Crime Blotter: October 2024
October 30, 2024 6:59 PM
A resident of Glenwood Road reported the theft of a
political lawn sign from their property. The incident was documented by patrol
officers.
October 29, 2024 12:15 PM
A resident of
Pleasant Avenue reported that an unknown individual damaged and stole a
scarecrow from her front lawn. The scarecrow was wearing a political shirt, and
a political sign was also reported missing. The incident was documented by
patrol officers.
October 27, 2024 3:02 PM
A resident of Midway Avenue reported that their locked motor
vehicle, parked on the street, was broken into sometime last week. The window
was smashed, and the registration and insurance cards were stolen. Patrol
officers documented the incident.
October 21, 2024 6:49 AM
A resident of Glenwood Terrace reported that two unknown
males attempted to gain entry into her home using a crowbar. The attempt was
unsuccessful, and the males returned to their vehicle, which had dropped them
off in the street, before fleeing the scene. Patrol officers documented the
incident.
6:40 AM
A resident of Shasta Pass reported that two unknown
individuals burglarized his unlocked motor vehicle and subsequently attempted
to enter his residence through a front window. The resident shouted at the
suspects from a second-floor window, causing them to flee to their vehicle
parked on the street. Patrol officers documented the incident.
6:24 AM
A resident of Carsam Street reported that two unknown
individuals attempted to enter their home while they were present. The
residents activated the interior lights, prompting the suspects to flee the
scene. Patrol officers documented the incident.
October 18, 2024, 09:09 PM
Patrol officers responded to the intersection of Midway
Avenue and Tillotson Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving an
SUV and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was
airlifted to University Hospital in Newark for treatment. The incident has been
documented by patrol officers and is currently under active investigation
October 17, 2024, 9:27 AM
A Woodruff Place resident reported
a burglary of their unlocked vehicle, during which a laptop was stolen. The
incident has been documented by patrol officers.
3:35 PM
A La Grande Avenue resident reported that their wallet was
stolen during a moving company service at their residence. The incident was
documented by patrol officers.
3:35 PM
A Hunter Avenue resident reported an attempted burglary when
an unknown individual approached their front door with a crowbar. The
resident's dog began barking, which scared the individual away. The incident
was documented by patrol officers.
October 16, 2024, 3:22 PM
A Birchwood Terrace resident reported that an unknown
individual opened and closed two bank accounts in their name. Patrol officers
documented the incident.
3:22 PM
A Cray Terrace resident was contacted by a scammer via
phone, who deceived her into hand-delivering a large sum of cash. The incident
was documented by patrol officers.
7:41 PM
A resident of Woodruff Place reported a vehicle burglary to
their unlocked motor vehicle, with a laptop stolen from inside. The incident
was documented by patrol officers.
October 15, 2024, 3:21 PM
Patrol officers responded to a report of an individual in
possession of a knife on Terrill Road. Officers successfully de-escalated the
situation and safely recovered the weapon. The incident was documented. The
individual was sent for a psychiatric evaluation.
October 14, 2024, 2:22 PM
A South Avenue resident reported unauthorized withdrawals
from their Way2Go debit card account. Patrol officers documented the incident.
October 01, 2024, at 07:11 PM
Patrol Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Terrill
Road for a motor vehicle violation. Upon further investigation, it was
discovered that the driver, Emmanuel Williams, a 25-year-old East Orange
resident, had two active warrants for his arrest. The warrants originated from
Springfield Township and Montville Township. Williams was released on his own
recognizance with a new court date scheduled for both townships.
