2006 Press Releases

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

At 9:50 a.m., P.O. Frank Riggio conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Lincoln Avenue .  The driver, a 27-year-old North Haledon woman, was unable to present a driver’s license, registration or insurance card.  After finding 94 pills of OxyContin in the vehicle, P.O. Riggio arrested the woman and charged her with possession of CDS with intent to distribute and hindering apprehension by providing false information to a Police Officer.  She was also issued three motor vehicle summonses and had an outstanding warrant from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department for $925.  After she was processed and charged in Glen Rock she was subsequently turned over to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department. 

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

At 5 p.m. , a theft was reported at a residence in the area of Rodney Street .  According to the elderly resident, $ 1,500 worth jewelry was discovered missing from an upstairs bedroom.  Electrical contractors were working on the home just before the jewelry was believed to have been taken.  The Detective Bureau is looking into the matter.

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-old Glen Rock woman reported that an unauthorized withdrawal was made from her checking account in the amount of $ 8,500.  According to her bank, the withdrawal was made out of state and is being followed up on by the bank’s fraud department.      

August 24, 2006

Homeless Man Arrested at Food Basics

At 4:51 p.m., P.O. Murray Yang and Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney stopped and interviewed a 57-year-old homeless man who was loitering in the Food Basics parking lot on Lincoln Avenue .  The officers charged the man with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and determined that there were four active warrants for his arrest out of Prospect Park and Paterson .  The man was unable to post $ 2,800 bail and was turned over to the Prospect Park Police department.       

August 23, 2006

Intoxicated Man Removed from Train

At 10:58 p.m., members of the Glen Rock and NJ Transit Police Departments responded to assist the crew of Train # 1181 with a highly intoxicated male causing a disturbance on the train.  Officers ejected the 48-year-old Ridgewood man who was allowed to make alternate arrangements for transportation to his residence. 

August 21, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:07 p.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 24-year-old Hawthorne man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Fair Lawn Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a total of $ 250 bail was posted.    

August 20, 2006

House Damaged by BB Gun

At 2:35 a.m., a Hamilton Avenue resident reported finding several holes in his screen and window in front of his house that appeared to have been from a BB gun. Officers interviewed a neighbor who had immediate sight of the area and was awake at that hour but no suspects have been identified.       

August 18, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 11:06 a.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 47-year-old Paterson man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Court.  Unable to post $500 bail the man was held at the Glen Rock police lock-up until he was turned over to officers from the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.       

August 17, 2006

Check Fraud Reported by Group Home

At 1:42 p.m., the management of the Spectrum for Living Group Home on Highwood Avenue reported that three of their clients had unauthorized withdrawals from their checking accounts with Bank of America.  Bank security has been notified and is following up with the matter.  The Detective Bureau will assist should a suspect be identified by bank officials.      

August 17, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 12:14 p.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 57-year-old Ho-Ho Kus man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Sea Girt Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a total of $ 218 bail was posted.    

August 16, 2006

Bicycle Stolen from C.B.D.

At 8:32 a.m. , an employee of Aldo’s Pizza on Rock Road reported the theft of his bicycle from in front of the store the previous evening around 8 p.m.     

August 15, 2006

Theft from Vehicle Reported

At 11:38 a.m., an Oak Knoll Road resident reported that the prior evening she had parked her 2003 Honda Accord on the street near her home between 10 p.m. and 2 p.m. and that someone had removed both side-view mirror assemblies from her vehicle.  No other damages were found and no similar incidents have been reported.      

August 13, 2006

Bicycles Stolen from C.B.D.

At 12:19 a.m., three Glen Rock juveniles reported that they had been in the central business district during the evening and left their bicycles unlocked and unattended in the area of the Dunkin’ Donuts.  Upon return they found that their bikes had been taken.  A fourth juvenile’s bike was allegedly taken but no report was filed.  Information was provided by the juveniles that perhaps a Hawthorne youth had taken the bikes but that was investigated and no evidence was found to support the claim.      

August 11, 2006

Store Owner Confronts Teen Shoplifter

At 6:38 p.m., officers were called to the Five & Ten on Rock Road after the storeowner confronted a 14-year-old girl who had attempted to steal a charitable collection canister from the store counter.  The owner of the store declined to sign complaints so long as the juvenile and her parents agreed the girl would not return to the store again.  The girl’s mother was contacted and responded to the store where the girl was released to her custody.  The canister was recovered.       

August 11, 2006

Two Youths Arrested for Bicycle Theft

At 1:55 p.m., P.O. Adam Pyatak received information from a Glen Rock resident whose son’s bicycle had been stolen in Glen Rock on August 5^th.  An unknown juvenile was reportedly seen driving the bike around town.  One of the son’s friends had taken a picture of the bike and the persons riding it with his cell-phone camera and showed it to the officer.  The victim was also able to provide the officer with the bike’s serial number.  Later that day P.O. Pyatak observed a 16-year-old male, fitting the description provided, riding a bike, which appeared to be identical to the one stolen from the victim.  Based on information provided, P.O. Pyatak conducted a field contact of the youth, examined the serial number of the bike and determined that it was in fact the one that had been stolen.  The youth riding the bike, a 16-year-old Paterson male, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property and giving false information to law-enforcement. 

Through a subsequent investigation conducted by P.O. Pyatak and Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann, it was learned that a 15-year-old Glen Rock male was involved in the actual theft of the bike, which was stolen in the presence of the 16-year-old Paterson youth.  The Glen Rock youth surrendered himself at police headquarters in the company of his guardian and was charged with theft.  The matter has been referred to juvenile court.    

August 9, 2006

Woman Victim of ID Theft

At 9:54 a.m., a 46-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that she had been a victim of identity theft and that an individual from the state of Texas was using her social security number in financial transactions.  The matter has been reported to the Social Security Administration.

August 7, 2006

Car Stolen from Tilghman Drive

At 12:46 a.m. a resident on the 700 block of Prospect Street reported that his car, which he left parked on Tilghman Drive , had been stolen sometime after 6:30 p.m. on the 6^th.  The vehicle, a 1993 Honda Civic was recovered later in the day by the Paterson Police Department who found that the vehicle had been stripped and left on a city street.  The area of Prospect and Tilghman is a heavily traveled area, with a bus stop nearby.  Anyone who may have witnessed anything out of the ordinary on August 6^th between 6:30 p.m. and approximately midnight is asked to contact D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or e-mail: dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.  

August 6, 2006

Fugitive Arrested During Motor Vehicle Stop

At 4:48 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Anna Marie Mattina determined that the driver, a 49-year-old Stockholm man, was wanted on charges of  Aggravated Assault with Serious Bodily Injury out of Morris County .  The man was placed under arrest held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he was turned over to officers from the Morris County Sheriff’s Department.     

August 4, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:07 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 26-year-old Bayonne man, was wanted on active warrants out of the Carteret and Tinton Falls Municipal Courts.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a total of $ 3,320 bail was posted.     

August 4, 2006

Damage Reported at Coleman School

At 12:30 p.m. , the Principal of Coleman School reported finding graffiti on the front entrance, side bulletin board and west side wall of the school.  A black marker appeared to have been used.  The graffiti was similar to that drawn at the Glen Rock High School on August 1^st.         

August 3, 2006

Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

At 6:51 p.m. , while on routine patrol P.O. Bryan Scott observed a vehicle driving southbound on Lincoln Avenue with no inspection sticker on the windshield.  After initiating a motor vehicle stop P.O. Scott determined that there were active warrants for the driver’s arrest and noted that both she and her passenger were extremely nervous.  Upon questioning, the driver, a 19-year-old Waldwick woman, admitted that she had just bought cocaine in Paterson .  Two small bags of cocaine were recovered by the officer and the woman was placed under arrest.       

The woman was transported to the Glen Rock Police lock-up where she was processed and held until she was able to post $300 bail.  The outstanding warrants from Wanaque and Pompton Lakes were also satisfied. 

August 1, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 7:47 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 23-year-old Paramus woman, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Paramus Municipal Court.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until $ 130 bail was posted.     

August 1, 2006

Criminal Mischief reported at GRHS

At 1: 05 p.m. , an official at the Glen Rock High School reported that graffiti had been applied with a black magic marker on the concession stand, men’s bathroom and equipment building on the high school field.  On August 4^th official found similar graffiti on the granite entrance sign near Kirkwood Place .  It is unknown when the damages occurred      

July 31, 2006

Unattended Bicycle Taken

At 4:04 p.m. , a 13-year-old Glen Rock boy reported that his bicycle was taken from the Central Business District.  They boy had loaned the bicycle to a friend who left it on a sidewalk unlocked and unattended.  Sgt. Jon Miller located the bicycle in another area of the CBD later in the day. 

Bike riders are strongly urged to lock their bicycles to a fixed object, such as a bike rack or sign post, when unattended.  Once an authorized person gains control of a bicycle, outside the view of its rightful owner, it is nearly impossible for anyone – including the police - to tell whether an individual riding a bike is the rightful owner or a thief.       

July, 2006

“Obey the Signs or Pay the Fines”

During the month of July members of the Glen Rock Police Department participated in the “Obey the Signs or Pay the Fines” program which was part of the 2006 Tri-State Pilot Speed Enforcement Campaign.  As part of this program Police in NJ, NY and CT targeted roadways prone to speed-related crashes for increased enforcement activity.  Officers issued a total of 141 summonses for various moving violations, arrested two motorists for DWI, impounded five unregistered and/or uninsured vehicles, apprehended seventeen motorists driving with suspended licenses and arrested three motorists on outstanding warrants.   

July 28, 2006

Emergency Services Mobilize in Response to Storm

Just after 3:30 p.m. , a sudden and brief thunderstorm struck the borough resulting in the mobilization of police, fire, DPW and public utility crews to various locations throughout the borough which had sustained damages from falling trees and tree limbs.  Among numerous reports, the storm resulted in damages to four homes, one business and three motor vehicles.

The most serious incident was a downed tree limb that struck a gas regulator on a Lehigh Place home. 

The fire department was able to shut the gas off and PSE&G responded. 

July 27, 2006

Oven Fire Extinguished Without Incident

At 7:22 p.m. , officers were dispatched, along with the Glen Rock Fire Department, to a report of a fire inside a townhouse unit on Pamrapo Court .  Investigation revealed that the fire was contained to the stove and it was extinguished by the fire department without incident.  There were no injuries.    

July 26, 2006

Unattended Bicycles Stolen

At 11:41 p.m. , two 15-year-old Glen Rock boys reported that their bicycles were taken while playing “Manhunt” at Wilde Memorial Park .  The bikes were reportedly left unlocked and unattended and were gone when the boys returned.    

July 24, 2006

Woman Reports Fraud

At 2:30 p.m. , a 49-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that on June 18, she had sold furniture to a Passaic resident for $400, paid by check.  According to the complainant, the check was returned by the bank as the account was not located. The suspect does not appear to live at the address that was provided.  The seller was advised of her options, including the right to sign a complaint.          

July 22, 2006

Bicycles Stolen From Home Under Construction

At 9:19 a.m. , a Kenmore Road resident reported sometime over a seven day period, two bicycles were taken from the garage of his home, which is currently under construction and was not secured.  One of the bicycles, a custom –built road bike, is valued at $ 6,500.  The other bike is valued at $ 1,400.  There were no signs of forced entry, no witnesses, and more than a dozen contractors working at the premises.        

July 19, 2006

Resident Refuses Police Assistance Following Burglary

At 9:49 p.m. , a Glen Rock resident reported that he was checking on a vacant Fairview Avenue home for a family friend and found that the house had been entered and ransacked.  Officers responded and found no sign of forced entry.  Sgt. George Erlich called the homeowner who related that the house is in the process of being vacated and was certain the incident was related to a family member.  The homeowner was insistent on not pursing the matter and requested that officer take no further action.        

July 19, 2006

Hit & Run Driver Located

At 11:52 a.m. , P.O. Anna Marie Mattina investigated a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on Park Avenue near Prospect Street in which a 41-year-old Paterson woman sustained minor injuries.  After striking the woman’s vehicle, the hit-and-run driver backed up, struck a tree and fled on Park Avenue towards Maple Avenue , leaving his front license plate behind.  An investigation revealed that the vehicle was being driven by a 24-year-old River Vale man whose’ driver’s license had been suspended.  The man, who was the boyfriend of the vehicle owner’s daughter, surrendered at GRPD headquarters and was charged with careless driving, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injuries and driving with a suspended license.  An appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court is pending.            

July 19, 2006

Shoplifting Turns into Robbery at CVS

At 9:24 a.m. , officers responded to a report of a shoplifting at CVS on Rock Road .  An investigation revealed that a store employee confronted a male in his 50’s who was attempting to steal a disposable video camcorder.  The suspect pushed a 29-year-old female employee out of his way and fled the store in a silver vehicle.  Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann and P.O. Frank Riggio were able to identify the man as a 55-year-old Hawthorne resident and a warrant for his arrest on charges of robbery was issued on July 21^st, after the victim was able to pick him out of a photo line-up.  The incident was also recorded on the CVS video surveillance system.  The man surrendered himself at the urging of family members on July 24^th and was remanded to the Bergen County Jail in lieu of $ 10,000 bail. 

July 19, 2006

Officer Discovers Damage to Train Station

At 1:13 a.m. , while on routine patrol, P.O. Murray Yang discovered that seven windowpanes and a door panel at the Borough Hall train station had been broken.  A search of the area did not reveal anything and no witnesses were located.  The GRPD and NJ Transit police are following up on the incident.  

July 18, 2006

Burglary Report Unfounded

At 11:13 p.m. , a Boulevard resident reported that unknown persons had entered the residence using a hidden key and caused damage inside the house.  A follow-up investigation by Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann determined that no burglary had occurred and that the resident’s 15-year-old daughter had friends over without permission. 

July 17, 2006

Damages at Train Station

At 1:27 p.m. , the Glen Rock Department of Public Works reported that several acts of vandalism had occurred both inside and outside the Borough Hall train station over the last three weeks.     

July 13, 2006

Haledon Man Arrested for Harassment

At 8:45 p.m. , Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann arrested a 40-year-old Haledon man on charges of harassment stemming from an investigation into 35 harassing phone calls made to the home of a 45-year-old Glen Rock woman.  An investigation revealed that the calls were made by her ex-boyfriend.  The matter has been referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.          

July 13, 2006

Pompton Lakes Woman Reports “Lost” Car

At 4:58 p.m. , a 25-year-old Pompton Lakes woman reported to P.O. Matt Stanislao that she had lost her grandfather’s car somewhere in or near Glen Rock the previous week.  The woman alleged that she was driving home from Paterson late at night when she ran out of gas.  She claimed that a passerby, who was not from the area, took her to a service station in Paterson to buy gas and they were unable to find their way back to the car.  After checking with police departments and tow companies in surrounding towns, P.O. Stanislao was unable to find any record concerning the vehicle.  No further action could be taken and the woman was referred to her insurance company.        

July 11, 2006

Rollover MVA on Lincoln Avenue

At 9:18 p.m. , P.O. Robert Wojtecki was dispatched to a rollover motor vehicle accident on Lincoln Avenue .  An investigation revealed that the driver, a 31-year-old Ringwood man, had taken his eyes off the road while adjusting the radio station when he veered off the road, hopped the curb and struck a borough shade tree causing the vehicle to roll over on its side.  The man was not injured and was issued a summons for careless driving.       

July 11, 2006

Woman Reports Credit Fraud

At 2:30 p.m. , a 68-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that she was the victim of credit fraud, after being notified by her credit card company that unauthorized charges had been made with the card number.  The nature and location of the charges were not disclosed.  The bank is investigating the matter.          

July 10, 2006

Man Arrested for DWI at Accident Scene

At 9:38 p.m. , P.O. Bryan Scott was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of Rock Road and Lincoln Avenue .  During the course of the investigation, P.O. Scott determined that one of the drivers, a 74-year-old Paramus man, was under the influence of alcohol.  The man was arrested and charged with DWI and his vehicle was impounded.  The man was processed and held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could be released to a sober friend.        

July 10, 2006

Officers Deliver Baby Girl

At 2:48 a.m. , P.O. Eric Reamy and P.O. Murray Yang were dispatched to a Glen Rock residence on a report of a 35-year-old woman in labor.  Upon arrival, officers delivered a healthy baby girl.  Both mother and daughter were treated by EMT’s from the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps and transported to Valley Hospital .      

July 9, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 4:36 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 39-year-old Clifton man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Clifton Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until $ 165 bail was posted.     

July 8, 2006

Wyckoff Man Arrested for DWI

At 2:46 p.m. , while on routine patrol, P.O. Bryan Scott observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Glen Avenue which failed to stop at the stop sign at Maple Avenue , and turned right without signaling. P.O. Scott stopped the vehicle and determined that the driver, a 52-year-old Wyckoff man, was under the influence of alcohol.  The man was arrested and charged with D.W.I.  His vehicle was impounded for 12 hours in accordance with John’s Law.  The man was later released to a sober relative.        

July 5, 2006

Fatal Accident on Route 208

At 8:39 p.m. , officers were dispatched to Route 208 southbound on a report of a rollover motor vehicle accident.  Upon arrival at the scene, officers determined that the driver, a 34-year-old New Milford woman, was deceased.  The debris field spanned over 300 yards.  The cause of the accident could not be immediately determined.  The initial investigation determined that the accident began in Hawthorne where the woman lost control of her car.  The accident is being investigated by the Hawthorne Police Department in conjunction with the NJ State Police, Passaic County Sheriff’s Department and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit.  Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact the Hawthorne Police Detective Bureau at (973) 427-8300.

July 3, 2006

Man Arrested for Stolen License Plates

At 9:52 a.m. , while on routine patrol, Sgt. Jon Miller ran a random check on a vehicle traveling north on Route 208.  After running the license plate check and confirming that the license plates were reported as stolen out of Irvington , Sgt. Miller and P.O. Frank Riggio stopped the vehicle on Route 208 north by Goffle Road and arrested a 31-year-old Jersey City man for receiving stolen property.  The man was also issued motor vehicle summonses for operating an unregistered vehicle with fictitious plates.  The vehicle was impounded and the man was later released on his own recognizance. 

July 2, 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, a 21-year-old Paterson man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Fair Lawn Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until $ 1,000 bail was posted.     

June 29, 2006

Glen Rock Man Reports Credit Card Fraud

At 11:23 a.m. , an 83-year-old Glen Rock man reported that his credit card had been lost.  After checking with the credit-card company he realized that unauthorized charges had been made on his card in Paramus .  The card has since been canceled.    

June 29, 2006

Juveniles Arrested for Alcohol Possession

At 12:50 a.m. , while on routine patrol, P.O. Bryan Scott found two juvenile females, ages 15 and 17, walking through the Bergen County Park , which was closed at the time.  The officer observed that both girls were holding bottles of alcohol.  He subsequently arrested and charged both girls with underage possession of alcohol.  They were later released to their parents. 

June 28, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 10:32 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 29-year-old Ridgewood man, was wanted on an active warrants out of the Haledon and Cedar Grove Municipal Courts.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until $ 125 bail was posted.     

June 28, 2006

Intoxicated Man Found on RR Tracks

At 8:06 p.m. , while on routine patrol, P.O. Scott Mc Govern found a 56-year-old Glen Rock man, in a highly intoxicated state, sitting on the NJ Transit Main Line railroad tracks under Route 208.  The man was transported to Bergen Regional Medical Center for evaluation. 

June 28, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 6 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 25-year-old Philadelphia man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Palmyra Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until $ 1,000 bail was posted.    

June 28, 2006

Fair Lawn Man Arrested During MV Stop

At 5:46 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, Sgt. Dan Dour determined that the driver, a 37-year-old Fair Lawn man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Hoboken Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until $ 213 bail was posted.     

June 28, 2006

Vehicle Damaged on Somerset Court

At 8:08 a.m. , a 24-year-old Secaucus man reported that the windshield of his vehicle was broken while it was parked overnight on Somerset Court .  The man claimed that he knew who was responsible and was advised of his right to sign a complaint. 

June 27, 2006

15-Year Old Runaway Located

At 11:47 p.m. , the father of a 15-year-old girl reported that his daughter had been missing since approximately 8:30 p.m and could not be located.  Her friends alleged that they did not know where she had gone.  The girl was located by the Garfield Police Department the following day, June 28, and returned home.          

June 26, 2006

Midland Park Man Arrested for DWI

At 2:07 a.m. , Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney was on routine patrol when observed a motor vehicle being operated in an erratic manner.  The officer initiated a motor vehicle stop which resulted in the arrest of a 54-year-old Midland Park man for Driving While Intoxicated.  The man was also issued summonses for failure to keep right and careless driving.  The driver was released later in the morning to a sober friend. 

June 25, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 3:50 a.m. , P.O. Robert Wojtecki arrested a 50-year-old Glen Rock woman who was wanted on criminal warrants out of Fair Lawn .  She was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she was picked up by officers from the Fair Lawn Police Department.    

June 22, 2006

Teen Arrested for Underage Alcohol Possession

At 2:35 a.m. , while on routine patrol Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney discovered a 19-year-old Glen Rock man who was in possession of alcohol behind the Glen Rock High School .  He was arrested and charged with underage possession of alcohol and released. 

June 19, 2006

Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud

At 8 p.m. , Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann arrested a 29-year-old Hawthorne woman who was wanted on an outstanding criminal warrant out of Glen Rock.  The woman was charged with providing a fraudulent insurance card to a Police Officer in the Glen Rock Municipal Court as proof of insurance while answering to a charge of Operating an Uninsured Vehicle in May of 2006.  The woman posted $ 3,000 bail through a bail bond service and was released.  The matter has been referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for Grand Jury action.        

June 18, 2006

Officer Discovers Vandalism in CBD

At 4:20 a.m. , Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney was on routine patrol when he discovered acts of vandalism in the Central Business District.  Branches had been ripped from trees and thrown into the street and garbage cans had been thrown into the road by Veterans Park .  No one was observed in the area. 

June 17, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 12:40 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Robert Wojtecki determined that the driver, a 32-year-old Wayne man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Hawthorne Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 165 bail and was released. 

June 16, 2006

Officers Respond to Dispute at Office Building

At 10:52 a.m. , officers were dispatched to an office building on Harristown Road on a report of an irate male causing a disturbance.  The responding officers determined that the man was an employee who had been terminated.  After calming the man down the officers escorted him from the premises after he collected his personal belongings.   

June 15, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 9:40 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. James Calaski determined that the driver, a 26-year-old Passaic man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Weehawken Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 600 bail and was released. 

June 15, 2006

Glen Rock Man Arrested for DWI and Drug Possession

At 2:05 a.m. , while on routine patrol, P.O. Bryan Scott observed a motor vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on Harristown Road .  After observing the vehicle crossing the double yellow line repeatedly, he stopped the car near the corner of Harristown and Radburn.  P.O. Scott determined that the driver, a 21-year-old Glen Rock man, was intoxicated and in possession of marijuana.  The man was arrested for DWI and Possession of Marijuana under 50 Grams.  The vehicle was impounded for 12 hours in accordance with John’s Lawn and the man was held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could be released to the custody of a sober family member, his mother.   

June 14, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 6:29 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. James Calaski determined that the driver, a 33-year-old Paterson man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Paramus Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 500 bail and was released. 

June 13, 2006

Glen Rock Man Arrested for Failing to Appear in Court

At 9:50 p.m. , P.O. Scott Mc Govern arrested a 48-year-old Glen Rock man who was wanted on an active warrant out of the Ridgewood Municipal Court.  The man was held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a family member was able to post $ 1,000 bail.    

June 10, 2006

Verizon Solicitors Authorized

There have been a number of reports from residents about Verizon workers going door to door.  The Glen Rock Police Department would like to remind residents that the workers are legitimately soliciting and have Verizon photo identification bearing their name and the corporate logo. 

June 10, 2006

Shoplifting Reported at C.V.S.

At 1:05 p.m. , the manager of the CVS store on Rock Road reported a suspected shoplifting, which had occurred in the past.  Two Hispanic males in their late twenties or early thirties, entered the store a 1 p.m. , appeared to have concealed merchandise in their pants pockets and walked out the front door, driving away in a white Chevrolet Impala. Tapes are being reviewed in an effort to identify the actors and determine what was taken.        

June 9, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:25 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 59-year-old Fair Lawn man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Fair Lawn Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 1,000 bail and was released. 

June 8, 2006

Glen Rock Woman Arrested on Criminal Warrant

At 9:13 a.m. , P.O. Bryan Scott and Sgt. Chris McInerney assisted the Summit Police Department in arresting a 56-year-old Glen Rock woman who was wanted on criminal charges out of their jurisdiction.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she was turned over to the Summit Police Department. 

June 8, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 8:21 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 38-year-old Wyckoff man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the Jersey City Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 200 bail and was released. 

June 5, 2006

Glen Rock Man Arrested for Failing to Appear in Court

At 4:53 p.m. , Sgt. Dan Dour arrested a 41-year-old Glen Rock man on an outstanding warrant out of the Weehawken Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 200 bail and was released.    

June 5, 2006

Alert Resident Averts Internet Fraud

At 3 p.m. , a 67-year-old Glen Rock man reported that he had advertised an item for sale on craigslist.  The man reported that he received a response from an individual who mailed three postal service money orders totaling $ 2,550.  The sender asked the man to refund the difference, less a handling fee.  The envelope in which the money order had been mailed had no return address and was postmarked from Spain .   Suspicious of the circumstances, the man inquired at the post office and discovered that the money orders were counterfeit.  The resident turned them over to Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann and the case was referred to U.S. postal inspectors.  The matter is now part of an ongoing nationwide investigation.  The Glen Rock man suffered no financial loss. 

June 4, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:44 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 20-year-old Paterson man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Paterson Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 125 bail and was released.     

June 4, 2006

“Click It or Ticket”

During the period of May 22 through June 4, 2006 , members of the Glen Rock Police Department participated in “Click It or Ticket”, a seatbelt enforcement and education program.  Officers conducted motor vehicle checkpoints and issued 131 summonses for various violations, impounded eight unregistered and/or uninsured vehicles, and arrested six motorists on outstanding warrants.     

June 3, 2006

Glen Rock Woman Victim of Identity Theft

At 10:34 a.m. , a 53-year-old Glen Rock woman became aware that she had been the victim of identity theft when she received past due notices for payment on a safety deposit box that she does not maintain at an unknown northern New Jersey Commerce Bank branch.  Bank Security did not identify the jurisdiction in which the safe deposit box was opened and are continuing an internal investigation. 

June 4, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:44 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 19-year-old Paterson man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Paterson Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 125 bail and was released. 

June 2, 2006

Life Savers Honored

Left to Right: - Front: GRVAC President Mary Surrago, P.O. Anna Marie Mattina, EMT Liz Carr, GRVAC Captain John DeLaat, Virginia and Mayor John Van Keuren.  –Rear: P.O. Robert Wojtecki, EMT Matt Auslander, P.O. Matt Stanislao, EMT Mike Eckert, P.O. James Calaski.  (not present was EMT Pat Gallagher)

During the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ Spring Social on Friday June 2^nd, 2006 , Virginia Van Keuren was joined by her husband Glen Rock Mayor John Van Keuren and GRVAC President Mary Surrago in honoring the team of Police Officers and EMTS who were instrumental in saving her life on evening of December 17^th, 2005 .

Mrs. Van Keuren and her husband John were guests of the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department at the Holiday Social held at the Fire House when she suddenly went into cardiac arrest.  The members of the Ambulance Corp, who were also present at the party, joined by responding Police Officers Calaski, Wojtecki, Stanislao and Mattina immediately began CPR and shocked Mrs. Van Keuren with one of the Police Departments Automated External Defibrillation (AED) units. 

Virginia Van Keuren has since made a full recovery and joined in the June 2^nd event to honor each Police Officer and EMT with a plaque.  Those receiving the awards were P.O. Anna Marie Mattina, EMT Liz Carr, GRVAC Captain John DeLaat, P.O. Robert Wojtecki, EMT Matt Auslander, P.O. Matt Stanislao, EMT Mike Eckert, P.O. James Calaski.  Unable to attend was EMT Pat Gallagher.   

June 2, 2006

Special Olympics Torch Run Comes to Glen Rock

           

                        Left to Right; Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney, D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann, J.J. Mulholland, P.O. Matt Stanislao, P.O. Adam Pyatak.

On Friday morning June 2nd, 2006 the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run made its way through Glen Rock.  Local Special Olympics athlete, John "J.J." Mulholland, a student at the Glen Rock High School, carried the torch through the borough accompanied by members of the Glen Rock Police Department.  The student body and staff of the Glen Rock High School cheered on "J.J." and the Glen Rock Officers as the run made its way past the front of the School.

The Law Enforcement Torch run is an international series of relays by Law Enforcement Officers to raise money for the Special Olympics.  For the past 23 years, the Special Olympics torch has been carried throughout New Jersey , signifying the achievements and personal courage of Special Olympics athletes.

Those wishing to make a donation to the Special Olympics, in recognition of J.J. and the Glen Rock Police Officers, should send checks payable to: Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey, Princeton Forrestal Village 201 Rockingham Row, Princeton , NJ    08540 .  

June 1, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 12:06 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 19-year-old Charlotte NC, man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Haledon Municipal Court.  The man, who was unable to post $ 520 bail, was held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could be turned over to officers from the Haledon Police Department. 

May 30, 2006

Corporation Reports Check Fraud

At 11:57 a.m. , a corporation on Harristown Road received a report from the Bank of American that fraudulent checks were being drawn on its corporate bank account.  According to bank security they detected this activity during their own investigation.  The jurisdiction in which the fraud occurred was not disclosed and bank security is following up on the matter.  

May 29, 2006

Property Damaged While Teen At Home Unsupervised

At 6:47 p.m. , a Herold Drive resident reported that their pool had been damaged over the weekend.  Flower pots and several chairs had been thrown into the pool and the residents were concerned that the lining may have been ripped.  According to the resident’s 15-year-old daughter, who had been at the home over the weekend unsupervised, three unknown males had knocked at the door asking about a party.  They were reportedly denied entrance but police were not notified.  The girl alleged that she heard a loud bang and that the three males may have caused the damage, however, she did not witness the act and was unable to identify the three alleged culprits.  A report was taken and the residents have been advised to contact their insurance company.    

May 28, 2006

Intoxicated Man Arrested Following Disturbance

At 12:42 a.m. , officers were called to the townhouse complex on Pamrapo Court on a report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance.  Upon arrival, they found a 62-year-old Astoria , NY man was having a dispute with a 66-year-old Glen Rock woman who resides at the townhouse complex.  At that time, the man was unable to drive due to his state of intoxication and turned over his keys to the officers and agreed to leave on his own.  At 1:24 a.m. the officers were called back to the townhouse complex on a report of the same individual again causing a disturbance The Glen Rock woman reported that the man kept ringing the doorbell and when she wouldn’t answer the door, he began yelling, cursing and throwing rocks at her bedroom window.  Officers attempted to get the man to leave the area but he refused and began pushing and shoving officers at which point he was placed under arrest by P.O. Adam Pyatak for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.  There were no injuries in the scuffle that ensued.  The man was issued a summons and an appearance in the Glen Rock Municipal Court is pending.  He was released on his own recognizance and transported by taxi to the bus terminal in Paterson .      

May 27, 2006

Caldwell Man Arrested on Traffic Warrant

At 8:35 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 52-year-old Caldwell man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Little Falls Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 71 bail and was released. 

May 27, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 5:17 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 24-year-old Butler man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Pompton Lakes Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 285 bail and was released. 

May 26, 2006

Shoplifter Chased off by Manager at Food Basics

At 11:42 p.m. , officers were dispatched to the Food Basics store on Lincoln Avenue on a report of a shoplifting in progress.  Upon arrival, the actor, who was chased out of the store by the manager, had already fled the scene leaving behind 10 bottle of liquor valued at $240, which he had pushed out of the store in a shopping cart without paying.  The actor is described as a light-skinned black male, approximately 5’8”, 220 pounds with medium-length dreadlocks.  He reportedly had been driven from the scene by a blue van with unknown Pennsylvania registration.  A search of the area by officers from Glen Rock, Hawthorne and Fair Lawn came up negative. 

May 25, 2006

15-Year Old Runaway Located

At 9:15 p.m. , the father of a 15-year-old girl reported that his daughter had been missing since approximately 3:30 p.m.     The father learned through some of the girl’s friends that she was last heard from in the Clifton area and that she planned on running away from home.  The girl was located the following day, May 26^th, just before 12 p.m. by the Clifton Police Department.  She has since been returned home.    

May 25, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 5 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 41-year-old Fair Lawn man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Fair Lawn Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 120 bail and was released. 

May 25, 2006

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

At 11:48 a.m. , the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department notified the Glen Rock Police Department that they recovered a vehicle in the city of Paterson that had been reported stolen by a Norwood Avenue resident.  The vehicle has since been returned to its owner and the circumstances of the recovery remain under investigation. 

May 24, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 6:25 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Anna Marie Mattina determined that the driver, a 29-year-old Paterson woman was wanted on an active warrant out of the North Plainfield Municipal Court.  The woman posted $ 128 bail and was released. 

 

May 22, 2006

Investigation Discloses False Identity

During the course of an investigation, P.O. Frank Riggio and Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann determined that an individual, who had been arrested and charged by P.O. Riggio on March 31 with possession of stolen credit cards, had provided a false identity to the officer.  His correct identity was ascertained through fingerprint identification with the assistance of the NJ State Police.  A warrant has been issued for his arrest for providing false information to a law enforcement officer.  The subject is a 24-year-old Hispanic male who is believed to reside somewhere in Paterson .  He has been entered in NJ Wanted Persons as a fugitive. 

May 21, 2006

Wanted Woman Arrested

At 4:47 p.m. , Sgt. Dan Dour, P.O. Michael Ciaramella and P.O. Bryan Scott were dispatched to the area of St. Catharine’s Church on a report of two individuals panhandling for gas money.  P.O. Scott subsequently located and arrested a 39-year-old Ramsey woman, who was found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle and other narcotics paraphernalia.  She was also found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest out of Hillsdale for theft.  She was detained at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could be turned over to members of the Hillsdale Police Department who transported her to the Bergen County Jail in lieu of $ 10,000 bail.    

May 19, 2006

Two Men Trapped in Elevator

At 4:27 p.m. , P.O. Robert Wojtecki responded to the Bank of America office building at 208 Harristown Road on a report of two men trapped in an elevator.  The Glen Rock Volunteer Fire department responded to the scene and was able to free both men safely.  The elevator has been placed out of service pending repair by the building owner. 

May 19, 2006

Woman Arrested on Drug Related Charges

At 2:58 p.m. , Lt. Fred Stahman and Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann arrested a 39-year-old Mahwah woman in the central business district for attempting to obtain a Controlled Dangerous Substances (C.D.S.) by fraud.  The woman was trying to obtain 100 tablets of Percocet using a forged prescription that was written on a stolen prescription pad of a retired doctor.  The woman was processed and released on her own recognizance.  The case has been referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for grand jury action.    

May 19, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:37 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 33-year-old Ridgewood woman was wanted on an active warrant out of the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The woman posted $ 89 bail and was released. 

May 18, 2006

Officers Respond to Fight in Progress

At 8:23 p.m. , Sgt. Paul Weber and P.O. Frank Riggio were dispatched to a report of a fight in progress at the corner of Maple and Park Avenues.  Upon arrival they separated a merchant from a business in the adjacent area and a 47-year-old Lodi man, who had become involved in a dispute when the Lodi man began urinating behind the merchant’s store.  Both parties were separated and advised of their rights to sign complaints if they wished. 

May 16, 2006

Entry Forced to Landscaper’s Trailer

At 7:03 p.m. , the owner of a landscaping company reported that sometime between then and 1 p.m. that afternoon, someone forced entry to his landscaping trailer while it was parked on Broad Street and stole $ 1,300 worth of equipment.  The Bergen County Sheriff’s Department B.C.I. unit responded in an effort to lift latent fingerprints.  The equipment that was stolen has been entered into N.C.I.C.  

May 16, 2006

Missing Glen Rock Woman Located

At 11:12 a.m. , a 22-year-old Glen Rock woman with suicidal tendencies was reported missing by her family when she did not return home from the night before.  After an investigation, P.O. Eric Reamy and Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann were able to determine that the woman had taken a taxicab from Ridgewood to a bar in Paterson , where patrons last saw her after 1 a.m.   The woman was subsequently located on May 18 at 3:20 a.m. when she had called her family from a location in Carlstadt.  Officers from the Carlstadt Police Department were able to detain the woman for her own safety and arrange for her transportation to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood where she was held for treatment for a dog bite and a psychiatric evaluation. 

May 15, 2006

Attempted Car Theft on Harristown Road

At 2:24 p.m. , a 26-year-old Elmwood Park man reported that someone attempted to steal his 2000 Acura Integra from the parking lot of an office building on Harristown Road .  The ignition was broken and hanging from the steering column with wires exposed.  It does not appear that anything was stolen from the vehicle.  Employees from the office building reported that just prior to the incident they had observed a suspicious male loitering in the parking lot and then he left the area with two other males in a green Honda.  The vehicle was towed to the Bergen County Sheriff’s BCI unit to test for DNA and latent fingerprints, as there was blood on the vehicle that did not belong to the owner.  Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann is conducting a follow-up investigation.   

May 15, 2006

Glen Rock Man Arrested for Failure to Pay Fines

At 2:06 p.m. , P.O. Frank Riggio arrested a 36-year-old Glen Rock man on a warrant issued by the Glen Rock Municipal Court after the man failed to pay fines following a conviction two years ago.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until a family member posted $ 500 bail.  

May 15, 2006

Van Stolen from Harristown Road Parking Lot

At 8:40 a.m. , a real estate management company on Harristown Road reported that one of the company’s maintenance vehicles, a 2002 Ford Econoline van, had been stolen from the parking lot sometime between Saturday morning and Monday morning.  The complainant reported that the van had been locked.  While investigating the report P.O. Murray Yang and P.O. Eric Reamy recovered another Ford Econoline van which had been stolen from a company out of Newark and left in the same parking lot.  The vehicle was impounded and removed from the scene.  Later in the day, the van stolen from Glen Rock was recovered by the Hillside Police Department in Union County in conjunction with a Newark man who was apprehended for burglarizing companies in that community.  Tools and other maintenance equipment valued at $ 11,000, which had been in the van, were not recovered. Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann is continuing the investigation in cooperation with Detectives from the Hillside Police Department.   

May 14, 2006

Girl Found Intoxicated and Lying on Sidewalk

At 10:56 p.m. , patrols were dispatched on a 9-1-1 report of an unresponsive female lying on the sidewalk at Rock Road and Glen Avenue .  Officers found a 15-year-old Glen Rock female who was unresponsive but breathing.  It is believed that she may have ingested an unknown quantity of alcohol.  The girl was transported to the Emergency Room at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood .  The matter is being investigated by P.O. Arthur Faber.   

May 12, 2006

Woman Reports “Loaned” Vehicle Not Returned

At 6:30 p.m. , P.O. Murray Yang investigated a report of an alleged stolen vehicle that belonged to a 63-year-old Glen Rock woman.  The woman reported that one week earlier she had loaned her pickup truck to a man who was doing roofing work on her home so that he could go buy supplies.  After seven days she was concerned that the vehicle had not been returned after she tried to contact the man several times.  Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney was able to contact the man’s ex-wife, who had no further information on his whereabouts.  On advice from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office the vehicle was not entered in the computer as stolen until after the woman appeared at the Glen Rock Municipal court, in person, to sign a complaint for theft by failure to make required disposition.  The complaint was signed on May 16^th and the vehicle is currently listed as stolen.    

May 12, 2006

Burglary Suspect Arrested

At 1:30 p.m. , Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann and P.O. Frank Riggio arrested a 47-year-old homeless Paterson man at the Passaic County Jail for burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.  The arrest stemmed from an investigation into a May 7^th incident when a home on the 400 block of Rock Road was burglarized and a vehicle was stolen from the driveway.  The man was apprehended with the assistance from the Paterson Police Department.  He is currently being held in the Passaic County Jail on charges out of both Glen Rock and Paterson.   

May 11, 2006

Shoplifting Reported at Food Basics

At 9:03 p.m. , P.O. Bryan Scott was dispatched to Food Basics on Lincoln Avenue with P.O. Eric Reamy and Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney on a report that a shoplifting had just occurred.  The store manager reported that a black male, 5’9”, shoplifted three bottles of Johnnie Walker Red Label liquor, ran out of the store and fled in a blue or gray minivan operated by an unknown female.  The incident was captured on video surveillance but no one was able to identify the actors.   

May 11, 2006

Woman’s Missing Jewelry

At 3:49 p.m. , an 83-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that three pieces of jewelry (two necklaces and a bracelet) valued at $ 4,550 were missing from her home.  There were no signs of forced entry and the woman said no one had been in the house except for family members.   

May 11, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:15 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 34-year-old Plainfield man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Mahwah Municipal Court.  The man posted $120 cash bail and was released. 

May 11, 2006

Plainfield Man Arrested During MV Stop

At 12:55 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 24-year-old East Orange man was wanted on an active warrant out of the East Orange Municipal Court.  The man posted $258 cash bail and was released. 

May 10, 2006

Glen Rock Man Victim of Credit Fraud

At 6:36 p.m. , a 44-year-old Glen Rock man reported the fraudulent use of his American Express card in Las Vegas , and that an unauthorized Visa card account was opened in his name in Finland .  The man was unsure how his identity was obtained.  Both credit card companies were notified. 

May 10, 2006

Checkbook Stolen at Food Basics

At 5:36 p.m. , a 41-year-old West Milford woman reported that she had left her wallet in a shopping car at Food Basics on Lincoln Avenue .  The store manager later recovered the wallet but the woman’s check book was missing.  The woman has since closed the account.    

May 9, 2006

Wyckoff Man Arrested on Glen Rock Warrant

At 11:27 p.m. , Ridgewood Police took into custody a 44-year-old Wyckoff man who was wanted on active warrants out of the Glen Rock Municipal Court for failure to answer to several summonses.  The man was turned over to P.O. Matt Stanislao and held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he was able to arrange for $ 104 bail to be posted.  

May 8, 2006

Man Arrested for Insurance Fraud

At 6:25 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio was presented with a fraudulent insurance card by a 41-year-old Passaic man.  After verifying that the card was in fact a forgery, the man was arrested and charged with exhibiting a false insurance card, which is a fourth-degree crime in the State of New Jersey .   The man was also charged with numerous traffic violations, including operating an unregistered, uninsured vehicle and displaying a fictitious inspection sticker.  He was processed at the Glen Rock Police Lock-up and released on his own recognizance.  The matter has been referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for grand jury action.      

May 8, 2006

Middle School Student Reported Missing

At 12:53 p.m. , officials at the Glen Rock High School reported that a 7^th grade student had not shown up for school and his whereabouts could not be established.  Contact was made with his parents, who believed that he was in school.  The youth was reported as missing and a nationwide alert was broadcast.  At 3:38 p.m. , the student was located by the principal of the middle school wandering around the field area of the school.  He was subsequently returned home to his parents.      

May 7, 2006

Commercial Burglary on Broad Street  

At 11:37 p.m. , the owner of a construction company, located on the 500 block of South Broad Street , reported that his garage and office had been broken into.  The actor had pried the hinges off the door and entered the garage/office, stealing handheld construction tools, computer equipment, a stereo, a checkbook and a Kawasaki all-terrain vehicle.  The computer equipment, stereo and tools were recovered along the NJ Transit railroad tracks.  With the assistance of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department BCI unit, a number of latent prints were lifted from both the business and the recovered stolen property, leading to the identification of a 41-year-old man, last known to live in Ridgewood .  A warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges of burglary and theft.  As of this time D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann is attempting to locate the offender, whose whereabouts are unknown.      

May 7, 2006

Burglary & Stolen Car 

At 8:32 a.m. , a family residing on the 400 block of Rock Road discovered that their home had been broken into and their car was missing.  A preliminary investigation by P.O. Scott Mc Govern and Sgt. Dan Dour determined that the actor had entered the home through a large dog door which had been left open.  Two purses containing credit cards, a bank card, a checkbook and various personal items and keys to the car, were found missing, along with one of the family’s vehicles, a 1998 Honda Accord.  With the assistance of the Elmwood Park Police Department and the Paterson Police Department the resident’s vehicle and checkbook have been recovered.  D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann is continuing the investigation in an effort to identify the offender.   

May 7, 2006

Woman Reports Stolen Credit Cards 

At 5:26 p.m. , a 40-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that three credit cards were missing from her purse.  After contacting the credit card companies she was informed that charges totaling approximately $500 had been made at various locations in New Jersey and New York .  The credit cards have been canceled and the credit card companies are attempting to follow up on the matter. 

May 6, 2006

Boy Seriously Injured by Combustible Material

At 2:42 p.m. , officers were dispatched to numerous 9-1-1 calls of an explosion on Diamond Court with an injury involved.  Upon arrival, officers found a 13-year-old boy lying on the ground with multiple lacerations.  Investigation found that the youth had placed some form of combustible material inside a jar, which he then placed in the right front pocket of his jeans.  As he began to ride his bicycle away from the house, the jar exploded, injuring the boy, damaging his bicycle and damaging two vehicles parked in his driveway.  First aid was rendered by responding officers, the Glen Rock Ambulance Corps and paramedics.  The victim was subsequently transported to Hackensack University Medical Center .  None of the injuries were life threatening and the nature of the material in the jar remains under investigation. 

May 6, 2006

Multiple Vehicle Accident on Rt. 208. 

At 9:09 a.m. , officers were dispatched to Route 208 on a report of a serious motor-vehicle accident.  A motorcyclist had fallen off his motorcycle in the travel lanes of Route 208 just over the Fair Lawn border.  A dump truck traveling south on Route 208 was unable to stop in time, swerved, hit the concrete divider and the struck a passenger vehicle, which was stopped in traffic. That vehicle was pushed from the left lane of the highway to the right lane.  During the course of the accident a fuel tank ruptured causing diesel fuel to leak onto the highway and into a storm drain.  Glen Rock officers were assisted on scene by the Fair Lawn Police Department, the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department and the Glen Rock Ambulance Corps.  One driver was transported to the hospital but there were no serious injuries reported.  All vehicles involved were towed from the scene.  

May 2, 2006

Officers Locate Suicidal Woman 

At 8:30 p.m. , officers received a report that a 21-year-old Glen Rock woman had walked away in an intoxicated state from her home following an argument and was believed to be suicidal.  Numerous Glen Rock officers, assisted by officers from Ridgewood , the Bergen County Police and the Bergen County Police K-9 Unit, conducted an extensive search on foot and subsequently located the woman hiding under the rear porch of a home several blocks from her house.  The victim was transported to Bergen Regional Medical center for a psychiatric evaluation.            

May 1, 2006

Landscaping Equipment Reported Stolen

At 10:56 a.m. , a landscaping contractor reported that $1,000 worth of landscaping equipment, specifically, two leaf blowers and a string trimmer, were stolen off of his work trailer sometime between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning while parked on Broad Street .    

April 27, 2006

Teen Arrested for Shoplifting & Marijuana Possession

At 4:08 p.m. , officers responded to the CVS store at 175 Rock Road on a report of a shoplifting.  Based on information from store employees, officers took into custody a 14-year-old Glen Rock boy who was also found to be in possession of marijuana.  The youth was charged with shoplifting and possession of marijuana under 50 grams. He was released to the custody of his father and the matter was referred to Juvenile Court in Hackensack .    

April 25, 2006

Paterson Man Arrested at Municipal Court Session. 

At 5:45 p.m. , P.O. Robert Wojtecki arrested a 44-year-old Paterson man in Glen Rock Municipal Court on criminal warrants out of the city of Paterson .  The man was held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he was turned over to officers from Paterson .            

April 24, 2006

Kidnapping Report Found to be Dispute

At 4:06 p.m. , P.O. Murry Yang was flagged down by an 18-year-old Franklin Lakes man who reported that his 18-year-old girlfriend had been kidnapped and forced into a vehicle that had just driven past the officer.  The vehicle was located by Sgt. Dan Dour on Maple Avenue near Hanover Place , where it was stopped by numerous officers from Glen Rock and Fair Lawn .  An investigation revealed that the incident was nothing more than a boyfriend/girlfriend dispute and that the complainant had overstated the severity of the incident.  No charges have been filed. 

April 23, 2006

Burglary Reported at Church Office

At 1:37 p.m. , P.O. James Calaski responded to a reported burglary to an office at St. Catharine Church.  An employee of the church discovered the burglary to an office located in the old Convent the prior day; however, it was not reported at that time.  Investigation found that unknown person(s) had forced entry via a first floor window. The actor(s) went through drawers in the office; however, nothing was reported missing.  The Bergen County Sheriff’s Department BCI unit responded in an effort to develop fingerprints.

It is believed that the burglary occurred on Saturday April 22^nd between 5 PM and 10PM. anyone with information concerning this burglary is asked to contact D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or dackermann@glenroockpolice.com. 

April 20, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:24 P.M. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 23-year-old Paterson man was wanted on active warrants out of the Glen Rock and West Paterson Municipal Courts.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could arrange for $267 to be posted.  

April 19, 2006

Elderly Woman Victim of Pigeon Drop Scam. 

On 04-19-06 at approx. 10:40 a.m. a 75-year-old woman was approached in the parking lot of our Food Basics store on Lincoln Avenue by a black female in her 40’s.  The actor displayed a purse to the victim, which contained what appeared to be a considerable amount of money, telling the victim that she found it by her car and inquired if it was the victim’s.  When the victim said it was not, the actor asked the woman to wait while she went to speak with her boss inside the store, claiming that she worked at Food Basics. 

The actor went inside the store, returning a few minutes later with a locked bank bag claiming that there was a total of $ 150,000 inside and offering to split it with the elderly victim if the owner did not claim it.  Victim was asked to provide $ 3,000 in “good faith” money and that her boss would file all the proper paperwork with the IRS. 

Actor drove with victim, in the victim’s car, to the victim’s bank in Wyckoff where she withdrew $3,000 while the actor waited outside.  Both then drove back to Glen Rock where the victim handed actor the $ 3,000.  Actor then said she would go across the street to a Bank in Hawthorne to check the serial numbers and deposit the money.  Actor walked off and never returned. The bank bag was later recovered and found to contain paper.

Anyone who was approached in the Food Basics parking lot or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or email dackermann@glenrockpolice.com. 

April 19, 2006

Missing 17-year-old Found in Paterson

At 10:56 A.M. , the mother of a 17-year-old Glen Rock boy reported that her son had been missing since 12:30 in the afternoon on April 18^th and that he did not show up in school that morning.  The youth was located later in the day in Paterson ; the missing person alert was canceled.   

April 19, 2006

Loaned Vehicle Recovered in Newark .

At 10:43 P.M. , a 40-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that at 6 P.M. she had loaned her car to a 37-year-old Kearny man and his wife.  The complainant became concerned when the car was not returned, and wanted to report it as stolen.  The woman was unable to provide the address of the man and the woman.  An investigation revealed that the man had been arrested in Newark and that the car had been impounded. The woman who owned the car was told to contact the Newark Police about reclaiming her car and to seek legal advice from her attorney.  No charges will be filled against the man as the woman admitted that she lent the car to him. 

April 18, 2006

Two Ridgewood Teens Arrested for Criminal Mischief

During the course of a three-week investigation into bias graffiti painted on buildings at Fisher Field section of the Faber Field Complex, Det. Sgt. Ackermann was able to identify three persons who had been present.  Two of them, both 13-year-old males from Ridgewood , admitted to painting the graffiti.  Both have been charged on juvenile delinquency complaints with criminal mischief.  The matter has been referred to JV Court Intake. 

Det. Sgt. Ackermann was assisted by the Ridgewood Police School Resource Officer and the principal of George Washington Middle School in Ridgewood . 

April 18, 2006

Four Glen Rock Teens Arrest on Alcohol Charges

Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann concluded an investigation into March 31, 2006 incident where a 13-year-old Glen Rock girl was hospitalized following excessive consumption of alcohol in a borough park.  The investigation determined that the girl had been in the company of three other 8th grade girls, ages 13 to 15, all from Glen Rock.  The girls had obtained alcohol and were drinking in Lower Doremus Park .  All four girls were charges with possession of alcohol in a public park.  Matter has been referred to the intake unit at Juvenile Court in Hackensack .   

April 17, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 4:38 P.M. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 30-year-old Paterson man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Holmdel Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could arrange for $300 to be posted.  

April 16, 2006

Woman’s Purse Stolen in Restaurant

At 7:46 P.M. , a 23-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that between 6 p.m. and the time of the report, while having dinner at a restaurant in the central business district, her purse was removed from a common area of the restaurant.  The restaurant owner searched for and was able to locate the purse.  However, $ 100 cash was found to be missing from the bag.  There were no witnesses. 

April 13, 2006

Glen Rock Man Victim of Internet Fraud

At 10:40 A.M. , a 55-year-old Glen Rock man reported that he had been a victim of identity theft.  He reportedly received an e-mail informing him that a relative had left him $ 3.5 million and named him as the beneficiary.  The Glen Rock man provided limited information about himself to the sender when he became suspicious that it might be a scam.  The sender of the e-mail had claimed to be an attorney from another country and requested that the Glen Rock man send personal information along with $ 4,000.  At that point he followed up on the matter and discovered it was in fact an e-mail “phishing” scam.  He had since notified the three major credit bureaus, closed out his bank account and had the DMV issue him a new driver’s license number.  As this scam was generated from outside the country, a further investigation is not possible. 

Residents are urged to be aware of any unsolicited e-mails, especially from out of the country, in which personal information is requested.  For more information on protecting yourself please click on CRIME TIPS.      

April 8, 2006

Suspicious Incident on Roxbury

At 9:52 P.M. , officers were dispatched to a residence on Roxbury Place when the babysitter reported seeing a heavyset older male with a flashlight through the back window.  The babysitter also reported that she didn’t think the man was wearing pants.  Officers searched the area but didn’t see anyone fitting that description.  Neighbors did not see anyone in the area, but one neighbor reported seeing a suspicious vehicle several hours earlier. 

April 8, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 8:40 A.M. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Anna Marie Mattina determined that the driver, a 32-year-old Fair Lawn man was wanted on an active warrant out of the River Vale Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could arrange for $89 to be posted.  

April 6, 2006

Wallet Stolen at Middle School

At 1:07 P.M. , P.O. Bryan Scott and Sgt. Dan Dour were dispatched to the Glen Rock Middle School on a report of a stolen purse.  A 44-year-old Glen Rock woman was attending an event at the school when her wallet was taken from her purse, which was lying in a crowded hallway outside the band room.  Numerous people were present but no one remembers seeing anything out of the ordinary.  The woman’s wallet was found in the freshmen girls’ bathroom, $ 100 in cash and a gift card had been removed but her credit cards were intact.  

April 6, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:07 P.M. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 47-year-old East Rutherford man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Hackensack Municipal Court.  The man, who was unable to post $ 600 bail, was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he was turned over the officers from the Hackensack Police Department. 

April 5, 2006

Glen Rock Man Held on Active Warrants

At 1:30 P.M. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Anna Marie Mattina determined that the driver, a 56-year-old Glen Rock man was wanted on active warrants out of the Paterson and Orange Municipal Courts.  The man, who was unable to post $745 bail, was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he was turned over the officers from the Paterson Police Department.

April 1, 2006

Oakland Man Arrested for Harassment

At 3:49 p.m. , a 49-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that she was being harassed by a 79-year-old Oakland man.  Following an investigation by P.O. Mike Ciaramella, the man was arrested and charged with harassment.  

April 1, 2006

Resident Reports Damages to Car

At 9:22 a.m. , a resident of Harristown Road reported that her car was scratched along the passenger side from front to rear.  The damages allegedly occurred overnight while the vehicle was parked in the resident’s driveway.  There were no witnesses. 

April 1, 2006

Night of Drinking Lands 13-year-old Girl in Hospital

At 2:11 a.m. , Sgt. Christopher Mc Inerney and P.O. Robert Wojtecki were called to the Emergency Room at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood by the ER staff, which reported that a highly intoxicated 13-year-old Glen Rock female had been brought in by a family member who suspected that the girl may have been sexually assaulted.  Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann, along with Det. Cora Taylor of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes Squad and a nurse rape-examiner from the Sexual Assault Response Team responded to the ER.  A preliminary medical examination and subsequent interview of the victim, which was conducted after the girl’s blood alcohol level had dropped, determined that no sexual assault or sexual activity had in fact occurred.  The girl had been drinking with three other unidentified Glen Rock females in Lower Doremus Park when she became highly intoxicated and began to lose control of her actions.  She sustained several cuts, bruises and was covered in dirt due to her state of intoxication and her friends’ efforts to get her out of the woods.   Adult family members picked up the girls at the scene and transported the victim to The Valley Hospital without calling an ambulance.  The matter remains under investigation pending parental cooperation.       

March 31, 2006

Man Arrested with Stolen Credit Cards

At 5:23 p.m. , P.O. Frank Riggio stopped a motor vehicle on Maple Avenue at Parkview after conducting a random license plate check on the vehicle discovering that the license plates were fictitious.   Upon approaching the vehicle P.O. Riggio observed a hand-drawn motor vehicle inspection sticker colored in with magic marker, displayed on the front windshield.  The driver, a 22-year-old Paterson male was unable to produce a driver’s license or paperwork for the vehicle.  In searching for identification, he was found to be in possession of five stolen credit cards.  The man was arrested and charged with possession of stolen credit cards and issued numerous motor vehicle summonses.  Due to a lack of cooperation from the issuing banks, officers have been unable to contact the owners of the credit cards. The man was released on his own recognizance and the case has been referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for grand jury action.  

March 31, 2006

Search Warrant Nets Property Stolen by Credit Fraud

At 9:45 a.m. , Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann and P.O. Anna Marie Mattina executed a search warrant at Extra Space Storage on Broad Street .  The warrant had been issued following a two-week investigation in conjunction with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department in Florida concerning medical equipment that was purchased using stolen credit card information.  Through cooperation with the management of Extra Space Storage, further evidence was obtained that a Nigerian based fraud group had rented the storage space in Glen Rock via the Internet and had purchased a total of $10,524.88 worth of medical equipment from companies in Florida , Wisconsin and Massachusetts and had it shipped to the Glen Rock facility.  All of the merchandise purchased through this credit fraud scheme was seized during the execution of the search warrant.  Arrangements are being made to return the merchandise to the companies from which it was stolen.    It was not possible to arrest the offenders in the case because they are currently in Nigeria .  

March 28, 2006

Officer Pursues Erratic Driver

At 1:18 p.m. , P.O. Bryan Scott attempted to stop a motor vehicle on Lincoln Avenue near Diamond Bridge after observing it being driven in an erratic manner.  The vehicle initially stopped and then sped off.  The officer engaged in a short pursuit, during which time the subject vehicle drove head on at an unmarked police vehicle driven by Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann.  Sgt. Ackermann was able to avoid the oncoming vehicle and joined the pursuit.  He and P.O. Scott were able to bring the subject vehicle to a halt safely on Fairview Avenue where it was learned that the driver, an 18-year-old Glen Rock male was suffering from a medical condition, which affected his driving.  After rendering aid to the driver and contacting his family, the driver was issued a summons for careless driving and a driver reexamination request was sent to the Division of Motor Vehicles asking the DMV to evaluate his fitness to operate a motor vehicle.  Due to the circumstances the decision was made not to charge him criminally. 

March 26, 2006

Bias Graffiti Found on Recreation Field House

At 10:05 a.m. , P.O. Bryan Scott responded to a report from a Glen Rock resident who observed graffiti painted on a building in the Fisher Field section of the Faber Field complex.  The graffiti consisted of racial epithets, a swastika, a phallic symbol and the telephone number of a resident in another community.  An investigation by D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann determined that the building was lasted inspected on March 24^th and that the DPW did not report observing anything at that time.  The DPW has since painted over the graffiti.

Anyone who has information on this incident is asked to contact D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann at (201) 670-3948 or e-mail dackermann@glenrockpolice.com.  

March 24, 2006

Hawthorne Man Arrested for Lewdness

At 3:57 p.m. , Lt. Fred Stahman was on patrol in the area of Food Basics on Lincoln Avenue when he was flagged down by a 41-year-old Paterson woman who reported that a man standing in front of the store entrance exposed his genitals to passersby.  Lt. Stahman located the 35-year-old Hawthorne man who was positively identified by the witness and charged him with lewdness.  The man was released on his own recognizance pending an appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court.       

March 24, 2006

Wanted Man Tries to Reclaim Car at Police HQ

At 11:48 a.m. , a 54-year-old Hawthorne man was apprehended at Police HQ after he tried to secure release of his impounded car.  P.O. Frank Riggio saw the man, recognized him as being wanted and confirmed that there was an active warrant for his arrest out of the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) Municipal Court.  The man was placed under arrest and was unable to post $ 500 bail.  The he was turned over to the PIP Police who transported him to the Bergen County Jail.      

March 23, 2006

Shoplifting Reported in Central Business District

At 11:30 a.m. , P.O. Anna Marie Mattina and Sgt. Dan Dour responded to a reported shoplifting at the 5 & 10 store on Rock Road .  The shopkeeper reported that a black female wearing a black leather jacket, maroon pants and a black bandanna attempted to steal six items of clothing merchandise valued at $ 30.94.  The shopkeeper confronted the woman who dropped everything and took off down Rock Road as an employee called police.  No one fitting the description was found in the area by responding officers. 

March 21, 2006

Rock Road Resident Flees Early Morning Fire

A fire tore through the second floor of a Rock Road house during the early morning hours.  The homeowner, who suffered minor burns, was able to run out of the house and wake up a neighbor to call 9-1-1 at 5 a.m.   Nobody else was in the house at the time and it was not immediately clear how the fire started, however, unattended candles which were left burning are believed to have been a factor.  The home sustained heavy fire, smoke and water damage.

Firefighters from Glen Rock, Fair Lawn and Ridgewood responded and brought the fire under control quickly.  One Glen Rock Fire Fighter was treated at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for elevated blood pressure and released.  The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Squad, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department B.C.I. and Glen Rock Detective Sergeant Dean Ackermann responded to the scene and long with a special trained bomb/arson dog from the Bergen County Police Department K-9 Unit.  The fire has since been classified as accidental.   

March 19, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 10:45 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 49-year-old Boca Raton, Florida, woman was wanted on an active warrant out of the Franklin Lakes Municipal Court.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could arrange for $ 500 bail to be posted.

March 18, 2006

Resident Victim of Credit Fraud

A 44-year-old Glen Rock man reported discovering fraudulent charges on his Citibank credit card in the amount of $1,627.95 over a five day period.  The credit card company is following up on the matter.  The victim has also notified the three major credit bureaus.

Those wishing to learn more about protecting themselves from credit fraud should click on the Glen Rock Police crime tips link.     

March 16, 2006

Officers Assist Morris County Park Police on Rt. 208

At 5:42 p.m. , officers were dispatched to a request for assistance from the Morris County Park Police who reported that one of their officers was following a stolen vehicle into the Borough on Route 208.  Lt. Fred Stahman, Sgt. Dan Dour and P.O. Bryan Scott responded to the highway southbound near the Fair Lawn Border where they assisted Morris County Park P.O. Andrew Bock in executing a felony motor vehicle stop.  Fair Lawn officers also responded and assisted.  The operator of the vehicle, a 49-year-old Bronx , NY man, was taken into custody and transported to Glen Rock Police Headquarters where it was learned that he was the actual owner of the vehicle.  Investigation found that the vehicle had been impounded by the New York City Parking Violations Bureau and reclaimed by the owner who had originally reported his car stolen when he found it to be missing.  Due to an administrative error, no one ever informed the New York City Police Department that the vehicle was impounded and it remained listed in National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computerized index as a stolen vehicle.    

March 15, 2006

Murray Yang Appointed to the G.R.P.D.

Left to Right: Mayor John Van Keuren, Councilman Art Pazan and P.O. Murray Yang

Chief Steven D. Cherry has announced the appointment of Murray Yang of Glen Rock.  At March 15^th meeting of the Borough Council, Mayor John Van Keuren publicly sworn in Scott as Glen Rock’s newest probationary officer as Councilman Art Pazan (member of the Public Safety Committee) and Chief Steven Cherry looked on. With his appointment, the number of sworn officers returns to twenty-one. P.O. Yang was hired after undergoing a selection and interview process with the members of the Public Safety Committee. He was hired to replace P.O. Fred Jackson who accepted employment with the Denville Police Department several months ago.

Yang, who is 30 years old, graduated the Essex County Police Academy on March 14^th where he took part in the “alternate route” program.  This program allows qualified candidates to attend the Police Academy at their own expense, with no guarantee of employment by a police agency, in order to become certified as a Police Officer. 

P.O. Yang is a long time resident of Glen Rock and a graduate of the Glen Rock High School , following which he studied mathematics and business administration at St. John’s University . Prior to entering the police academy, Yang was a Sales Manager with the Englewood Auto Group and a member of the Glen Rock Auxiliary Police.  P.O. Yang is fluent in Mandarin Chinese & Taiwanese, adding to the growing number of Glen Rock Police Officers who speak multiple languages.   

Because he is already certified by the Police Training Commission, Yang 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.

March 15, 2006

Academy of Our Lady School Evacuated

At 11:43 a.m. , patrol officers and the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Academy of Our Lady School on a report of an odor of natural gas coming from the kitchen.  Students and staff were evacuated without incident.  The fire department and PSE&G located and repaired a damaged gas line in the basement after which students and staff were able to safely return to the school.

March 14, 2006

Resident Reports Bank Fraud

At 4:32 p.m. a 34-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that she and her husband had approximately $ 5,000 wired from their bank to two separate bank accounts in Utah without their knowledge or authorization.  The bank, USAA Federal Savings, advised the couple that the request had been made via telephone and that they are following up on the matter.     

March 12, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 5:35 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 27-year-old Ridgewood 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 he could arrange for $275 to be posted. 

March 12, 2006

Woman Discovers Entry Forced to her Home

At 4:04 p.m., a 66-year-old Iona Place woman reported that her home had been broken into several days prior.  The victim had noticed money missing from her home about three days prior but nothing else appeared disturbed. A day letter some change was missing from a shelf.  On the date of the report she noticed a basement window had been broken and forced open at which time she walked to Police HQ to report the crime.

D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department B.C.I. unit responded and processed the scene while P.O. James Calaski and P.O. Frank Riggio spoke with other area residents in an effort to locate potential witnesses.  The matter currently remains under investigation.  

March 11, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 7:35 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 54-year-old Hawthorne man, was wanted on active warrants out of the Haworth and Palisades Interstate Park Municipal Courts.  The man was unable to post a total bail of $ 1,628 and was being held in the Glen Rock Police lock-up when he began to complain of chronic back pain due to a prior injury.  He was transported to Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus by the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  The man was subsequently released to undergo medical treatment and is expected to appear in both the Haworth and Palisades Interstate Park Municipal Courts later this week. He was also issued summonses for driving while suspended, unlicensed driver, unregistered vehicle, uninsured vehicle, failure to notify change of address and driving without a seat belt.

March 10, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 4:15 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Anna Marie Mattina determined that the driver, a 56-year-old Glen Rock man, was wanted on an active warrant out of the City of Orange Municipal Court .  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could arrange for $145 to be posted.  

March 9, 2006

Suspicious Woman Attempts to Enter Home

At 12:15 p.m. , officers were dispatched to a Berkeley Place residence to investigate a suspicious occurrence.  The female resident reported that a white female in her 30’s rang her doorbell and stated that she was a home aide there to assist the resident and attempted to walk into the house.  The resident, who had neither contracted for nor required any assistance, blocked her entry, asked to woman to leave and shut the door. The suspect departed the area as the resident was calling police.  Officers searched the area but were unable to locate her.  It is not known if she left on foot or in a vehicle. 

Residents should be alter for any individuals claiming to be service providers who show up at their homes unsolicited. 

March 7, 2006

Shoplifter Arrested Leaving CVS

At 5:32 p.m., officers were dispatched to the CVS store at 175 Rock Road to investigate a shoplifting in progress.  Based on information provided by the store manager, P.O James Calaski subsequently arrested a 49-year-old Hawthorne man for shoplifting after he was found to be in possession of a stolen bottle of Listerine.  The man was processed at Police HQ and released on his own recognizance.  He was further notified not to return to CVS in the future.  

March 7, 2006

Port-a-John Stolen from Construction Site  

At 9:03 a.m. , P.O. Robert Wojtecki investigated the theft of a Port-a-John from in front of a construction site on Glen Boulevard . The portable toilet had apparently been removed by person’s unknown and placed in front of a residence on Oak Knoll Road .  It was subsequently retrieved by its rightful owner.    

March 6, 2006

G.R.H.S. Student Reports $30 Missing  

At 7:43 p.m. , a 14-year-old Glen Rock boy reported that $ 30 was either lost or stolen during the day at the Glen Rock High School .  The victim alleges to have last seen his money at 11:30 a.m. shortly after storing his belongings in an unlocked locker at the high school.  After returning from track practice at the end of the day, around 5:30 p.m. , he found that the money was missing, according to his report.   

March 5, 2006

Glen Rock Woman Victim of Identity Theft  

At 2:15 p.m. , a 54-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that she was a victim of identity theft.  She received an e-mail asking her to update her America Online account information and provided unknown persons with her date of birth, social security number and credit card information.  She then checked with AOL, which informed her that they never ask for personal information online.  As of this time it is unknown if any debts have been incurred in her name.  The victim has filed a notice with the credit bureaus and has contacted her credit card company.  AOL is currently working with Federal Authorities in an effort to investigate and prevent these types of internet scams, many of which are committed by actors in foreign countries.

Persons wanting to know more about protecting themselves from identity theft can click CRIME TIPS.     

March 4, 2006

Radio Equipment Stolen from Unlocked Car

At 9:55 a.m. a resident of Glen Courts reported that some time overnight an unknown person entered his unlocked vehicle, which was parked outside the building, and stole radio equipment. 

Residents are reminded to lock their cars at all times when unattended.  Most of the thefts from vehicles that occur in Glen Rock occur from unlocked cars.  There are very few incidents where entry is forced into a locked vehicle.    

March 3, 2006

Missing Woman and Daughter Located  

A mother and daughter who were reported missing by family members on February 25^th were located.  The 6-year-old daughter was returned to her residence in Glen Rock.  Subsequently, D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann, in conjunction with the NY State Police, was able to locate her 43-year-old mother in a suburb of Albany , NY , where she has chosen to remain of her own will.  The woman and her husband are now both represented by attorneys and will be further pursuing this matter through the civil courts.  No criminal charges have been filed as of this time. 

February 28, 2006

13-year-old Arrested for Computer Crime  

At 5:55 p.m. , D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann, in conjunction with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Computer Crimes Squad, concluded a three-month investigation into an incident where an individual impersonated a prosecutor’s detective and attempted to lure an adult male to a Glen Rock residence.  The contact occurred via a male-to-male dating website.  After obtaining a search warrant, detectives seized computers from a Glen Rock family on January 13^th.  Following a forensic examination of the computers, evidence was developed which identified the actor in this crime.  A 13-year-old Glen Rock male was arrested and charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer, which is a crime in the State of New Jersey .  He was released to the custody of his parents pending an appearance in Juvenile Court. 

February 26, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 9:15 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 42-year-old Fair Lawn man, had active warrants for his arrest out of Butler and Fair Lawn .  The man was issued motor vehicle summonses for driver with a suspended license, operating an uninsured vehicle and operating an unregistered vehicle.  He was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could arrange for $ 1,325 in bail to be posted. 

February 25, 2006

Intoxicated Man Falls in Front of Train

At 8 p.m. , Sgt. Dan Dour and P.O. Art Faber responded to assist NJ Transit Police at the Borough Hall RR Station following a report that a man had been struck by a train.  An investigation revealed that a highly intoxicated 42-year-old Saddle Brook man fell onto the tracks and into the path of an oncoming train while it was stopping.  The man fell against the side of the train and sustained non-life threatening injuries to his head and both hands.  The victim was uncooperative and had to be transported to Hackensack University Medical Center under police escort where he was admitted for treatment.  Further investigation into this incident is being conducted by the NJ Transit Police.      

February 25, 2006

Mother and Daughter Reported Missing

At 7:10 p.m. , the estranged husband and sister of a 43-year-old Glen Rock woman reported that the woman and her six-year-old daughter had been missing for several days. P.O. Bryan Scott and Sgt. Dan Dour determined that the woman recently quit her job, packed up her personal effects and left home with her daughter, leaving behind her 13-year-old daughter with a family member.  An investigation by D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann determined that the woman had withdrawn the six-year-old from the Glen Rock school system and is believed to be somewhere in upstate New York .  A nation-wide missing person’s alert was activated and the matter is still under investigation.      

February 24, 2006

Officer Respond to Dispute at Gas Station  

At 2:03 p.m. , P.O. Frank Riggio and Sgt. Jon Miller responded to a gas station on the corner of Maple Avenue and Highwood Avenue on a report of a disturbance.  When they arrived, two males were found arguing over the use of a coin operated car vacuum.  The owner of the station came to the scene shortly after officers arrived and was able to mediate the situation. 

February 24, 2006

Dumpster Fire occurs on Ridge Road  

At 1:51 p.m. , P.O. Matt Stanislao responded to a report of a dumpster engulfed in flames in the driveway of a residence on Ridge Road .  The fire department responded and extinguished the fire before it spread to the house. 

February 24, 2006

Man Alleges Business Failed to Pay for Services  

At 9:32 a.m. , a Fair Lawn man reported that a business on the 800 block of Prospect Street allegedly owed him $ 1,000 for goods and services provided.  The matter was determined to be civil rather than criminal and he was referred to his attorney. 

February 23, 2006

Unattended Stove Catches Fire  

At 8 p.m. P.O. Anna Marie Mattina and Sgt. Dan Dour responded to a report of a house fire on the 100 block of Hillman Avenue .  Investigation found that the resident was cooking dinner and went to walk his dog, not realizing that he had left oil frying on the stove.  When he returned the stove was engulfed in flames.  After getting his children out of the house and calling 9-1-1 the resident was able to get the fire under control with a fire extinguisher.  The damage was contained to the kitchen.    

February 22, 2006

Entry Attempted to Grove Street Business  

At 11:26 p.m. , an employee from Grassy Equipment on Grove Street reported that sometime between 5 p.m. on February 21 and 8 a.m. on February 22 unknown persons attempted to break in by forcing a door open.  Entry was not gained, the alarm did not activate, and nothing was taken.   

February 17, 2006

Gas Station Attendant Threatened by Customer

At 8:02 p.m. , the attendant at the gas station on the corner on Maple Avenue and Highwood Avenue reported that he was threatened by a customer.  P.O. Matthew Stanislao and Sgt. Paul Weber were dispatched to the station and determined that there had been a dispute between the attendant and an unidentified male over the purchase of a cigarette lighter.  The male reportedly kicked the door of the attendant’s booth and fled prior to the officers’ arrival.    

February 16, 2006

11-Year-Old Boy Reports Suspicious Incident

At 4:36 p.m. , P.O. Eric Reamy received a report from the parent of an 11-year-old boy who is a student at Central School .  The boy told his parent that while walking northbound on Maple Avenue near the school, a dark-green vehicle stopped near him and two male occupants in their 20’s asked if he wanted a ride.  The vehicle left the area after the boy declined.  Due the delay between the actual incident and the report, as well as the vague description given by the youth, officers were unable to locate the vehicle or its occupants for questioning.  No other similar incidents were reported during the week following this event.    

February 16, 2006

Officers Break Up Dispute in C.B.D.

At 7:26 a.m. , Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney and P.O. Adam Pyatak responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a disturbance in the Central Business District.  The cause was determined to be a dispute between a local merchant and a two-truck driver over the price of a tow.  Both parties were separated and advised of their options.  No complaints were signed. 

February 15, 2006

G.R.H.S. Student Victim of Overdose  

At 11:08 a.m. , Lt. Fred Stahman and P.O. Adam Pyatak responded to the nurse’s office at the Glen Rock High School on a report of a 16-year-old female who had overdosed on prescription medications prior to coming to school.  She was found to be responsive and stable upon the officers’ arrival and was subsequently transported by the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Valley Hospital ER in Ridgewood where her parents met her.    

February 14, 2006

Hawthorne Woman Arrested for DWI

At 1:34 a.m. , P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a 22-year-old Hawthorne woman for D.W.I. following a motor vehicle stop at Maple Avenue and Ackerman Avenue .  The woman was transported to GRPD HQ where Breathalyzer tests were conducted.  Her car was impounded and she was held in the Glen Rock Police Lock-up until a sober friend could be contacted and agreed to take responsibility for her in accordance with John’s Law. 

February 12, 2006

Officer Aids Woman in Labor

At 6:04 a.m., while on routine patrol, Sgt. George Erlich came upon a snowbound vehicle at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Harristown Road.  Upon approaching the vehicle he discovered a pregnant 20-year-old Paterson woman having contractions in the back seat.  Sgt. Erlich aided the woman until EMT’s from the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corp and Valley Hospital Paramedics were able to responded to the scene.  The woman was transported to Valley Hospital ER in Ridgewood to deliver her child. 

February 11, 2006

Driver Arrested for Failure to appear on DWI Charge.

At 2:44 p.m , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 32-year-old Maywood man was wanted for failure to appear on D.W.I. charge out of Mahwah.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until his girlfriend was able to post $ 1,000 in bail. 

February 11, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 1:48 p.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 20-year-old Hawthorne man was wanted on active warrants out of the Paramus and Elmwood Park Municipal Courts.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could arrange for $ 530 bail to be posted.

February 11, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 9:31 a.m. during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 22-year-old Ringwood woman was wanted on an active warrant out the Oakland Municipal Court.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could arrange for $ 480 bail to be posted.

February 11, 2006

Officer Aids Woman Following Drug Overdose.

At 4:30 a.m., while on routine patrol, P.O. Bryan Scott observed a vehicle driving on Maple Avenue at a high rate of speed and in an erratic manner.  After some difficultly he was able to stop the vehicle at the Ridgewood line.  Upon approaching he observed on unconscious female in the back seat of the car and immediately summoned EMS to the scene.  Investigation found that the hysterical driver was the 22-year-old Fair Lawn woman’s father and that he was attempting to rush her to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.  The woman had overdosed on Zoloft, Tylenol and alcohol.  She was stabilized at the scene by Paramedics and transported to the hospital by the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

February 10, 2006

Police Vehicle Vandalized

A marked Glen Rock Police vehicle was vandalized sometime after 7 p.m., while parked in the Central Business District during an officer’s meal break.  The actors used a sharp object to scratch the paint, striping and dent the vehicle, causing extensive damage.  An estimate for repairs has not yet been obtained.  D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann is viewing video surveillance footage from both the vehicle’s mobile vision system and from a business in the CBD in an attempt to identify the actors.  Anyone with information concerning this offense is asked to contact D/Sgt. Ackermann at (201) 670-3948. 

February 8, 2006

Glen Rock Man Arrested in Gambling Sting

At 6:13 a.m. Sgt. George Erlich and P.O. Bryan Scott assisted Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office with the arrest of a 47-year-old Glen Rock man on charges of Promoting Gambling and Conspiracy to Promote Gambling.  The man was taken into custody at his home without incident and transported by Prosecutor’s Detectives to the Bergen County Jail where he was held on $ 10,000 bail.   

The Glen Rock man was one of 51 individuals charged in connection with one of the largest illegal gambling operations in New Jersey History.  For more information on this arrest see the press release section of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office website:  www.bcpo.net.

February 9, 2006

Saddle Brook Woman Arrested for DWI

At 3:22 a.m. , P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a 23-year-old Saddle Brook woman for D.W.I. following a motor vehicle stop at Rock Road and Hamilton Avenue .  The woman was transported to GRPD HQ where breathalyzer tests were conducted.  Her car was impounded and she was held in the Glen Rock Police Lock-up until a sober friend could be contacted and agreed to take responsibility for her in accordance with John’s Law. 

February 8, 2006

Third Suspect Arrested in Martens Auto Body Vandalism

At 5 p.m., P.O. James Calaski arrested an 18-year-old Glen Rock man for Criminal Mischief.  The actor had been identified as the third individual involved with the damages done at Martens Auto Body on January 29^th.  The 18-year-old, who was cooperative with the investigation, was processed and released on his own recognizance. 

February 8, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 3:54 a.m., during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 23-year-old Ridgewood woman was wanted on an active warrant out of the Ridgewood Municipal Court.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could arrange for $ 165 bail to be posted.

February 7, 2006

Man Arrested in Glen Rock Municipal Court

At 7:09 p.m. P.O. Matt Stanislao arrested a 46-year-old Paterson man in Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Newark Municipal Court.  He was released after posting $111 in bail. 

February 6, 2006

Suspicious Man Reported by Residents

At approximately 7 p.m. , several residents reported a suspicious male going door to door soliciting for Cablevision.  The man was located by P.O. Matt Stanislao and issued summonses for soliciting without a permit. 

February 5, 2006

Unlocked Vehicle Entered on Radburn Road

At 12:27 p.m. , a Radburn Road resident reported that someone entered his unlocked vehicle and removed some loose change.  No other damage or stolen property was reported.  Residents are strongly urged to lock their vehicles at all times, including when parked in their driveways. 

February 5, 2006

MV Accident Results in DWI Arrest

At 3:15 a.m. , P.O. Michael Ciaramella and P.O. Anna Marie Mattina responded to a motor vehicle accident at Broad Street and Hamilton Avenue where a single vehicle had driven off the roadway and struck a tree.  The driver, a 29-year-old Ridgewood man, was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated.  He was transported to Glen Rock Police HQ where breathalyzers tests were conducted.  The driver was held at the Glen Rock Police Lock-up until a sober friend was contacted and agreed to take responsibility for him in accordance with John’s Law.  

February 4, 2006

Glen Rock and B.C. Prosecutor’s Detectives Investigate Circumstance Surrounding Unconscious Teenaged Girl  

At 4:44 a.m. , Sgt. Dan Dour and P.O. Anna Marie Mattina responded to a 9-1-1 report of an unconscious 18-year-old girl in car in front of her home.  Unable to revive the girl, officers were aided by EMT’s from Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Paramedics from the Valley Hospital .  The victim, once revived by Paramedics, did not have any recollection of what had happened to her.  The officers, as well as Paramedics suspected that in addition to alcohol, that the victim had ingested some sort of drug. 

D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann was notified and responded along with D/Sgt. Frank Cilento of the Bergen County Prosecutor Office Sex Crime Unit.  Investigation found that the 18-year-old Glen Rock HS Senior had accompanied an 18-year-old co-worker from her part time job and the co-worker’s 16 year-old sister, a sophomore at the G.R.H.S. to a party out of town. When the victim became unconscious, the girls called the victim’s boyfriend, a 20-year-old Glen Rock male to pick her up.  Not knowing what to do, the boyfriend took the girl to her home and woke up her parents who called 9-1-1 . 

The boyfriend did not know the address at which the party was held and the two other girls could not be immediately located.  Cooperating fully with the investigation, the boyfriend drove with D/Sgt. Ackermann in an unmarked police to the location where the victim was picked up.  The address was determined to be in the City of Englewood where a former Glen Rock Resident, a 21-year-old man recently paroled from State Prison, lives with one or more other males in their 20’s. 

The investigation into this matter is being continued by Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Englewood Police Department. 

February 3, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 9:15 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 28-year-old Paterson woman was wanted on active warrants out of the Haledon and Paterson Municipal Courts.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could arrange for $ 207 bail to be posted.

February 3, 2006

Juveniles Cause Disturbance in C.B.D.

At 9:36 p.m. , P.O. Eric Reamy was flagged down by a resident who reported that the owner of Rock Fuji Sushi was chasing several juveniles who had thrown objects at the front of her store.  Officers, assisted by members of the Glen Rock Auxiliary Police, were able to locate both the merchant and three juveniles from Hawthorne, two 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old.  It was determined that one of the juveniles had thrown pennies at the store window and that no damage had occurred.  The boys were released to their parents who were advised of what had occurred. 

Private citizens are strongly urged not to take the law into their own hands.  Not only is there the risk of person injury, but there is a potential of criminal charges and/or civil liability. 

February 2, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 9:30 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. James Calaski determined that the driver, a 50-year-old Fair Lawn woman was wanted on an active warrant out of the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could arrange for $ 165 bail to be posted. 

February 2, 2006

Theft of DVD’s from Glen Rock Library

D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann, along with Detectives from Wyckoff and Midland Park , investigated the theft of DVD’s from several libraries in Northwest Bergen .  It has been determined that a total of 12 DVD’s valued at $ 219 were stolen from the Glen Rock Library over the past month or so and were sold in another jurisdiction.  Detectives are continuing the investigation. 

February 1, 2006

6^th Grade Boy Accosted by Group of HS Students

At 8:42 a.m. , Lt. Fred Stahman, D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann and P.O. Scott Mc Govern were dispatched to the Glen Rock High School to investigate an incident involving a 6^th grade student at the Middle School had been accosted by a group of H.S. freshmen.  The incident reportedly took place on the school grounds after school on January 31^st when the group confronted the 6^th grader who was walking home and began to bully him.   School officials were able to identify a total of five freshmen boys who were present, two of whom were the primary aggressors.  After contacting all of the boys’ parents, school officials contacted police. 

With the cooperation of all but one parent, the boys were questioned in an effort to determine who was involved and what took place. One of the freshmen was found to have actually broken up the altercation and sent the victim on his way. There were no injuries reported. The victim was too traumatized to make a detailed statement to the investigating officers at the time of the initial investigation.

D/Sgt. Ackermann and H.S. Principal Mc Carthy met with the victim’s parents several days after the incident.  All concerned felt that the disciplinary actions taken by school officials against the boys involved had been appropriate. Under the circumstances the victim’s parents declined to sign juvenile complaints at this time.

January 31, 2006

Roller Hockey Storage Trailer Damaged

At 10:14 p.m. , while on routine patrol, P.O. Eric Reamy discovered signs of damage to the storage trailer at the Roller Hockey rink in Wilde Park .  It appeared that person(s) attempted to pry the locks off the trailer.  No theft occurred and representatives of the Glen Rock Roller Hockey Association were notified. 

January 29, 2006

Teens Arrested for Vandalism at Auto Body Shop

At 5:30 a.m. , while on routine patrol, P.O. Bryan Scott heard a car alarm sounding at Martens Auto Body at the corner of Broad Street and Ackerman Avenue .  P.O. Scott determined that two vehicles in the parking lot, a 1994 Ford Bronco and a 2005 Mazda, had their windows broken.  At the time there was no one in the vicinity.  Later in the day Sgt. Dan Dour and P.O. Jim Calaski were called back to Martens Auto Body when the owner reported finding several windows of the building were also broken.  The officers canvassed the neighborhood and located a witness who identified two individuals, an 18-year-old Glen Rock man and a 17-year-old male from Corona , Queens .  The witness said the two had been throwing rocks onto the property and caused the damage.  When officers responded to the Glen Rock residence where the 18-year-old resides and the 17-year-old was visiting, they noticed that the decorative landscaping rocks in the yard were identical to those scattered throughout Martens property and inside the damaged vehicles. 

The 18-year-old was arrested by P.O. Calaski and charged with criminal mischief, a fourth degree crime, due to the estimated $ 1,000 in damages, and made his first appearance in Glen Rock Municipal Court later than night.  He was released on his own recognizance. 

The 17-year-old hid in the home and refused to surrender.  Rather than taking the juvenile by force, D/Sgt. Dean Ackermann was able contact the juvenile’s brother, a New York City Police Officer, and arranged for his peaceful surrender.  The juvenile came to Police HQ in the company of his brother without incident and was charged with criminal mischief on a juvenile complaint and was released to the custody of his brother. 

January 28, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 11:43 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 25-year-old Elmwood Park woman was wanted on an active warrant out of the Hackensack Municipal Court.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could arrange for $ 250 bail to be posted. 

January 27, 2006

Hawthorne Woman Arrested during MV Stop

At 4:40 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 26-year-old Hawthorne woman was wanted on active warrants out of Fair Lawn and Chester .  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could arrange for $ 1,250 bail to be posted. 

January 27, 2006

Motorist Delays NJ Transit Train Traffic

At 7:42 a.m. , a 43-year-old Glen Rock woman ran over a pedestrian crossing sign on Rock Road causing a mechanical malfunction in her car, which became disabled near the Bergen County Line railroad tracks.  NJ Transit stopped train traffic while a tow truck was summoned to remove the vehicle. 

January 24, 2006

Woman Arrested during Municipal Court Session

At 4:42 p.m. , P.O. Scott Mc Govern arrested a 45-year-old Hawthorne woman who appeared to answer charges in the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The woman had an active warrant for her arrest for writing a bad check to the Hawthorne Municipal Court.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police Lock-up until she was able to post bail in cash. 

January 24, 2006

Man Threatened over Internet

At 10:02 p.m. , a 46-year-old Glen Rock man associated with radio shock-jock Howard Stern reported to Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney that he has been receiving multiple death threats via the Internet on web-sites related to Howard Stern.  The matter was turned over the Internets crimes unit of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, which is continuing the investigation. 

January 24, 2006

Fugitive Arrested during MV Stop

At 1 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 39-year-old Prospect Park man was wanted for parole violations in Maryland .  There was also a civil contempt warrant for this arrest out of Passaic County for failure to pay child support.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he was picked up by officers from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department.  He is being held at the Passaic County Jail while the State of Maryland begins extradition proceedings. 

January 22, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 2:01 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 20-year-old Hawthorne woman, was wanted on active warrants out of Paterson .  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could arrange for $ 201 bail to be posted. 

January 21, 2006

Teens Backpack Taken in C.B.D.

At 11:31 a.m. , the mother of a 15-year-old girl reported that her daughter had left her backpack, containing a cell-phone, books and other personal items with a reported value of $250, on a table at Aldo’s Pizza on Rock Road .  According to her mother, the girl left her bag at 4:45 p.m. on January 20^th and when she returned five minutes later it was gone.  There were no witnesses.      

January 20, 2006

Main Street Resident Reports Damage to Home

At 2:38 p.m. , a resident of Main Street reported that approximately 24 hours earlier, unknown persons shot at his house with a paint ball gun from an area along the Main Line railroad tracks.  He reported the shots caused several dents in the side of his house.  No other similar incidents have been reported.  There are no witnesses and no suspects.    

January 19, 2006

Glen Rock Man Determined to be Fugitive

At 5:29 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 32-year-old Glen Rock man, was wanted for failing to answer to criminal charges in Essex County Superior Court.  The man was being held at the Glen Rock police lock-up awaiting transfer to the Essex County Jail when he began to have a seizure.  He was subsequently transferred to Bergen Regional Medical Center and custody was transferred to officers from the Essex County Sheriff’s Department.  He was later taken to the Essex County Jail. 

January 17, 2006

G.R. Community Shuttle Driver comes to Resident’s Aid

At 9:31 a.m. , the driver of the Glen Rock Community Shuttle, Paul Herrlett, went to pick up an 85-year-old resident to transport him for medical treatment when he did not get a response from the man.  After looking through the front window, Herrlett found the man lying on the kitchen floor.  Unable to get a response, Herrlett summoned police assistance.  Sgt. George Erlich and P.O. Robert Wojtecki responded and forced entry into the house.  The victim was found conscious but said he was dizzy, light-headed and could not get up.  The man was subsequently taken by ambulance to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood .  It was unsure how long the man was laying on the floor.     

January 14, 2006

Tree Damages House & Car on Boulevard

At 6:22 p.m. , P.O. Mike Ciaramella responded to a 9-1-1 report of a house struck by a tree.  Upon arrival he found that a Boro Shade tree had fallen, damaging a house and a 2002 BMW on the 100 block of the Boulevard.  The tree also pulled down power wires causing a limited power interruption.  After determining that there no were injuries or further hazard, officers turned the scene over to the DPW and P.S.E. & G. workers who began repair operations.    

January 14, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 3:53 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Scott Mc Govern determined that the driver, a 31-year-old Hackensack man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Nutley Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 90 bail and was released. 

January 14, 2006

Fair Lawn woman Arrested on Outstanding Warrant

At 12:44 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Eric Reamy determined that the driver, a 50-year-old Fair Lawn woman was wanted on an active warrant out of the River Vale Municipal Court.  The woman was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until she could arrange for $ 600 bail to be posted. 

January 13, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 4:22 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Frank Riggio determined that the driver, a 43-year-old Fair Lawn man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Hawthorne Municipal Court.  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up until he could arrange for $ 700 bail to be posted. 

January 12. 2006

Suspicious Person Found to Be Unauthorized Solicitor

At 3:05 p.m. Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney and Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann, aided by a report from an alert resident, located a 25-year-old Bayonne, NJ man who had been going door-to-door asking questions about residents’ their phone service.  This incident had been one in a series reported by alarmed residents.  It was confirmed that the individual in question was one of several employed by a subcontractor for Verizon to solicit for new fiber optic service.  The subcontractor failed to have its employees obtain Solicitor permits through the Police Department.  The company has been directed to cease all activity in the Borough until such time as the proper permits are obtained.  Employees of for-profit companies seeking to obtain solicitor permits must undergo a background inquiry which includes a fingerprint check and verification that they work for a legitimate employer. 

January 11, 2006

$ 5,000 worth of Computer Equipment Stolen

At 8:29 a.m. , Lt. Fred Stahman and P.O. Anna Marie Mattina responded to a reported theft from a Harristown Road office building.  Officers found that $ 5,000 worth of computer equipment had been taken from an office suite belonging to an insurance consulting firm and tampered with but did not take computers from an Attorney’s Office suite. None of the office suites were otherwise disturbed and there were no signs of forced entry.  The matter remains under investigation.     

January 10, 2006

Ridgewood Prisoner Arrested in G.R.P.D. HQ

At 5:29 p.m. , the Ridgewood Police Department requested assistance in housing a prisoner at the Glen Rock Police lockup.  The Ridgewood lockup has not yet been certified by the state Department of Corrections.  Officers brought a 24-year-old Paterson man, who had been arrested in Ridgewood for aggravated assault and obstructing police, to Glen Rock.  While being processed at Glen Rock Police HQ he was found to be in possession of marijuana.  The man was arrested in Glen Rock by Ridgewood P.O. Jeffrey Casson and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.  The suspect was held for first appearance before the Ridgewood Municipal Court. 

January 9, 2006

Suspicious Man Reported on South Highwood Avenue

At 8:20 p.m. , a resident of South Highwood Avenue reported a suspicious incident where a man, claiming to be a Verizon employee attempted to solicit the resident into a new Verizon service contract.  At this time Verizon does not have a solicitor’s permit for the Borough of Glen Rock and the woman does not recall having contacted Verizon about service.  Det. Sgt. Dean Ackermann is in the process of determining if Verizon authorities had sent any solicitors into the area. 

January 8, 2006

Intoxicated Driver Becomes Violent in Police HQ

At 3:53 a.m. , Sgt. Daniel Dour came across an occupied vehicle parked on Waldron Avenue .  Both the vehicle owner and the passenger appeared to be intoxicated.  Upon questioning the passenger, he indicated that he lived on Waldron Avenue and that they would be entering his residence without driving the car.  The officer did not observe the owner operating the vehicle.  Both men apparently walked towards the house and the officer left the area. 

Approximately 10 minutes later Sgt. Dour was traveling southbound on Maple Avenue , approaching Waldron, and he observed the same vehicle being operated in a careless manner, almost striking a parked car.  Sgt. Dour stopped the vehicle and determined that the operator, a 45-year-old Naples , Florida man, was intoxicated, and placed him under arrest. 

The man was transported to Police HQ where he continued to show signs of mood swings, being cooperative at moments and uncooperative at others.  Officers were in the process of impounding his vehicle and arranging for a sober friend or family member to take custody of the subject when he became combative and a scuffle ensued in Police HQ.  During the course of that scuffle P.O. James Calaski received a minor injury.  The prisoner was subdued with the assistance of Sgt. Dour and P.O. Eric Reamy.  Due to the prisoner’s unknown level of intoxication and numerous psychiatric prescription medications that he was determined to be on, he was taken to Bergen Regional Medical Center because officers believed he was a danger to himself and incapable of making rational decisions.  The man was charged with D.W.I., careless driving, refusal to submit to a Breathalyzer tests, operating a vehicle with a damages windshield and resisting arrest. 

January 6, 2006

Officers Break up Distrubance on Belvidere Road

At 1:11 a.m. , Sgt. Paul Weber, Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney and P.O. Eric Reamy were dispatched to a 9-1-1 report of a disturbance on the street of Belvidere Road .  Upon their arrival the officers found a 19-year-old Glen Rock man and a 22-year-old Mahwah woman involved in a dispute in the roadway, during which time damages had allegedly been done to the woman’s car.  Both parties were separated and advised of their right to sign a complaint.   They were then dispersed from the area. 

January 4, 2006

Three New Sergeants for 2006

Left to right; Mayor John Van Keuren, Sgt. George Erlich, Councilman Mike O’Hagan, Sgt. Dean Ackermann, Sgt. Chris Mc Inerney

Mayor John Van Keuren formally swore in George Erlich, Dean Ackermann and Christopher Mc Inerney, as Sergeants in the Glen Rock Police Department at the January 4, 2006 Borough Re-Organization Meeting.  Also taking part in the ceremony were Councilman Michael O’Hagan (Chairman of the Public Safety Committee) and Police Chief Steven D. Cherry.

Sergeant George Erlich joined the GRPD on January 2, 1978 and is a senior member of the Patrol Division in which he has served since his graduation from the Bergen County Police Academy in the spring of 1978.  He is a past President and Vice-President of the Glen Rock PBA and a member of the Police Honor Legion of New Jersey. Following his promotion Sgt. Erlich has been assigned as a Patrol Supervisor.   

Sergeant Dean Ackermann joined the GPRD on May 28, 1986 after serving three years as a Police Officer with the NJ Transit Police (Newark, NJ).  He was a member of the Patrol Division for 12 years and made Detective in 1998.  Sgt. Ackermann served as President of the Glen Rock PBA for 11 years and is a member of the Police Honor Legion of NJ. Following his promotion Sgt. Ackermann has been placed in charge of the Detective Bureau. 

Sergeant Christopher Mc Inerney joined the GPRD on August 1, 1998 after serving six years as a Police Officer with the New York City Police Department.  Sgt. Mc Inerney attended Xavier University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in History.  He served as President of the Glen Rock PBA for 2 years. Following his promotion Sgt. Mc Inerney has been assigned as a Patrol Supervisor.     

January 4, 2006

Woman Hands Officer Forged Insurance Card

At 5:46 p.m. , P.O. Bryan Scott, during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, determined that the driver, a 30-year-old Little Falls woman, had presented him with a forged insurance identification card.  The woman was subsequently arrested and charged with producing a fraudulent insurance card, which is a crime in the fourth degree.  She was processed and brought before Judge Thornwall in the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  She was subsequently released on her own recognizance pending grand jury action by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.   

January 3, 2006

Glen Rock Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants

At 5:54 p.m. , P.O. Bryan Scott arrested a 45-year-old Glen Rock man on two outstanding warrants out of the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The man was released after posting $ 104 in bail. 

January 2, 2006

Tools Recovered at Rock and Maple

At 10 a.m. , P.O. Anna Marie Mattina recovered a tool box filled with carpentry tools that had apparently fallen off a truck in the area of Maple Avenue and Rock Road .  Anyone who might own those tools, if they can identify the contents of the box, can come to Police HQ to reclaim them. 

January 2, 2006

Routine MV Stop Results in Arrest

At 6 p.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. Bryan Scott determined that the driver, a 38-year-old Fair Lawn man was wanted on an active warrant out of the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The man posted $89 cash bail and was released. 

January 2, 2006

Driver Wanted on Paterson Drug Charges

At 12 a.m. , during the course of a routine motor vehicle stop, P.O. James Calaski determined that the driver, a 43-year-old Midland Park was wanted on active criminal warrants stemming from drug charges out of Paterson .  The man was held at the Glen Rock Police lock-up and later turned over to the Paterson Police Department. 

January 1, 2006

Ridgewood Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant

At 1:34 p.m. , P.O. Robert Wojtecki arrested a 46-year-old Ridgewood man on an outstanding warrant out of the Glen Rock Municipal Court.  The man posted $ 89 bail and was released.