGovern arrested a 23
year old Clifton woman after it was determined she had a
outstanding warrant out of Clifton Municipal Court. The
woman posted $250 bail and was released.
July
8, 2008
Motor Vehicle Stop
Leads to Warrant Arrest
At 6:20 pm, P.O. Scott McGovern arrested a
26 year old Paterson man after it was determined he had a
outstanding warrant out of Paterson Municipal Court. The
man posted $250 bail and was released.
July
8, 2008
Woman Arrested in
Court
At 5:25 pm, P.O. Annamarie Mattina arrested
a 28 year old Old Bridge woman after it was determined she had a
outstanding warrant out of Glen Rock Municipal Court. The
woman posted $250 bail and was released.
July
8, 2008
Motor Vehicle Stop
Leads to Warrant Arrest
At 1:55 pm, Detective James Calaski
arrested a 49 year old Hackensack woman after it was determined
she had a outstanding warrant out of Ridgewood Municipal Court.
The woman posted $64 bail and was released.
July
8, 2008
Motor Vehicle Stop
Leads to Warrant Arrest
At 12:28 pm, Sergeant Dean Ackermann
arrested a 28 year old Fair Lawn man after it was determined he
had two outstanding warrants out of Fair Lawn and Prospect Park
Municipal Courts. The man posted $265 bail and was
released.
July
7, 2008
Theft of a Bicycle
At 6:43 pm, a Ridgewood resident reported
his bicycle stolen out of Boro Hall Train Station. The
bicycle was locked with a cable lock but the unknown actor(s)
cut the lock and removed the bicycle. The bicycle was
valued at $300.
July
7, 2008
Two New Officers
Sworn In
From Left to
Right: Mayor John VanKuern, P.O. Robert Surdyka, P.O. Shane
Broglia, and Chief Steven Cherry.
Chief Steven D. Cherry has announced the appointments of Shane Broglia of
Ridgewood and Robert Surdyka of Riverdale.
At a special meeting of the Borough Council,
Mayor John Van Keuren swore in Broglia and Surdyka as Glen Rock’s
newest probationary officers as Councilman
Michael O'Hagen (member of the
Public Safety Committee) and
Chief Steven Cherry
looked on. With their appointments, the number of sworn officers
increases to twenty two. P.O. Broglia and P.O. Surdyka were hired after undergoing a
selection and interview process with the members of the Public
Safety Committee.
Broglia, who is 32 years old, graduated
from Somerset County Police Academy
and comes to Glen Rock having been a member of the N.J. Transit
police department for a little over two years.
P.O. Broglia grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey and still resides
in Ridgewood. Broglia is a
graduate of Rutgers University where she earned a
degree in History and Communications.
Surdyka, who is 29 years old, graduated from Essex County College Police
Academy and comes to Glen Rock having been a member of the
Stevens Institute of Technology police department for a little
over 2 years and a Essex County Deputy Sheriffs department for
just under a year. P.O. Surdyka grew up in Riverdale, New
Jersey and still resides in Riverdale. Surdyka is a
graduate of Passaic County Community College where he earned a
degree in Criminal Justice.
Because both P.O. Broglia and P.O. Surdyka are already certified by the Police
Training Commission, they will only be required to spend a minimal period
of time becoming familiar with the operations of the G.R.P.D. and
then will be working on their own.
July 6,
2008
Warrant Arrest
At 1:50 pm, P.O. Annamarie Mattina arrested
a 18 year old Garfield woman on a outstanding warrant out of
North Arlington Municipal Court. The woman posted $642 and
was released.
July
3, 2008
Glen Rock Man
Arrested On Weapons Charge
At 8 pm, P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a 27
year old Glen Rock man and charged him with possession of a
prohibited weapon when he was found shooting a bow and arrow.
The man was released and given a court date with a mandatory
appearance required.
June
29, 2008
Home Invasion Alert
– Teen Attacked
Glen Rock Police are actively searching for
a man who entered a Berkley Place home through an unlocked door
and attacked a 17 year old girl in her bedroom. The male
entered the home around 4:30 am on Sunday June 29th
through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and then made his
way to the 2nd floor bedroom where he entered the
room of sleeping 17 year old female. She awakened when she felt
the man’s hand on her. The male reportedly stated “don’t
scream…. You don’t want your family to die”. When she
asked what he wanted, the man said, “I want you.” The suspect
then attempted to stuff a sock in her mouth but she was able to
bite him and grabbed his hair and face before he punched her
several times in the head. The struggle ended up on the
bedroom floor before the man ran down the stairs, through the
kitchen and out the glass doors he came in through. The suspect
is described as a white male, approx 5’10” between 17 & 20 years
of age. Officers immediately called for a K-9 unit
and set up a perimeter in the hopes of apprehending the
suspect. Surrounding towns were notified for extra
surveillance. Glen Rock detectives, along with the Bergen
County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Criminal Investigations
crime scene unit and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office sex
crimes unit were notified and responded to process the scene.
Any persons with information are asked to
call the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at 201-670-3947 or
e-mail Det. Eric Reamy at
ereamy@glenrockpolice.com.
Second Home
Invasion reported to Police
Glen Rock police are investigating a possible second home
invasion that reportedly occurred earlier the same evening as
the first crime. In this incident, which occurred around 2:30
a.m., the would-be assailant entered through an unlocked back
door. In this case the suspect made his way up to the
second floor; opened one of the bedroom doors and inside there
was a 16-year-old female. The intruder was scared away —
running back downstairs and out of the house — when he saw that
the teen was still awake. The girl’s father searched the
house and noticed a door in the mudroom was open, but did not
call police at the time. When the family learned of the other
crime from the news, they notified police. Detectives along
with the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Criminal
Investigations crime scene unit processed to the scene. No
suspect description could be provided.
June 27,
2008
Woman Arrested for
Multiple Warrants
At 5:24 pm, during the course of a motor vehicle
stop, P.O. Murray Yang arrested a 54 year old Glen Rock woman
after it was determined she had multiple warrants out of Propect
Park, Elmwood Park, Ho-Ho-Kus, and Glen Rock municipal courts.
The woman was unable to post $1353 bail and was turned over to
Prospect Park Police.
June 27,
2008
Attempted Burglary
At 7:42 am, a business owner in the Central
Business District reported that sometime during the night,
unknown person(s) attempted to gain entry into the establishment
by kicking the air conditioning unit on the first floor.
No entry was gained. The detective bureau is investigating.
June 23,
2008
Man Arrested for
Outstanding Warrants
At 9:31 am, P.O. Scott McGovern arrested a 28
year old Paterson man, after it was determined he had two
outstanding warrants out of Paterson and Fort Lee municipal
courts. The man posted $1235 bail and was released.
June 23,
2008
Suspicious Persons
Concern Leads
to Arrest
At 2:29 am, while investigating a noise
complainant, P.O. Michael Ciaramella arrested a 30 year old
Elmwood Park man, after it was determined he had a outstanding
warrant out Elmwood Park. The man posted $250 bail and was
released.
June 21,
2008
Burglary to Coleman
School
At 2:29 am, police responded to Coleman School
on a possible burglary in progress. Police determined that
unknown person(s) had entered the building possibly through a
open window. When police arrived, the parties fled the
scene. The detective bureau is currently investigating the
matter.
June 19,
2008
Burglary to Glen Rock
High School
At 2:54 am, police responded to Glen Rock High
School on a activated burglar alarm. Upon arrival, it was
determined that entry was gained into the building when the rear
wall was forced open. With the help of Bergen County
Police K-9 unit, Ridgewood Police, and Fair Lawn Police, a 18
year old Glen Rock man was arrested and charged with
burglary. The man was released to a family member and
given a court date with a mandatory court appearance.
June 17,
2008
Juvenile Arrested
At 10:30 am, Detective James Calaski arrested a
13 year old Glen Rock juvenile and charged her with theft after
he determined that she had stolen a wallet containing $100 cash
and gift cards worth $105 from a residence on Marlboro Road.
The juvenile was referred to Bergen County Juvenile Court for
further action.
June 9,
2008
Burglary to a Prospect
Street Store
At 11:07 am, the owner of a Prospect Street
Store reported that unknown person(s) entered his establishment
through a unlocked rear door and removed approximately $253 in
cash. The detective bureau and Bergen County Crime Scene
Unit responded and are investigating.
June 8,
2008
Warrant Arrest
At 2:28 am, P.O. Robert Wojtecki arrested a 22
year old Hawthorne woman after it was determined that she had a
outstanding warrant out of Glen Rock Municipal Court. The
woman posted $250 bail and was released.
June 7,
2008
Warrant Arrest
At 6:19 pm, P.O. Murray Yang arrested a 35 year
old Paterson man after it was determined that he had a
outstanding warrant out of Paramus Municipal Court. The
man posted $250 bail and was released.
June 6,
2008
D.W.I. Arrest
At 1:05 am, P.O. Michael Trover arrested a 39
year old Ridgewood man for driving while intoxicated. The
man's vehicle was impounded in accordance to John's Law and he
was issued several summons with a court date with a mandatory
appearance. The man was released to a family member.
June 4,
2008
Missing Person Found
At 8:29 am, a Glen Rock man reported his 24 year
old son missing. After a preliminary investigation by
Detective Eric Reamy and P.O. Murray Yang, the man was found
unharmed.
May 31,
2008
Warrant Arrest
At 10:35 pm, P.O. Frank Riggio arrested a 39
year old Elmwood Park man after it was determined he had a
outstanding warrant out of Paterson Municipal Court. The
man posted $225 bail and was released.
May 29,
2008
Man Arrested During a
Motor Vehicle Stop
At 8:36 am, during the course of a motor vehicle
stop, P.O. Frank Riggio arrested a 21 year old Clifton man and
charged him with Exhibiting a Fraudulent Motor Vehicle Insurance
Card. The man was released and given a court date which
requires a mandatory court appearance.
May 24,
2008
Driving While
Intoxicated Arrest
At 4 am, pursuant to a motor vehicle stop, P.O.
Michael Trover arrested a 32 year old Ridgewood man for driving
while intoxicated. The man was issued several summons and
his vehicle impounded in accordance to John's Law. The man
was given a court date with a mandatory appearance required.
May 20,
2008
Accident Leads to D.W.I.
Arrest
At 8:38 pm, P.O. Matthew Stanislao arrested a 38
year old Franklin Lakes man for driving while intoxicated after
he was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Harristown Road.
The man was issued several summons and his vehicle impounded in
accordance to John's Law. The man was given a court date
with a mandatory appearance required.
May 17,
2008
Motor Vehicle Accident
Leads to D.W.I. Arrest
At 3:37 am, P.O. Michael Trover arrested a 35
year old Hawthorne man for driving while intoxicated after he
was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Route 208. The
man was issued several summons and his vehicle impounded in
accordance with John's Law. The man was given a court date
with a mandatory court appearance required.
May 16,
2008
Structure Fire
At 2:33 pm, Glen Rock Police responded to a home
on Grandview Terrace on a report of smoke in a home. Upon
arrival, responding officers confirmed the home to be on fire.
Glen Rock Fire Department, with the assistance of the Fair Lawn,
Ridgewood, Paramus, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, and Ho-Ho-Kus Fire
Departments, were able to contain and put out the fire.
Glen Rock Ambulance and the Office of Emergency Management were
on scene to provide aide. Preliminary investigation by the
Detective Bureau determined that a faulty wire from a household
appliance was the cause of the fire.
May 16,
2008
Driving While
Intoxicated Arrest
At 2:00 am, P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a 54 year
old Paterson man for Driving While Intoxicated. The man
was issued several summons and his vehicle was impounded in
accordance to John's Law. The man was given a court date
with a mandatory appearance required.
May 15,
2008
Two Arrested in Motor
Vehicle Burglaries
At 1:37 am, P.O. Michael Trover, with the
assistance from Bergen County Police and the Ridgewood Police,
arrested a 18 year old and 16 year old, both from Teaneck for
burglarizing multiple motor vehicles. Both parties were
charged with multiple charges. The 18 year old was unable
to post $25,000 bail and was transported to Bergen County Jail.
The 16 year old was released to his parents with a court date
for a mandatory appearance.
May 11,
2008
Criminal Mischief to
Motor Vehicles Discovered
At 7:41 am, multiple residents reported their
vehicles had been vandalized on the west side of Glen Rock.
A total of approximately $5400 worth of damage to vehicles was
reported. Anyone with information regarding this matter,
please contact the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau.
May 10,
2008
Warrant Arrest at Police
Headquarters
At 2:50 pm, P.O. Matthew Stanislao arrested a 44
year old Hewitt woman on a outstanding warrant out of Glen Rock
Municipal Court, after she had turned herself in at police
headquarters. The woman posted $250 bail and was released.
May 3, 2008
Woman Arrested Pursuant
to a Motor Vehicle Stop
At 9:07 pm, Det. James Calaski arrested a 26
year old Clifton woman after it was determined she had a active
warrant out of Paterson Municipal Court. The woman posted
$140 bail and released.
April 29,
2008
Woman Arrested While in
Court
At 5:35pm, P.O. Robert Wojtecki arrested a 43
year old Fair Lawn woman after it was determined she had a
outstanding warrant out of Paterson Municipal Court. The
woman posted $715 bail and was released.
April 28,
2008
Woman Arrested After
Being Detained by Neighboring Police Department
At 1:07pm, P.O. Michael Trover arrested a 23
year old Paterson woman after she was detained by the Paterson
Police Department for a outstanding warrant. The woman was
unable to post $1250 bail and was transported to Bergen County
Jail to await the next court date.
April 28,
2008
Glen Rock Police
Department Welcomes Four New Auxiliary Officers

2008 Graduates of the Bergen County Auxiliary Police Academy
Left to Right: P.O. Robert Wojtecki, A.P.O. Robert Boncore,
A.P.O. Atalay Akat, Sr. A.P.O. Ryan Zakrzewski, A.P.O. Robert
Hursthouse, A.P.O. Christopher Schmitt, and Chief Steven D.
Cherry
The Glen Rock Police Department would like to
welcome four new auxiliary police officers. They completed
a eight week academy at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety
Institute in Mahwah where they were educated in assisting sworn
officers in areas of traffic control, to C.P.R. They join
six other current members of the auxiliary police.
April 27,
2008
Motor Vehicle Stop Leads
to Arrest
At 4:49pm, P.O. Matthew Stanislao arrested a 48
year old Paterson woman after it was determined she had a
outstanding warrant out of Paterson Municipal Court. The
woman posted $89 bail and was released.
April 26,
2008
Glen Rock Residents
Reports Assault
Shortly after midnight, two Glen Rock residents
were assaulted, where one resident sustained serious bodily
injury. The Detective Bureau states the incident began in
Hawthorne and continued in Glen Rock. Anyone with any
information regarding this matter is asked to contact Detective
James Calaski at 201.670.3948. The Detective Bureau is
currently continuing it's investigation.
April 24,
2008
Resident Returns Home to
Find Home Burglarized
At 11:44 pm, a resident on Eton Place reported
that while they were away on vacation, their home was
burglarized. Nothing was reported missing and the interior
of the home was undisturbed. Anyone with any information
is asked to contact the Detective Bureau.
April 24,
2008
Glen Rock Man Reports
Bicycle Stolen from Train Station
At 5:54 pm, a Glen Rock resident reported
someone had stolen his bicycle which was valued at $450, was
stolen from the bike rack at the New Jersey Transit Train
Station on Harding Plaza. This matter was turned over to
the Detective Bureau for further investigation.
April 21,
2008
Man Arrested for Forged
Prescription Pad
At 12:28 pm, Detective James Calaski arrested a
54 year old Paramus man for Forgery and Receiving Stolen
Property after he attempted to obtain prescription drugs with a
stolen prescription pad. The man was given a court date
which requires a mandatory court appearance.
April 16,
2008
Burglary in the Central
Business District
At 10:32 pm, Officers responded to a business in
the Central Business District after it was reported that someone
had smashed the rear door of the business. Nothing was
taken and minimal damage was sustained. The Detective
Bureau with the assistance of the Bergen County Sheriff's
Department is investigating.
April 12,
2008
Warrant Arrest Pursuant
to Motor Vehicle Stop
At 3:59 pm, P.O. Frank Riggio arrested a 24 year
old Jackson man after it was determined he had a outstanding
warrant out of Jackson Municipal Court. The man posted
$259 bail and was released.
April 11, 2008
Warrant Arrest During a
Motor Vehicle Stop
At 6:52 pm, P.O. Frank Riggio arrested a 22 year
old Prospect Park man after it was determined he had a
outstanding warrant out of Wall Township Municipal Court.
The man posted $250 bail and was released.
April 9,
2008
Woman Arrested for
Shoplifting
At 5:15 pm, P.O. Michael Trover arrested a 18
year old Prospect Park woman for shoplifting after the store
manager of FoodBasics on Lincoln Avenue determined she was had
taken several pieces of merchandise from the store. The
woman was released and given a court date for a mandatory court
appearance.
April 9,
2008
Two Parties Arrested and
Charged With Armed Robbery
At 8 pm, Detective Eric Reamy arrested two
Hawthorne residents and charged them with armed robbery and
possession of a prohibited weapon which occured on April 6,
2008. After a intense investigation by the Detective
Bureau, the two parties were identified. The two parties
were given a court date for a mandatory court appearance.
April 6, 2008
Armed Robbery
At 6:40 pm, two Glen Rock residents reported
they were robbed at knife point by two individuals. The
robbers made away with a cell phone but no money. A search
of the area by Glen Rock P.D., Ridgewood P.D., and Hawthorne P.D.
could not located the two individuals. The matter was
turned over to the Detective Bureau.
April 6,
2008
Man Arrested for D.W.I.
after Fleeing From a Accident
At 2:17 am, P.O. Murray Yang arrested a 26
year old Glen Rock man for Driving While Intoxicated after a
county wide alert was issued for the vehicle the man was driving
after he left the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route 4
in Teaneck. The man's car was impounded in accordance to
John's Law and the man released to a family member. The
man was also issued a summons by the Bergen County Police for
leaving the scene of a accident. The man was given a court
date for a mandatory court appearance.
April 6,
2008
Man Arrested on a
Outstanding Warrant
At 12:52 am, P.O. Murray Yang arrested a 25 year
old Waldwick man after it was determined he had a outstanding
warrant out of Riverdale Municipal Court. The man posted
$114 bail and was released.
April 2,
2008
Motor Vehicle Stop
Reveals Warrant
At 8:56 pm, P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a Clifton
man after it was determined he had a outstanding warrant out of
Clifton Municial Court. The man posted $1000 bail and was
released.
March 27,
2008
Theft from Local
Business
At 1:17 pm, Detective James Calaski arrested a
34 year old Garfield man and charged him with theft after it was
determined he was stealing gas from a local gas station valued
at approximately $2400. The man was given a court date for
a mandatory court appearance.
March 27,
2008
Resident Reports Theft
At 7:44 am, A Glen Rock woman reported sometime
during the night, someone had removed a GPS unit, Bluetooth, and
a portable DVD player from her vehicle. The items taken
were valued at $480. The matter was turned over to the
Detective Bureau.
March 26,
2008
Warrant Arrest During A
Motor Vehicle Stop
At 8 am, P.O. Scott McGovern arrested a 19 year
old Lodi woman after it was determined by Paramus Police that
she had a outstanding warrant out of Glen Rock Municipal Court.
The woman posted $444 and was released.
March 26,
2008
Man Arrested After
Disrupting Court Proceedings
At 6:19 pm, P.O. Bryan Scott arrest a 29 year
old Clifton man after it was determined he had a outstanding
warrant out of Newark Municipal Court and after he disrupted
court proceedings. The man was charged with aggravated
assault on a Police Officer and resisting arrest. The man
was unable to post $10,000 bail and was transported to Bergen
County Jail after it was determined by the Bergen Regional
Medical Center he was not a harm to himself. The man was
remanded to the jail awaiting trial.
March 22,
2008
Traffic Detail Nets
Large Narcotics Arrest
At 5:42 pm, while on a motor vehicle detail,
P.O. Michael Trover arrested two Poughkeepsie men after a large
quantity of marijuana and heroin was discovered in the vehicle
they were in. The two men were charged with possession of
heroin with the intent to distribute, marijuana, drug
paraphernalia, and hypodermic needle. The men, unable to
post $10,000 and $20,000 bail, were transported to the Bergen
County Jail awaiting trial.
March 20,
2008
Motor Vehicle Stop
Results in Drug Arrest
At 5:46 pm, P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a 47 year
old Hawthorne man for counts of possession of drug paraphernalia
and one count of giving false information to a police officer.
The man was turned over to Fair Lawn Police where he was also
charged with possession of stolen property.
March 16,
2008
D.W.I. Checkpoint
Deemed A Success
At 11:00 pm, a D.W.I. check point was set up by
the Glen Rock Police, Fair Lawn Police, Bergen County Police,
Hawthorne Police, Bergen County Sheriff's Department, and Bergen
County Prosecutor's Office on Route 208. The checkpoint
resulted in numerous D.W.I., narcotics, and weapons arrests.
The checkpoint also resulted in numerous warrant arrests and
approximately 100 summons were issued.
March 12,
2008
Attempted Theft at Food
Basics
At 9:54 pm, the store manager of Food Basics on
Lincoln Avenue reported three males attempted to steal cardboard
boxes from the rear of his store. A check of the area
revealed no one matching the description. After further
investigation, it was learned that nothing was taken.
March 11,
2008
Man Arrested in the
Central Business District
At 9:12 pm, P.O. Robert Wojtecki arrested a 25
year old Hawthorne man for a outstanding warrant out of Glen
Rock Municipal Court after he was sited in the Central Business
District. The man was transported to Bergen County Jail
after he was unable to post $3500 bail.
March 11,
2008
Glen Rock Man Arrested
At 12:56 pm, a 28 year old Glen Rock man was
arrested at his home by Captain Fred P. Stahman and Sgt. George
Erlich after Paramus Police reported he had committed a robbery
and theft in Paramus. The man was also charged with
possession of cocaine by Detective Eric Reamy. The man was
turned over to Paramus Police after he was transported to Bergen
County Jail. He was given a court date with a mandatory
appearance to answer his charges for possession of cocaine.
March 10,
2008
Man Arrested After Motor
Vehicle Stop Reveals Outstanding Warrants
At 1:11 am, P.O. Matthew Stanislao arrested a 47
year old Fair Lawn man after it was revealed that he had
outstanding warrants out of Paterson and Fair Lawn Municipal
Courts. The man posted $910 and was released.
March 7,
2008
D.W.I. Arrest
At 12:27 am, P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a 47 year
old Glen Rock man for driving while intoxicated. The man's
vehicle was impounded in accordance to John's Law. The man
was issued several summons and released with a court date with a
mandatory appearance.
March 6,
2008
Shoplifting Arrest
At 9:00 pm, P.O. James McGill arrested a 52 year
old Saddle Brook woman for shoplifting after a store employee
discovered her taking items from the store without paying for
them. The woman was released and given a court date with a
mandatory appearance required.
March 1,
2008
Structure Fire
At 12:25 pm, a Maple Avenue resident reported
heavy smoke and flames were coming from the garage. The
Glen Rock Fire Department, with the assistance of Ridgewood Fire
Department, extinguished the fire. Detective Eric Reamy
conducted the investigation and found no wrong doing.
February
27, 2008
Construction Trailer
Burglarized
At 9:17 am, P.O. Murray Yang responded to a
report of a burglary into a construction trailer parked on
Doremus Avenue. Upon arrival, a cut lock was discovered on
the ground and construction equipment valued at approimately
$2000 was removed from the trailer. The matter was turned
over to the detective bureau.
February
25, 2008
Vehicle Burglarized
At 9:44 am, a Glen Rock woman reported sometime
during the night, her vehicle was entered by breaking the driver
side window. A GPS unit was removed from the vehicle.
This matter was turned over to the detective bureau.
February
22, 2008
Woman Charged For
Hindering Apprehension
A 36 year old Paterson woman was charged with
hindering apprehension by Detective James Calaski after it was
learned that she had given false information regarding the
operator of her vehicle during a motor vehicle stop, and a D.W.I.
arrest by P.O. Michael Trover and P.O. Murray Yang. A
court date was given to her and a mandatory appearance is
required.
February
19, 2008
Motor Vehicle Stop Leads
to Arrest
At 2:41 am, during the course of a motor vehicle
stop, P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a 27 year old Cobleskill New
York woman for possession of marijuana. The woman was
released and given a court date for a mandatory appearance.
February
19, 2008
Motor Vehicle Stop
Reveals Active Warrant
At 1:25 am, during the course of a motor vehicle
stop, P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a 21 year old Fair Lawn man for
a outstanding warrant out of Fair Lawn Municipal Court.
The man was unable to post $364 and was subsequently turned over
to Fair Lawn Police on scene.
February
17, 2008
Warrant Service Results
in Arrest
At 1:30 pm, P.O. Murray Yang arrested a 36 year
old New York City man after he was seen visiting a relative's
house in Glen Rock, on a outstanding warrant out of Glen Rock
Municipal Court. It was later determined the man had
another outstanding warrant out of the Bergen County Sheriff's
Department. After posting his $1000 bail for his Glen Rock
Municipal Court warrant, he was transferred to the Bergen County
Jail to answer for his charges with the Sheriff's Department.
February
15, 2008
Motor Vehicle Entered
and Burglarized
At 2:20 pm, A Wallingon woman reported that
while her vehicle was parked on Buckingham Place, an unknown
person entered her vehicle and removed a GPS unit and the
woman's purse containing cash, a cell phone, credit cards, and
keys. The detective bureau was notified and investigating.
February 8,
2008
Assisting Other Agency
Results in Arrest
At 1:29 am, Sgt. Christopher McInerney and P.O.
Murray Yang responded to Lincoln Avenue to assist Hawthorne P.D.
in a vehicle pursuit. As a result, a 30 year old, Upper
Saddle River man was arrested by Hawthorne Police after the man
crashed his vehicle into a house on Lincoln Avenue. The
man was also charged with eluding police, issued several
summons, and transported to Bergen County Jail after it was
discovered he had various warrants out of multiple towns in the
area.
February 7,
2008
Traffic Stop Results in
Arrest
At 9:33 am, P.O. Murray Yang arrested a 48 year
old Paterson man, while on a motor vehicle stop, after it was
determined that he had twelve warrants out of Paterson, Paramus,
Ridgefield, Watchung, and Carney's Point Municipal Courts
totaling $4500. The man was unable to post his bail and
was issued several summons and turned over to Paterson Pd.
February 6,
2008
Bomb Threat at the High
School Determined to be a Prank
At 7:51 am, Glen Rock Police were notified by
officials at the high school that a message was received that a
bomb was placed at the High School. Upon further
investigation, it was determined that the threat was not viable
and was placed by two very young children. The Glen Rock
Fire Department, Bergen County Police Bomb Squad and K-9 Units,
and Glen Rock Office of Emergency Management were notified but
when the investigation revealed that they were not needed, they
were subsequently canceled. The Detective Bureau responded
and is continuing the investigation.
February 4,
2008
19 Year Old Man Arrested
for Driving While Intoxicated
At 11:37 pm, P.O. Murray Yang arrested a 19 year
old Paterson man for driving while intoxicated when he observed
the man commit various motor vehicle infractions.
The man released to his mother and was issued several motor
vehicle summons which included a court date for a mandatory
appearance. The man's vehicle was impounded in accordance
to John's Law.
February 2,
2008
Computer Check Reveals
Active Warrants
At 12:27 pm, P.O. Frank Riggio and P.O. James
McGill arrested a 37 year old Hackensack man when he was stopped
for a motor vehicle infraction. It was then determined the
man had 2 warrants totaling $865 out of the Municipal Court of
Englewood. The man was released after posting bail at Glen
Rock Police Headquarters.
January 30,
2008
Frederick P. Stahman promoted to Captain

The Mayor and Council announced the promotion of
Lieutenant Frederick P. Stahman to the rank of Captain effective
immediately. Captain Stahman will be sworn in at a regular Public
Meeting of the Mayor and Council at a date to be determined.
Captain Frederick
P. Stahman, a member of
the Glen Rock Police Department since 1980, has been serving as
Lieutenant since October 26, 2005 where he was in charge of
patrol. Since August 24th, Captain Stahman has taken on
the administrative duties of the police department after Captain
Garret Merselis announced his retirement.
Captain Stahman began is career in 1979 as a Police Officer in
Garfield
. After joining the
GRPD he served as a Patrol Officer for twelve years prior to being
promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 1992.
In 1999, he was made Detective Sergeant and placed in charge
of criminal investigations.
Captain Stahman, who had been placed in charge of the Patrol Division,
also serves as the department’s Homeland Security Officer.
He has received several awards and citations during his
career from the P.B.A. and various police agencies and is a member
of the Police Honor Legion of New Jersey.
January 29,
2008
Outstanding Warrant
Revealed in Municipal Court
At 4:06 pm, P.O. Murray Yang arrested a 51 year
old Hawthorne man after a computer check revealed he had a
outstanding warrant out of the Borough of Hawthorne. The
man posted bail in the amount of $158 and was released.
January 22,
2008
Theft and Criminal
Mischief to a Motor Vehicle
At 7:53 am, A Oak Ridge man reported that
sometime on Monday January 21, between the hours of 1 pm and 4
pm, someone had broken the lock to his vehicle, which was parked
in a parking lot in the Central Business District and removed
approximately $4700 worth of personal property. This
matter was turned over to the detective bureau.
January 16,
2008
Outstanding Warrant
Revealed During a Motor Vehicle Stop
At 10:33 am, P.O. J. Scott McGovern arrested a
69 year old Saddle Brook man pursuant to a motor vehicle stop,
after a computer check revealed he had a outstanding warrant out
of West Paterson Municipal Court. The man was unable to
post $750 bail and was turned over to West Paterson P.D.
January 14,
2008
Glen Rock's Newest
Police Officer

From L to R: Councilman Michael O'Hagen, Mayor John Van
Kueren, P.O. James McGill, Chief Steven Cherry
Chief Steven D. Cherry has announced the appointment of
James McGill of Lodi.
At the December 27th meeting of the Borough Council,
Mayor John Van Keuren publicly sworn in McGill as Glen Rock’s
newest probationary officer as Councilman
Michael O'Hagen (member of the
Public Safety Committee) and
Chief Steven Cherry
looked on. With his appointment, the number of sworn officers
returns to twenty. P.O. McGill was hired after undergoing a
selection and interview process with the members of the Public
Safety Committee.
McGill, who is 31 years old, graduated the John Stamler
Police
Academy in Union
and comes to Glen Rock having been a member of the N.J.I.T. police
department for a little over a year.
P.O. McGill grew up in Fort Lee, New Jersey and currently resides in Lodi with
his fiancee, Yajaira.
McGill is a graduate of Seton Hall University where he earned a
degree in Criminal Justice. P.O.
McGill is fluent in Spanish, adding to the
growing number of Glen Rock Police Officers who speak multiple
languages.
Because he is already certified by the Police Training Commission, McGill will only be required to spend a minimal period
of time becoming familiar with the operations of the G.R.P.D. and then
will be working on his own.
January 12,
2008
Diversionary Theft
At 10:28 am, a clerk at a Prospect Street store
reported that he was a victim of a diversionary theft.
Cash and merchandise valued at $2808 were taken from the store.
January 12,
2008
Fight in Progress
At 12:05 am, residents on Roxbury Place reported
a disturbance out in the street. Upon initial
investigation, P.O. Murray Yang determined that a 25 year old
North Haledon man, a 24 year old Haledon man, a 18 year old
Lincoln Park man, and a 19 year old Glen Rock man had sustained
minor injuries after a physical altercation. All parties
refused medical attention. Minor property damage was also
sustained to a motor vehicle.
January 8,
2008
Vehicle Rollover Results
in D.W.I. Arrest
At 10:43 pm, a 74 year old Ridgewood woman while
traveling on Ackerman Avenue rolled her vehicle on to it's roof
after striking a tree. The woman was extricated from the
vehicle and had sustained minor injuries. The woman was
transported to Hackensack University Medical Center for her
injuries. At that time, P.O. Bryan Scott charged the woman
with Driving While Intoxicated. The woman was issued
several summons and her vehicle was impounded in accordance to
John's Law. The woman was later released to a friend from
the hospital.
January 8,
2008
Arrest in Glen Rock
Municipal Court for Outstanding Warrant
At 6:03 pm, P.O. Frank Riggio arrested a 30 year
old Ridgewood man in Glen Rock Municipal Court after a computer
check revealed he had a outstanding warrant out of the Ho-Ho-Kus
Municipal Court. The man posted bail in the amount of
$1500 and was released.
January 2,
2008
D.W.I. Arrest After
Accident Involving Multiple Vehicles
At 8:52 pm, P.O. Robert Wojtecki arrested a 39
year old Pompton Lakes man for Driving While Intoxicated after
he was involved in a motor vehicle crash with two parked cars on
Ackerman Avenue. The man was sustained multiple injuries
and was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center.
The man was issued several summons and given a court date for a
mandatory appearance. His vehicle was impounded as
required by John's Law and the man was released to a family
member at the hospital.
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