December 30, 2006

Theft Reported At Prospect Street Strip Mall

P.O. Robert Wojtecki responded to the Dunkin’ Donuts on Prospect Street on a report of a theft from the rear of the building, which reportedly took place between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.  Unknown actor(s) removed a metal delivery ramp estimated to be worth $ 1,000.00.                 

December 28, 2006

Motorist Arrested on Drug Charges

December, 2006

Damages Reported to Holiday Decorations

During the holiday season the Glen Rock Police Department has received a number of reports from residents concerning damage to and theft of holiday decorations.  While many of the residents were home when the incidents occurred, there have been no witnesses or suspects identified.  Residents are asked to be alert for this type of activity and report their observations to the police promptly.  In order to prosecute these types of offenses the culprits most often must be caught in the act. 

December 18, 2006

Driver Arrested for DWI & Narcotics Offenses

At 1:30 a.m., while on routine patrol, P.O. Bryan Scott observed a car driving erratically northbound on Maple Avenue .  After stopping the vehicle, P.O. Scott arrested the operator, a 27-year-old Clifton man, for DWI, possession of cocaine and illegal possession of prescription drugs.  In accordance with “John’s Law” the man’s car was impounded and he was held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a sober relative agreed to take responsibility for him.  The matter has been referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for grand jury action.                

December 17, 2006

Criminal Mischief Reported in C.B.D.

At 12:45 p.m., an employee at Rock Ridge Pharmacy reported that someone had spray painted a word on the wall at the rear of the building.  There were no witnesses or other similar activity reported in the area.   

December 16, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 4 p.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 27-year-old Prospect Park man, was wanted on an outstanding warrant out of the Prospect Park Municipal Court.  The man was released after posting $ 200 bail. 

December 14, 2006

Burglary Alarm Leads to Arrest on Drug Charges

At 3:45 p.m., P.O. Eric Reamy and P.O. Matt Stanislao responded to a burglar alarm activation at an Ackerman Avenue residence.  Upon arrival, officers found the door unsecured and entered the residence where they found numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia in plain view.  The officers secured the home and obtained a search warrant based upon their observations.  A further search and investigation resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old Glen Rock man on charges of possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.  The man was released on his own recognizance pending an appearance in the Glen Rock Municipal Court. 

December 11, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 6:50 p.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop P.O. Robert Wojtecki determined that the driver, a 43-year-old Paterson man, was wanted on an outstanding warrant out of the Fair Lawn Municipal Court.  The man was released after posting $ 215 bail.  Also arrested was a 34-year-old Paterson female who was wanted on an outstanding warrant out of the Morris Township Municipal Court.  She was released after posting $116 bail. 

December 10, 2006

Motorist Arrested for DWI

At 4:10 a.m., while on routine, patrol P.O. Bryan Scott observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 208.  After stopping the vehicle, P.O. Scott arrested the driver, a 24-year-old Franklin Lakes man, with driving while intoxicated.  The driver was also issued summonses for having an open container of alcohol in his car and speeding. In accordance with “John’s Law” the man’s car was impounded and he was held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a sober relative agreed to take responsibility for him.    

December 8, 2006

Driver Arrested for DWI Following Rollover MVA

At 4:20 p.m., a 49-year-old Fair Lawn woman was driving south on Ackerman Avenue when her car went off the road, mounted the curb and rode up the guide wire of a telephone pole causing the vehicle to roll over.  The woman was taken to St. Joseph ’s Hospital Trauma Unit in Paterson for treatment where she was arrested to D.W.I. by P.O. Eric Reamy and issued a summons for driving with an expired license.  An appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court is pending. 

December 6, 2006

Woman Reports Missing Jewelry

At 3:45 p.m., a Harding Road woman reported that $ 2,000 worth of jewelry was missing from her home.  She had last seen the jewelry approximately one month prior.  There are no witnesses, evidence or suspects. 

December 4, 2006

Sergeant Arrests Burglary Suspect

At 1:40 a.m., a Cornelia Place resident reported that someone was entering the unlocked vehicles parked in his driveway.  Sgt. Dan Dour, who was on patrol a block away, responded and located the suspect riding a bicycle southbound on Lincoln Avenue .  Sgt. Dour arrested the 27-year-old Paterson man for burglary and theft, having recovered the resident’s stolen property on the actor’s person.  Unable to post $ 1,500 bail the actor was transported to the Bergen County Jail. 

December 1, 2006

Jewelry Missing from House under Construction

At 12:30 p.m., a Tonawanda Road resident reported that a watch valued at $ 1,200 and diamond earrings valued at $ 5,600 were missing.  The items went missing over an extended period during which the residents’ home was under construction.  There are no witnesses, evidence or specific suspect. 

December 1, 2006

G.R.P.D. VETERAN RETIRES   

Left to Right:  P.O. Frank Riggio, Sgt. Dan Dour, Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney, P.O. Art Faber, P.O. Adam Pyatak, Lt. Fred Stahman, Sgt. George Erlich, D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann

December 2006 marks the retirement of yet another Glen Rock PD veteran officer.  P.O. Arthur Faber, an officer since 1981, retired as of December 1^st.  Over 200 community members (past and present), active and retired police officers, family and friends joined Artie and family for his retirement send off at the Community Church in Glen Rock on December 2^nd.   

November 30, 2006

Officer Arrests Homicide Suspect

At 4:45 p.m., P.O. Eric Reamy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Grandview Avenue .  The driver, a 20-year-old North Haledon woman, stated that she had run out of gas.  P.O. Reamy called for back-up when he saw a male reclined on the passenger seat of the vehicle.  He had had no identification, initially gave a false name and finally revealed that he was a suspect in the July 2006 murder of a 16-year-old Paterson juvenile and wanted to turn himself in.  P.O. Reamy, who was assist by Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney and Lt. Fred Stahman, transported the man to the Glen Rock Police HQ lock-up where he was held until members of the Paterson Police Homicide Squad could respond for him.  The man, believed to be a member of the Bloods gang, was one of the last suspects still at large in the case where the victim, reportedly a member of the Crips gang, had been stabbed, stoned, assaulted and left to die on railroad tracks in Paterson . 

November 30, 2006

Hawthorne Man Arrested for Harassment of CVS Worker

At 8 p.m., the manager of the CVS Store on Rock Road reported that an employee had been the victim of harassment.  P.O. James Calaski responded to the scene and arrested a 38-year-old Hawthorne man, charging him with one count of harassment.  The man, made unwanted advances and touched a female employee who reported the incident to the manager.  While there was no sexual assault involved, the incident did involve offensive touching.  The man was released on his own recognizance pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court. 

November 26, 2006

Vehicle Damaged on Harding Road

At 1:42 a.m. , a Kenmore Place resident reported criminal mischief to his vehicle, which was parked on Harding Road .  Unknown person(s) had thrown a beer bottle through the rear window.  The victim did not witness the incident and there are no known witnesses. 

November 25, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 12:15 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a Paterson woman, had an outstanding warrant out of the Hackensack Municipal Court.  The woman was released after posting $ 216 bail.

November 24, 2006

Theft of Flag Reported

At 1:45 p.m. , a Doremus Avenue resident reported the theft of a flag from his front yard valued at $30.  The theft is alleged to have occurred at an unknown time over a several day period.  There are no witnesses or further information. 

November 24, 2006

Woman Arrested During MV Stop

At 11 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 22-year-old Paterson woman, had an outstanding warrant out of the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The woman was released after posting $ 250 bail.

November 18, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:05 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 32-year-old Lincoln Park man, had an outstanding warrant out of the Wayne Township Municipal Court.  The man was released after posting $ 335 bail.

November 17, 2006

DWI Suspect Tries to Outrun Officer

At 1:18 a.m. , Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney was on patrol in the vicinity of Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue when he noticed a vehicle traveling southbound on Lincoln Avenue at a high rate of speed.  After Sgt. Mc Inerney attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated and crossed over the bridge into Paterson .  With the assistance of a Hawthorne Police Officer, Sgt. Mc Inerney was able to stop the vehicle and apprehend the driver, a 46-year-old Franklin Lakes man.  The subject was placed under arrest for eluding a Police Officer and D.W.I.  He was also issued motor vehicle summonses for speeding and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.  The man was transported to Police HQ where he was processed and held until a sober family member agreed to take responsibility for him in accordance with John’s Law.  As eluding a police officer is a crime of the 3^rd degree this matter has been referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for grand jury action. 

November 16, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 10:30 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Matthew Stanislao determined that the driver, a 33-year-old River Vale man, had an outstanding warrant out of the Fair Lawn Municipal Court.  The man was released after posting $ 189 bail.

November 12, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 9:50 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 59-year-old Ridgewood man, had an outstanding warrant out of the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The man was released after posting $250 bail.

November 10, 2006

Glen Rock Man Arrested for DWI and Drug Possession

At 5:40 p.m. , officers were dispatched to Rock Road , in the Central Business District, to investigate a cell phone report of an intoxicated driver.  P.O. Michael Ciaramella stopped the vehicle in question and subsequently arrested the driver, a 57-year-old Glen Rock man, for DWI and possession of prescription drugs without a prescription.  The man was processed at Police HQ and held until a sober relative accepted responsibility for him in accordance with John's Law.    

November 9, 2006

Unlocked Vehicle Entered

At 3 p.m. , a Cranford Road resident reported that someone had entered his unlocked vehicle, which had been parked in his driveway overnight.  Reported missing were clothing and a GPS receiver valued at $ 800. 

Motorists are reminded that they should ALWAYS lock their vehicles, even when parked in their driveways.

November 6, 2006

Burglary Reported at Faber Field

At 10 p.m. , officers were dispatched to a report that someone had broken into the shed belonging to the Glen Rock Baseball Association at Faber Field on Doremus Avenue .  It cannot be determined what, if anything was taken.   Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or via e-mail dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.

November 5, 2006

Motorist with Stolen License Plates Arrested

At 6:15 p.m. , during the course of a motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the license plates on the vehicle were stolen.  The driver, a 52-year-old male, was charged with receiving stolen property and issued three motor vehicle summonses.  The matter has been referred to the Glen Rock Municipal Court. 

November 5, 2006

Burglary at King Wok II

At 6:30 a.m. , officers determined that the front door of King Wok II on Maple Avenue had been smashed in with a rock.  The actor(s) went through the cash register, removed $120 in cash and exited through the rear door.   Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or via e-mail dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.

October 31, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 5:15 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, an 18-year-old Glen Rock man, had outstanding warrants out of the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The man was released after posting $ 250 bail.

October 31, 2006

Juvenile Arrested with Knife at GRHS

At 8:15 a.m. , Sgt. Jon Miller charged a juvenile with unlawful possession of a weapon after finding a knife in his backpack.  The case was been referred to Juvenile Court in Hackensack . 

October 30, 2006

Radio Stolen from DPW Vehicle

At 7:30 a.m. , a borough employee reported that someone had broken into a bucket loader that had been parked at the borough landfill over the weekend and removed a two-way radio valued at $700.    Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or via e-mail dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.

October 30, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 5:30 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop P.O. Murray Yang determined that the driver, a 64-year-old Hawthorne man, had outstanding warrants out of the Hawthorne Municipal Court.  The man was released after posting $ 850 bail.                

October 22, 2006

Two Paterson Men Arrested for Burglary

At 4:30 p.m. , a burglary and theft was reported at a residence on High Street. The home was forcibly entered through the rear door.  Several rooms were ransacked and property removed from the house.  Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann responded, with assistance from Ridgewood Detectives, who had previously detained two individuals from Paterson , ages 20 and 21, who were found to be in possession of stole property.  The two individuals were subsequently charged with burglary, theft and receiving stolen property.  Both were remanded to the Bergen County Jail.     

October 24, 2006

Final Arrest Made Stemming from Homecoming Incident

At 8:15 p.m. , Sgt. Jon Miller arrested a 16-year-old Glen Rock male for making alcohol available to underage persons.  The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on October 14^th.  The matter has been referred to Juvenile Court in Hackensack .     

October 21, 2006

Attempted Burglary on Doremus

At 11 p.m. , an attempted burglary was reported at a residence on the 600 block of Doremus Avenue .  The frame of the side door to the home sustained heavy damages, but entry was not made.  Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or e-mail dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.   

October 21, 2006

Kilroy’s Victim of Check Fraud

At 8:45 p.m. , Kilroy’s management reported that an individual was issuing bad checks in the amount of $503.  Subsequently the individual, whose vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania , fled the store.  The suspect had left the area prior to police being notified.  Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann is conducting a follow-up investigation.             

October 20, 2006

Severe Storm Hits Borough

At approximately 3 p.m. , a severe windstorm hit the borough, knocking down trees and limbs.  Trees fell on houses on Harding Road , and Park Avenue , and a tree limb fell on the car of a Glen Rock man who was driving on the 800 block of Harristown Road .  The driver was transported to the Valley Hospital where he was treated and released for minor injuries.  A PSE&G electric transformer was also damaged resulting in the closure of Ackerman Avenue between Hillman Avenue and Prospect Street .  The detour lasted until early the next morning.                

October 18, 2006

Paint Ball Gun Shot at House

At approximately 8 p.m. , a resident of Dean Street reported hearing a porch window break on the side of his home, possibly from a paintball gun.  No persons were observed in the area.  Anyone who may have information concerning this incident is asked to call the Glen Rock Police at (201) 652-3800 or e-mail crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com. 

October 18, 2006

Burglary Reported at Faber Field

At 12:30 p.m. , a burglary and theft from the Glen Rock Junior Football Association’s concession stand at Faber Field was reported.  Between October 13^th and October 18^th, unknown actor(s) pried open the wooden enclosure to unlock the door, stole numerous food items and left via the side door.  Anyone who may have information concerning this incident is asked to call the Glen Rock Police at (201) 652-3800 or e-mail crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com. 

October 18, 2006

Officer Discovers Graffiti on the Rock

At 3:55 p.m. , Sgt. Dan Dour observed blue spray paint on the south side of the Rock at Rock Road and Doremus Avenue .    This incident is one of several acts of vandalism which have been occurred in recent months.  Anyone who may have information concerning these recent incidents is asked to call the Glen Rock Police at (201) 652-3800 or e-mail crime_tips@glenrockpolice.com. 

October 16, 2006

Graffiti Found at Byrd School

Around 6 p.m. , unknown actor(s) spray painted the west and south walls of Byrd School on Doremus Avenue with blue paint.           

October 16, 2006

Cars Damaged on Harristown Road

At 8:30 p.m. , officers were dispatched to the rear parking lot at 208 Harristown Road to investigate a report of damages done to three motor vehicles.  Investigation found that unknown actor(s) had broken windshields and rear windows of parked vehicles sometime between 3 and 8 p.m.   Officers canvassed the area but gained no information.  A review of the buildings video surveillance system was delayed as no one at the building could access the equipment.  The matter remains under investigation. 

October 14, 2006

Students Show up Intoxicated at Homecoming Dance

Officers were dispatched to the Glen Rock High School on a report of intoxicated juveniles who were in attendance at the Homecoming Dance. Six minors were charged with underage consumption of alcohol, two of whom were taken to Valley Hospital and released later that night.  The investigation is ongoing as officers attempt to determine where the alcohol came from.              

October 11, 2006

Officer Discovers Burglary in C.B.D.

At 9:55 p.m., P.O. Arthur Faber discovered a burglary at the Bagel Gourmet on Rock Road .  An unknown actor threw a large rock through the glass on the front door to gain entry, took between $50-$100 and then exited through the point of entry.  The Detective Bureau and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Criminal Identification are investigating. 

October 10, 2006

Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud

At 2:45 p.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 28-year-old Paterson woman, had presented a forged insurance card.  She was placed under arrest and transported to HQ.  She was later released on her own recognizance pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.

October 10, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 10:36 a.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop P.O. James Calaski determined that the driver, a 40-year-old Mahwah man, was arrested after a computer check revealed that he had two outstanding warrants out of the Ramsey and Palisades Interstate Park Municipal Courts.  The man was released after posting $ 465 bail. 

October 10, 2006

Wanted Man Found Wandering Highway

At 2:37 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian walking in the slow lane of Route 208 Northbound.  The man was found to be shoeless and highly intoxicated upon the arrival of P.O. James Calaski who determined that the man was wanted on outstanding warrants out of North Haledon and Clifton .  He was placed under arrest and held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he was transferred to the custody of the Clifton Police.         

October 8, 2006

CVS Employee Confronts Shoplifter

At 8 p.m. , a store clerk at the CVS on Rock Road contacted police on a report of a shoplifting.  A female, between 40 and 50 years old, reportedly attempted to shoplift merchandise valued at approximately $35.  When a clerk approached her as she neared the exit, she fled the building without the merchandise.  Officers checked the area with negative results.  Due to the fact that the merchandise was recovered store management declined to sign complaints and the search for the suspect was called off.           

October 7, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 2 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 25-year-old Passaic man, was wanted on active warrants out of the Tinton Falls Municipal Court.  He posted $ 429 bail and was released.

October 7, 2006

Resident Taken into Custody on Criminal Warrant

At 9:50 a.m. , P.O. Scott Mc Govern and P.O. James Calaski arrested a 52-year-old Glen Rock woman on a criminal warrant issued by the Rochelle Park Municipal Court. The woman was held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could be turned over to officers from the Rochelle Park Police Department.             

October 6, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 5:05 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 29-year-old Paterson woman, was wanted on active warrants out of the Paterson Municipal Court.  She was released after posting $ 250 bail. 

October 6, 2006

Fugitive Arrested

At 2:20 p.m. , P.O. Scott Mc Govern arrested a 32-year-old Ridgewood man who had an active Bergen County Sheriff’s warrant for failure to appear at a scheduled arraignment for a burglary charge out of Glen Rock.  He was subsequently turned over to the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department.

October 5, 2006

Paterson Man Arrested for Presenting Forged Document

At 5:05 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 25-year-old Paterson man, was driving with a suspended license.  The man presented a forged insurance card to the officer and was determined to have an active warrant for his arrest out of the Roseland Municipal Court.  The driver was arrested for presenting a false document and issued motor vehicle summonses for driving on the revoked list and having a broken taillight.  He posted $ 215 bail and was released. 

October 4, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 2 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Murray Yang determined that the driver, a 27-year-old Paterson woman, was wanted on active warrants out of the Paterson Municipal Court.  Unable to post bail the woman was held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up and later turned over to officers from the Paterson Police Department.   

October 2, 2006

Mahwah Man Arrested for DWI

At 12:33 a.m. , P.O. Murray Yang arrested a 35-year-old Mahwah man after investigating a suspicious vehicle stopped at the Bottle King on Prospect Street .  The man was later released on his own recognizance.         

September 30, 2006

Credit Cards Stolen from Unlocked Car

At 7:30 p.m. , a resident reported a theft the occurred earlier in the day which his vehicle was parked at Wilde Memorial Park .  The man reportedly left his wallet in the center console of his car, which was left unlocked.  Later in the day the man noticed two credit cards missing.  The victim contacted his banks but $ 2,000 in charges had already been made in the Paramus area.  

Residents are reminded to lock their car doors.           

September 30, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 5:08 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 57-year-old Garfield resident, was wanted on active warrants out of the Wallington Municipal Court.  The individual was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a total of $ 350 bail was posted.     

September 30, 2006

Hubcaps Stolen on Pembroke

At 5 p.m. , a resident of Pembroke Place reported the theft of four hubcaps from a Volkswagen sometime during the previous night. 

September 30, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 2:31 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 33-year-old Garfield resident, was wanted on active warrants out of the Paramus Municipal Court.  Unable to post $ 7,000 bail, the individual was turned over to Paramus Police.                     

September 24, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 4 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Adam Pyatak determined that the driver, a 22-year-old Fair Lawn man, was wanted on active warrants out of the Fair Lawn Municipal Court.  Unable to post $ 750 bail, he was turned over to Fair Lawn Police.       

September 22, 2006

Shoplifter Arrested at Food Basics

At 5 p.m. , a shoplifting at Food Basics on Lincoln Avenue was reported.  Upon investigation, P.O. James Calaski arrested and charged a 37-year-old Hawthorne woman with shoplifting.  The woman had filled a shopping cart with $ 227 worth of food and wheeled it out of the store without paying. She was subsequently detailed by store employees until officers arrived on scene.          

September 22, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 4:30 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 25-year-old Saddle Brook man, was wanted on active warrants out of the Passaic Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a total of $ 250 bail was posted.     

September 18, 2006

Woman Reports Missing Jewelry

September 17, 2006

Burglary Reported at Rock Sweet Shop

At 5:40 a.m. , a burglary was reported at the Rock Sweet Shop.  Entry was forced into the establishment through a rear bathroom window and then through a locked bathroom door.  The actor(s) proceeded to steal cigarettes, cigarette lighters and cash.  Total losses were estimated at $ 1,900.  Anyone who may have witnessed any unusual activity in the area prior to 5:40 a.m. is asked to contact D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or e-mail: dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.  

September 16, 2006

Bicycle Recovered in Lower Doremus Park

A Glen Rock resident recovered an unattended and unlocked Schwinn bicycle in Lower Doremus Park .  The bicycle was turned into Police Headquarters but does not match any bicycles which have recently been reported as lost or stolen.  Anyone who may own the bicycle is asked to contact the Glen Rock Police Records Division at (201) 670-3948 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.       

September 15, 2006

Suspicious Male Reported at Rock Road Residence

At 8:40 a.m. , a Rock Road resident reported seeing a suspicious man in her backyard, peering into her window.  The man was described as wearing tan pants and jacket, along with a baseball cap.  Officers responded and canvassed the neighborhood, but were unable to locate neither any suspect fitting that description nor any other witnesses.  There were no other reports of suspicious activity in the area.        

September 14, 2006

Fugitive Burglar Apprehended

At 1 p.m. , Ridgewood Police Detective Doug Henkey notified Glen Rock Officers that he had just observed a 42-year-old Ridgewood Man wanted by Glen Rock authorities and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for burglary and theft.  Det. Henkey stopped the man, who was a passenger in a vehicle being driving on Ackerman Avenue near the Glen Rock line, and held him until Glen Rock Officers arrived on the scene. 

The arrested stemmed from an investigation and subsequent grand jury indictment following a commercial burglary of a Broad Street business that took place in May.  The suspect was processed at GRPD HQ and was remanded to the Bergen County Jail in lieu of $ 25,000 bail.           

September 11, 2006

Additional Damages Reported at Coleman School

At 12:30 p.m. , Mark Jeker, director of maintenance for the Glen Rock Public Schools, reported that someone had written graffiti in permanent marker on the playground and wall of Coleman School .  It is not known when these damages occurred and there were no witnesses.  Anyone who may have observed anything is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.           

September 6, 2006

Groceries and Purse Stolen from Elderly Woman

At 12:48 p.m., an 81-year-old Hawthorne woman had finished shopping at Food Basics on Lincoln Avenue and placed a box containing her groceries and purse inside the passenger door on the front seat of her car.  After returning her cart she noticed that the box was gone.  She did not observe anyone in the area and officers were not able to locate any witnesses or recover any of the missing items.  Anyone who may have observed anything is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.      

September 5, 2006

Damages Reported at Coleman School

At 4:45 p.m., the principal of Coleman School reported that the sign board in front of the school on Pinelynn Road had been damaged.  Someone had broken the glass and rearranged the letters on the board to spell profanity.  Anyone who may have observed anything is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.           

September 5, 2006

Laptop Computer Stolen over Labor Day Week-end

At 8:47 a.m., an engineering company at 266 Harristown Road reported that sometime over the Labor Day weekend, unauthorized persons entered the office and stole two laptop computers.  There were no signs of forced entry to either the building or the office and the matter remains under investigation.       

September 4, 2006

Woman Injured After Disregard of Warning Tape

At 11:10 a.m., P.O. Frank Riggio assisted a 51-year-old Glen Rock woman who was walking along Harding Plaza near the firehouse.  The woman disregarded yellow caution tape across the sidewalk and fell, sustaining injuries to her hand, nose and two of her front teeth.  PSE&G had placed the tape there due to a damaged sidewalk.      

September 3, 2006

Teen Reports Bicycle Stolen

At 11:57 p.m., a 15-year-old Glen Rock male reported that his Fuji mountain bike had been stolen.  The bike had last been seen in front of Starbucks where it had been left unattended and unsecured.     

September 2, 2006

Man Reports Internet Credit Fraud

At 3:10 p.m., a 33-year-old Glen Rock man reported unauthorized use of his debit card between June 30 and September 2 during a series of six transactions made via the internet to purchase pornography. Commerce Bank has been notified of the fraudulent use and will follow up on the matter.        

September 2, 2006

Storm Causes Damages

The borough was hit was a heavy thunderstorm in the early afternoon , during which time officers and other emergency services responded to approximately 40 storm-related calls concerning downed trees, tree limbs and power lines.  Four motor vehicles and one house suffered damages during the course of the storm. 

September 2, 2006

Damage Reported to Birchwood Road Home

At 9:15 a.m., a Birchwood Road resident reported that unknown individuals, believed to be juveniles, threw an object at the second-floor window of the residence, shattering the window.  The incident was not reported until eight hours after it occurred.  No reports of similar incidents in the area have been filed.      

August 30, 2006

Teen Steals and Crashes Car

A 19-year-old Glen Rock man reported that while he was a guest at a Glen Rock residence he fell asleep and another guest, a 15-year-old Glen Rock female, took his car keys without permission.  The girl subsequently drove away in the victim’s car.  The vehicle was missing when the man woke up at 9:30 a.m. Later in the day he learned that the girl was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Woodbury , NY in Orange County in which she sustained minor injuries.  Woodbury Police were not aware at the time that the vehicle had been stolen.  The female was charged in Glen Rock with unlawful taking of a means of conveyance, which is a fourth-degree crime.  Complaints have been forwarded to juvenile court intake.  Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann is working in conjunction with the Woodbury Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to determine what charges may be filed against the Glen Rock teen in New York .  

August 21, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Narcotics Arrest

At 11:29 a.m., while on routine patrol, P.O. Bryan Scott observed a motor vehicle being operated in a careless manner in the area of Broad Street .  After stopping the vehicle, he determined that the driver, a 25-year-old Newton man, had several active warrants for his arrest out of Glen Rock Pequannock and Mount Olive Township municipal courts.  In the process of having the man exit his vehicle, the officer observed him dropping a plastic bag containing cocaine.  The subject was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, the three active warrants and was issued a motor vehicle summons for careless driving.  The man was subsequently lodged in the Bergen County Jail pending the posting of $ 2,500 bail.   The case has been forwarded to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for Grand Jury Action.      

August 29, 2006

Teen Arrested on Criminal Mischief & Alcohol Charges

At 11:30 p.m., P.O. Scott Mc Govern and P.O. Eric Reamy were dispatched to a report of vandalism from the owner of a business in the Central Business District.  The owner observed juveniles causing damage in front of stores, specifically break tree branches off trees and knocking over garbage cans.  Upon the officers’ arrival, the merchant was able to positively identify a 15-year-old Glen Rock male as having caused the damages.  The youth was arrested by P.O. Mc Govern and charged with criminal mischief and underage consumption of alcohol.  The two other juveniles, both 16-year-olds from Glen Rock, were detained and released to their parents.  The matter has been referred to juvenile court.       

August 29, 2006

Man Reports Credit Fraud

At 9:45 a.m. , a 42-year-old Glen Rock man reported that slightly more than $ 4,600 in unauthorized transactions were generated on his debit card in River Head, Long Island .  The bank will follow-up with the matter, no actual offense was committed in Glen Rock.      

August 26, 2006

Tools Stolen from House under Construction

At 10:52 a.m., a Maple Avenue resident reported that an unknown male walked onto his property, which is under construction, and began taking tools from the house.  Upon being confronted by the homeowner, the man explained that he was a subcontractor and was talking the tools to another job.  When the homeowner realized that his personal power saw was removed he contacted police.  The man was described as about 5’3”, in his early thirties and driving a small white two-door car.       

August 25, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 12:55 a.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. James Calaski determined that the driver, a 31-year-old Clifton man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Weehawken Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a total of $ 175 bail was posted.    

August 24, 2006

Woman Reports Bank Fraud

At 6:52 p.m., a 48-year-o