Essex Fells
CRIME & SAFETY
New York Woman Charged with Stealing Food Delivery from Essex Fells Residence
ESSEX FELLS, NJ -- On June 27 at approximately 11:15 p.m. Sgt. Murphy and Officer Gonzalez of the Essex Fells Police Department responded to Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell on a report of a theft that had occurred in Essex Fells. Upon arrival, Caldwell police advised that they had received a call from an Essex Fells resident stating that a female party had stolen his food delivery that was left on his front steps. The caller observed the theft on his home surveillance camera and alerted Caldwell police to the location of the suspect in their jurisdiction.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The female suspect, a 65-year-old from Brooklyn, N.Y., was placed under arrest and transported back to police headquarters. She was charged with theft of movable property and released pending a future court date. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Paterson Police Department Reports Significant Increase in Arrests Due to Enhanced Information Sharing
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Police Department (PPD) recorded 1,681 arrests during the first half of 2024, marking an increase from 1,321 in 2023 and 1,431 in 2022 during the same period, law enforc announced. The most substantial surge was observed in warrant arrests, showing a 415% increase from the previous year and a 1,330% increase compared to 2022. Arrests for second-degree distribution of heroin or cocaine rose by 136% from 2023 and 55% from 2022. Additionally, there was a 62% increase in simple assault arrests from 2023 and a 51% increase from 2022, while aggravated assault with...
22-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Route 206 Sussex County Crash Was NYU Swimmer
Baranowski was on the right shoulder of Route 206 north in Sandyston Township when a Nissan passenger vehicle entered the roadway, crashed into the back of the bicycle, and veered off the roadway, colliding with a utility pole and overturning around 2:50 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
Tractor-Trailer Fire in Fairfield Takes Several Hours to Douse
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- A tractor-trailer fire Tuesday morning on Stewart Place is under investigation. At 9:39 a.m., the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Stewart Place, and, upon arrival, the vehicle was already fully involved and had live wires and a transformer on top, causing additional hazards to the scene.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Engine 2 tied into a hydrant and began fire suppression with multiple hand lines in addition to utilizing the deck gun. However, suppression efforts were limited until PSE&G arrived and secured the power to the electrical equipment covering the tractor trailer. The Fairfield Fire Department was assisted by Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department, providing relief approximately two hours into the incident. All units were cleared four hours after the initial response to the blaze. The cause of the fire is unknown. The Fairfield Fire Prevention Bureau is conducting the investigation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ man who kidnapped, raped ex-girlfriend gets 40 years
DOVER — A convicted rapist who trapped his ex-girlfriend will spend at least the next three decades in prison. Jesse Meneses, 38, of Dover was sentenced to 40 years in state prison on Friday, according to Morris County Acting Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood. He will not be eligible for parole until 2056 and must also register as a sex offender under Megan's Law.
Scammers Struck Westfield Residents Last Week, Police Say
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield resident is out $10,000 after answering a phone call from someone pretending to be a representative from the fraud department at his financial institution, police said Tuesday. The incident was reported on June 26, police said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While speaking with the suspect or suspects, the resident granted them remote access to his computer, police said. After several phone conversations, the suspect/s instructed the resident to withdraw $24,000 from his bank account, police said. The suspect/s then directed the resident to purchase $10,000 of Bitcoin and deposit...
Paterson policeman tries to withdraw guilty plea in 2 assault cases
PATERSON — A convicted Paterson police officer who admitted in federal court that he assaulted two city men in separate incidents three weeks apart in 2020 is now trying to withdraw his guilty plea. Kevin Patino — who was fired two weeks after pleading guilty last February — filed...
Search Is On For Cruel Man Who Abandoned Neglected Pitbull On Maywood Street
Authorities in Maywood are seeking the identity of the man who was spotted by Good Samaritans abandoning a neglected dog with a large tumor on a local street.A pair of dog owners were out on walks when they noticed the man with his tan and white pittie at Golf Avenue and Stewart Street around 7 p.m…
'Pray For Saniya:' Sadness Spreads Following Death Of Girl, 6, In Bayonne Fire
Firefighters found Saniya Felton unresponsive around 11:40 p.m., while responding to the flames and smoke that billowed from 438 Avenue C, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Saniya was taken to Bayonne Medical Center where he was pronounced dead shortly after 1 a.m., Suarez said. "Please pray for Saniya and...
West Orange Police Officer Creates Older Police Academy
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange’s first female Hispanic officer, Karen Roach Mango, grew up in West Orange after her family emigrated from Peru in 1990. She was a substitute teacher in Orange before joining the police department in 2004. Mango offered a learning series called the Older Police Academy through The West Orange Department of Senior Services during June. During the classes, Mango taught seniors about the Port Authority and the seniors enjoyed learning, lunching and laughing with her.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mango shared, “The program explains the functions of the...
Bomb threat made against NJ drag queen event
MONTCLAIR — A bomb threat was made via email against a public library holding a drag queen story event. Montclair police said in a statement to Patch the threat was sent to a library official just before 4 p.m. Sunday. The official reported it to police. Threats were made against both the main building on Fullerton Avenue and a branch on Bellevue Avenue.
Suspect Arrested After Newark Stabbing: Police
At 7 a.m., police responded to West Market Street and Central Avenue for a report of a stabbing, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Police located a man who had been stabbed by another man following an alteration, Fragé said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition, Fragé said.
Low-Flying Helicopter in Rahway Today No Reason for Concern, Says Rahway PD
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department announced this morning that residents may notice a low-flying helicopter in the skies above and around Rahway. There is no reason for concern, the Rahway PD explained. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "The helicopter will be checking the power lines above the train tracks," the announcement stated. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Trio Faces Charges In Two Paterson, New Jersey Shootings
PATERSON, NJ.- Local, State, and Federal Authorities have arrested a 23-year-old Lodi, New Jersey man, a 23-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man, a 20-year-old Malden, Massachusettes man, and a 17-year-old Paterson, New Jersey Juvenile in connection with two shootings that occurred in the City of Paterson on April 17, 2024, and June 4, 2024.
Newark Police Request Public Assistance in Locating Man for Armed Robbery Investigation
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is appealing to the public for assistance in locating 33-year-old Anthony Carter, Jr. of Irvington. Carter is wanted for questioning related…
Video: East Newark cop charged with on-duty DUI had wine bottle in police cruiser
An East Newark police officer charged with an on-duty DUI on January 26th after crashing his police cruiser in Harrison had a wine bottle in the passenger seat, police body cam footage of the incident shows. “Did you see the bottle of wine in the car?” Harrison Police Officer Albert...
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