Monthly Police Blotter
07/01/2024-07//31/2024
The River Edge Police Department responded/initiated 708 calls for service between July 1, 2024, and July 31, 2024.
116- Motor Vehicle Stops
23- Motor Vehicle Crashes
37- Medical Assistance
18-Assisting the Fire Department
514-Other Calls for service
Some samples for calls for service we responded to during this time period. All suspects are innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law.
· 07/01/2024 1:16am (Criminal Mischief)
Officers responded to 625 Kinderkamack Road, on a report of property damage. Officers located black graffiti on the wall. The matter was forwarded to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation.
· 07/05/2024 1:48pm (Criminal Mischief)
Officers responded to 902 Kinderkamack Road, Pampered Pooches for a report of property damage. The manager reported that someone flattened her two rear tires on her vehicle on purpose. The matter was forwarded to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation.
· 07/06/2024 10:19am (Fraud)
A resident in the 100 block of Cherry Lane reported he was the victim of fraud by someone obtaining a line of credit in his name. The victim was provided an identity theft booklet. The matter was forwarded to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation.
· 07/07/2024 10:34am (Trespassing)
The River Edge Police Department responded to 135 Kinderkamack Road, CVS Pharmacy, for a report of a female inside the store trespassing. P.O. Hamm located the female, Lauren S. Picciano, from New Milford, New Jersey. Picciano was issued a criminal summons for a violation of trespassing. She was released pending her appearance in River Edge Municipal Court.
· 07/07/2024 1:00pm (Burglary)
Officers responded to the 700 block of Center Avenue, for a reported burglary in the past. An unknown suspect(s) entered the dwelling from an unlocked rear sliding glass door. The dwelling was ransacked and proceeds were reported missing. The matter was forwarded to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation.
· 07/12/2024 3:22pm (Municipal Ordinance Violation)
The River Edge Police Department responded to the area of Bogert Road and Manning Avenue, for a report of an unknown male knocking on front doors in the area. Officers located a 21- year-old male from Bayonne, New Jersey. An investigation revealed he was soliciting without a permit. He was issued a summons for a violation of the municipal ordinance. He was released pending his appearance in River Edge Municipal Court.
· 07/13/2024 3:31pm (Attempted Burglary)
Officers responded to North Drive, for a reported burglary in the past. An unknown suspect(s) shattered the rear sliding glass door of the dwelling. Before the suspect(s) entered the dwelling the homeowner confronted them. The suspects fled the area on foot prior to police arrival. The matter was forwarded to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation.
· 07/15/2024 11:10am (Trespassing)
The River Edge Police Department responded to 1080 Main Street, 7-Eleven, for a report of a female inside the store trespassing. P.O. Blue located the female, Lauren S. Picciano, from New Milford, New Jersey. Picciano was issued a criminal summons for a violation of trespassing. She was released pending her appearance in River Edge Municipal Court.
· 07/18/2024 8:51pm (Shoplifting)
The River Edge Police Department responded to 135 Kinderkamack Road, CVS Pharmacy, on a report of shoplifting. Store employees stated an unknown male filled a shopping cart with various items and fled the store without paying. The suspect was last observed getting into a minivan and fleeing the area. The matter was forwarded to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation.
· 07/18/2024 5:53pm (Municipal Ordinance Violation)
The River Edge Police Department responded to the area of Beech Drive North, for a report of an unknown male knocking on front doors in the area. Officers located a 34- year-old male from Garfield, New Jersey. An investigation revealed he was soliciting without a permit. He was issued a summons for a violation of the municipal ordinance. He was released pending his appearance in River Edge Municipal Court.
· 07/19/2024 3:17pm (Burglary to Motor Vehicle)
Officers responded to the 100 block of Dorchester Road, on a report of a burglary to an unlocked motor vehicle during the overnight hours. There were no reported proceeds taken. The matter was forwarded to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation.
· 07/20/2024 4:30pm (Counterfeiting)
Officers responded to 1001 Main Street, Total Wine & More, for a report of a male attempting to pass a counterfeit Federal Reserve Note. Employees stated a male wearing a medical mask attempted to purchase merchandise with a counterfeit $100 Federal Reserve Note. The male suspect fled the store prior to police arrival and was last observed getting into a Kia, and entering State Highway # 4 west. The matter was forwarded to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation.
· 07/21/2024 12:27pm (Stolen Motor Vehicle)
Officers responded to the area of Bogert Road & State Highway # 4 west, on a report of a stolen motor vehicle during the overnight hours. An investigation revealed the vehicle owner left the vehicle unlocked, with a key fob inside. The matter was turned over to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation. The River Edge Police Department Detectives recovered the vehicle in Paterson, New Jersey, and returned it to the owner.
· 07/30/2024 08:22am (Stolen Motor Vehicle)
Officers responded to 1124 Main Street, Venice Auto Body, on a report of a stolen motor vehicle during the overnight hours. An investigation revealed a male wearing all black, made entry into the business owners’ vehicle and took it. The matter was turned over to the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau for a follow up investigation. The River Edge Police Department Detectives recovered the vehicle in Hackensack, New Jersey, and returned it to the owner.
· 07/31/2024 6:27pm (Municipal Ordinance Violation)
The River Edge Police Department responded to the area of Bogert Road and Manning Avenue, for a report of an unknown males knocking on front doors in the area. Officers located a 20-year-old male from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a 24-year-old male from Newark, New Jersey. An investigation revealed they both were soliciting without a permit. They were both issued a summons for a violation of the municipal ordinance. They were released pending their appearance in River Edge Municipal Court.
· 07/31/2024 6:43pm (Municipal Ordinance Violation)
The River Edge Police Department responded to the area of Fifth Avenue and Wales Avenue, for a report of an unknown males knocking on front doors in the area. Officers located a 23-year-old male from Flemington, New Jersey, and a 26-year-old male from Piscataway, New Jersey. An investigation revealed they both were soliciting without a permit. They were both issued a summons for a violation of the municipal ordinance. They were released pending their appearance in River Edge Municipal Court.
The River Edge Police Department reminds you to lock your vehicles and houses. If you see something say something, DON’T WAIT!
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