2003 Press Releases

December 3, 2003

December 1, 2003
Police Officer Appointed to the Department

Chief Steven D. Cherry announced the appointment today of Frank Riggio.  In an abbreviated ceremony at the Borough Hall, Council President & Mayor-elect John VanKeuren along with Mayor Hahn, sworn in Riggio as Glen Rock’s newest probationary officer as Chief Cherry, Captain Kealy and several officers looked on. Frank was hired to replace Officer William Van Dyk Jr who, after twenty-five years of service to the community, is retiring. Riggio was hired after undergoing an interview process with the members of the Public Safety Committee, the Mayor and the Chief-of-Police and was the next qualified officer on the list.

Riggio, who is 26 years old and recently married, has been a police officer with the Hawthorne, NJ Police Department since 2000.  Frank began his involvement with public safety and law enforcement in Glen Rock as an auxiliary police officer and also worked as a dispatcher for Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch before becoming a Hawthorne officer. He also serves as a volunteer Firefighter in Hawthorne. He has taken several in-service training classes at the Passaic County Police Academy that should prove to be a benefit to the GRPD, as well as the community.   Frank is a graduate of William Paterson University with his Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice.

Because Riggio is already certified by the Police Training Commission, he will only be required to spend a minimal period of time becoming familiar with the operations of the GRPD and then will be working on his own. 

November 16, 2003
Glen Rock PD Bids Farewell to Two Veteran Officers who Retire at the end of December

On January 1, 2004 Lt. Ralph Molinaro and P.O. William P. Van Dyk Jr. will become the most recent retirees from the Glen Rock Police Department, joining P.O. John D. Mastick who retired on August 1^st, 2003.  

Lt. Molinaro was appointed to the Glen Rock Police Department in September of 1974 and began service with the Uniformed Patrol Division following his graduation from the Bergen County Police Academy.  He was promoted to Sergeant in July of 1984 and to Lieutenant in April of 1999. 

Lt. Molinaro supervised the Uniformed Patrol Division and served as a firearms instructor and the department’s bias crimes investigator.  He is a silver life member of the New Jersey State PBA and served terms as both President and Secretary of Glen Rock PBA – Local # 110.  

During his tenure Lt. Molinaro received several valor awards honoring his exemplary performance in the field. Most recently he received an apprehension award recognizing his role while assisting other officers taking into custody a barricaded male, high on crack cocaine, who seriously injured another officer.

P.O. William P. Van Dyk Jr. was appointed to the Glen Rock Police Department in January of 1979 and began service with the Uniformed Patrol Division following his graduation from the Bergen County Police Academy.  He was one of the founding members of the Glen Rock D.A.R.E. program and spent almost a decade teaching elementary school children about the dangers of drug abuse and violence. 

In 2000 P.O. Van Dyk received an Exceptional Service Award for interrupting a burglary in progress and apprehending one of three males who broke into and caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Borough elementary school. 

Also a Silver Life member of the New Jersey State PBA, P.O. Van Dyk served terms as Secretary and State Delegate for Glen Rock PBA – Local # 110.

The members of the Glen Rock Police Department wish both officers good luck in their well-deserved retirements.  

October 10, 2003
Huisking Foundation Donates Equipment to the GRPD
Through the efforts of the locally based Huisking Foundation and the Glen Rock Policemen’s Benevolent Association, long overdue upgrades were recently completed on the borough’s police vehicles.  The cost to local taxpayers was zero.

The Huisking foundation was originally founded in 1945 in memory of Frank R. Huisking who gave his life as a fighter pilot in Italy during World War II.  Over the years, it has been renamed the Huisking Foundation in memory of additional Huisking Family members for their efforts to promote in the minds of young men and woman a sense of duty and an ardent love for the United States of America.  The main activity of the foundation is to disburse funds to duly accredited organizations whose mission is consistent with the Foundation’s goal.

Early last year Glen Rock resident William “Skip” Huisking and the board of directors of The Huisking Foundation set aside several thousand dollars for what they felt was a worthwhile cause, providing funding that would aid local Police Officers during their day to day duties. The money was donated to the Glen Rock PBA whose members decided what equipment they needed the most and bought it. Once purchased, the equipment was donated to the Police Department.

Using the generous donation by the Huisking Foundation and pooling it with a donation in memory of long time Glen Rock resident Louis Spata, the PBA has outfitted Glen Rock’s Police Cars with new state of the art emergency lights, hand held patrol lights and portable search and rescue lights for the Department’s four wheel drive emergency truck.

Skip Huisking (holding daughter Grace) and 
P.O. Eric Reamy showing off new emergency lights & flashlights

According to Det. Dean Ackermann, PBA President, “Police Officers spend considerable amount of time working in the dark and proper lighting equipment is essential.  Glen Rock Police have been using the same emergency lighting equipment since the late 1980’s and certainly got their money’s worth out of it.  However, twelve to fifteen year old lighting equipment became a problem as we entered the new millennium.  A very tight police budget just did not have enough room to fully fund these upgrades”.  While police have used criminal forfeitures and even traded an old Police Car to augment funding of equipment such as in-car video systems and computers, there was no funding for basic equipment.  “In today’s environment police agencies that do not keep up with technological advances risk going the way of the dinosaur, however, funding issues create a big challenge for municipal budgets which are not accustomed to paying these costs.”

With money provided by private funding and physical labor on the part of P.O. Eric Reamy, PBA Vice President, the upgrades will benefit officers on a daily basis.  “PBA members are grateful for this type of support”, Det. Ackermann noted.  “Groups such as the Huisking Foundation, the Spata Family and the Glen Rock Chamber of Commerce, which routinely raise money to buy bullet proof vests for Glen Rock Police Officers, have really made the difference for us.  Recent events have served to remind all of us that being prepared and properly equipped is not a luxury”

June 27, 2003
Bottle King Employee Arrested for Theft

At 5:10 PM Officers Mike Ciaramella, Mike O'Shea along with Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman were dispatched to the Bottle King Liquor Store on Prospect St. to meet with the manager in response to an employee theft of cash for almost $200.00.  An internal investigation showed that a 23 year-old resident of Fair Lawn was ringing a sale, then voiding it out so that he could take the cash. The incident follows a similar theft that occurred 2 days ago.

The actor was processed and charged with theft.  He was released with a Municipal Court date.

June 26, 2003
Juvenile Assaulted in Robbery Attempt of a Bicycle

At 6:39 PM Officers James Calaski, Adam Pyatak, Mike O'Shea and Tour Supervisor Tom McCrea were dispatched to the area of Harristown Road at Pinelynn Road to investigate a report that a 13 year-old Glen Rock resident had been assaulted by another juvenile in an attempt to steal his bicycle.  As officers responded to meet with victim and his mother, Officers Calaski and  Pyatak observed two juveniles on Maple Ave. near State Highway 208 that fit the description of the actors. The officers detained the two juveniles while they gathered further information and waited for a positive identification from the victim.  

The victim told officers that he was approached by the two juveniles when they said that he was riding their bike.  When he got close enough to the actors they took his bike from him and started riding away.  The victim took chase and was punched in the eye by the juvenile riding the bike as the victim tried to grab him.  The victim was able to get his bike back and rode it home. He later was able to positively identify the two juveniles as the ones who took the bike and punched him.

They were taken to Headquarters where their parents were notified and they were processed as juveniles for Strong Arm Robbery.

June 25, 2003
Bottle King Employee Arrested for Theft

At 1:19 PM Officer Art Faber along with Tour Supervisor Lt. Ralph Molinaro were dispatched to the Bottle King Liquor Store on Prospect St. to meet with the manager in response to an employee theft of cash.  An internal investigation showed that a 23 year-old resident of Fair Lawn was ringing a sale, then voiding it out so that he could take the cash.

The actor was processed and charged with theft.  He was released with a Municipal Court date.

June 19, 2003
Glen Rock Resident Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after Crashing his Car

At 2:42 PM Officer Eric Reamy was dispatched to the area of Belvidere Road to investigate a motor vehicle crash where a car struck a tree.  When the officer arrived he observed a severely damaged car, with airbag deployment.  The neighbors, who had come out to see what happened, were pointing to the officer that the driver, whom they believed to be unconscious immediately after the crash, had took off running from the area. Officer Reamy radioed for assistance and Officers Chris McInerney and Tour Supervisor Sgt. Paul Weber responded as Officer Reamy ran after the driver and was able to arrest him after a small scuffle, about 2 blocks away.  The driver appeared to have been injured from the car crash and EMS and Paramedics were requested to examine him.  The driver, who had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, was a 20 year old Glen Rock resident who refused any medical aid and was transported to headquarters after being arrested for D.W.I., Resisting Arrest and Possession of Marijuana.

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.   His father responded to the station and he was released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

June 17, 2003
Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Warrant Arrest for Contempt of Court Violations

At 5:59 PM Officer Ciaramella arrested a 21 year old Prospect Park resident after stopping him for a motor vehicle violation and having a suspended driver's license.  A routine computer check revealed the subject had a $1,000.00 warrant for his arrest out of Passaic City

The subject was transported to the station and held until the arrival of bail bondsman who posted the bail for him

June 14, 2003
Elmwood Park Resident Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated

At 11:23 PM Officer Eric Reamy was dispatched to the area of Radburn Road and the Fair Lawn border to look for a van involved in a hit and run collision in Fair Lawn.  As he was checking the area he observed a van stopped in the middle of the road that was occupied by a male white. As he looked  through the window the officer noticed that the driver was asleep with the engine running and the vehicle in drive. He was able to reach into the car and shut it off..  The driver, who now woke up began talking  in Russian and appeared to be intoxicated.  Due to his intoxication, and the officers limited ability to communicate with the subject he was transported to Headquarters where he was placed under arrest for D.W.I.  Fair Lawn Police confirmed that the vehicle was the one wanted for the hit and run accident.

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.   A relative responded to the station and the driver was released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

June 12, 2003
Elderly Missing Person Located in Oradell.

At 10:22 PM Officer William Van Dyk was dispatched to the 300 block of the Boulevard to take a report of an elderly male who left the home in his car at 9:20 PM and had not returned.  He has diabetes and gets confused easily.  Officers transmitted an area wide broadcast and entered the male as a missing person.

At 11:40 PM Oradell Police reported locating that party in their town.  The family was contacted and responded to transport him home.

June 11, 2003
Motor Vehicle Crash on State Highway 208 leads to Weapons & Stolen Property Arrest.

At 6:42 PM Lt. Molinaro and P.O. Daniel Dour were dispatched to Route 208 south near Harristown Road to investigate a motor vehicle crash.  While speaking with the operator of  one of the cars Lt. Molinaro detected an odor of alcohol on the operator’s breath.

While officer Dour conducted the traffic accident investigation. Lt. Molinaro observed a NJ State PBA member shield over the inspection sticker. Officer Dour inquired if the operator was a Police Officer and he stated he wasn’t. After additional investigation it was determined that he had no authority to posses or dispense a NJ State PBA shield. While removing the shield from inside the vehicle, the officers detected a heavy odor of an alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle and observed a silver colored bottle opener on the console. 

Given the circumstances, officers looked around the interior of the car and found  a bottle a open bottle of beer that was cold to the touch and half full.  Additional bottles were found inside the car.  In addition to the beer, officers found a knife inside a black leather sheath by the bag. Closer examination revealed it was a dagger, approx. 5-6” long.

Several field tests were given to the operator due to the odor of alcohol, but he did not appear to be impaired. However, he was arrested for possession of an unlawful weapon and transported to HQ for processing.  At Headquarters he was charged with having a suspended driver's license, having an open container of alcohol and the weapon.  An additional charge was filed for possession of stolen property (for the PBA shield) after it was determined that it was taken out of a police officers vehicle.

June 7 & 8, 2003
Officers Locate Missing Person on N.J. Railroad Tracks

At 9:37 PM Officer Dan Dour was dispatched to a Radburn Road address to complete a missing persons report on a 48 year old male who suffers from emotional problems and was home for the weekend.  The party left the house and had not returned for several hours.  

The next morning at 9:25 AM a motorist reported to police that he observed a male laying across the Main Line Railroad track.  Officers Chris McInerney and George Erlich responded and found the missing male party on the track bed in an apparent suicide attempt.  He was assisted off the tracks and transported back to the hospital.

June 3, 2003
Shoplifting occurs at Kilroy's Market - Suspects Flee

At 3:03 PM Lt. Ralph Molinaro was dispatched to Kilroys Market on Rock Road on a report of a shoplifting that had just occurred.  The Lt determined that two Hispanic males entered the store and then went to the back. An employee observed them remove a bag of shrimp from the refrigerator. She watched them leave the store without paying fot the items and enter a dark blue, black sedan, possibly a Toyota type vehicle. A third party was seated in the back seat. The vehicle fled quickly from the lot & by-passed vehicles waiting to exit onto Maple Avenue. She last observed the vehicle traveling south on Maple Avenue.

The actors were described as male, Hispanic, both bald. #1 approx. 5’6”, wearing a white jacket. #2 approx. 5’9”. The same individuals were observed inside the store the day before. 

June 1, 2003
Numerous Suspicious Person Calls leads to Voluntary Psychiatric Commitment 

Patrol Officers Mike Ciaramella, William VanDyk and Tour Supervisor Sgt. Jon Miller had been dispatched to numerous areas of town to investigate a white male who was acting in an unusual manner.  When officers were finally able to locate the party (who was known to the officers) he was acting irrationally.  After some discussion with the him, he agreed to be transported to the Bergen Regional Medical Center for help.

May 20, 2003
N.J. Transit Bus Driver Assaulted on his Bus

At 4:16 PM Lt. Ralph Molinaro was on patrol in the area of the Prospect Street Stores when he was flagged down by the operator of NJ Transit Bus at Prospect Street & Beekman Place. The operator stated that an unknown male passenger assaulted him physically and then fled the bus. The actor was described as a white, male, approx. 6’, med. build, clean shaven, dirty blond hair, approx. 30-40 years of age. He was wearing a khaki cap, white knit type shirt, denim pants. 

The victim stated the actor pulled the buzzer in order to get off the bus at Prospect Street & Beekman Place & the operator stopped the bus. At this time the actor struck the operator on the head with his hands and the operator’s cap fell off. The operator locked the door and telephoned for assistance. While waiting for assistance, the actor broke a glass pane, which housed the emergency handle to the door. He reached in and opened the doors & fled on foot, west on Cornwall Road.

Patrol checked the area but were unable to locate the actor.

May 18, 2003
Detectives Assist Opici Wine Group Investigators with Theft of $31,000 in Gift Checks

Glen Rock detectives assisted a private investigation company when officials at the Opici Wine Group contacted them with regards to a $31,100.00 theft by deception. As a result of an internal investigation, it was determined that a sales representative took advantage of a sales promotion which offered gift checks to customers based on their purchase volume. Over a two year period the rep took checks and converted them to his own personal use. 
Det. Dean Ackermann assisted the company in preparation of the necessary documents to sign complaints with the Municipal Court. 

May 17, 2003
Officer Observes Suspicious Person Lying on the Grass by County Park Entrance - Computer Check Reveals $500.00 Warrant

At 5:49 AM Officer Robert Wojtecki was on patrol in the area of Prospect and Alan Avenues, by the entrance to the Bergen County Park, when he noticed a male party lying on the grass.  Unsure if the person was sick or injured, the officer called out to the subject who woke up and walked over to the police car demanding to know why the officer was yelling at him.  The officer, who smelled alcohol on the subject's breath, called for a backup officer to respond. After obtaining the subject's ID, Officer Wojtecki  ran a routine computer check through the Mobile Computer in the police car and learned of a outstanding warrant for $500.00 out of Bergen County for failure to pay fines on the 28 year-old Hawthorne resident. 

Upon the arrival of Sgt. Jon Miller, the subject who was not cooperative, was arrested and transported to headquarters where he remained until the arrival of the Bergen County Police who took over custody of him and transported him to the Bergen County Jail.

May 16, 2003
Erratic Driving on Prospect Street Leads to Arrest for Driving Intoxicated & Narcotics

At 1:13 AM Officer Dan Dour was on patrol on Prospect Street when he observed a vehicle make a u-turn in the middle of the block and then leave the area at a high rate of speed.  Officer Dour followed the car as it traveled West on Rock Road and onto Maple Ave. The vehicle reached speeds of almost double the posted limit and then abruptly slow down and then sped up again. Officer Dour was finally able to safely stop the car on Maple Ave. 

 The driver, a 40 year old resident of Fair Lawn, NJ, was interviewed and had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath.  Upon the arrival of tour supervisor, Sgt. Jon Miller, Officer Dour had the subject undertake several field sobriety tests and he was unable to satisfactorily perform them.  The operator was arrested and transported to Headquarters for processing. 

Upon arrival at Headquarters, the arrestee indicated that he would not take a Breath Test.  He was issued a summons for D.W.I. as well as for Speeding, Careless Driving and Refusing to Submit to the Breath Test. 

While waiting for the mandatory tow on a D.W.I. arrest, Officer Robert Wojtecki was closing the sun roof of the arrestee's vehicle, when he observed what appeared to be marijuana seeds by the car's lighter.  Located near the lighter was an old pill bottle that contained what the officer believed to be Marijuana. A field test confirmed his suspicions and the subject was informed of the additional charge.  He was fingerprinted and photographed for the criminal summons and then released to a  relative who responded to the station.  A Municipal court date was set.

May 16, 2003
Car Crashes into the Front of Property Place Realty on Prospect Street

At 11:24 AM Officer George Erlich was dispatched to the Prospect Street Stores on a reported car that just drove into the building.  When Officer Erlich arrived he found a 1997 Buick had mounted the curb and partially drove into the front of the Realtor's Office at 892 Prospect Street.  After determining that there were no injuries, the officer's investigation determined that the 82 year old driver's foot had slipped off the brake as he attempted to park the car and he crashed into the storefront.

May 15, 2003
Cell Phone Tip & Erratic Driving on State Highway 208 North Leads to Arrest for Driving Intoxicated

At 10:15 PM Officers James Calaski and Mike O'Shea were dispatched to the area of 208 North and Maple Ave. after an off-duty police officer called in that he was following a car that was being operated in an erratic manner. The officers positioned themselves to monitor northbound traffic and observed the vehicle in question pass their location.  They followed the car and also observed the erratic operation and stopped it on Maple Ave. 

 The driver, a 44 year old resident of New Milford, NJ, was interviewed and had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath.  He was unable to perform any field sobriety tests.  The operator was arrested and transported to 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.   A relative responded to the station and the driver was released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

May 15, 2003
Burglary and Theft to Berwyn Place Home

At 3:35 PM Officers James Calaski, Mike O'Shea and Tour Supervisor Sgt Paul Weber were dispatched to a Berwyn Place home (on the Fair Lawn boarder) to investigate a burglary and theft that occurred during the day, when the homeowners were away. 

The home was entered between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM while there was no one home.  The actors gained entry by smashing a pane of glass in the rear door and unlocking the dead bold.  They then removed a pillow case and ransacked the master bedroom, removing jewelry.

The Bergen County Sheriff's Department Bureau of Criminal Identification was requested to check the home for fingerprints or other evidence.

Anyone with information about this burglary and theft are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

May 14, 2003
Glen Rock Resident Victim of Robbery in the Central Business District

At 5:49 AM a 36 year-old female Glen Rock resident was walking in the area of the Glen Rock Inn on Rock Road when she was approached by a male, black who punched her in the arm, yelled at her to give him the bag she was carring and then pulled the cloth bag away from her.  The actor then ran down Rock Road toward Main Street where he jumped into a waiting white taxi driven by another party and then headed West on Rock Road toward Lincoln Ave.  

Two eye witnesses flagged down a passing motorist and asked him to follow the white taxi which he did.  The motorist was forced to end his following of the fleeing taxi as it continued South on Lincoln Ave., due to it's high rate of speed. He believed that the car was a Chevrolet.

Officers located the stolen bag on Lincoln Ave and the only item that was in it, a newspaper, was missing.  The victim, who is developmentally disabled, suffered only a minor injury, but was very traumatized over the incident.

Further information from Paterson Police revealed they had a White Chevy taxicab stolen overnight in their city.

Anyone with information about this robbery are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

May 5, 2003
Car Parked in Front of the Glen Rock Inn Entered and Briefcase Stolen

At 9:03 PM Officer John Mastick was dispatched to meet a Glen Rock Resident who had left his truck unlocked in front of the Glen Rock Inn on Rock Road.  When he returned to the truck he noticed that his briefcase containing work documents and over $6,000.00 in airline certificates was gone.

May 2, 2003
Resident Reports Minor Theft of a Radio - Suspect Developed that Reportedly Carried a 9mm Handgun - Located in Fair Lawn & Arrested for Drugs

At 3:15 PM while Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman was investigating a minor theft of a radio, information was developed on a suspect who lives in Passaic, NJ.  Additional information alleged that the suspect had been bragging about carrying a 9mm handgun.  Sgt. Stahman, along with officers from the Fair Lawn Police Department, located the suspect in the parking lot of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center at Saddle River Road and Fair Lawn Ave. A through search of the suspect and his vehicle failed to yield the handgun, however the officers did locate marijuana and the subject was arrested and transported to Fair Lawn Police Headquarters for processing.

May 1, 2003
Officers Assist Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Task Force in a High Risk Stop of a Homicide Suspect out of Paterson

At 5:23 PM Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman, Sgt. Paul Weber and Officer Mike Taylor assisted the Bergen County Major Crimes Task Force in a "high risk" motor stop at Rock Road and Maple Ave.  The Task Force was working with detectives from Paterson Police in investigating a homicide when they located a suspect that matched the description.  Task Force members notified Glen Rock officers that they intended to stop the car on Maple Ave and Glen Rock officers assisted in the motor vehicle stop and transported the driver to Glen Rock Headquarters where Paterson Detectives determined that it was not the person they were looking for. 

May 1, 2003
Motorcycle Reported Stolen from Exxon Lot

At 10:26 PM Officer Robert Wojtecki was dispatched to the parking lot of the Exxon Gas station on Maple Ave at the Ridgewood boarder to investigate a stolen motorcycle.  The officer interviewed the bike's owner who made arrangements with the gas station to display the motorcycle that was for sale in the parking lot.  While returning home, the owner noticed the bike in the lot and in the 10 minutes it took for him to get the keys, the bike was gone.  The motorcycle, a 1990 Kawasaki Ninja was entered into the State and National computer system as stolen.

April 30, 2003
Officer Investigates Report of a Suspicious Vehicle  - Locates .32 Caliber Handgun after Motor Vehicle Stop

At 10:14 PM Officer James Calaski was dispatched to the area of Harristown and Belvidere Roads on a report of a suspicious car that was circling the area.  The officer located a vehicle that fit the description and stopped it at Harristown and Thornbury.  While speaking with the driver of the car, Officer Calaski smelled what he believed to be Marijuana emitting from within the car.  He called for backup and Officer Eric Reamy and Tour Supervisor, Sgt. Paul Weber responded. The officers were in the process of looking through the car when Sgt. Weber located a .32 Caliber handgun under the driver's seat.  He also located several cans of beer.

All parties were handcuffed, searched and transported to headquarters for further investigation and processing.  The driver, a 17 year old Fair Lawn resident, was charged with two counts of juvenile delinquency for possession of a handgun and underage possession of alcohol.  He was also issued several motor summonses for violating the provisions of the NJ Graduated Driver's License laws.  He was released to his parents.  The other occupants were not charged and were released.

April 30, 2003
Juvenile Fight Occurs in the Parking Lot of Wilde Park

At 4:45 PM Officer James Calaski was dispatched to the lot of Wilde Park (across the street from the Police Station) on a report of several juveniles involved in a fight.  When the officers arrived the actors had fled the area, but were identified and called into headquarters for further investigation with their parents.

April 28, 2003
Glen Rock Department of Public Works reports the Theft of $ 1,100.00 in Equipment

At 2:13 PM Officer Chris McInerney was dispatched to the Public Works garage to investigate the theft of $1,100.00 worth of chain saws.  The officer and Road Department official will review surveillance tapes in an effort to apprehend the actor.

April 26, 2003
Juvenile Arrested for D.W.I. after Motor Vehicle Accident on Lincoln Ave.

At 2:38 AM Officers Dan Dour, Robert Wojtecki and Tour Supervisor , Sgt. Jon Miller responded to the area of Lincoln Ave by William Pl for a report of a motor vehicle crash.  Investigating officers determined that the an improper pass caused a sideswipe accident that triggered a series of crashes that had one car strike a fire hydrant and finally a tree.   

Officers believed the driver that started the chain of events, a 17 year old Hawthorne resident, was under the influence of alcohol and was transported to Headquarters for processing.  His parents responded and a breath test administered, where it was determined that he was under the influence of alcohol.  After being issued several summonses he was released to the custody of his parents

April 24, 2003
Clifton Man Arrested in Municipal Court while Attempting to Display Fictitious Insurance Card

At 5:53 PM Det. Dean Ackermann was requested to the Ridgewood Municipal Court (Ridgewood is holding court in Glen Rock while their court is being repaired) by Ridgewood Det. Glen Ender to assist in the processing of a Clifton resident who attempted to pass an altered or false insurance identification card to the court as proof of  insurance. 

After being processed for the crime and making an appearance before the Judge again, the party was release with a Superior Court date in Hackensack.

April 20, 2003
Concerned Resident Reports Suspicious Vehicle - Occupants Arrested for Underage Possession of Alcohol & Drugs

At 9:31 PM Officer Chris McInerney was dispatched to the 300 Block of Doremus Ave. when a concerned resident reported a car that was improperly parked and it's occupants acting in a suspicious manner. Officer McInerney, while interviewing the occupants, observed alcohol in the back of the vehicle and, knowing the occupants to be under the age of 21, arrested both the driver and passenger.  As he was searching the driver, he discovered marijuana and narcotics paraphernalia. Both parties were transported to Glen Rock Headquarters with the assistance of Ridgewood Police, and processed.  They were released with a Municipal Court date.

April 19, 2003
Elderly Prospect Street Resident Walks Away from Home at 3PM - Spawns Multi-Jurisdictional Search Effort

At 7:30 PM Sgt. Jon Miller was dispatched to the 700 block of Prospect Street to obtain information about a 79 year-old, non-English speaking Korean-American male who went out for a walk around 3 PM and was not heard from since.  Through a 15 year old interpreter, a description of the elderly male was obtained and radio / teletype broadcasts were transmitted to surrounding police jurisdictions.  The subject has a past history of wondering off, but has usually been located by local police or concerned citizens. 

At 11PM, and with no word from the subject, a multi-jurisdictional search effort was initiated through a coordinated effort lead by the Glen Rock Police with the Ridgewood Police, Bergen County Police, the Glen Rock Vol. Fire Department, the Ridgewood Fire Department and the Ridgewood Emergency Services Unit (ESU).  The Ridgewood ESU was able to establish a mobile command and communication unit to work from and coordinate the search efforts.  After sending out units with specialized Thermal Imaging Cameras that can detect the heat of person even if they cannot be seen, and establishing a grid pattern search area, units began looking for the male, as the temperature began to drop.

At 2AM a call came into the command post that the police in Mahwah, NJ had located a male fitting the description of the missing person.  Officers responded to the scene and confirmed his identity and transported him home. Besides being cold, the victim was healthy.

In addition to the two officers assigned to patrol duties, four additional Glen Rock Officers (including the Auxiliary Police Chief) were kept on duty for the search effort.  Seventeen members of the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department responded, sixteen members of the Ridgewood Emergency Services Unit responded, three Ridgewood Fire engines, the Bergen County Police K-9 unit, and numerous on-duty Ridgewood police officers

April 18, 2003
Burglary and Theft to Doremus Ave. Home

At 10:01 PM Officers John Mastick and Tour Supervisor Jon Miller were dispatched to the 200 block of Doremus Ave to investigate a residential burglary that occurred while the residents were out of the home between 7 and 10 PM.  When they arrived home they discovered an open window in the den and then found a broken lock in a first floor bathroom. The actors targeted the second floor bedroom and it appears that jewelry and a computer tower was taken.

When officers arrived they made sure that there was no one left in the home and then began the process of investigating the crime scene.

The Bergen County Sheriff's Department Bureau of Criminal Identification was requested to check the home for fingerprints or other evidence.

Anyone with information about this burglary are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

April 18, 2003
Glen Rock Officers Assist Fair Lawn Police at Pathmark for an Involuntary Commitment

At 2:58 AM Officers Eric Reamy, Jim Calaski and tour supervisor Paul Weber were dispatched to the Pathmark Food Store on Maple Ave on a mutual aid request from Fair Lawn police to investigate a male creating a disturbance in the store.  When officers arrived they found a 38 year-old homeless male who was well known to the officers.  He was acting in an irrational manner and appeared in need of treatment.  Officers transported the subject to Bergen Regional Medical Center for psychiatric evaluation.

April 16, 2003
Numerous Car Burglaries Occur Overnight in the Rock Road, Midwood Road and Park Ave Area

Over the course of the day officers on the day and evening tours investigated four different burglaries and thefts to cars that occurred overnight.  Officers found that unlocked cars in the 500 block of Rock Road, two on Midwood Road, and one Park Ave had been entered and rifled through.  In some cases purses or cash was taken.

Anyone with information about these auto burglaries are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

April 12, 2003
Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Warrant Arrest for Numerous Contempt of Court Violations

At 8:50 PM Officer Ciaramella arrested a 20 year old West Orange resident after stopping him for a motor vehicle violation and having a suspended driver's license.  A routine computer check revealed the subject had almost $1,400.00 in warrants for his arrest out of Elmwood Park, Fairfield, Seaside Park and Clifton.

The subject was transported to the station and held until the arrival of his parents who posted bail for him

April 11, 2003
Attempted Burglary to a Garage Occurs on Ellsworth Terrace

At 5:37 PM Officer John Mastick was dispatched to an Ellsworth Terrace home to investigate a garage door lock that appeared to have been tampered with.  The officer's investigation revealed that the lock had appeared to have been drilled out in an attempt to remove the lock cylinder.  No entry had been made into the garage.

Anyone with information about this attempted burglary are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

April 11, 2003
GR High School Student Arrested for Theft of Cash from Lockers

At 1:16 PM Sgt. Thomas McCrea was dispatched to the Glen Rock High School to investigate the theft of cash from several students gym lockers.  Sgt. McCrea learned that an alert physical education teacher spotted a 15 year old juvenile exiting the boys locker room at a time that he should not have been there.  After learning that cash had been taken, the information was passed onto school authorities who confronted the youth and notified police.  The juveniles parents were contacted and the investigation would be continued by the Detective Bureau.

April 10, 2003
Better Health Natural Food Store Target of Shoplifting and Robbery

At 2:47 PM Officers John Mastick, Bill VanDyk, along with Sgt. Gary Merselis, Det. Dean Ackermann and Tour Supervisor Sgt. Jon Miller were dispatched to the Prospect Street health food store when the manager called 9-1-1 after having chased a Hispanic female who had taken over $60.00 in vitamins and ran out.  When the manager attempted to stop the female by grabbing her, she pulled to get away and the manager suffered a minor injury.  While this action was taking place by the Bottle King Liquor Store, the second Hispanic male who remained in the store, took the manager's purse and tote bag that contained over $700.00 in cash.

Units searched the area, but were unable to located the subjects.

Anyone with information about this robbery are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

March 29, 2003
Investigation of Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Arrest of Driver for D.W.I.

At 5:15 AM Officer Eric Reamy noticed a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Harding Road with the engine running and a party asleep behind the the wheel.  As Officer Reamy began to investigate the car and it's driver, he detected an order of alcohol on the driver's breath.  

After some field sobriety tests, the driver was arrested for D.W.I. and transported to headquarters for processing. His car was impounded. 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.   A relative responded to the station and the driver was released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

March 18, 2003
Burglary Attempt Discovered to Birchwood Road Residence

At 1:04 AM while Officers were working on the other two burglaries, a resident who was walking his dog, noticed that a pane of glass had been removed from his basement window.  Several items on the window sill were also removed, however it appears that the actor was scared away and never entered the home.  

When they completed at the Main Street home the Bergen County Sheriff's Department Bureau of Criminal Identification was sent to Birchwood Road to check the home for fingerprints or other evidence.

Anyone with information about this burglary are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

March 18, 2003
Burglary to Main Street Residence to Home that is Under Construction

At 12:58 AM while Officers were still looking for the actor of the earlier burglary, they received a report of another burglary that had just occurred only a few blocks away, in the 200 block of Main Street.  The house is under construction and the homeowner was not able to immediately determine if anything was taken.  The actor gained entry through a rear door and then ransacked the home looking for valuables. 

When they completed at the Roxbury address the Bergen County Sheriff's Department Bureau of Criminal Identification was sent to Main Street to check the home for fingerprints or other evidence.

Anyone with information about this burglary are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

March 17, 2003
Burglary to Roxbury Place Residence Occurs While Homeowner is Watching TV

At 11:39 PM Officers Mike Ciaramella, William Van Dyk and tour supervisor, Sgt. Paul Weber were dispatched to a Roxbury Place home after the homeowner heard a noise on the main floor and went upstairs to investigate. The homeowner noticed a party in the house and began yelling in an effort to scare off the intruder and to alert his wife to call 9-1-1.  The intruder ran out of the home by jumping out a 2nd floor window onto a patio roof, but had no contact with the residents.

The officers found that a pane of glass had been removed to provide for access into the home.  It appears that the actor was scared off before being able to take any property.

Officers called for the Bergen County Police K-9 unit to respond to attempt a track of the actor.  They also notified the Bergen County Sheriff's Department Bureau of Criminal Identification to check the home for fingerprints or other evidence.

Anyone with information about this burglary are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

March 17, 2003
Officers Arrest Person Wanted for Burglary, Robbery and Aggravated Assault out of Paramus

At 7:53 PM Officer Dan Dour observed an 18 year-old resident who was listed as a wanted person out of the Borough of Paramus for robbery, burglary and aggravated assault.  Officer Dour, along with back-up Officer Reamy, took the subject into custody without incident and placed him in the holding cell until the arrival of Paramus Police who took custody of him.  Bail was set at $10,000 and the subject was unable to initially post it.

Earlier in the day Det. Dean Ackermann assisted detectives from the Paramus Police Department with the arrest of 2 other Glen Rock residents who were also involved with the crime that involved stealing money and drugs from the home of a Paramus drug dealer and then hitting him with a golf club. 

March 11, 2003
Burglary and Theft to Lincoln Ave. Residence

At 8:51 AM Officer Adam Pyatak was dispatched to the 900 Block of Lincoln Ave. to take a report of a Burglary and Theft to the home.  His investigation revealed that sometime overnight an unknown actor smashed a pane of glass on the front door, reached in and unlocked it. The actor or actors went to the master bedroom and removed various items including a stereo system.  

A suspect was named to investigators. 

March 10, 2003
Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Warrant Arrest

At 4:41 PM Officer Chris McInerney stopped a car for several motor vehicle law violations.  Upon speaking with the passengers of the car he recognized one that he believed to hold an active warrant out of the Borough of Fair Lawn.  After contacting Fair Lawn Police, they confirmed that there is an active $750.00 warrant.  The 24 year-old Paterson resident was arrested and transported to headquarters.  After several attempts to raise the bail amount, he was turn-over-to the Fair Lawn Police.

March 10, 2003
Intoxicated Driver Arrested by the High School after Passing Through Four School Crossings as School is Dismissed

At 2:52 PM Officer Dan Dour, who was directing traffic at the school crossing post located at Harristown Road and Hamilton Ave., noticed a car approaching him with a flat, almost missing tire.  Officer Dour, who was in the middle of the intersection crossing the children, stopped the car and when he approached the driver, a 60 year-old female resident of Fair Lawn, smelled alcohol on her breath.  When he talked with her he found her speech to be slurred.  Officer Dour requested assistance as he was unable to leave his crossing post and Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman responded.  

The driver was arrested and transported to the station for processing.  Her car was impounded. 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.   A relative responded to the station and the driver was released pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

February 28, 2003
Suspicious Vehicle Investigation Leads to Arrest for Receiving Stolen Property

At 7:22 AM Officers James Calaski and George Erlich were dispatched to the Food Basics Store on Lincoln Ave for a report of a suspicious vehicle that had a shattered rear window and no tire on the rim.  When Officer Calaski arrived he found that the pickup truck was still running and the driver, a 22 year-old male from Ringwood, was asleep inside.  Upon interviewing the driver he stated to officers that he hit a curb at an unknown location and claimed to have parked the truck in the early morning hours in the lot to await the opening of a body shop.  

As officers continued the investigation, a credit card was located in the name of a different person and the driver of the truck had no plausible explanation as to why he had the card.  He was transported to Headquarters for further investigation and subsequently arrest for possessing property that was stolen.  

While the subject was awaiting a ride home after being released from custody, he ingested a quantity of his prescription medication above the amount prescribed.  Due to comments he was making, a psychiatric screener and EMS was notified.  he was then transported to Bergen Regional Hospital for treatment and care.

February 26, 2003
Hypodermic Syringe for Heroin Found on Pedestrian Walking on State Highway 208

At 1:59 PM Officer Eric Reamy was notified of a suspicious male walking Northbound on the highway.  When Officer Reamy stopped the subject and began interviewing him it was discovered that he had a hypodermic syringe in his possession.  Back-up officers Calaski and Sgt. Stahman responded.  Initially the subject, a 40 year-old Paterson resident, stated that he used the need for a diabetic condition, but was unable to offer any any proof of it.  After some additional questions, the party admitted to officers that it was for injecting heroin.  He was arrested and transported to Headquarters for processing.

February 25, 2003
Two Hawthorne Residents Arrested for Offering False Information to Detectives

Det. Sgt. Fred Stahman and Detective Dean Ackermann arrested two residents of Hawthorne for providing False Information to a Police Officer when they appeared in Headquarters to attempt to collect money they had turned in, as found property. The investigation determined that approximately one month ago the two men appeared at the Station and stated they found $500.00 on the street and wished to turned it over to authorities  in case the owners showed up looking for it.  During that period of time they repeatedly called headquarters to inquire when they could retrieve the funds.  Detectives became suspicious of all the calls and when they appeared to collect the money, they were interviewed by Det. Stahman. Through information obtain from detectives in Hawthorne, it was learned that the money was actually stolen by the two men in a series of thefts.  

After being processed in Glen Rock, they were turned-over-to Hawthorne authorities for additional investigation. 

February 23, 2003
Erratic Driving on Maple Ave. Leads to Arrest for Driving Intoxicated

At 7:30 PM Officer Adam Pyatak was patrolling Maple Ave. in the area of Rodney Street when he observed a car traveling North (towards Ridgewood) that was swerving across the roadway and that came close to striking the officer's car.  The officer turned around and stopped the car in the Exxon lot at the intersection of Maple Ave.and Rock Road.  The driver, a 33 year old resident of the City of Passaic, & who spoke very limited English, was interviewed and had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath.  He was unable to perform any field sobriety tests.  When Officer Pyatak informed the subject that he was under arrest for driving intoxicated, he became unruly and required assistance in restraining him.  

Once at Headquarters, off-duty Officer McInerney was requested to provide Spanish translation and assist officer Pyatak and Sgt. Jon Miller in processing him.  The subject was uncooperative and refused to take the breath test.  After spending the night in the holding cell, he was released with numerous motor vehicles summons including driving intoxicated, refusing to take the breath test, having an open alcohol container in the car, careless driving, and having a cracked windshield.  A Municipal court date was set.

February 12, 2003
Medical Emergency in a Car Leads to Drug Related Arrest 

At 8:18 PM Officers John Mastick and Eric Reamy were dispatched to the area of Lincoln Ave and the entrance to 208 for a report of a man not breathing in a car.  When the Officers arrived they found a male party in the back seat of a car and another party attempting to provide rescue breathing on the man.  The officers, with assistance from Hawthorne Police, removed the male and continued life-saving measures until EMS and Paramedics arrived. 

Officers then interviewed the others in the car and it was learned that the victim, a 22 year-old Hawthorne resident, and the others in the car were on the way to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting when the victim took a hypodermic syringe and injected heroin.  Shortly thereafter he stopped breathing.

The victim, who was treated and began breathing on his own, was arrested prior to being transported to Bergen Regional Hospital.  He will have to answer charges in Glen Rock Municipal Court

February 10, 2003
Cooperative Investigation with County Prosecutor's and GR Detectives leads to Drug Arrest 

Det. Dean Ackermann acting with investigators from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office arrested a 17 year-old High School student for possession of Marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and distribution of drugs (Marijuana).  The investigation centered around the High School and the juveniles' home.

His parents were contacted and he was released into their custody with a Superior Court date. 

February 6, 2003
Investigation of Minor Accident in Kilroy's Lot Leads to DWI Arrest 

At 5:16 PM Officer Mike Taylor was dispatched to Kilroys Supermarket Lot to investigate a minor motor vehicle crash where the party fled the scene.  One of the witnesses was able to obtain the license plate of the fleeing vehicle and passed it on to the officer.  Lt. Molinaro along with Officers Taylor and McInerney went to the suspects home and while interviewing him, detected an odor of alcohol. From his actions the officers believed that he was intoxicated and placed him under arrest.  He was transported to the station where he was processed and given a breathalyzer test.  He was released with a Glen Rock Municipal Court date.

February 4, 2003
Two Cars Burglarized and Purses Taken 

Officer Mike Ciaramella was dispatched to Doremus Ave and Glen Boulevard for to separate  incidents were ladies purses were taken from unlocked cars that were parked in their driveways overnight.  In both cases the residents were home, but did not hear or see anything.

Anyone with information about these car burglaries are asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

January 26, 2003
Burglary & Theft Occurs on Graham Place

At 8:06 PM Officer Adam Pyatak and tour supervisor Sgt. Thomas McCrea were dispatched to a Graham Place residence to investigate a burglary that took place between 11:30 AM and 8:00 PM, while the homeowner was away.  Once inside the home, the actor targeted the second floor bedroom and removed cash and jewelry.  Det. Sgt. Stahman responded to the scene along with an investigator from the Bergen County Sheriff's Department Crime Scene Unit who processed for home for evidence or  fingerprints left by the actor.

Anyone with information about this burglary is asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

January 22, 2003
Road Rage Incident on Lincoln Ave. could Lead to Charges of Assault and Criminal Mischief

At 2:15 PM Officer Robert Wojtecki was dispatched to the area of Lincoln and Rea Avenues (on the Hawthorne boarder) to investigate a reported road rage incident that took place when an unknown vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the victim to have to stop his truck quickly.  As the victim waited for the car in front of him to move, a second truck improperly passed  the victim's stopped truck on the left and the driver of that truck got out with a tire iron in his hand.  The actor was swinging the tire iron in a threatening manner and yelling at the victim, who refused to open their car windows. The actor then struck the truck with the tire iron, ran back to his car and sped away.  No information was obtained about the suspect or his vehicle.

Anyone with information about this road rage is asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

January 22, 2003
Local Computer Company Victim of Fraudulent Credit Cards

At 11:32 AM Detective Dean Ackermann responded to a business in the Central Business District that had been targeted for sales of over $7,500.00 to credit cards that were fraudulent.  Fortunately, the company maintains a strict policy of following up on credit card sales before shipping out merchandise and they discovered the bad cards after only one sale of just under $1000.00 had been made. 

Detectives will follow-up this investigation with the U.S. Postal Inspector and the local police department where the merchandise was shipped to.

January 19, 2003
Frank's Seafood Store Burglarized Overnight - $1000.00 Taken

At 8:00AM Officer Dan Dour was dispatched to Frank's Seafood Store in the 900 block of Prospect Street to investigated a burglary that took place overnight.  His initial investigation showed that the actor smashed out a pane of glass in the front window and reached in to unlock the door. When the actor could not get in due to a second lock, the door was "shouldered" open.  The actor then removed appox. $1000.00 in cash and fled the area.  The store was processed for evidence and fingerprints by the Bergen County Sheriff's Department Crime Scene Unit.

Anyone with information about this burglary is asked to call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau at (201) 652-3800 or  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

January 17, 2003
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested for Failing to Register

At 9:20 PM Officer Eric Reamy made a motor vehicle stop on Maple Ave and received an alert on his Mobile Data Computer (MDC) that the driver had a warrant for his arrest out of Passaic County for failing to register as a sex offender in that county.  The driver, a 49 year-old Paterson resident, was arrested and transported to the Station where they waited for the Passaic County Sheriff's Department to respond and take custody of him. 

January 15, 2003
Police Officer Appointed to the Department

Chief Steven D. Cherry announced the appointment today of Michael O'Shea.  In a ceremony at the Borough Hall, Council President John VanKeuren sworn in O'Shea as Glen Rock’s newest probationary officer as his wife and Chief Cherry looked on. With his appointment, the number of sworn officers increases to twenty-two. O'Shea was hired after undergoing a lengthy selection and interview process with the members of the Public Safety Committee, the Mayor and the Chief of Police in December of 2001 and was the next qualified officer on the list.

O'Shea, who is 34 years old and married with a infant son, has been a police officer with the Los Angles Police Department since 1996 and has received several awards for meritorious service.  He most recently was assigned to the Rampart Area Special Enforcement Unit, where he was involved in the arrest of numerous violent felons.  He also was assigned to the Wilshire Division Community Policing Station.    Michael, who is an avid weight-lifter, has organized and competed in many bench press contests within the LAPD.  Throughout his career he has taken many in-service training classes at the LAPD’s Police Academy that should prove to be a benefit to the GRPD, as well as the community.   Prior to joining the LAPD, O'Shea lived in Glen Rock and attended school here.  He is a graduate of William Paterson University with his Bachelor of Arts degree. 

O'Shea (pictured below in the suit with Chief Cherry, Capt. Kealy and Det. Ackermann) will be required to attend the Bergen County Police Academy’s basic recruit training program that begins on January 24, 2003 and that will conclude in June. Upon his graduation, he will be certified by the Police Training Commission in such areas as community policing, firearms, RADAR, handling of domestic violence situations, criminal laws, and motor vehicle statues. He also will be certified as emergency medical technician and able to use the automated defibrillators. After his graduation, he will complete his training by being assigned to ride with a field-training officer prior to being allowed to work on his own.

January 14, 2003
Credit Card /Identity Fraud Occurring to Borough Residents

Glen Rock Police Detectives have already received two reports of credit fraud/identify theft this year.  In both cases the crimes were committed outside of Glen Rock by actors who have concealed their true identify.  Both of these crimes have been referred to Federal Authorities as they did not occur in Glen Rock.

The Police Department has an extensive section in Crime Tips, on how to best protect yourself from these types of crimes.   Please read it carefully and call us if you believe that you have been victim of identity theft.

 January 7, 2003
Two Arrest on Bergen Street for Possessing Marijuana

At 2:40 AM, while on patrol, Officer Adam Pyatak observed a suspicious vehicle parked on Bergen Street.  When he approached the vehicle, to speak with the occupants, he detected a strong odor of marijuana.  Following an on scene investigation Officer Pyatak, along with tour supervisor, Sgt. Thomas McCrea, arrested an 18 year-old Glen Rock man for possession of marijuana under 50 grams.  The suspect was transported to Police HQ where he was processed and released on his own recognizance.

Later that same night (3:51 AM), as Officer Pyatak was bringing the man arrested earlier back to his vehicle,  he observed a male loitering around the arrested man’s car.  When the subject was approached and questioned he became extremely nervous.  Further investigation found this man, a 19-year-old Glen Rock resident, to be in possession of marijuana.  He was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams.  It was later determined that both men knew each other and had been out together prior to the first suspect’s arrest.

Both men are scheduled to appear in Glen Rock Municipal Court.   

 January 6, 2003
Domestic Violence Investigation in Lodi finds Assault Occurred in Glen Rock

While conducting a domestic violence investigation, Police in Lodi developed evidence that a 42-year-old Fairview man had assaulted his girlfriend, a 37 year old Lodi woman, while at a residence in Glen Rock.  Lodi Sgt. Ernest Iodaci signed complaints in Glen Rock charging the man with assault.  The man was later arrested by Police in Fairview and released on his on recognizance pending a court appearance.  A domestic violence restraining order was also issued against the suspect by the Superior Court in Hackensack. 

 January 4, 2003
Suspect Arrested in String of Burglaries and Car Thefts

Following a three-month investigation, D/Sgt. Fred Stahman and Det. Dean Ackermann arrested John Wade, a 45-year-old Paterson resident, in connection with the theft of a Hanover Place resident's 1999 Dodge Intrepid.  The car had been stolen during an October 19^th 2002 burglary at the residence. 

The arrest was made in cooperation with detectives from the Paterson Police Department who had been working with detectives from Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with a series of residential burglaries.  Wade had no permanent address and was located on the streets of Paterson where he frequented known drug locations.   

John Wade had been previously arrested by Det. Ackermann for burglary and theft in 1999 and was release from state prison in August of 2002.  He is currently being held in the Bergen County Jail in lieu of  $5,000 bail No 10%.  Wade remains a suspect in five other Glen Rock burglaries committed in September and October 2002.  Wade is pictured here in the hopes that anyone with information about his actions would call or email the Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau.  Crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com

January 1, 2003
Important Reminder for Residents with Auto-Dialing Alarm Systems

In December of 2001 the telephone company enacted a change in our dialing procedures by requiring that all 10 digits be used, even for local calls.  This may effect those homes who use an auto-dialer system for their burglar and/or fire alarm systems.  (An auto-dialer simply dials a pre-programmed number and then activates a pre-recorded message telling the monitoring station operator the nature of the alarm. If you do not have an auto-dialer this does not effect you.)  For those residents who use auto-dialers, we are asking that you contact your alarm company and make sure that they are programmed correctly using the appropriate area code.  If your auto-dialer is not properly programmed you may not have any burglar or fire protection.

As a reminder, all burglar and fire alarms must be routed to a central station monitoring office and are NOT allowed to dial the police department number.

If you have any questions about your auto-dialer and if it is calling the correct number, please contact your alarm company.  Unfortunately, the police department does not have the equipment or personnel to assist you in testing or re-programming your system.