Crime Blotter: August - September 2026
August 9, 2026 10:23 AM
An officer stopped a motor vehicle on Terril Road. It was determined the driver, Toyin Patterson age 27 of Plainfield, had an active no-bail warrant for his arrest out of Jefferson County, Tennessee, for a First Degree Sexual Assault Charge. Mr. Patterson was arrested and processed, and lodged in the Essex County Jail, awaiting his extradition back to Tennessee.
August 3, 2026 00:40 AM
A resident of Terrill Road reported that an unknown party burglarized their motor vehicle. The vehicle's window was smashed in, and multiple items were removed from the vehicle. The detective bureau is investigating this matter.
August 1, 2026 07:02 AM
An officer stopped a motor vehicle for a violation on South Avenue. During this time, it was determined the driver, Gary Federco, age 57 of Marlboro, had an active warrant for his arrest in the amount of $1500.00 out of Freehold Township. Mr. Federco was arrested and turned over to officers from Freehold Township.
