December 27, 2001
Attempted Theft of $125.00 of Liquor Foiled by Manager 

At 7:52 PM Officer Dan Dour was dispatched to the A & P Liquor Store on Lincoln Ave. for a reported attempted theft of store property by employees.  Officer Dour met with the manager who reported that the actual attempted theft occurred several days ago when he became suspicious of  the behavior of two employees, especially when they were bringing trash to the dumpster in the back of the building.  On the day in question the manager found $125.00 worth of liquor stashed in or by the dumpster. Even though the manager fired both employees, he wished officers to speak with the suspects. 

As of this date no criminal charges have been filed, although the investigation is continuing.

December 25, 2001
William Place Home Burglarized - Car Stolen 

At 10:20 PM Officer George Erlich and Mike Ciaramella were dispatched to William Place after the homeowner was awakened to the sound of breaking glass in his kitchen. When he went downstairs to investigate the noise, he found that someone had thrown a brick through a 2' x 5', double paned, sliding glass door that leads from the exterior deck into the kitchen. Although the homeowner did not initially believe that anything was taken, he soon discovered that the actor(s) had removed a set of keys from a  pocketbook. The actor(s) then exited through the same sliding door and using the set of keys, drove off in the homeowner's Ford Escort, that was parked in the driveway. 

No other items appeared to be missing nor disturbed from within the home. 

December 25, 2001
Husband / Wife Dispute leads to Arrest for Assault and Domestic Violence 

At 10:12 PM Officers John Mastick and Eric Reamy were dispatched to a Hamilton Ave. address for a report of domestic dispute between a husband and wife.  When officers arrived they interviewed both parties and found the wife complaining of pain in her arm after she claimed she was pushed into a wall by her husband during an argument. 

The officers requested EMS and the wife was transported to the Valley Hospital ER for further examination.  Once the extent of the injuries were determined, the husband was arrested for aggravated assault and domestic violence.  He was brought before Municipal Court Judge Malcolm Blum and bail was set at $1000.00.  A temporary restraining order was issued and the matter has been referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.

December 21, 2001
Trespasser on the N.J. Transit Railroad Tracks Arrested after Struggle with Officers

At 5:34 PM Officers Eric Reamy and Dan Dour were dispatched to the New Jersey Transit railroad  property located adjacent to 500 Broad Street (at the rear of the Lock-Up Storage Company) on a report from passing trains that there was a male standing on the tracks.  Officer Reamy located the white male who appeared intoxicated.  He refused to comply to the officer's instructions to move off the tracks and was dangerously close when a train passed through moments after the officer located him. Unsure of the individual state-of- mind and fearing for his safety, the officer approached him and attempted to escort him off the tracks. However, the individual became violent and attacked the officer with a large beer bottle that was in his hand.  The officer called for back-up and within minutes Officers Dour, Mastick, Lt. Molinaro, Det. Ackermann, and Sgt. Merselis responded, along with officers from the Ridgewood Police Department.  The subject was fighting and struggling violently with officers to get away. The officers attempted to gain control over the subject and restrain him, as they wrestled him to the ground where they finally were able to safely control him. Even handcuffed, he continued to resist and ignore the officers.  He was transported to the station and secured in the jail cell, but continued to act in an irrational manner.  He would not even provide officers with his name, date-of-birth or address and he had no identification on him.

Believing that the subject may have consumed something in addition to alcohol and that he might even be suicidal, officers called Glen Rock EMS to examine and treat the subject.  He was transported via ambulance to Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus, NJ with Officer John Mastick and Dan Dour, for medical care.

During the struggle Officer Reamy sustained minor injures that did not require immediate medical care.

The subject was charged, as a John Doe (used for a person with no positive identification) and transferred to the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, NJ by Officer Adam Pyatak and a Bergen County Police Officer at 2:00 AM.  He will make a first appearance before Municipal Court Judge Thornwall who will set bail.

December 16, 2001
Motor Vehicle Crash on State Highway 208 lead to Arrest for Driving While Intoxicated

At 1:48 AM Sgt. Thomas McCrea and Officer Adam Pyatak were dispatched to a report of a car crash just off of 208 North at the Harristown Road off-ramp.  When the officers arrived they found the lone vehicle on the front lawn of  a house in the 200 block of Harristown Road with no driver around.  The resident told the officers that he actually saw the vehicle as it veered from the highway, strike the small cement divider at the off-ramp, become air-borne and then land on his front lawn, just feet from a utility pole.  The driver then exited the vehicle and began walking up Harristown Road until the resident pointed him out to officers.

After officers spoke with the driver, it was determined that he had consumed alcoholic beverages and should not have been driving.  The operator was asked to undergo several field sobriety tests, but was unable to successfully complete them.  The 23 year-old male driver from Haskell, NJ was arrested for Driving while Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs and transported to Glen Rock Headquarters for processing.  After taking the Breathalyzer test, it was determined that his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit in New Jersey and he was issued a summons for D.W.I.  He was released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

December 11, 2001
Officer Injured in Struggle to Arrest Unwanted Guest under the Influence of Drugs & Alcohol

At 6:52 PM Officers Mike Taylor and Eric Reamy were dispatched to a Henry Street address on a reported "Unwanted Guest" who refused to leave the home.  When officers arrived they spoke with the girlfriend of the subject who stated that her boyfriend was intoxicated and acting irrational. When she asked him to leave, he refused.  Officers located the 36 year-old Ridgewood resident, in a front porch apartment of the house, where he had locked himself in.  The officers attempted to reason with the subject for some time, as they watched him  pacing around the room, mumbling incoherently to himself. 

When they were finally able to enter the room, the subject  immediately became defensive, with his hands up, in an almost fighting position. While telling the subject that he was no longer welcome to stay at his girlfriend's home, he repeatedly was making an effort to keep officers away from the couch in the room.  Officer Reamy went over to the couch and upon looking inside the open bag, he discovered that it  contained a set of narcotics paraphernalia (including several spoons, a screen with a white powdery residue and numerous empty, plastic bags with white residue)  Along with patrol Lieutenant Ralph Molinaro, who also had responded, the officers told the subject that he was under arrest and as they attempted to handcuff him, the subject became unruly & resisted the officers attempts.

With only one handcuff on, the subject was fighting and struggle violently to get away. All three officers attempted to gain control over the subject and restrain him, as they fell about the room and into the furniture.  The subject was fighting so wildly that officers were not immediately able to get to their radios to call for help.  Once they were able to radio a "10-13" or officer needs assistance, police units from Ridgewood and other surrounding jurisdictions responded. The three Glen Rock officers continued to wrestle with the subject until the additional officers from Ridgewood arrived and, with their help, they  were able to safely gain control of the subject. He was transported to the station and secured in the jail cell, but continued to scream and act in an irrational manner.

During the struggle at the home, Officer Taylor sustained a shoulder injury and was unable to move his right arm.  He was transported from the scene to Valley Hospital ER by a Ridgewood officer.

Believing that the subject may have overdosed, officers called Glen Rock EMS and Valley Hospital Paramedics to examine and treat the subject.  He was transported via ambulance to Bergen Regional Medical Center with Officer John Mastick, as well as a Ridgewood Officer. 


The subject was charged with one count of aggravated assault on a Police Officer, and one count of resisting arrest. In addition he was charged with one count of being under the influence of Drugs and one count of possession of narcotics paraphernalia. The bail was set by Municipal Court Judge Thornwall at $25,000.00.

December 7, 2001
Apartment Search Leads to Arrest for Narcotics and Receiving Stolen Property

At 10:08 AM Officer Chris McInerney along with patrol supervisor Paul Weber, Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman and Det. Dean Ackermann responded to a Rock Road apartment to conduct a search of the premises for proceeds of a burglary.

Upon entering location with the lease holder of the apartment, and the mother of the resident, the officers heard voices from one of the bedrooms.   Officers along with the lease holder went to the room and they found the tenant, and her boyfriend, sitting on the bed. When the boyfriend noticed the officers he quickly place his hand on the bed as if in an effort to conceal something.  When the boyfriend, a 39 year-old Garfield resident was asked to stand up, the officers observed small white "rocks" on the bed that they believed to be crack cocaine.  Officer McInerney placed the boyfriend under arrest.  As the officers continued their investigation, they discovered 2 metal pipes with what appeared to be crack residue inside it.  They also found razor blades and a metal screen.

Both parties were charged with possession of Crack Cocaine and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.   In addition, the 35 year old female was charged with receiving stolen property in connection with a previous home burglary that occurred in Glen Rock on November 25th. 

After making an appearance before Municipal Court Judge Thornwall, bail was set for both parties at $3,000.00.  Neither party could post the bail and they were remained to the Bergen County Jail.

December 4, 2001
Officer Locates Vehicle that was Taken Without the Owners Permission - Leads to Narcotics Arrest

At 11:53 AM Officer Mike Ciaramella, while assigned to the walking post in the Central Business District, observed a White Honda parked in front 246 Rock Road.  The officer was aware that the car had been reported taken by the owner's daughter, without her permission.  Officer Ciaramella  walked up to the vehicle and began interviewing the lone occupant who was in the passenger seat.   The officer asked him for some identification and the male told the officer that he was a juvenile and that he did not have any identification.  In an attempt to obtain the juveniles identification and what he was doing in the car, the officer asked him to exit the vehicle. The juvenile complied, but was continually grasping at his left front pants pocket and whatever its contents were. Concerned for his safety, the officer asked him what was in his pockets and he pulled out a large amount of cash stating the vehicle's owner had just given him $1,000.00 for recovering the vehicle in Passaic. Noticing that there still appeared to be something in that pocket, the officer patted down the outside of that same pants and felt several items still in his pocket. The juvenile then removed a lighter and a clear, Ziploc bag containing a brownish green vegetation that officer believed to be marijuana. The juvenile was placed under arrest, handcuffed and subsequent search revealed a silver metallic pen with a removable top which revealed a 2.5" sharpened knife blade. 

The juvenile was charged with possession of marijuana, as well as possession of a weapon (the knife).  After being processed, he was released to his Aunt.  He will have to appear in Family Court in Hackensack to answer the charges.

During the above field contact, the vehicle's operator and her boyfriend exited an apartment and approached the officer.  Both parties were suspects in an unrelated investigation and detectives had been actively looking for them. They were voluntarily transported to headquarters for further investigation by Det. Sgt. Stahman, that led to a Burglary and Theft arrest.

December 1, 2001
Motor Vehicle Stop leads to Narcotics Arrest

At 1:19 PM Officer Eric Reamy was on patrol in area of Harristown Road and Ridge Road when he observed a small, white vehicle commit a traffic violation. After following the car for a short distance, he stopped the car at Cornwall and Hillman.

While speaking with the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the car. While interviewing the driver about the odor, he became visibly nervous, pacing around the area and repeatedly asking how long this was going to take, etc. The driver agreed to let the officer search the interior of the car and under the back seat he located a plastic bag containing 6 (six) "nickel" bags of what is believed to be marijuana. Additionally he located a black devise that looked like a pager, but was actually a container for holding marijuana and a small metal pipe used to smoke marijuana in the shape of a battery. After interviewing all the juvenile occupants, the one who was sitting where the marijuana was found, admitted to owning it. He was placed under arrest, handcuffed, and transported to the station for processing.  After being served with a Juvenile Complaint, he was released to father.  He will have to appear in Family Court in Hackensack to answer the charges.

The driver was issued several motor vehicle summons and released to his mother.

November 30, 2001
Ramsey Resident reports being Held in a House Against her Will

At 7:32 AM Officers William VanDyk, Adam Pyatak and Sgt. Jon Miller were dispatched to an Oak Knoll Road address to meet a female party who alleged that she had been held against her will in basement of the house, with a male whom she had left a Hawthorne bar with the night before.  The victim told officers that the the 46 year-old homeowner had attempted to touch her improperly and that after she refused his advances, he locked the door to his basement apartment and refused to let her leave.  Several hours later a family member of the homeowner unlocked the door and the 40 year-old victim called 9-1-1.  The female victim did not require medical care and both parties were transported to the station for further investigation.  With the assistance of Det. Dean Ackermann, the entire situation was revealed and Officer Pyatak completed a Domestic Violence report and signed a complaint for two counts of harassment.  The male was released on his own recognizance with an appearance scheduled in Glen Rock Municipal Court. The female victim was transported to Family Court in Hackensack to seek protection through a temporary restraining order.

November 30, 2001
Lewdness Act Reported in the Area of Rock Road and Iona Place

At 12:42 PM Sgt. Jon Miller met with a Glen Rock resident who reported observing a act of lewdness outside of her home.  The victim stated that sometime between 1000 AM and 1100 AM, she noticed a dark red or maroon colored vehicle parked in the area of Iona Place, facing Rock Road. The victim noticed that the vehicle was occupied with a lone white male. When she went to bring her dog inside she noticed that the car was still there and still was occupied. The victim  then went inside, and looking out of her window, noticed that the occupant had his pants open, his genitalia exposed and that he was masturbating. She obtained the license plate and went to confront the actor. When he observed her approaching his car, he immediately drove off in an unknown direction. 

The victim never saw the actor's face, but was able to describe that he was wearing a white, button down shirt, gray pants, and a dark blazer or jacket. He had a "large belly" and she believed him to be an older person. 

The victim provided a NJ license plate and a follow-up investigation would be  conducted through the Detective Bureau.

November 29, 2001
Cash Taken from Dupont Cleaners after Clerk is Distracted by "Customer"

At 4:33 PM Lt. Ralph Molinaro was on patrol in the area of the Prospect Street Stores when he was approached by the store clerk of the Dupont Cleaners (866 Prospect Street).  The clerk informed him that a black male, approximately 5'8", with a mustache, medium complexion, wearing a brown leather zippered jacket and brown pants, had just removed cash from her register After checking the area for the actor and notifying patrols, Lt. Molinaro interviewed the victim and determined that the actor entered the store and stated to the clerk that he was picking up five dresses for Ms. Johnson without a receipt. The clerk left the counter in search of the dresses. Prior to checking for the dresses, she recalled that the register was left open. When she returned, the drawer was open and a $20 bill was dislodged. She questioned the actor, who stated that he wouldn't do that and handed back two checks. The actor left the store on foot and disappeared. Missing  is $60 to $80 worth of 20 dollar bills.

November 25, 2001
Burglary & Theft to Residence on Forest Road

At 5:24 PM patrols responded to a home on Forest Road for a reported break and entry. Investigation revealed that the home entered through a rear window in the dining room. The actor went into the basement and took a VCR from a entertainment center. From there the actor went to an upstairs bathroom and took a necklace and earrings that were left on the sink. The actor then entered the master bedroom where an assortment of jewelry was taken including to high school rings.

A guest bedroom was also entered and some jewelry was taken.

The scene was examined for fingerprints, with assistance of Sgt. Thomas McCrea and several prints were recovered.

Any person with information about this burglary is asked to contact the Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800

November 24, 2001
CVS Store Target of Shoplifting Attempt

At 9:49 AM Officer James Calaski was dispatched to CVS Store at 175 Rock Road for a reported shoplifting that had just occurred.  Officer Calaski met with the store manager who stated that a Hispanic male (29-35 yoa, 5'10" to 6'0" tall, 160-180 lbs., thin build, very thin black goatee, wearing a gray sweat suit) had attempted to hide a Walkman (valued at $59.99) in his shirt. When the actor saw that the manager had observed what he was doing, he handed the Walkman to the manager and then ran out of the store, and in doing so, set off the electronic theft sensor. 

The manager also noticed a second male who exited the store when he confronted the Hispanic suspect. The manager observed that the two men enter a silver/tan Honda Accord, with passenger side damage.

He was able to obtain an NJ license plate from the vehicle that matched the description the manager provided to the officers.

The Detective Bureau was notified and will continue the investigation.

November 20, 2001
Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to the Discover of  Numerous Warrants

At 3:33 AM Officer Dan Dour stopped a car on Grove Street by the Ridgewood boarder for speeding.  When the officer ran the license plates through the DMV computer, he learned that the driver had a suspended driver's license and that there were several outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Paramus and Clifton, NJ.   The vehicle was impounded and the driver, a 37 year-old resident of Dumont, NJ, was arrested and transported to the station..  Being unable to post bail totaling over $2,000.00, he was turned-over-to Paramus authorities after being issued 2 summons in Glen Rock for speeding and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

November 17, 2001
Glen Rock Officer's Save Resident's Life with help from Defibrillator

At 2:31 PM Officers George Erlich, Eric Reamy and James Calaski were dispatched to the Glen Rock Middle School located on Harristown Road, for a report of man who had collapsed outside the building.  Officer Reamy was first to arrive on the scene followed shortly thereafter by Officer Calaski who observed that two by-standers were performing CPR.  The officers immediately evaluated the victim and determined that he was still not breathing and he had no detectable pulse.  While one officer inserted a special airway into the victims mouth and began rescue breathing, the other set-up the automated external defibrillator (AED) by placing pads (electrodes) onto the victim’s chest. The machine then analyzed the electrical activity of victim's heart and determined that he had a "shockable" heart rhythm. It then prompted officers to deliver the electrical shock needed to change his heart rhythm from one of chaotic beating, to that of a normal function. After one shock was administered by the AED, the unit again analyzed the victim, and this time determined that no shock was need, as the victim's heart was now beating in a normal fashion.  The victim, a 48 year-old Glen Rock resident, then began breathing on his own.  Within several minutes of having his heart shocked back into a normal rhythm, he began to regain consciousness and was talking with the officers.  This type of recover from a massive cardiac arrest is almost unheard of and the officers could not believe the miracle they had witnessed.  

 The Glen Rock Ambulance Corps, along with the paramedics from the Valley Hospital, responded and took over care of the victim.  While paramedics administered medications to help stabilize the victim before he could be transported to the hospital, his heart, again began to slip into an erratic pattern and he needed to be "shocked" by the paramedics, but again, he remained conscious and talking with rescuers.  

The officer's actions, training and use of the automated external defibrillator clearly rescued this resident from almost certain death.

November 13, 2001
Burglary and Theft to a Motor Vehicle occurs at the Bergen County Park

At 9:51 AM Officer Michael Ciaramella meet with a Wyckoff resident who reported that her 1991 Honda was entered while she was using the park facilities.  She stated that she parked and locked her car and when she returned, she noticed that the passenger side door lock was missing and that several credit cards were removed from her wallet.

At 2:29 PM Officer Ciaramella took two additional  reports of a burglaries and thefts where two additional cars were entered.  Again, the front, passenger side locks were removed and taken were several credit cards.  As in the earlier case, these cars were entered in the morning, between 8AM and 11AM.

These three additional cases, as well as an additional similar case, that occurred on October 27, 2001 have been turned over to the Bergen County Police Department who have jurisdiction over the County Parks.  Extra Glen Rock patrols have been assigned to the area, but at this time investigators have no leads and are asking anyone with information to contact either the Glen Rock Police Department or the Bergen County Police Department (201) 646-2700.

November 5, 2001
Glen Rock Resident Arrested in Clothing Scam that Totaled over $20,000

At 4:12 PM on November 5, 2001, Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman concluded an investigation that started on October 31, 2001 when he arrested a 28 year old Glen Rock resident on one count of Theft by Deception.  The charges allege that the resident had passed herself off as a New Jersey clothing warehouse for a company that she had once been employed by.  She then contacted other clothing retailers and ordered over $20,000.00 in merchandise using purchase orders she had taken from her former employer. Through a joint investigation with South Carolina investigators loss prevention officials from several clothing companies, the resident was arrested and brought before Judge Paul Thornwall were bail was set at $2,500.00.  The actor was released and the case forwarded to Grand Jury for further action.

November 3, 2001
Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to the Discover of  Numerous Warrants

At 6:50 PM Sgt. Jon Miller stopped a car on Harristown Road by the Glen Rock High School for having a burned out license plate light.  When the officer ran the license plates through the DMV computer, he was informed that the plates belonged to a black Jeep, however they were on a silver Toyota.  The operator was unable to provide a proper registration for the car or produce a driver's license.  The vehicle was impounded and that the driver, a 27 year-old resident of West Orange, NJ, was transported to the station to provide proper identification.  After an extensive DMV and Criminal computer check, it was learned that driver had a suspended license along with criminal and motor vehicle warrants totaling just under $3000.00 from Paterson, Montclair, Cedar Grove, Verona, Elmwood Park, and Garfield.  After being issued 3 summons in Glen Rock, the driver, who was unable to post bail, was turned-over-to Paterson authorities.

October 23, 2001
House Fire on Glen Ave. started by Unattended Candle

At 7:14 PM Officers Mike Taylor, Mike Ciaramella and John Mastick were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Glen Ave. near the Post Office.  When officers arrived they were able to determine that all the occupants were out of the house and safe.  There was thick, black smoke billowing out of the second floor windows.  Officers secured the scene until the Glen Rock Fire Department arrived and extinguished the blaze with the assistance of the Ridgewood Fire Department.  The Glen Rock EMS stood-by in case of any injuries of which none were reported.

Once extinguished, officers were able to determine that the fire was started by a candle that was left unattended in the second floor master bedroom.  There was extensive damage to entire second floor of the home.  The homeowners will be staying with relatives until repairs can be made.

October 19, 2001
Occupied Stolen Van Pursued by Officer into City of Paterson

At 12:47 AM Officer Eric Reamy was on patrol in the area of Argyle Road and Thornbury Avenue when he observed two vehicles, a light blue 4 door car and a dark blue, older model, Ford van. As he observed the vehicles, it appeared from the actions of the drivers that they may be lost.   Both vehicles were in very poor condition and had numerous equipment violations.  While observing the vehicles, the officer entered the license plates of both cars into the in-car computer.

Within a minute, the dispatch center advised the officer that the blue Ford van was stolen out of Newark, NJ.  The officer followed the vehicles south on Maple Avenue, to the intersection of Wagaraw and River Roads in Fair Lawn where he requested back-up from the Fair Lawn Police Department. The officer activated his emergency lights, and the van began to pull over, but only momentarily, as it then continued on and traveled over the Maple Avenue Bridge into Paterson. With lights and siren on, the van refused to yield. The officer continued to pursue the van into the City of Paterson until the driver decided to stop on the N.Y.S.&W. railroad tracks.  Then, without warning, the driver bailed out of the van and fled on foot.

Officer Reamy advised dispatchers that he was now on a foot pursuit of a black male, 5'9", thin build, wearing all black, onto the tracks and then onto 12th Avenue, where the suspect ran down a driveway and jumped over a fence. The Officer, still without backup assistance,  terminated the foot pursuit to secure his unlocked police vehicle. When Paterson Police units arrived they began a search of the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. 

The van was impounded and the owner was notified to pickup his van.

October 19, 2001
Glen Rock Resident Arrested by Officers after Attempting to Beat Taxi Fare

At 4:02 AM Officers Eric Reamy and Chris McInerney were dispatched to the rear lot of the Hudson City Savings Bank in the 800 Block of Prospect Street on a report from a Ridgewood Taxi driver he had been involved in a dispute over the cost of a fare and that the passenger ran off.  Officer McInerney responded and began to interview the victim, while Officer Reamy began a search of the area for the suspect. 

Within several minutes Officer Reamy observed the suspect, a 24 year-old Glen Rock resident, just two blocks away and apprehended him on Andover Terrace. A positive identification of the suspect was made by the complainant after a drive-by with Officer McInerney.  Officers investigation revealed that when the suspect ran from the bank lot, he scaled a fence and entered a backyard on Keith Place.  In the dark, the suspect fell into a closed, in-ground pool and became soaked, but was able to climb out and continue running until observed by Officer Reamy.

The suspect was transported to the station house and charged with one count of Theft of Services.  He was released with a Glen Rock Municipal Court date.

October 11, 2001
Warrants for Prostitution found on Female asking for Money in front of Beekmans Liquors

At 7:10 PM Sgt. Jon Miller was dispatched to Beekman's Wine and Liquor Store located in the Central Business District of Rock Road on a report of a suspicious female who had approached a resident asking for money to purchase a phone card.  When Sgt. Miller arrived he found the female, a 36 year old Paterson resident, along with her boyfriend, a 54 year old resident of Paterson, standing at the payphone in front of the store.  The couple, who were visiting a resident of the apartment above the store, became involved in a disagreement that led the female to the street to look for money.

A routine computer check revealed the female had a history of loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution and that she currently had an active $500.00 warrant out of the City of Passaic for prostitution.  It was also determined that her boyfriend had two active warrants, with one for $500.00 out of Elmwood Park, NJ for Bad Checks and one for $750.00 out of Union, NJ for traffic violations.  Along with the assistance of Officer Mike Taylor, both parties were arrested and transported to the station where they were held until they could be turned over to the proper jurisdictions.

October 11, 2001
Resident report of a Suspicious Person leads to $945.00 Warrant Arrest

At 2:15 PM Officer James Calaski & Lt. Ralph Molinaro were dispatched to Chadwick Place on a report of a suspicious person walking around the houses in the neighborhood.  When officers arrived they located a suspect fitting the description and began to question him.  A routine computer check revealed the suspect, a 37 year old male from Lyndhurst, NJ, had a active $945.00 warrant for his arrest.  He was arrested and transported to headquarters until Lyndhurst Police could respond as he was unable to post bail.

October 4, 2001
Report of  Males entering the Arboretum with Guns finds Student Filmmakers with Fake AK-47's Rifles.

At 4:28 PM Glen Rock Officers' Mastick, Reamy, Faber and Sgt. McCrea were dispatched to the Glen Rock Arboretum located on Doremus Ave. for a report that two Asian males had just walked into the park, each carrying an unknown type of firearm.  When officers located the subjects and began interviewing them, it was learned that they were filming a documentary on the Vietnam War. The party making the film was accompanied by two Asian male actors dressed as Viet Cong, each carrying a fake AK-47 rifle. No charges were filed and the individuals were told that permission must obtain permission from the Borough prior to continuing the filming.

September 29, 2001
Assistance Request from Ridgewood Police ends in Heroin Arrest

At 9:03 PM the Ridgewood Police requested assistance from Glen Rock Officers at the Stop and Shop on Franklin Avenue. While Ridgewood officers had a male in custody for outstanding warrants, they requested that Glen Rock Officers search for another male that was with the suspect in custody. Sgt. Thomas McCrea and Officer Eric Reamy were dispatched to secured the outside of the store while Ridgewood officers searched the interior of the store for the other party. As the suspect was not located in the store, Ridgewood officers requested Glen Rock's assistance in checking the area for the second suspect. 
Officer Reamy responded to the N.J. Transit train platform to begin his search and there he located a white male, fitting the description of the wanted person.  As Sgt. McCrea responded to backup Officer Reamy he spoke with the subject, a 21 year old Port Jervis resident.  The subject told the officers that he was in the Stop and Shop store, and he fled through a back door when he saw the police arresting his friend. The subject was patted down and when asked to provide identification he  opened his wallet to get his driver's license and officers noticed a small wax paper envelope in the wallet. When officers asked what it was, he stated it was heroin. As the interview continued the subject produced an additional wax paper envelope that also was believed to contain heroin.  The subject was transported to Ridgewood Police Headquarter were a criminal complaint was signed and bail set at $500.00.  As the subject was unable to post the bail, he was taken to the Bergen County Jail pending a court appearance.

September 26, 2001
Chadwick Place Resident arrested on $10,000 Warrant

At 8:45 PM Officer Eric Reamy responded to a Chadwick Place home to serve a warrant out of the Borough of Fair Lawn on a failure to answer charges for Driving While Intoxicated.  As the officer spoke with the homeowner he recognized him as a longtime resident of that address. He asked the homeowner if he knew the person named on the warrant and the homeowner stated he did not know him or why anyone would use his address. The officer then advised the homeowner that there is an active warrant for the person named and asked him if that person showed up, to please advise this agency.

Being suspicious of the statements of the homeowner, Officer Reamy did some investigation and found that the description of the homeowner was similar to that of the person named in the warrant.  The officer then obtained a 1990 photograph of the homeowner from a previous arrest and contacted the arresting officer from the Fair Lawn Police.  The officer was able to  positively identify the homeowner as the person named in the warrant.

At 9:46 PM Sgt. McCrea, as well as Officers Reamy and Mastick responded back to Chadwick Place and again contacted the homeowner.  He was advised of the positive ID from the arresting Fair Lawn officer, but continued to deny being the person named on the warrant.  The resident did agree to be transported to Fair Lawn Police headquarters for further investigation. 

September 21, 2001
Juvenile Charged for Hosting Underage Party

At 8:43 PM Sgt. Thomas McCrea, Officer Eric Reamy and Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman were dispatched to a Fairview Ave. home on an anonymous call of an underage drinking party. Officers proceeded to the location and observed the house in darkness. While walking to the front door the officers observed the garage light come on and four unidentified juvenile males carry a keg into the home. When officers rang the front doorbell the homeowner's son answered. As officers spoke with the juvenile they observed the keg on the basement floor as well as numerous plastic cups of beer on the rear deck. The juvenile who hosted the party was transported to Headquarters and charged as a juvenile under the Host Law.  He will have to appear in Juvenile Court in Hackensack to answer the charges.

September 21, 2001
Phone Solicitation Scam for WTC Relief

The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office has informed this agency of numerous phone scams taking place in the Bergen County area soliciting for funds that the caller claims are to go to the World Trade Center relief efforts.  These solicitations are nothing more than a phone scam and residents are reminded not to give any information (Social Security Numbers, credit card numbers, donations, etc.) to anyone contacting them by phone.
If you get any of these solicitations, hang up with the caller and active the call trace service by pressing *57 on your phone. (After you hear the message that Call Trace has been activated, you can hang up.) This will trace the call and the information will be obtainable by investigators through a court order. (Please note there is a $1.00 fee for this service) 
Please call the Police Department at 652-3800 so that we can begin an investigation.
Thank You for your help.

September 11 - 28, 2001
World Trade Center Tragedy Touches Glen Rock

When news of the World Trade Center tragedy was broadcast, Chief Cherry and Captain Kealy ordered an immediate recall of all available off-duty officers to report to headquarters.  The police administration's concern was that many of Glen Rock's residents commute to New York City and may have children in the public and private schools.  The administration wanted officers on hand to assist school officials with the possibility of distraught parents or children.  Two officers were assigned to the high school and middle school, while one officer was assigned to each elementary school.  

With two major railroad lines running through the Borough, officials wanted to have officers, as well as emergency medical personal positioned at each train station, in case an individual needed care when they exited a train.  Glen Rock EMS and FD worked together, with officers, to provide any assistance that they could.

In addition, all Bergen County police agencies provide a certain number of officers to a specialized response unit known as the Rapid Deployment Force (R.D.F.).  These officers undergo rigorous and highly specialized training.  Sgt. Thomas McCrea and Officer Daniel Dour are assigned to this unit from Glen Rock.  Upon receiving their orders, Sgt. McCrea and Officer Dour were assigned with other members of the R.D.F. to close and secure the George Washington Bridge and remained on their post for fourteen hours.

Unfortunately, Glen Rock detectives have also been busy throughout this time, helping families compile the necessary forms and paperwork to report their loved ones missing.  To date, detectives have taken eight missing persons reports and are aware of four additional cases.  

Our thoughts and prayers go our to the families and friends of the injured or lost.

September 9, 2001
Suspect Arrested in Lewdness Incident on Rodney Street

At 2:19 PM Lieutenant Ralph Molinaro was dispatched to Maple Ave. and Harding Plaza to meet a Glen Rock resident who flagged down an officer to report that an individual had just exposed himself to her as she was riding her bicycle on Rodney Street.  The victim stated that approx. 10 minutes prior to flagging down the officer, she was riding her bicycle on Rodney Street, between Maple Avenue and Main Street, traveling towards Main Street. A vehicle approached her on the left and was traveling slowly. As she gazed over to make sure the vehicle was not too close to her, she made eye contact with the driver. The victim then observed that the driver was masturbating while driving the car. The victim described the vehicle as a smaller model sedan, light colored, bearing a NJ license plate. The actor was described as a light skinned, Afro-American or Hispanic male in his 20's, dark wavy hair and brown eyes. A radio broadcast was made to all the surrounding towns, and with several minutes Midland Park Police reported that they had stopped the suspect vehicle on Goffle Road near Godwin Avenue.

Lt. Molinaro transported the victim to the traffic stop in Midland Park. Upon approaching the scene, the victim positively identified the vehicle, which was a tan Integra and the license plate matched.   The driver was standing on the sidewalk and the victim was driven past him. She positively identified the driver as the male who was masturbating while driving past her on Rodney Street.

The suspect, a Paterson resident, denied the allegations or being involved.  However, based on the victim's statement, the suspect was arrested and processed.  He was charged with one count of lewdness and released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

August 31, 2001
Suspect Arrested in Theft of Cash from Bottle King Liquors.

At 9:40 AM Lieutenant Ralph Molinaro was dispatched to the Bottle King Liquor store on a reported theft of over $450.00, in cash, from the office area.  The cash was located in a cash drawer that is in a locked/secured area of the store. A list of employees who had access to the drawer was forwarded for follow-up investigation. 

Det. Stahman responded to the scene and through investigation it was determined that a 24 year old Glen Rock resident who was working at the store the evening of the theft was a prime suspect.

On 9/8/01, the suspect was interviewed, at the store, concerning the theft. At first, he denied any association with the theft of the cash. He then acknowledged that he stole the money and used it to pay off credit cards. He was then placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters.

Once at headquarters, he provided verbal account detailing how he committed the theft.  The actor was charged with one count of theft and released awaiting his first appearance before Judge Thornwall on 09/10/01.

August 26, 2001
Intoxicated Driver Arrested on Maple Ave. by Ridgewood Boarder after not Stopping for a Red Traffic Signal

At 3:05 AM Officer Daniel Dour was on patrol when he observed a car that failed to stop for a red traffic signal as it was traveling North on Maple Ave. at  Harristown Road.  Officer Dour observed the vehicle weaving, as it continued going North and stopped it near the Ridgewood boarder. While interviewing the driver, he detected a strong odor of alcohol on her breath.  

The operator was asked to undergo several field sobriety tests, but was unable to successfully complete them.  The 31 year-old female driver from Bergenfield, NJ was arrested for Driving while Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs and transported to Glen Rock Headquarters for processing. Her car was impounded (and under a recent change in the law must be held in police custody for twelve hours after the arrest). After taking the Breathalyzer test, it was determined that her blood alcohol level was above the legal limit in New Jersey and she was issued a summons for D.W.I. as well as for careless driving and failure to observe a red traffic signal.  She was released to her mother pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

August 20, 2001
Resident Awaken by Smashing of Front Picture Window 

At 2:12 AM Officer Dan Dour and Sgt. Jon Miller were dispatched to Thornbury Road residence on a report that the front picture window was just smashed out.  

The resident has been the subject of numerous incidents to his home over the several years with red paint thrown on the siding and having a home-made bomb explode in the rear yard.  It appears that this incident may be related to the previous ones.

Detectives were advised of the damage and will be investigating.

August 20, 2001
A & P Liquor Store Burglarized by Entering Through the Roof.

At 11:01 AM Officer Adam Pyatak, along with detectives, were dispatched to the A & P Wine and Sprits Store on Lincoln Avenue (at the Hawthorne boarder) on a reported burglary that had occurred over the weekend.  Officers were informed by a roofing contractor that he had been called to the location to repair a roof vent fan that was leaking and no longer operating.  When the contractor went onto the roof, he discovered that the reason the fan was not working was because the blades had been bent in such a manner that would allow access into the store.

As officers investigated, they discovered that some unknown person(s) had climbed between the fan blades and dropped down, into the rear of the store. (It appeared that the store was entered twice as officers investigated a burglar alarm on August 18, 2001 at 12:01 AM. At that time they discovered the rear door unsecured, but they found all to be in order inside and even had the store manager respond, who confirmed that nothing appeared disturbed or missing. The second incident occurred on August 19, 2001 at 11:49 PM when officer Dan Dour discovered the rear door standing open. After the interior was checked with officers from Glen Rock and Hawthorne Police, again it was confirmed, through the store manager, that all appeared in order.) When the actor had decided to leave the store he exited through the rear doors.  It is not known if anything was taken and there are no suspects.

Any person with information about this burglary and theft is asked to contact the Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800

August 14, 2001
Intoxicated Driver Arrested on State Highway 208

At 6: 51 AM Officer Adam Pyatak was dispatched to the area of State Highway 208 South for a report, by a cell phone caller, of a possible intoxicated driver who was swerving across the highway.  Officer Pyatak observed the vehicle and stopped it across from Nabisco. While interviewing the driver, he detected a strong odor of alcohol on his breath.  

The operator was asked to undergo several field sobriety tests, but was unable to successfully complete them.  The 49 year-old male driver from Wanaque, NJ was arrested for Driving while Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs and transported to Glen Rock Headquarters for processing.  After taking the Breathalyzer test, it was determined that his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit in New Jersey and he was issued a summons.  He was released with an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

August 6, 2001
Car Stolen after Burglary & Theft Reported to Lincoln Ave. Residence

At 5:07 PM Officer Eric Reamy was dispatched to the 300 block of Lincoln Ave on a reported Burglary and Theft to a home, where a car was missing.  Through investigation it was determined that the homeowner had returned home from work and found his garage door standing open, and his wife's 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora missing from the garage. As he went inside through the interior garage door he discovered that his house had been entered and several rooms had been ransacked. He had left for work at approximately 7:00 AM.

The actor had gained entry to the home through an open ground level rear window by forcing the screen up and climbing in. It appeared that most of the rooms in the house were entered by the actor, with the majority of stolen items taken from a jewelry chest in the master bedroom, and cash from a dresser drawer. 

While being interviewed, the homeowner called to the officers' attention that the stolen vehicle was equipped with OnStar, which may be able to track the vehicle. OnStar was contacted and at approx 6:30 PM OnStar operators advised detectives that the vehicle was within the confines of the Town of Newburgh, New York. Police Dispatch contacted the Town of Newburgh Police who were able to locate the vehicle, and after a motor vehicle chase, arrest the actor and recover property believed to be stolen from the victim's home. 

The 27 year old actor from Edgewater, NJ was charged with Burglary and Theft for the crimes in Glen Rock, as well as numerous motor vehicle and criminal charges from the New York authorities. Bail was set at $25,000.

July 19, 2001
Reckless Driver Arrested after Short Chase on Highway

At 9:51 PM Detective Sgt. Fred Stahman received a radio broadcast of a vehicle being operated in a reckless manner on State Highway 208 South.  Det. Stahman was in the area of the highway and positioned himself to observe southbound traffic. After several minutes he observed the vehicle and began to follow it.  The vehicle would swerve abruptly from the left lane to the shoulder and then back to the left lane.  Det. Stahman activated his emergency lights in an attempt to stop the car, however it failed to due so, continuing southbound and still swerving across the lanes of the highway.  He was joined by patrol units of the Fair Lawn Police Department who watched as the vehicle slammed into the center median, this time blowing out several tires.  The car continued south, riding along the divider until it crashed into the construction barrels at the Route 4 & 208 junction and could no longer be operated.  

Through investigation it was determined that the driver, who was from Oakland, NJ, was a diabetic and had low blood sugar that would account for his erratic driving, however he also had a suspended driver's license and a warrant for his arrest on theft charges.  He was treated for his medial condition and arrested for the warrants.  He was also issued several motor vehicle summons.

July 13, 2001
Tip Leads to Arrest for Possession of Marijuana

At 6:57 PM Officer Eric Reamy, Lt. Ralph Molinaro and Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman were dispatched to the area under State Highway 208 near the Boulevard, on a report of juveniles under the bridge, possibly smoking marijuana. When the first officer arrived he observed three persons walking out from under the bridge, two males and a female. While interviewing them,  they claimed that they were on the railroad tracks smoking cigarettes. As the interview continued the officer noticed the odor of burnt marijuana. The female, a 17 year old Paramus resident, stated she drove everyone to that spot to "hang out"  and her car was parked on Berry Place. At the car, Officer Reamy was joined by Sgt. Stahman and the driver was asked to provide her license, registration and insurance card. While she was looking for the paperwork for the car, one of the males with her became very nervous and agitated, and appeared to not want the officers near the vehicle. When the Officers asked the operator if there was anything in the car that she should not have, she voluntarily produced a glass bottle containing a small amount of a substance believed to be marijuana. The driver stated that the bottle was hers, and she bought it in Paterson, NJ earlier that evening. 

The driver was processed as a juvenile arrest and charged with one count of possession of marijuana under 50 grams. She was released to her parents with a pending juvenile court appearance. 

July 11, 2001
Verbal Dispute Leads to Assault on Prospect Street

At 6:11 PM Officers Pyatak, Reamy and Lt. Molinaro were dispatched to the area of the 920 Prospect Street (near the Fair Lawn Boarder) on a reported assault that had just occurred.  When the officers arrived, they learned that a verbal dispute had taken place between a 51 year old Fair Lawn resident and 28 year old Glen Rock resident where it is alleged that the Glen Rock resident pushed the victim off his bicycle after an exchange of profanities.  The victim was not injured and it could not be determined exactly what started the dispute.  Neither party desired to file charges.

July 9, 2001
Suspicious Activity lead to Arrests for Possession of Alcohol & Drug Paraphernalia

At 9:24 PM Officer Mike Taylor was on patrol in the area of Main Street Park when he observed a maroon Oldsmobile parked on Robinson Lane, at the corner of Main Street. The trunk of the vehicle was open and there were approximately six juveniles standing by the trunk, removing bottles from a brown bag. 

As the officer approached the juveniles scattered and the vehicle attempted to flee the scene. Officer Taylor was able to stop the car on S. Maple Avenue, just south of Elm Street. While the officer was questioning the driver, a 19 year old Hawthorne resident, about what he was doing by the park, he stated that he was doing nothing wrong and that he had nothing in his trunk and even offered to open his trunk for the officer. Once the trunk was open, Officer Taylor observed several bottles of alcohol in a brown paper bag. The driver stated that he had no idea how the alcohol got there. There were also several backpacks in the trunk, all containing quart bottles of malt liquor. The driver was arrested for underage possession of alcohol. While attempting to determine ownership of the backpacks, the officer discovered a marijuana cigarette and a silver and black pipe, commonly used to smoke marijuana. 

Further investigation revealed that the driver along with the five others that ran (& were later identified and processed at headquarters) drove to a liquor store in Paterson, NJ, to purchase alcohol. They then drove to Glen Rock, planning to drink in Lower Doremus Park.

Once the ages of all the parties was determined, they were charged either as juveniles or adults for the possession of alcohol and/or the possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

July 9, 2001
Burglary & Theft Reported to Eton Place Residence

At 5:46 PM Officer Chris McInerney and Sgt. Thomas McCrea were dispatched to a residence on Eton Place on a reported burglary.  The officer's investigation determined that the family had just returned home from a week long vacation to find that his house had been entered. The officers determined that the point of entry/exit was a 2nd floor children’s bedroom window at the rear of the house. The actor had apparently climbed up on a rail around the deck and then held on to a gutter and pulled himself/herself up onto the roof and went to into the window. Taken from the home was a Sony VCR, and an undetermined amount of coins and jewelry.

The scene was examined for fingerprints, with assistance from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Criminal Identification.

Any person with information about this burglary and theft is asked to contact the Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800

July 1, 2001
Ridgefield Resident Arrested on $2,500.00 Warrant after Motor Vehicle Stop

When Sgt. Thomas McCrea made a routine motor vehicle stop, a standard check through the Division of Motor Vehicle's computer system revealed that the operator, a 37 year old resident of Ridgefield, NJ, not only had a suspended driver's license, but also had an active warrant for $2,500.00.  The driver was arrested and transported to the station house where he was able to make arrangements to post the bail.

June 30, 2001
Boyfriend / Girlfriend Dispute leads to Domestic Violence Arrest

At 10:50 PM, Sgt. Paul Weber and Officer William Van Dyk were dispatched to the intersection of Harristown Road and Maple Ave. to met with officers from the Fair Lawn Police Department after they received a 911 call of a domestic violence, with an assault, that occurred on State Highway 208.  After Fair Lawn officers determined that the incident had occurred in Glen Rock, they stood-by until officers arrived.

Through their investigation, officers determined that while traveling on Route 208, a verbal dispute took place in the car and that the dispute turned physical when the 24 year old female passenger began punching the 21 year old male driver about the face.  The driver was transported to the Valley Hospital by Glen Rock EMS for treatment of his injuries and the girlfriend was charged by Officer Van Dyk for Simple Assault and Domestic Violence.  Judge Paul Thornwall set bail at $1000.00 ROR and the defendant was released with a July 24th Municipal court date.

June 29, 2001
D.W.I. Roving Patrol Nets $1700.00 Warrant Arrest

As part of a county wide initiative, the Glen Rock Police had officers assigned to a specialized Driving While Intoxicated preventive patrol detail.  The officers worked from 8:00 PM to 2:00AM concentrating on motor vehicle violations and vehicle operations that indicate that the operator may be under the influence.  

Lt. Ralph Molinaro, Sgt Jon Miller and Officer Mike Ciaramella were assigned to the detail and made numerous motor vehicle stops.  During the course of a speeding violation stop made by Sgt. Miller, the operator, a 35 year old male from Elmwood Park, NJ, was found to have a suspended drivers license.  Further computer checks revealed that he had active warrants from surrounding towns, that totaled over $1700.00.  He was arrested and transported to headquarters were he was able to post the bail and was released after being issued several summonses.  

Other summonses were issued for speeding, operating an unregistered vehicle, as well as violations of the seat belt law.  No D.W.I. arrests were made.

June 15, 2001
Specialized, Reverse911 Computer System, Allows Police to call Residents for Critical Notifications or Emergencies

Don't be surprised if you get a recorded telephone call from the Glen Rock Police Department in the near future.

It's just a new community service tool that has been added to the police department’s dispatch center (Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch).  The system, called REVERSE 911^®, is a computerized calling program that allows police to call up to 450 people an hour with a recorded message.

REVERSE 911^® Interactive Notification System was developed by SIGMA MICRO CORPORATION in 1993 to give public safety agencies and emergency management groups the technology to quickly contact citizens in a specific geographic area and communicate vital information. The foundation of the system is built using a database of all residents and businesses' addresses and phone numbers and computer mapping technology for a designated location. The system programs telephone numbers to be automatically called to deliver pre-recorded messages. The turnkey system is a stand-alone product that does not interact with departments’ current 911 programs.

Glen Rock and Ridgewood Police Departments, through their shared dispatch center, purchased the system with some assistance of The Valley Hospital Association and are one of the first agencies in Bergen County region to obtain the REVERSE 911^® community notification system. Most residents know to call 911 in case of an emergency. The Reverse 911 system allows the police to call residents and businesses in a potential emergency.

According to Center Director, Robert Greenlaw, the Reverse 911 system saves time and manpower in emergency situations. "In those first few minutes of an emergency, there is usually a shortage of resources for the police, fires and EMS responders." Greenlaw said. "By implementing this technology, we can simultaneously contact our emergency responders and tell them to report to their headquarters and send pre-recorded messages to certain neighborhoods and businesses notifying them to take shelter, or to take other emergency measures.  The system's software allows a programmer to specify a particular area, and then send a message to all the listed telephones in that area.

The system can be used to communicate an unlimited number of public safety events. Whether a department needs help finding a missing child, needs to warn a neighborhood of a hazardous spill or wants to communicate about a rash of burglaries to a neighborhood, REVERSE 911^® can help public safety agencies connect with people when it counts.  In addition, the system could notify residents of potential water shortages or restrictions, mosquito sprayings or even of an emergency evacuation of a neighborhood.

Because the  REVERSE 911^® software is so advanced, police can use the tool to notify every convenience store in the Borough if there's been a string of robberies, or notify all downtown businesses if someone has been targeting the downtown area with check forgeries.

   One option is to set up a "senior watch" for older people living alone. Under the voluntary program, the system would call each person's number at a certain time every day, and the person on the other end would enter a numerical code signaling that everything is OK. If there is no answer, the system could notify a designated relative, neighbor, or even officers to check-in on that person and make sure everything is OK.   

June 2, 2001
Officers Assist Moving Stranded Passengers off Disabled NJ Transit Train after Engine Explosion

At 4:30 PM Officers Eric Reamy, John Mastick and Sergeants Jon Miller & Fred Stahman responded to the NJ Transit train tracks at the rear of 500 Broad Street (Area of Miller Sign Company) after monitoring a radio transmission of a disabled train.  Officers spoke with the train's engineer who stated that the locomotive lost power just after clearing Rock Road, at the Main Line Station.  After NJ Transit officials determined that the problem was not immediately correctable, officers waited on scene until a new train could respond to transfer the 60 passengers. While waiting, heavy smoke began pouring from the train's smoke stacks until a loud explosion accompanied by a fireball, blew open the doors covering the sides of the locomotive.  While the fire appeared to burn itself out, officers notified the G.R. Fire Department and escorted the engineer off the train.  Officers and NJ Transit personnel assisted in leading all the passengers to the transfer train and no injures were reported.  The disabled train was removed without any complications.

June 1, 2001
G.R. Officers Participate in Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

The Glen Rock portion of the run was put together with the cooperation of Mr. Richard Kesin of the Glen Rock Middle School,  Detective Dean Ackermann, President of Glen Rock PBA Local # 110, Torch Run Coordinators P.O. Larry Mays of the Port Authority Police and Lt. Joseph Cook of the Fair Lawn Police Department.

 

May 24, 2001
Glen Rock High School Athletic Trainer Arrested after allegations of Sexual Assault with 16 year-old Girl

Glen Rock Detectives, along with investigators from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes unit were alerted to the possibility of an improper sexual relationship by the girl's parents who had become suspicious of the relationship the juvenile had with the trainer.  

After completing their investigation, officers arrested the 49 year-old trainer on sexual assault charges, when, what began as a casual friendship progressed into a sexual relationship with trysts occurring mostly in parked cars in River Edge, Paramus, Fair Lawn, and Bloomfield. It is believed that none of the meetings occurred within Glen Rock, in the school or during school hours.

The trainer, who has worked for the Glen Rock Schools for 14 years was suspended from her job and is being held on $30,000 bail and ordered not to have any contact with the juvenile.  A court date will be scheduled.

May 23, 2001
Unconscious Person in a Car turns out to be a D.W.I.

At 6:20 AM, Lt. Ralph Molinaro and Officer William Van Dyk were dispatched to the intersection of Rock Road and Ackerman Avenue on a reported unconscious man slumped over the wheel of the car.  When the officers arrived they found a the male was unresponsive and immediately requested G.R. EMS.  They also observed that the car was still in drive and that the man's foot was on the brake pedal.  As they reached into that car to place it in park, they smelled a strong of alcohol. After being evaluated by EMS and the Paramedics from the Valley Hospital, they determined that the driver, a 24 year old Hasbrouck Heights resident, was driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  

He was arrested at the scene and transported to Headquarters for processing.  Once at headquarters he submitted to a breathalyzer test and it was determined that he was above the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle.  The Driver was issued a summons for D.W.I. with a June 12, 2001 court date scheduled.

May 15, 2001
Car Stolen from Glen Rock Automotive Repair

At 12:10 PM, Officer Dan Dour was dispatched to 959 Lincoln Ave., Glen Rock Automotive, on a reported stolen motor vehicle.  Officer Dour spoke with the business owner who stated that the vehicle had been dropped off for service, while the owner was on vacation.  When the repair shop's owner came into work this morning he noticed that the car was missing. After confirming with the car's owner that no family member had removed it overnight, he reported the car stolen.

May 14, 2001
Motor Vehicle Stop leads to Warrant Arrest for Prostitution

At 9:02 PM Officer Chris McInerney made a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Garvey and Gaynor Place.  After issuing the driver a citation, a routine wanted persons check revealed that the operator, a 21 year old Fair Lawn resident, had an active warrant out Passaic City for Prostitution.  She was arrested and transported to Headquarters where she posted $300.00 bail and was released.

May 12, 2001
Retired Sergeant Robert J. Kerrigan dies after a long battle with Cancer

The Glen Rock Police Department is mourning loss of  Sergeant Robert Kerrigan who served the Borough of Glen Rock from January 1956 until his retirement in July of 1984.  Sgt. Kerrigan was 68 years old and a long time resident of the community.  He leaves behind his wife Audrey, daughter, Susan and brothers Bertram Kerrigan (Retired Captain - GRPD), and Dan Finn.

May 11, 2001
Carjacking at Gunpoint in Wayne - Vehicle Spotted & Pursued by GR Officers into Paterson

At 5:15 PM Glen Rock Sgt. Thomas McCrea and Officer Chris McInerney received a radio broadcast of a carjacking that had just  occurred in Wayne, NJ where a gun was reported to have been displayed.  The radio broadcast indicated that the vehicle may have been spotted getting onto State Highway 208 and heading South from the Oakland area.  As officers took up a position by the highway, they observed the vehicle at the 208 South off-ramp to Harristown Road and confirmed the license to be that of the wanted vehicle.  

Both officers activated their emergency lights and siren and attempted to stop the vehicle as it headed south on Maple Avenue into the City of Paterson.  Paterson authorities were notified, however Glen Rock and Paterson officers chose to end the pursuit due to the heavy volume of traffic and the erratic manner in which the suspect vehicle was being operated.  

May 5, 2001
Shoplifting takes place at CVS

At 4:00 PM, Officer Art Faber and Sgt. Tom McCrea were dispatched to CVS Store at 175 Rock Road (in the Central Business District) on a report of a shoplifting that had just occurred.  Officers met with the store manager who stated that three Hispanic males, in their early twenty's, 5'6 to 5'11 tall, entered the store and were acting in a suspicious manner.  The manager recognized the men from a prior shoplifting and began to watch them from the stores' security system.  The three men appeared to get nervous and abruptly left the store where they were confronted by the manager.  A verbal argument began between the suspects and the manager and in the yelling one of the actors dropped a bottle of a Nexxus  product.  The suspects then ran into a waiting white Pontiac Transport van with New York license plates and fled the area.  The manager chased the van, in his own car, out to Maple Ave where he lost sight of it.

It was later determined that over $250.00 worth of products were stolen from the store.

May 1, 2001
Resident reports the Theft of $10,000 in Cash and $10,000 in Jewelry from House

At 9:27 AM, a resident of the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. came into Police Headquarters to report the theft of cash and jewelry totaling some $20,000.  She claimed that she had hidden the items in a filing cabinet in the basement over six months ago and when she went to retrieve the items, they were missing.  She stated to investigating officers that no other family members would have known of the secret location and even after a search of the house, she was unable to locate the items.  A box that the items were stored in was turned over to detectives for fingerprint processing and the Bureau is investigating this theft.

April 29, 2001
Altercation takes place at Meza Luna Restaurant 

At 6:40 PM, Officer Mike Ciaramella was flagged down in the Central Business District by a waiter of the Meza Luna Restaurant who claimed that he had been involved in a dispute with a customer over the location of his table.  The waiter claimed that the customer, a 51 year old Glen Rock Resident, had grabbed him about the shirt collar during the course of the argument. The waiter further claimed that as the customer was leaving the building he stated that he was going to the car and get a gun.   

Lt. Ralph Molinaro and Officer Eric Reamy spoke with the customer who stated that a verbal argument did take place, however he claimed that he never grabbed the waiter or made any allegations about a getting a gun.  All parties involved were satisfied and neither party wished to file any formal complaints.

April 9, 2001
Ridgewood Resident Arrested for D.W.I. after being involved in Motor Vehicle Crash

At 10:57 PM, Sgt. Jon Miller and Officer Bill VanDyk were dispatched to a report of a car crash at the intersection of Broad Street and Ackerman Avenue.  When officers arrived they found a single vehicle had crashed into the high curb adjacent to the Ridgewood Auto Wash causing both air bags to deploy.  The female passenger, who owned the car, appeared weak and dizzy, so officers requested Glen Rock EMS.  

While speaking with the driver, who was not injured, a strong odor of alcohol could be smelled on his breath.  Officers also observed an open container of beer in the front cup holder.   When officers asked the driver to get out of the vehicle he required assistance and required further assistance in standing while they attempted to have him perform several field sobriety tests.  The 23 year-old male driver was arrested by Sgt. Miller for Driving while Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs and transported to Glen Rock Headquarters for processing assisted by off-duty Sgt. Thomas McCrea who had just competed his shift and heard the call.

After taking the Breathalyzer test, it was determined that his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit in New Jersey and he was issued a summons. He was also issued summonses by Officer VanDyk for having an open container of an alcohol beverage in a motor vehicle, careless driving, and driving without a driver's license. The female passenger was issued a summons for allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a motor vehicle.  The driver was released to a relative with an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court scheduled.

March 24, 2001
St. Catharine's Church Pastoral Center Burglarized - Computer Taken

At 9:36AM Officer George Erlich was dispatched to the St. Catharine's Church Pastoral Center at 905 Maple Avenue on a reported burglary and theft that had taken place between 3:30 PM on March 23, 2001 and 9:30 AM on March 24th.  Through his investigation, Officer Erlich found that an unknown actor had entered the Center through a locked, but not properly closed door.  Once inside, they broke a window to the Youth Ministry office allowing them to unlock the door. The actor then rifled through the drawers of a desk.  The only thing reported missing is a computer tower, printer, monitor, keyboard and speakers.

The scene was examined for fingerprints, with assistance from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Criminal Identification.

Any person with information about this burglary and theft is asked to contact the Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800

March 5, 2001
Krauzer's Convenience Store on Prospect Street Burglarized - $300.00 Taken

At 4:01AM Officers Reamy, McInerney and Patrol Sergeant Thomas McCrea were dispatched to the Krauzer's Convenience Store (920 Prospect Street) on a report of an activated burglar alarm.  When the officers arrived they observed the window to the front door shattered. Not knowing if the actor may still be inside the store, they searched the interior, but were unable to locate anyone.  Through their investigation, they determined that once the actor had smashed the front glass door, they entered the store (even though the alarm system was sounding) and took the cash register that contained approximately $300.00 in cash.

The scene was examined for fingerprints, with assistance from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Criminal Identification.

Any person with information about this burglary is asked to contact the Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800

March 3, 2001
Missing Juvenile from Franklin Lakes Located Sleeping in Parked Car

At 4:05AM Officer Chris McInerney observed an improperly  parked vehicle on Maple Ave. by Clifton Place.  The license plate of the vehicle matched that of an earlier radio broadcast advising officers to be on the look-out for a 17 year old juvenile that had taken the family car and was possibly heading to Ridgewood area.  When Officer McInerney ran the plate number, the dispatch center confirmed that was the car and that the juvenile was entered as a missing person.  

When the officer went up to the car, he noticed a female sleeping in the seat.  When she saw the officer, she immediately started the car and attempted to flee, but only managed to get several feet as there was a second police car (Officer Mike Taylor) directly in front of her.  At this point, the juvenile was transported to police headquarters and turned over to Franklin Lakes authorities.

February 16, 2001
Female Arrested at Rock Ridge Pharmacy after attempting to use a Fraudulent Prescription to Obtain Percocet

At 11:53 PM patrols were dispatched to the Rock Ridge Pharmacy (in the Central Business District) on a report, by the pharmacist, that a woman was attempting to obtain Percocet tablets with a fraudulent/forged prescription. Once the pharmacist confirmed from the doctor that the prescription was fraudulent, and the woman was told she was going to be arrested, she reached into her pocket book and pulled out a pharmaceutical container, opened it and quickly attempted to swallow approximately six or seven tablets of a controlled substance at once. 

Sgt. Stahman grabbed her hand and prevented her from swallowing the tablets, and P.O. McInerney then placed her in custody. She was then transported to GRPD Headquarter and processed.  She was charged with attempting to obtain a Controlled Dangerous Substance by Fraud and released after posting $1,500.00 bail.  She is scheduled to appear in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

February 16, 2001
Resident Reports Theft of $10,000 in Jewelry from her home.

At 12:30 PM,  a Glen Rock resident responded to Police Headquarters and reported jewelry missing from her home. She discovered items of jewelry missing from small jewelry boxes, which were located inside a bedside nightstand. Over the past month, the home has been under renovation and numerous contractors had access to the home. A cleaning services was also in the home once a week. The missing items were located inside her Master bedroom. 

February 15, 2001
Shoplifting Attempt at Kilroys Food Market turns into Assault & Robbery

At 4:10 PM patrols were dispatched to Kilroys Food Market on Rock Road on a report of an attempted theft of merchandise.  The store manager observed an individual attempt to leave the store with what appeared to be items under his coat.  She stated that she ran after the suspect and confronted him after he got into his vehicle, a 1994 Chevrolet Cavilier, and then noted his license plate. The suspect then backed his vehicle from a parking space. At this point, the manager stepped in front of the suspect's vehicle in an attempt to stop the suspect from leaving. The suspect placed the vehicle in "drive" and struck her with the bumper of the car at her knees. 

The suspect then fled the parking lot out onto Maple Avenue. A search of the area for the suspect proved negative. However with the license plate information, officers notified the Hawthorne Police Department to be on the look out for the suspect.

Two days later, detectives responded to the suspects home and arrested him. He is scheduled to appear in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

February 14, 2001
Burglary & Theft to Residence on Mortlock Place

At 3:18 PM patrols responded to a home on Mortlock Place for a reported break and entry. Investigation revealed that the home was entered sometime during the day when the actor entered an enclosed porch and then forced their way into the kitchen area by breaking a glass pane in the entrance door, reaching inside, and unlocking the door.

The actor then proceeded to the master bedroom where they rifled through the contents of two dressers and a night stand, removing a quantity of jewelry and personal effects. A pillow case was also missing from the bed. The actors also went through the contents of a gym bag located on a table in the dining room. No other areas inside the home appeared disturbed.  The actor targeted the second floor master bedroom were numerous drawers were opened and ransacked. The contents of several jewelry boxes were spilled onto the floor and it appears that only jewelry was taken.

The scene was examined for fingerprints, with assistance from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Criminal Identification.

Any person with information about this burglary is asked to contact the Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800

February 3, 2001
Police Break-up Afternoon Underage House Party

After receiving a tip from an off-duty Ridgewood Police officer that there may be large party taking place with high school age students, Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman observed the Prospect Street location for over an hour and watched at juveniles entered the home.  Several of the juveniles were known to Sgt. Stahman as students from the Glen Rock High School.  Sgt. Stahman contacted, Mr. John Phillips, the Principal of the Glen Rock High School. Mr. Phillips stated that he was missing approximately 30 students who had left the school without permission. Mr. Phillips indicated it was his desire to respond to the location to determine if in fact his students were at the house and in fact truant from school. Due to the number of students involved a police escort was requested.

Seven officers, including Chief Cherry and Captain Kealy responded to the home.  The officers observed numerous juveniles inside the house as well as plastic cups on the stairs that contained a yellow beverage consistent with beer. Visible at the lower stair landing was a keg of Budweiser "Light" Beer. 

Located inside the house and in numerous hiding spots, were 37 teenagers, most of whom were students of the Glen Rock High School. After questioning several of the occupants the son of the homeowner was located and arrested.  The remaining students were transported back to the school and turned over to Mr. Phillips for disciplinary action that would be imposed by the school. 

The juvenile host of the party was charged on a juvenile complaint with one count of Making property under his control available for the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under age. He was released to the custody of his mother and will have to appear at Superior Court in Hackensack. 

January 9, 2001
Actor in Rock Ridge Robbery Attempt Arrested by F.B.I and turned over to Glen Rock Authorities

The F.B.I.’s Violent Crimes Task Force notified Glen Rock Detectives that they had arrested the 39 year old Paterson resident who was wanted in connection with the attempted robbery that occurred at the Rock Ridge Pharmacy on November 16, 2000. Glen Rock Detectives notified the F.B.I.’s Task Force for assistance when they received a tip that the actor might have fled out of the state.

She was brought before Judge Paul Thornwall in Glen Rock Municipal Court where bail was set at $15,000. As she was unable to post the bail, she was remanded to the Bergen County Jail.

January 6, 2001
Officers Stop Vehicle Wanted by North Haledon Authorities for an alleged Burglary attempt where a Gun was Shown

Officers received a radio broadcast of an attempted burglary to a home that occurred in North Haledon. The victim reported to North Haledon Police that he believed he saw a gun in the waistband of one of the three male Hispanic actors as they fled from his home towards Hawthorne. Officer Chris McInerney positioned himself on Lincoln Ave (at the Hawthorne boarder) to watch for vehicle. Within minutes, a vehicle fitting that of the broadcast and with three male Hispanics, drove past him. Officer McInerney stopped the vehicle in front of the A & P Food Store and was immediately backed up by Glen Rock Detective Dean Ackermann. Because of the initial North Haledon report that one of the occupants may have had a weapon, the stop was considered a "high risk" motor vehicle stop, and the occupants were taken out of the vehicle one-at-a time, searched and detained. 

Officers’ McInerney and Ackermann were backed up by Glen Rock Officer Eric Reamy and Tour Supervisor, Sgt. Jon Miller, along with officers from the Hawthorne Police Department. A search of the vehicle and it’s occupants did not turn up any weapons.

A tour supervisor from the North Haledon Police Department responded to the scene and along with Officer McInerney, transported the three suspects to their headquarters. Through North Haledon’s investigation, the victim was able to make a positive identification of two of the suspects and they are continuing their investigation.

January 5, 2001
Snowblower Accident Results in Loss of a Finger

At 8:30 PM Officer Chris McInerney and Sgt. Jon Miller were dispatched to Sycamore Terrace on a report of male with his hand wedged in a snow blower. When officers arrived, the victim had removed his hand from the machine’s auger, but he had his ring finger on his right hand amputated from the first knuckle. Glen Rock EMS responded and transported the victim, along with the amputated finger, to the Valley Hospital.