Verona Police Department
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3:46 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report from GNC in Pilgrim Plaza for a check that was given to them by a Montclair resident and was returned for insufficient funds. The store owner was advised of complaint procedures. 1/18/2012 4:37 PM - Officer Shafer took a report of harassing phone calls from a Westview Road resident. The calls were from an unknown male who was asking her to accept a package. Resident was advised to contact her telephone provider for additional assistance. 5:22 PM - Officer Barone took a report of a theft of jewelry at Annie Sez. A customer had removed her ring to try on clothing and left it in the dressing room. Upon realizing she had forgotten the ring she returned to the store. Employees had located the ring, smashed and minus the stone in the fitting room prior to the customers return. 7:11 PM - Officer David Wardrope arrested William Mueller of Paterson on outstanding warrants from Union County and Newark Municipal courts. Subject was processed and turned over to the Union County Sheriffs office. 1/17/2012 1/16/2012 10:52 AM - Sgt. Stephen Depoe took a report of harassing phone calls that were being received by an employee at Hardbodyz Fitness. Caller was advised of complaint procedures. 5:18 PM - Officer Shafer took a report of a dog bite on Parkhurst Place. The resident reported that his dog was bitten by a neighbor. 1/14/2012 5:42 PM - Officer Tim Banta took a report of a suspicious phone call from a Woodland Avenue resident. The caller was asking for information regarding the resident. 1/13/2012 7:28 PM - Officers Robert Shafer, Mike Barone and Page Parsels were dispatched to Hillcrest Farms on a report of suspicious persons on the property. Upon arrival no subjects were located on the property but damage was observed to several greenhouses and vehicles that were parked on the property. Value of damage is unknown at this time. 1/12/2012 1/11/2011 4:37 PM - Officer Parsels effected a motor vehicle stop on Pompton Avenue. A check of the operator showed an outstanding warrant for the operator, Daniel Nelson of Montclair. Subject was arrested, possessed and released with a new court date. 5:00 PM - Sgt. Paul Watkins effected a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue for an observed violation. While speaking with the operator of the vehicle a strong odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed the operator, Ashly Tondi of Linden, to be in possession of CDS. Subject was arrested, processed and released with a court date. 5:49 PM - Officer Tim Banta impounded a motor vehicle on Mt. Prospect Avenue following a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle, which was operated by an Irvington resident, had a suspended registration. 01/10/2012 9:31 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe responded to a Park Avenue residence and took a report of malicious mischief. The resident reported sometime overnight, someone cut his hot tub cover and left several empty beer cans in his yard. The piece of hot tub cover was found near a neighbor 5:32 PM - Officer Timothy Banta responded to Walgreens on Claremont Avenue and took a report of a larceny. The store manager reported an individual reported observing a male in the store attempting to conceal several items. Upon checking, the manager observed the male leave the store. A check of merchandise revealed several fragrance gift sets and clothing were missing from the shelves. Subject described as a white male, 5 10:37 PM - Officer Banta and Shafer responded to Montclair Police Headquarters to take custody of Christopher Morant on an outstanding warrant from the Verona Municipal Court. Subject was released after appearing in court. 01/09/2012 11:25 AM - Officer Anthony O'Connor took a report of an unlawful entry to Hillcrest Farms on Bloomfield Avenue. Nothing was reported missing, but damage was observed to several vehicles that were parked on the property. 1/8/2012 1/6/2012 10:06 AM - Officer Martin took a report of a theft of a flag from Forest Avenue School. 10:09 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle on Sunset Avenue. 1/3/2012 4:06 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle in the Pilgrim Plaza. 6:16 PM - Officer Shafer took a report of a theft of keys from a patron at a Pompton Avenue business. 6:36 PM - Officer Barone took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle which occurred in the Pilgrim Plaza. 1/2/2012 1/1/2012 12/30/2011 12:55 PM - Officer Dave Wardrope took a report of a fraud form a Claridge Drive resident. 12/29/2011 11:40 PM - Officers Wardrope and Condorelli responded to East Orange Police Department and took Jimmy Stevenson into custody on a Verona Warrant. After processing subject was transferred to the Essex County Correction Facility. 12/28/2011 2:56 PM - Officer Barone took a report of Criminal Mischief at a Cambridge Rd residence. 7:31 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of fraud from a Durrell St resident. 12/27/2011 1:56 PM - Officer Martin took a report of a fraud from a Grove Avenue business. 2:08 PM - Officer Frazee took several criminal mischief reports from Park Avenue residents. 2:41 PM - Officer Barone took a report of lost property from a Linden Avenue resident. 12/26/2011 9:43 AM - Officer O'Connor took a report of criminal mischief on Green Acres Drive. 10:37 AM - Officer Martin took a report of property damage at a Kenwood Road residence. 12:27 PM - Officer Martin took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle on Ann Street. 3:30 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle on Forest Avenue. 4:18 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of a stolen motor vehicle and a burglary to a motor vehicle from a Cypress Avenue residence. 4:26 PM - Officer Barone took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle on Cypress Avenue. 7:52 PM - Officer Barone took a report of criminal mischief at a Bloomfield Avenue business. 9:09 PM - Officer Barone took a report of criminal mischief at a Bloomfield Avenue business. 12/25/2011 4:33 PM - Officer Barone took a report of an attempted burglary at a Cresthill Road residence. 12/23/2011 12/22/2011 3:05 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of a theft from a Bloomfield Avenue business. 3:52 PM - While officers were responding to a burglar alarm at a Mountain Road residence Officer Tim Banta observed a suspicious male walking on Mountain Road. The subject was stopped while additional officers responded to check the house with the alarm. Officers located a broken window in the rear of the home. After further investigation the subject Andrew Goldberg was arrested and charged with 3 counts of burglary, 2 counts of receiving stolen property, 2 counts of possession of burglary tools and one count of drug paraphernalia. Subject was transferred to the Essex County Correctional facility and is being held on $150,000. 12/20/2011 12/19/2011 2:26 PM - Officer Wardrope took a report of a fraud from a Claridge Drive resident. 12/18/2011 3:42 PM - Officer Tim Banta took a report of a lost wallet from an Oakridge Road resident. 12/17/2011 4:43 AM - Officer David Wardrope arrested Emmanuel Alormene of Newark on an outstanding warrant from the Verona Municipal Court. After posting bail the subject was released with a court date. 8:31 PM - Officer Wardrope took a report of a suspicious person who was seen hiding in the bushes at a Claremont Avenue residence. The area was checked but officers were unable to locate the subject. 12/16/2011 12/14/2011 1:45 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of a dispute at a Fairview Avenue business. 3:09 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of a fraud from a Claremont Avenue resident. 6:22 PM - Officer Barone took a report of a burglary at a Claremont Avenue residence. 6:38 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle in the Pilgrim Plaza parking lot. 12/13/2011 12/12/2011 4:21 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a local bank and took a report of harassment. 12/11/2011 12/10/2011 4:33 PM - Officer Tim Banta took a report of property damage from a Linden Avenue resident. 6:29 PM - Officer Michael Barone impounded a vehicle for having a suspended registration and no insurance. Summonses were issued to the operator. 11:02 PM - Officer Banta took a report of a dispute at a Woodland Avenue residence. 12/9/2011 12/08/2011 7:45 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of a suspicious person at a Bloomfield Avenue business. 12/07/2011 10:12 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli arrested Lori Ann Montanye for driving while intoxicated after she was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Subject was also charged with possession of CDS. Subject posted bail and was released with a court date. 12/6/2011 12/5/2011 3:30 PM - Officer Shafer took a report of criminal mischief on Franklin St. 12/4/2011 10:00 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a dispute on Wedgewood Drive. 3:42 PM - Officer Mike Barone took a report of fraud from a Harrison Street resident. 6:00 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of lost property from a Kenwood Avenue resident. 12/3/2011 12/2/2011 12/1/2011 4:09 PM - Sgt Paul Watkins took a report of lost property from a Mt. Prosepct Avenue resident 11/29/2011 3:38 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of a dispute at a Linn Drive residence. 4:29 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of a shoplifting at a Bloomfield Avenue business. 11/28/2011 11/27/2011 5:56 PM - Officer Barone affected a motor vehicle stop on Lakeside Avenue. Further investigation revealed that the operator, Bairon Quintuna of Verona had an outstanding warrant form the Verona Municipal Court. Subject was arrested and after processing posted the required bail. 11/25/2011 11/23/2011 10:35 PM - Officer Tim Banta effected a motor vehicle stop on Pompton Avenue. After speaking with the operator it was determined that they were unlicensed. Summons were issued and the vehicle was impounded. 11/22/2011 2:10 PM - Officer Martin took a report of a theft from a Cypress Avenue resident. 11/21/2011 1:47 PM - Lt. Bruce Smith assisted a person who fell on Gould St. Subject sustained an injury to her face and reported that she would seek her own medical attention. 8:43 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a Burglary at a Bloomfield Avenue apartment. 11/20/2011 3:46 PM - Sgt. Paul Watkins assisted an injured person at Centennial Field. 7:23 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of a stolen vehicle from a Kips Ridge residence. 11/17/2011 9:56 AM - Officer OConnor took a report of suspicious phone calls from a Nassau Road resident. 5:22 PM - Officer Shafer took a report of threats from a Valley view Road resident. 8:14 PM - Officer Martin took a report of a theft from a Vincent Place resident. 11/16/2011 12:17 PM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a burglary at a Harrison Street residence. 12:46 PM - Officer Frazee took a report of a burglary at a Personette Street residence. 2:06 PM - Officer OConnor arrested Michael Bahr of Mantoloking on outstanding warrants from the Verona and North Arlington Municipal Courts. After posting bail subject was released. 11/15/2011 3:40 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of property damage at a Woodland Avenue residence. 6:06 PM - Officer Banta took a report of property damage at a Durrell Street residence. 11/14/2011 12:54 AM - Officer James Barry took a report of Harassment that occurred at a Bloomfield Avenue business. 2:28 PM - Officer Barry took a report of a burglary at a Verona Place apartment. 3:10 PM - Officer Ballantyne took a report of an attempted burglary at a Verona Place apartment. 3:13 PM - Sgt. DePoe took a report of an attempted burglary at a Verona Place apartment. 11/13/2011 2:33 PM - Officer Thorward took a report of a found cell phone on Bellclaire Pl 11/12/2011 11:28 AM - Sgt. Stephen Depoe responded to Claridge Drive on a report of a dispute. 4:05 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of a shoplifting at a Bloomfield Avenue business. 6:20 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of found property at a Bloomfield Avenue business. 8:26 PM - Officer Robert Shafer arrested Lisa Smith of Verona for Driving While Intoxicated after she was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Pompton Avenue. 11/11/2011 11:11 AM - Officer Ballantyne took a report of a burglary to a residence on Brentwood Drive. 12:35 PM - Officer Frazee took a report of property damage to a vehicle on South Prospect St. 7:47 PM - Officer Tim Banta responded along with the Verona Fire Department to a report of a kitchen fire at a Bloomfield Avenue Apartment. The fire was extinguished and minor damage was observed in the kitchen area. 11/10/2011 9:59 AM - Officer Frazee took a report of an injury to a dog that was bitten by a dog running at large on Pease Avenue. 3:56 PM - Officer Michael Barone effected a motor vehicle stop on Pompton Avenue after a random check of a license plate showed the vehicle to be unregistered. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was also uninsured. Summonses were issued and the vehicle was impounded. 9:49 PM - Officer Barone responded along with the Verona Fire Department to a transformer fire on Park Avenue. An electrical wire was observed burning next to a house. Minor damage was observed to the residence. 11/9/2011 7:35 AM - Officer Anthony O'Connor responded to a Woodland Avenue residence and took a report of a stolen vehicle. The resident reported that sometime overnight his Mercedes was stolen from the driveway. The vehicle information was entered into the state computer system. 11/8/2011 1:19 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of property damage to a motor vehicle on Linden Avenue. 9:32 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli and the Verona Rescue Squad responded to a Pompton Avenue business on a report of a shoulder injury. A Cedar Grove resident was evaluated and transportation to the hospital was not needed. 11/7/2011 8:31 AM - Officer Barone arrested Pedro Calixto of Montclair on outstanding warrants from Caldwell and Roseland Municipal courts. After processing the subject was released on bail. 11/6/2011 3:03 PM - Officer Martin responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to a report of a person who fell in the Pilgrim Plaza. After treatment the subject refused transportation to the hospital. 11/5/2011 1:13 PM - Officer O'Connor took a report of property damage to a vehicle on Bloomfield Avenue 11/04/2011 - Joel Martin took a report of fraud from a Forest Avenue resident. 11/3/2011 7:50 AM - Officer Martin arrested Christopher Morant on Outstanding Warrants from the Orange Municipal Court. After processing, the subject was released with a pending court date. 5:14 PM - Officer Barone took a report of a fraud from a Bloomfield Avenue business. 5:32 PM - Officer Parsels took a report from a Bloomfield Avenue resident who had lost her photo ID. 7:49 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of Criminal Mischief on Pease Avenue. 11/02/2011 10:06 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a verbal threat from a Bloomfield Avenue businessman. 4:16 PM - Officer Barone responded along with the Verona Fire Department to a Bloomfield Avenue location where two people were trapped in an elevator. The Verona Fire Department was able to free the individuals form the elevator and no injuries were reported. 5:55 PM - Officer Barone responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to Mt Prospect Avenue for a person who fell. After treatment the person declined transportation to the hospital. 6:20 PM - Officer David Wardrope arrested Leonard Aiello who had been sentenced to jail while in the Municipal Court. After processing subject was transported to the Essex County Jail. 7:48 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of a theft from a Pine Street resident. 11/1/2011 4:41 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a verbal dispute on Claridge Drive. 10/31/2011 12:23 PM - Lt. Bruce Smith took a report from a postal worker who reported that a residents dog jumped through a window as she was delivering the mail. No injuries were reported 5:44 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of an identity theft from a Loiusburg Square resident. 7:44 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Verona Pool Parking lot. 9:07 PM - Numerous Officers responded to a report of an underage party in progress on Kips Ridge. Officers located approximately 50 juveniles in the residence with open containers of alcohol. Information was obtained from all juveniles and they were turned over to a parent. 10:34 PM - Officer Banta took a report of a dispute at a Grove avenue business. 10/30/2011 During the storm of 10/29/2011 10/30/2011, Several hundred calls were handled by the Verona Emergency Management Team including Verona Public Works, Verona Rescue Squad, Verona Fire Department, Building Code Enforcement, Health Department, Building & Grounds, Sewer Plant, Township Office Staff and the Verona Police Department. 10/28/2011 1:14 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report of a theft of automotive parts from a Bloomfield Avenue location. 4:28 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of a theft of a wallet from a Bloomfield Avenue business. 6:59 PM - Officer Barone took a report of criminal mischief to a storefront window at a Bloomfield Avenue business. 9:21 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of a suspicious person that was observed in the driveway of an Elmwood Road residence. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the subject. 10/27/2011 10/26/2011 10/25/2011 1:06 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of lost property from a Cliff Street resident. 10/24/2011 6:40 PM - Sgt. Paul Watkins took a report of an attempted burglary to a motor vehicle which occurred on Glen Road. 7:28 PM - Officer Tim Banta stopped a motor vehicle after observing what appeared to be a drug transaction. Further investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Kenneth Parisi of Fairfield was in possession of CDS. Charges were filed and subject was released. 10/22/2011 10/21/2011 4:59 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of an attempted motor vehicle theft on Elmwood Road. Investigation revealed that the driver side door lock and ignition had been damaged. 8:40 PM Sgt. Watkins observed several juveniles run from the gazebo area of Verona Park. The youths were located on an adjacent street and found to be in possession of alcoholic beverages. 10/20/2011 4:24 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of a dog bite which occurred on Fairview Avenue. 10/18/2011 10/17/2011 10/15/2011 2:52 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of a Fraud from a Morningside Road resident. 5:39 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of a theft that occurred outside a Claremont Avenue business. 7:52 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of a simple assault that took place on Bloomfield Avenue 9:31 PM - Officer David Wardrope assisted the Essex County Sheriff Department with a minor disturbance in Verona Park. 10/13/2011 10/12/2011 4:06 PM - Officer Dave Wardrope took a report of a suspicious vehicle that followed a resident to her Woodland Avenue home. 7:55 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of property damage at a Linn Drive residence. 10/11/2011 11:16 PM - Officer Erin McGarrity took a report of lost property from a Bloomfield Avenue business owner. 10/10/2011 2:10 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of fraud from a Beach Road resident. 6:17 PM - Officer Tim Banta took a report of fraud from a Derwent Avenue resident. 8:40 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of lost property from a Claridge Drive resident. 10/09/2011 10/08/2011 10/7/2011 1:03 PM - Officer William Frazee stopped a vehicle in the Pilgrim Plaza. Investigation revealed the car was unregistered and uninsured and that the operator had a suspended license. The vehicle was impounded and several summonses were issued.
10/4/2011 4:27 PM - Officer Banta investigated a motor vehicle accident on Grove Avenue it was discovered that one of the operators was unlicensed. The vehicle was impounded and the operator was issued a summons.
6:52 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded along with the Verona Fire Department to a report of an oven fire at a Sunset Avenue residence.
10/3/2011 2:07 PM - Officer James Barry took a report of Identity Theft form a Valleyview Road resident.
6:27 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of Harassment from a Hillside Avenue resident.
9:44 PM - Sgt. Paul Watkins took a report of a dispute of a dispute on Grove Avenue.
10/1/2011 7:24 AM - Officer Ballantyne took a report of property damage caused to a vehicle by a falling tree branch on Malvern Place.
9/30/2011 7:16 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne arrest Javier Hernandez on an outstanding warrant from West Milford.
12:17 PM - Officer William Frazee responded to the Verona Diner along with the Verona Rescue Squad for a report of a person who fell and injured their face. After treatment the patient was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital.
9/29/2011 10:10 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a burglary from a Gerdes Avenue resident.
2:06 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of property damage to a vehicle on Oak Lane.
4:19 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of property damage from a falling tree branch at a Personette St residence.
9/28/2011 7:26 AM - Officer Martin responded with the Verona Fire Department to an odor of gas in the area of South Prospect and Bloomfield. After investigation it was determined that the odor was from an overnight gasoline delivery at a local service station.
6:05 PM - Officer Tim Banta effected a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue after he observed the operator who he knew had a suspended license. The vehicle was impounded and summonses were issued for Driving While Suspended, Unregistered Vehicle and Uninsured Vehicle.
9/27/2011 8:07 PM - Officer Condorelli took a report of fraud from a Linn Drive resident.
9/26/2011 12:45 PM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a lost driver’s license from a Forest Avenue resident.
1:10 PM - Officer Martin stopped a vehicle on Bloomfield Avenue for an equipment violation. Further investigation revealed the vehicle to be unregistered and uninsured. The operator’s license was also suspended. Summonses were issued for all of the violations and the vehicle was impounded.
2:34 PM - Sgt Paul Watkins took a report of a solicitor from a Morningside Road residence. The solicitor was seeking to pick up recycling materials from the resident. The solicitor was advised of the Boro Ordinance regarding soliciting and stated they would comply.
9/25/2011 11:23 AM - Officer O’Connor responded to a Stonewood Parkway residence to take a report of a dispute.
14:40 PM – Sgt. Depoe took a report of lost property from a South Prospect Street resident.
3:42 PM - Officer Banta arrested Anthony Bukowski for Driving While Intoxicated. While impounding the vehicle Lt. Kiernan observed a hypodermic needle on the front seat. Also discovered in the vehicle were several packages of CDS. Mr. Bukowski was also charged with Possession of CDS in a motor vehicle.
5:55 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of Criminal Mischief to a motor vehicle at a Linden Avenue residence.
6:19 PM - Sgt. Paul Watkins responded to a Pompton Avenue business on a report of a dispute.
8:22 PM - Officer Condorelli responded to a Pease Avenue residence on a report of a burglary.
9/24/2011 1:08 AM - Officer Ron Thorward responded to a Kenwood Avenue residence and took a report of Criminal Mischief to a vehicle.
10:39 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of Criminal Mischief to a motor vehicle at an Ann Street residence.
2:42 PM - Officer Tim Banta and the Verona Rescue Squad responded to Verona High School on a report of a person with a head injury. After treatment the patient was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital.
2:50 PM - Officer Banta and the Verona Rescue Squad assisted a person with a shoulder injury at Verona High School. Patient was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital.
5:01 PM - Officer Dave Wardrope took a report of property damage to a house caused by a falling tree branch.
10:05 PM - Officer Wardrope took a report of a dispute on Woodland Avenue
9/23/2011 11:42 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of property damage to a motor vehicle that occurred on Claridge Drive.
9/22/2011 7:33 AM - Officer Martin took a report of stolen auto parts from a Grove Avenue business.
10:33 AM - Officer Frazee reported that a parking meter was missing from the area of 504 Bloomfield Avenue.
11:21 AM - Officer Martin took a report of fraud from a Hillside Avenue resident.
3:38 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of a dispute between a contractor and a homeowner over home repairs that were not completed to the home owners satisfaction.
9/21/2011 3:10 PM - Officer Condorelli responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to a Bloomfield Avenue business for a man who fell. After treatment he was transported to Mountainside Hospital.
6:51 PM - Officer Martin arrested Anna Ambrosia on an outstanding warrant form Montclair Municipal Court.
9/20/2011 1:25 PM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Grove Avenue business and took a report of a theft of motor vehicle parts.
9/19/2011 12:08 PM - Officer O’Connor took a report of a lost wallet from a Bloomfield Avenue resident.
12:20 PM - Officer Frazee took a report of a dispute at a Bloomfield Avenue business.
12:33 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of Criminal Mischief at the construction site on White Rock Road.
9/18/2011 7:43 AM - Officers Anthony O’Connor and William Frazee responded to Wedgewood Drive on a report of a suspicious person.Subject was located inside a parked vehicle going through the contents of the vehicle.Investigation revealed the subject, Stephen Gelzer, did not have permission to be inside the vehicle.Subject was arrested and charged with Burglary and Possession of CDS.
9:46 PM - Sgt Paul Watkins took a report of found property at a Bloomfield Avenue business.
9/16/2011 2:53 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to the area of Mt. Prospect and Bloomfield on a report of a person smoking Marijuana in a motor vehicle.The vehicle was located and stopped. After investigation Michael Giunta of State Island NY was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Operating a MV while in Possession of CDS.
3:30 PM - Office Michael Barone took a report of property damage caused by a water leak in the apartment.
7:44 PM - Officer Tim Banta took a report of a burglary at a Bloomfield Avenue Residence.
8:28 PM - Officer Barone responded to a Peter’s Lane residence on a report of property damage to the front door.
9/15/2011 11:24 PM - Dispatcher Brian McSeveney took a report of a found wallet.
10:45 PM - Officers John Lecreux, Heriberto Carattini and Steve Young responded to a Linden Avenue Residence on a report of a suspicious person.Upon arrival the resident pointed out a vehicle that was leaving the area that was involved in the incident.The vehicle was stopped and after speaking with the resident it was determined that the subject had attempted to enter the home after identifying himself as a police officer.The subject, Jay Helfgott of Pomona NY was arrested on charges of attempted burglary, Impersonating a police officer and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.
10:37 PM - Officer David Wardrope and Anthony Condorelli arrested Donald Simmons of Wayne on an outstanding warrant from Cedar Grove Municipal Court.
9:20 PM - Officer Condorelli arrested Joseph Denicola on an outstanding Verona Warrant.
6:11 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Brookside Terrace Residence and took a report of harassing phone calls.
4:39 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to the Pilgrim Plaza with the Verona Rescue Squad for a person who fell.After treatment the patient was transported to Mountainside Hospital.
9/14/2011 10:14 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of harassing phone calls at a Fairview Avenue business.
5:50 PM - Officer Parsels arrested Steven Kaczmarek for driving while intoxicated.
9/13/2011 5:00 PM - Officer Shafer took a report of stolen textbooks from a backpack that was left unattended for a short time in the Civic Center.
9/12/2011 1:58 PM - Officer Frazee took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle from a Afterglow Avenue resident.
9/11/2011 12:01 PM - Officer Martin took a report of a lost wallet form a Dodd Terrace resident.
12:48 PM - Officer Shafer responded with the Verona Rescue Squad to Centennial Field for a football player with a broken arm.After treatment the player was transported to St. Joseph’s hospital.
5:31 PM - Officer Parsels responded to a Glen Road residence on a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle.A neighbor had observed a four door beige Audi parked in front of the home and a black male by the neighbors car.When the vehicle owner checked his car he discovered the contents of the glove box on the front seat.
9/10/2011 10:10 AM - Officer William Frazee took a report of found property at a Bloomfield Avenue Business.
10:32 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a noise complaint on Summit Road.Investigation revealed a party in progress with underage drinking. Several juveniles were detained and turned over to their parents.
11:40 PM - Officer Erin McGarrity responded to the area of Claremont Avenue and Westview Road on a report of property damage to a vehicle.
9/9/2011 10:48 AM - Sgt. Dan Greco took a report of harassment from a Grove Avenue resident.
12:53 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to a Grove Avenue business on a report of a person who fell.After treatment the patient was transported to University Hospital.
13:10 PM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Derwent Avenue residence on a report of a dispute.
3:26 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business on a report of a fraud.
3:49 PM - Sgt. Paul Watkins responded to a dispute on Bloomfield Avenue between a motorist and a bus driver.
7:21 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to the Verona Community Center on a report of an injury to a soccer player.After treatment the patient was transported to Mountainside Hospital.
8:16 PM - Sgt. Watkins responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business on a report of a dispute.
9/7/2011 4:32 PM - Officer Banta took a report of fraud from a Bloomfield Avenue resident.
7:25 PM - Officer Condorelli took a report of a burglary to a Fells Rd residence. Investigation revealed that the actor entered the home through an open kitchen window.
7:26 PM - Officer Banta took a report of a suspicious person from a Morningside Road resident. The subject was observed taking pictures in the neighborhood. When questioned by the resident, the actor left the area.
9/6/2011 10:31 AM - Sgt Depoe took a report from a West Orange resident who reported being followed by a black pick up truck while she was driving in Verona.
5:07 PM - Officer Condorelli responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to the area of Pompton and Bloomfield for a man who fell. After treatment he was transported to Mountainside hospital by the squad.
5:43 PM - Officer Shafer took a fraud report from a Claremont Avenue resident.
6:52 PM - Officer Condorelli arrested Vilivaldo Amaya of Newark for Driving while intoxicated after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident in the area of Park Avenue and Bloomfield Ave.
9/5/2011 6:56 AM - Officer Martin responded to a Grove Avenue residence and took a report of property damage to a fence.
8:28 AM - Officer Barry took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle on Hillside Avenue.
12:03 PM - Officer Martin responded to a Mountain Road residence on a report of a stolen motor vehicle. Investigation revealed that the vehicle was taken between 10 PM and 1:45 AM. The vehicle was recovered in Newark.
12:36 PM - Officer Martin responded to a Mountain Road residence on a report of a theft of wheel covers from a vehicle.
5:09 PM - Officer Banta arrested Patrick Slevin for driving while intoxicated after a motor vehicle accident in the area of Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside Avenue.
9/4/2011 12:20 AM - Officer John Lecreux arrested Rimsky Horrego of Elizabeth on outstanding warrants from Linden and Newark. While searching Mr. Horrego subsequent to the arrest CDS was located in his sock. Bail was set and subject was transported to the Essex County Jail.
3:06 PM - Officer Tim Banta took a report of harassment from a Witherspoon Road resident.
9/3/2011 10:12 AM - Officer Barry took a report of damage to a utility pole caused by a construction company working on Sunset Avenue.
5:29 PM - Officers Wardrope and Parsels responded to a Claridge Drive residence on a report of a Simple Assault.
9/2/2011 11:20 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a fraud from a Lynwood Road resident.
1:19 PM - Sgt Stephen Depoe and Officer James Barry responded to a Forest Avenue residence on a report of a suspicious male who was reported to be walking around the house looking into the windows. A check of the area for the actor was negative. No signs of forced entry were observed to the house.
1:52 PM - Sgt Depoe responded to a Linden Avenue residence and took a report of property damage caused by a tree which fell on the residents garage, deck and car.
8:40 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli responded to a Durrell Street Residence and took a report of property damage to a fence caused by a tree that fell.
9:05 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Cambridge road residence on a harassment report.
Officer John Lecreux took a report of a stolen wallet which occurred at a Pompton Avenuebusiness.
09/01/2011 Officer - Erin McGarrity responded to a Crestmont Road home on a report of a possible burglary. The resident reports hearing footsteps in his second floor hallway and also outside of his home.A check of the area was negative for any actors. There were no signs of force entry and nothing was reported missing from the home.
8/31/2011 8:44 PM - Officer Timothy Banta responded with the Verona Rescue Squad to the Verona Pool on a report of a child with a lacerated foot.
08/30/2011
5:09 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Pompton Avenue service station and took a report of a dispute.
7:35 PM - Officer Timothy Banta impounded a vehicle found abandoned on Lakeside Avenue.A summons was mailed to the registered owner of the car.
8:40 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Pompton Avenue residence and took a report of a burglary to a garage.The garage appeared to be entered and contents moved, but nothing appeared to be missing.
9:04 PM - A Claremont Avenue resident reported he lost his cell phone while in Atlantic City earlier in the month.
08/29/2011 8:17 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of harassment from a Bloomfield Avenue resident.
12:51 PM - Lt. Bruce Smith took a report of property damage at Commerce Court.Two Board of Education buses were damaged when a large tree fell onto them.
1:58 PM - Officer Joel Martin responded to an Oak Lane residence and took a report of property damage due to flooding.
2:31 PM - Lt. Bruce Smith responded to a Halsted Street residence and took a report of property damage.The resident reported a neighbor’s tree had fallen next to his home damaging siding and utility lines.
5:15 PM - Officer Page Parsels impounded a vehicle after it was involved in a motor vehicle accident.The vehicle was parked when it was stuck and upon checking the credentials it was found to be without insurance.
7:42 PM - Officer Robert Shafer and the Verona Fire Department responded to an Amy Court residence on a report of smoke coming from a bathroom.Upon arrival officers found a fire coming from a light fixture.The fire was extinguished and the faulty light fixture removed.
8:07 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of property damage after a vehicle struck a cable wire to a home on Witherspoon Drive.
08/28/2011 - The Verona Police Department responded to the following locations and took reports of property damage due to tropical storm Irene:
4:08 AM - Sylvan Road. A large tree fell onto two vehicles and was resting on a power line.
4:32 AM - Howard Street. A tree fell and struck a residence causing damage to the roof, gutters, awning porch and an interior second floor wall.
5:00 AM - Linden Avenue. Report of basement flooding.
5:12 AM - Cypress Avenue. A tree branch fell pulling power and phone lines from a home.
5:32 AM - Kenwood Avenue. A tree branch fell causing damage to a fence.
7:25 AM - Rockland Terrace. A tree branch fell damaging the roof of a residence.
9:00 AM - Fairview Avenue. A tree came down damaging a residence, two vehicles and a deck.
9:14 AM - Sunset Avenue. Sewage backup into basement.
9:28 AM - Linden Avenue. Sewage backup.
9:37 AM - Sunset Avenue. Sewage backup.
9:39 AM - Brookside Terrace. Sewage backup.
10:15 AM - Midwood Avenue. A tree fell causing damage to a vehicle.
10:44 AM - Several basement apartments on Verona Place were vacated due to flooding.
11:10 AM - Brookdale Court resident reported several feet of water in his basement.
11:17 AM - A Bloomfield Avenue building found to be severely flooded was vacated.
11:44 AM - Cypress Avenue. Tree branch fell causing damage to the front of a residence.
1:25 PM - Ozone Avenue. Sewage backup in basement shower.
1:28 PM - Franklin Street. Sewage backup in basement.
1:35 PM - Bloomfield Avenue. Sewage backup in basement.
2:01 PM - Verona Place. Flood water in basement.
2:36 PM - Hillside Avenue. Damage to pool and filter due to water run off of construction debris.
3:06 PM - Forest Avenue. Electric lines pulled from residence damaging siding and gutters.
3:18 PM - Upland Way. Damage to residence due to tree falling.
3:45 PM - Fairview Avenue. Flooding of basement reported.
4:46 PM - Elmwood Road. Tree fell causing damage to fence, garage driveway, paver wall and vehicle.
4:47 PM - Westover Road. Flooding of basement.
5:14 PM - Overhill Road. Large tree branch fell causing damage to vehicle.
11:14 PM - Cumberland Avenue. Tree fell causing damage to garage and deck of residence.
08/26/2011 5:23 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a South Prospect Street residence and took a report of a suspicious person.
6:49 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of fraud.
08/25/2011 4:02 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a larceny from a Depot Street resident.The resident reported the theft of a check from a letter that was delivered.
08/24/2011 11:38 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of criminal mischief from two Bloomfield Avenue business owners. Both individuals reported discovering damage to their vehicles after using them earlier in the day. A tire on each vehicle had become separated from the car while driving and both vehicles had to be towed. The owners reported they had each parked their cars near their businesses the previous day. The Detective Bureau is investigating.
12:00 PM - Officer William Frazee arrested Stanley Winckowski of Paterson on an outstanding Verona Municpal Court warrant. After processing he was transported to the Essex County Jail.
7:02 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of trespassing from a Balston Drive resident.
08/22/2011 12:11 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of a larceny from a Wedgewood Drive resident. The resident reported while she was shopping her wallet was stolen after she placed it down while picking up some fruit. Missing are numerous identifiers, credit cards and NJ driver’s license.
4:48 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of property damage from a Claridge Drive resident. The resident reported upon returning to her parked vehicle she observed damage to her passenger side mirror.
08/21/2011 5:04 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Randolph Place residence and took a report of property damage. Water damage was observed due to a leak from a water heater. The water was shut off and the resident advised to contact a plumber.
8:28 PM - Officer Paul Watkins arrested Mark Apostolou of Livingston for driving while intoxicated. Mr. Apostolou was observed in his vehicle, which was parked and blocking a driveway on Malvern Place. After investigating, he was transported to the hospital for evaluation and medical care. Two summonses were issued.
08/20/2011 4:39 AM - Sgt. Michael Traettino reported an eluding driver after he observed a suspicious vehicle traveling slowly on Martin Road. Once the driver had observed the officer, the vehicle accelerated traveling on Pompton Avenue and into Montclair. Sgt. Traettino lost sight of the vehicle near Gates Avenue in Montclair and the pursuit was terminated. The Montclair Police Department was notified.
9:32 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Forest Avenue residence and took a report of malicious mischief. The resident reported he discovered the air was let out of a tire on his vehicle which was parked in the driveway.
12:15 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of an illegal entry into a vehicle. A Fairview Avenue resident reported finding his vehicle door open. Nothing appeared to be disturbed or missing.
08/19/2011 12:00 AM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Linden Avenue location and took a report of a simple assault. Several males were spoken with regarding an argument which occurred.
9:57 AM - Dispatcher Susan DeWitt took a report of harassment from a Bloomfield Avenue resident.
10:25 AM - Officer William Frazee took a report of a possible fraud from a Personette Avenue resident.
12:16 PM - Dispatcher Susan DeWitt took a report of lost property from a Claridge Drive resident.
2:12 PM - A Balston Drive resident reported a lost cell phone.
3:17 PM - Officer Paul Watkins took a report of harassment from a Beechwood Road resident. The resident was advised of complaint procedures.
6:32 PM - Officer David Wardrope arrested Stephen Gelzer of Verona for possession of CDS. After processing, he was issued several complaints and transported to the Essex County Jail. 08/18/2011 6:48 PM - Officer William Frazee responded to the On the Run Station and took a report of a theft of $10 worth of gas.
08/17/2011 4:59 PM - Officer Timothy Banta arrested Darius Williams of Newark for possession of marijuana after a motor vehicle stop on Pompton Avenue.Mr. Williams, a passenger in the vehicle, had been observed prior to the stop rolling what appeared to a marijuana cigarette.After processing, he was issued a summons and released.
5:31 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of harassment from an Overhill Road resident.
08/16/2011 1:47 AM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Grove Avenue location and took a report of an illegal entry into a vehicle. Sgt. Paul Watkins and Lt. Smith reported observing a male on a bicycle in the area. While checking the area Officer Ed Carattini located the bicycle in a driveway between two vehicles and heard what sounded like a person running from the area.A further check revealed damage to a fence on Ann Street and a vehicle which had been entered on Grove Avenue.Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle at this time.The area was checked for the suspect with negative results.
9:39 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of fraud from a Martin Road resident.The resident reported she was contacted by her bank regarding numerous charges on her credit account which appeared to be fraudulent.
08/15/2011 12:45 PM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Douglas Place location and took a report of malicious mischief.A Verizon representative reported someone cut the phone, cable and internet lines to a pole causing a service disruption.The incident is being investigated.
12:46 PM - Detective Sergeant Daniel Greco took a report of fraud from a Fairway Avenue resident.The resident reported several unauthorized charges on a credit account.
12:52 PM - Officer James Barry took a report of attempted fraud at a local church.A clergyman reported receiving a phone call from a suspicious male who was out of state and requested monetary assistance due to unfortunate circumstances.A check at a local residence mentioned by the male revealed no connection with this person.
1:57 PM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe took a report of fraud from an Elk Road resident.The resident reported finding several unexpected money orders in her mail box.A check with the US Postal service revealed they were fraudulent.The money orders were turned over to the postal service for investigation.
2:48 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a motor vehicle accident on Pompton Avenue and took a report.It appears a tree fell across the southbound side of the road, knocked down a utility pole with power lines, and struck a vehicle.The Verona Rescue Squad was contacted and responded along with Public Service and the Verona Public Works Department.Verizon, Comcast and the Department of Transportation were also notified.A check on the driver of the vehicle revealed minor injuries with refusal for transportation to the hospital.Pompton Avenue was closed to traffic for over an hour while cleanup and repairs were made.
5:08 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of harassment from a Cypress Avenue resident.The resident reported several harassing phone calls.
8:16 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of a lost driver’s license from a Grove Avenue resident.
08/13/2011 8:11 PM - Officer Timothy Banta arrested Francois Brunache of Orange for theft at a local store.The officer responded to the store after the manager reported Mr. Brunache had taken several items.He was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters where he was processed and issued a complaint.
08/12/2011 11:23 AM - Officer William Frazee took a report of a larceny from an Elmwood Road resident.The resident reported numerous pieces of jewelry missing from her home sometime over the past several weeks.
3:12 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of property damage.A store manager reported damage to the parking lot of the business when a construction company placed a rubbish container onto the blacktop.
6:52 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of fraud from a Forest Avenue resident.The resident reported an unauthorized transaction on a credit account. She had contacted the bank and was provided with an Identity Theft Pamphlet.
11:10 AM - Officer William Frazee took a report of found property from a Bloomfield Avenue business employee.The employee reported finding a box containing old LP records near the curb on Montrose Avenue. 08/11/2011 5:53 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a local business and took a report of stolen property. A license plate and a piece of equipment from a business owned vehicle was taken.
08/10/2011 12:22 PM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe took a report of a larceny from a Linden Avenue resident. The resident reported sometime over the past month a piece of jewelry was stolen from her home.
4:21 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of an attempted entry into a construction vehicle at a Grove Avenue business.
6:14 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report from a Belleville resident regarding an incident over services rendered at a Bloomfield Avenue business.
7:52 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of fraud from a North Caldwell resident. The resident reported the fraudulent use of his credit card after he realized it had been lost or stolen while he was at a local business in Verona. Several unauthorized transactions were made on the card.
08/09/2011 7:13 AM - Officer Joel Martin impounded a motor vehicle after the driver was stopped for a violation. The vehicle owner was found to have expired insurance. Two summonses were issued.
10:56 AM - Dispatcher T.J. Conroy turned in a large clamp which had been found in the roadway on Bloomfield Avenue.
3:32 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of a larceny at a Sunset Avenue residence. A Verona resident reported a satchel left on a porch overnight was stolen. Numerous identifiers, credit cards and jewelry were taken.
9:36 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli responded to Pilgrim Plaza and took a report of a theft from a vehicle. A Montclair resident reported while he was at a fitness center his keys were removed from a locker and his vehicle was entered. Missing are a cell phone and a wallet containing numerous identifiers as well as several hundred dollars in cash.
08/08/2011 1:16 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of malicious mischief from a Claremont Avenue resident. The resident reported someone let the air out of his vehicle tire.
1:39 PM - Lt. Bruce Smith responded to an East Lincoln Street residence and took a report of an attempted fraud.
08/07/2011 9:13 PM - Officer Timothy Banta responded to the Forest Avenue School field on a report of juveniles gathering on the field. Found were several juveniles in possession of alcohol. The youths were transported to headquarters and turned over to their parent or guardian.
08/06/2011 2:08 PM - Dispatcher T.J. Conroy took a report of a found cell phone. The owner was located and the property returned.
08/05/2011 10:05 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of fraud from a Bloomfield Avenue resident. The resident reported lending money to a neighbor and not being reimbursed.
11:05 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a dispute between former room mates from a Hamilton Road resident. He was advised of complaint procedures.
3:04 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of fraud from a Bloomfield Avenue resident. The resident reported lending money to a neighbor and not being reimbursed. 08/04/2011 2:51 PM - Officer Davie Wardrope responded to a Claremont Avenue store and took a report of disorderly conduct. Several juveniles were advised not to return to the store.
5:42 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Fairway Avenue residence and took a report of a gas leak due to a damaged pipe.
08/03/2011 4:53 PM - Officer Paul Watkins impounded a motor vehicle after he conducted a random computer check on the car which he observed traveling on Mt. Prospect Avenue. The vehicle was found to have an expired registration and the owner failed to exhibit insurance. Three summonses were issued.
08/02/2011 6:57 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe and the Verona Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Verona Community Center. Upon arrival a smoke condition was observed and appeared to be coming from the elevator area. The power to the elevator was shut off and the smoke ejected from the building. The Building and Grounds Superintendent was on the scene and advised there was an apparent hydraulic line leak which dripped on to the motor of the elevator causing the smoke.
11:52 AM - Officer William Frazee took a report of a larceny from a Laurel Court resident. The resident reported a theft of jewelry from his home sometime over the past several weeks.
5:56 PM - Sgt. Paul Watkins took a report of a verbal dispute from a Morningside Road resident.
08/01/2011 1:16 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report of a lost license plate from a Meadow Lane resident.
11:30 PM - Sergeant Michael Traettino responded to a Park Avenue residence and took a report of malicious mischief. The resident reported hearing a possible gun shot and observed her sliding glass door to be cracked. The officer observed a small hole in the glass and found a BB on the ground outside.
07/31/2011 9:35 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Grove Avenue parking lot and took a report of a simple assault.
07/30/2011 9:30 PM - Officer Timothy Banta responded to a Bloomfield Avenue location and took a report of a verbal dispute.
07/29/2011 8:17 AM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Martin Road residence and took a report of a possible illegal entry into a motor vehicle. Nothing appears to be missing.
07/27/2011 5:45 AM - Officer Ron Thorward responded to a Balston Drive residence and took a report of a stolen vehicle. The resident reported hearing a noise in her garage, which was open, and upon checking observed a male driving away in her vehicle. The vehicle information was entered into the state computer system.
7:06 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Balston Drive residence and took a report of a theft from a vehicle. A neighbor reported observing someone enter the vehicle. Upon checking the car, a small amount of change was missing.
8:26 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Gerdes Avenue residence and took a report of an illegal entry into a vehicle. The resident reported upon getting into his vehicle he noticed it had been gone through, with numerous glove box contents thrown on the floor. Nothing appears to be missing at this time.
2:08 PM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Hemlock Drive residence and took a report of an attempted fraud via an email.
07/26/2011 6:22 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of property damage due to a sewer backup at an Ozone Avenue residence.
07/25/2011 8:54 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Fairview Avenue business and took a report of telephone harassment.
07/24/2011 10:59 PM - Officer Erin McGarrity responded to a Malvern Place residence on a report of an alarm sounding. Found was a smoke condition as well as a stove top on fire due to a pot left unattended while turned on. The Verona Fire Department responded, extinguished the fire and ventilated the home. The Verona Rescue Squad responded and evaluated a resident for smoke inhalation.
07/23/2011 12:52 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of a larceny from a Bloomfield Avenue business. The business owner reported a large extension ladder and a display rack were taken that were located outside were taken sometime overnight.
18:10 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to the Pilgrim Plaza on a report of an unattended dog locked in a vehicle and concern over the high outdoor temperature. While attempting to locate the owner, a Montclair woman returned to the vehicle. She was issued a complaint for leaving her dog unattended in a vehicle under inhumane conditions.
9:50 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Linden Avenue residence and took a report of harassment.
07/22/2011 8:22 AM - Officer Paul Watkins took a report of a dog bite from a Metuchen resident. The resident reported while jogging he was bitten by a loose dog on Durrell Street. The man was evaluated by the Verona Rescue Squad but refused further treatment. The dog owner was contacted and she advised her dog was up to date with all vaccinations.
07/21/2011 9:06 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Fairview Avenue business and took a report of verbal harassment.
5:32 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Pompton Avenue service station and took a report of a dispute and an earlier larceny of fuel.
6:38 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of harassment from a Hillside Avenue resident.
7:12 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli responded to a Bloomfield Avenue office and took a report of an attempted burglary. An office manager reported several doors were damaged when someone attempted to pry them open. Damage was observed to two doors but no entry was gained.
07/20/2011 8:59 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe took a report of verbal harassment from a Fairview Avenue business employee.
11:08 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a Claremont Avenue residence on a report of property damage. The resident reported a rock wall on his property was damaged when someone backed into it.
07/19/2011 8:35 AM - Officer James Barry responded to the intersection of Claremont and Cumberland Avenues and took a report of property damage. A witness reported a large truck jumped a curb while turning damaging several signs and a fence.
12:22 PM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Fairview Avenue office and took a report of harassment.
1:51 PM - Officer William Frazee and the Verona Fire Department were dispatched to the Pilgrim Plaza Shopping Center on a report of a dumpster fire. The fire was contained to the dumpster and was extinguished by the fire department.
3:50 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Gordon Place residence and took a report of a stolen bicycle. The bicycle was apparently taken from the front lawn of the residence.
6:50 PM - Lt. Chris Kiernan took a report of stolen property from a Linden Avenue resident.
7:02 PM - Officer Michael Barone arrested Ronald Dapuzzo of Verona for driving while intoxicated. Mr. Dapuzzo was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Depot Street prior to his arrest. After processing he was issued several complaints and released.
9:14 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Claremont Avenue store and took a report of a larceny.
11:22 PM - Officer Erin McGarrity responded to a Ravine Road residence and took a report of malicious mischief.
07/18/2011 8:26 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a Claremont Avenue residence and took a report of a motor vehicle theft. The resident reported parking his vehicle in the driveway last night and upon checking this morning it was missing. The vehicle information was entered into the state computer system.
9:04 AM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Fairview Avenue business and took a report of harassment.
9:47 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of an injury due to a fall.
9:55 AM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Bloomfield Avenue office building and took a report of a burglary. An employee reported a locked cabinet was broken into and petty cash was stolen.
4:28 PM - Officer Robert Shafer arrested Kyle Brown of Montclair after he turned himself in due to an outstanding out of township warrant. After posting he was released
5:05 PM - Officer Michael Barone arrested Sheynekt Turner of Nutley on an outstanding out of township warrant. The officer observed Ms. Turner traveling on Bloomfield Avenue and after a random computer check on her vehicle, she was stopped for a suspended registration and driver’s license. After processing she was released. Several summonses were issued.
07/17/2011 1:44 PM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of malicious mischief from a Grove Avenue resident.
7:19 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Bloomfield Avenue apartment and took a report of malicious mischief. The resident reported damage to his vehicle.
07/16/2011 11:03 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a lost wallet from a Verona resident. The resident reported losing his wallet while boarding a bus in New York City. Missing are numerous identifiers.
11:33 PM - Officer John Lecreux arrested Brian Schnurr of Verona on an outstanding Caldwell warrant. After processing and posting bail he was released.
07/15/2011 10:39 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Claremont Avenue location and took a report of a dispute with a contractor.
5:47 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of a dispute.
07/14/2011 2:12 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report of property damage from a Woodland Avenue resident. The resident reported a large tree limb fell from a tree in a neighboring yard causing damage to his fence. At 7:17 PM another Woodland Avenue resident also reported damage to his fence from the tree limb.
07/12/2011 10:12 AM - A Verona resident reported a lost cell phone to Dispatcher McLoughlin.
1:06 PM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of fraud from a Bloomfield Avenue business owner. The owner reported upon checking his receipts he found a $100.00 counterfeit bill.
7:02 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Woodland Avenue location and took a report of property damage. Due to a rainstorm a tree fell onto the street causing damage to power lines and sidewalks.
7:22 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Woodland Avenue residence and took a report of property damage. The resident reported a large tree branch fell from a neighbor’s yard and caused damage to his fence.
07/11/2011 11:11 PM - Officer Erin McGarrity responded to Municipal Lot 2 and took a report of criminal mischief. An employee of a local business reported someone threw eggs at and in his vehicle.
07/10/2011 5:55 AM - Officer Ed Carattini arrested Cameron Wallace of Monclair for burglary. The officer was dispatched to a Martin Road residence after the owner reported observing Mr. Wallace attempt to gain entry into his home through a basement window. The suspect was found in the rear yard of the residence and placed under arrest. Mr. Wallace was charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Resisting arrest and Possession of Burglary tools. After processing he was transported to the Essex County Jail.
4:39 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of a lost or stolen license plate from a Summit Road resident.
07/09/2011 9:48 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Bloomfield Avenue store and took a report a harassment.
11:50 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Personette Avenue residence and took a report of property damage. The resident reported a large tree branch had fallen causing damage to a shed.
07/08/2011 5:37 AM - Officer Erin McGarrity responded to a Glen Road residence on a report of a stolen vehicle. The resident reported observing an unknown actor driving his vehicle out of the driveway after backing onto his lawn and striking a fence. A second vehicle belonging to the resident was entered and the glove box gone through, although nothing was missing. A check of the area for suspects proved negative. The vehicle information was entered into the state computer system and surrounding towns were notified. The vehicle was recovered later in Newark.
5:54 AM - While investigating a stolen motor vehicle on Glen Road, Officer Erin McGarrity was advised that a neighbor also had their vehicles entered. Sgt. Michael Traettino responded and took a report. The resident reported his vehicle was gone through and a purse containing numerous identifiers, cash and jewelry were taken.
11:18 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe responded to a White Rock Road location and took a report of property damage. A contractor working in the area reported his vehicle passenger side window was shattered while it was parked. Landscape contractors were in the area but denied causing the damage.
11:33 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to an Overlook Park residence and took a report of an attempted burglary. The resident reported noticing damage to a storm window frame on the home and a family member reported being awakened by a noise in the middle of the night several days ago.
3:37 PM - Officer Timothy Banta arrested Dylan Meade of Verona after executing a search warrant for narcotics. Mr. Meade was charged with Possession and Distribution of CDS, Oxycodone, and driving while under the influence. Several complaints and motor vehicle summonses were issued. After processing and posting bail he was released.
4:20 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of a larceny from a Montclair resident. The resident reported while at Platinum Fitness she left her cell phone on an exercise machine and when she went to retrieve it, it had been taken.
8:20 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Linden Avenue residence and took a report of a burglary. The resident reported someone entered his garage and stole an antique bicycle.
07/07/2011 4:06 PM - Officer Timothy Banta responded to a Bloomfield Avenue service station on a report of an abandoned vehicle. The station manager reported a customer’s vehicle broke down while at a gas pump and the customer had left the area in another vehicle. The vehicle was impounded. Several summonses were issued.
0706/2011 1:25 PM - Officer James Barry took a report of a larceny from a Linn Drive resident.
3:56 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Hillside Avenue residence and took a report of malicious mischief.
07//05/2011 4:57 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli arrested Brielle Riso on numerous Verona Warrants. While conducting an inventory of Ms. Riso’s property several items of drug paraphernalia were located. After processing the subject was transported to the Essex County Jail.
07/03/2011 5:43 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of harassment from a Martin Road resident.
6:14 PM - Officer Paul Watkins took a report of a larceny from a Cedar Knolls resident after man reported placing his wallet on a table at a local restaurant and forgetting it. Upon returning to the restaurant, the wallet was missing. A local resident found the wallet on Personette Avenue and turned it over to the police department. Missing is approximately $90.00 in cash.
8:34 PM - Officer Timothy Banta impounded a vehicle observed traveling on Grove Avenue after stopping the driver for speeding. A check of the credentials showed a suspended registration as well as no insurance on the vehicle. Several summonses were issued.
07/01/2011 8:44 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Cambridge Road residence and took a report of a theft from a vehicle. The resident reported sometime overnight his car was entered and several items were stolen.
3:04 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of harassment from a Hillside resident.
6:13 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of lost property from a Linn Drive resident.
06/30/2011 10:22 PM - Officer Ron Thorward responded to a Robert Court residence and took a report of a burglary. The resident reported returning home to find the home was broken into and numerous pieces of jewelry are missing. It appears entry was gained through a second floor window. The Detective Bureau was called and is investigating.
10:31 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Grove Avenue business and took a report of a dispute.
06/29/2011 6:40 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe took a report of an attempted illegal entry into a vehicle. An Upland Way resident reported noticing pry marks on the door of his vehicle after it had been parked in the driveway overnight. The marks were observed, but, no entry was gained.
9:13 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe took a report of fraud from a Midwood Avenue resident. The resident reported someone used his personal information to obtain a credit account.
9:13 AM - A Grove Avenue resident responded to headquarters and reported receiving several suspicious phone calls. OfficerJoseph Ballantyne took the report.
06/28/2011 8:07 - AM Dispatcher Timothy McLoughlin took a report of a found cell phone. The owner was located and the property returned.
8:14 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Bloomfield Avenue residence and took a report of harassment.
06/27/2011 6:19 PM - Sgt. Paul Watkins took a report of a suspicious person from a Bloomfield Avenue office employee.
06/26/2011 11:14 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to an Elk Road residence and took a report of a stolen vehicle. The resident reported the locked vehicle was taken from the driveway sometime overnight.
06/25/2011 12:44 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Grove Avenue home and took a report of a burglary. The resident reported someone cut the screen on an enclosed porch and removed several items from the porch.
1:40 PM - Officer Robert Shafer impounded a vehicle after investigating a motor vehicle accident. A parked vehicle, which had been struck by another vehicle, was found to be uninsured and unregistered. Two summonses were issued.
06/24/2011 7:41 AM - Officer James Barry took a report of a larceny from a South Prospect Street resident. The resident reported the larceny of cash from her home.
11:05 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of fraud from a Linn Drive resident. The resident reported someone used his information to obtain a credit account and charged several thousand dollars with of plastic surgery on the fraudulent card.
11:42 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of identity theft from a Martin Road resident. The resident reported receiving a bill for fraudulent charges against her debit account over the past several months.
12:07 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to Claridge Drive and took a report of fraud from a resident.
1:00 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of lost property from a Birdseye Glen resident.
1:30 PM - Lt. Bruce Smith took a report of a larceny from a Douglas Place resident. The resident reported while at a night club in New York City earlier that morning, someone stole her diamond ring valued in the thousands.
4:35 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Hillwood Terrace residence and took a report of a water leak.
06/23/2011 1:15 AM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Beach Road residence and took a report of harassing phone calls from the resident.
06/22/2011 12:26 PM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe responded to Verona Park after receiving a report of a suspicious backpack observed on the ground. The Essex County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Unit responded and inspected the backpack, which upon further investigation revealed school papers and notebooks. The backpack was found to have been left behind by a local youth and it was returned to him.
3:45 PM - Officer Michael Barone arrested Cyrus Kersey of Verona on an outstanding Newark Municipal Court warrant. After processing and posting bail he was released.
4:03 PM - Officer Ron Thorward took a report of harassing phone calls from a South Prospect Street resident.
06/21/2011 6:58 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of a prior suspicious person from a Verona resident.
9:02 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to Sampson Drive and took a report of malicious mischief. A Board of Education employee reported numerous phrases were spray painted on the roadway with white paint.
06/20/2011 8:08 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Woodland Avenue location on a report of found property. A bicycle which had been abandoned was taken to headquarters.
8:46 AM - Officer William Frazee took a report of stolen property from a Montclair resident. The resident reported while at a Verona business her keys were taken from a locker room.
1:45 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report and numerous officers responded, after a report of several juveniles setting a brush fire in a wooded area near Brookdale Avenue School. The remains of a small fire were located and had apparently self extinguished. Several youths were detained, questioned and turned over to a parent or guardian. Complaints may be signed.
06/19/2011 6:54 AM - Officer James Barry took a report of a suspicious person from a Martin Road resident.
7:25 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to the Forest Avenue school and took a report of property damage. Two portable soccer nets were found torn on the school field.
8:40 AM - While on patrol Officer William Frazee observed a damaged parking meter at a Bloomfield Avenue location. Upon further inspection it was noted that the meter lock was damaged and an unknown amount of change was missing.
2:09 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report of a lost or stolen wallet from a Verona resident.
06/18/2011 11:43 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Park Place business and took a report of a stolen vehicle. The business owner reported while she was in and out of the business loading her vehicle, someone entered it and drove away. The vehicle information was entered into the state computer system as stolen. Also taken was a purse, which was in the vehicle, containing numerous identifiers as well as some cash.
3:08 PM - Officer James Barry responded to a Woodland Avenue residence and took a report of a burglary. The resident reported someone cut a window screen to gain entry into her home. Reported missing at this time is a piece of diamond jewelry.
10:45 PM - Officer Steven Young responded and took a report of a dispute on Park Avenue. The individuals were spoken to and then advised of complaint procedures.
11:26 PM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Durrell Street location and took a report of a fire in a parking lot. A witness reported observing several juveniles in the area carrying a torch when one of the set fire to the contents of a drum. Upon arrival Officer Lecreux observed two small fires. Using extinguishers, Officer Lecreux, assisted by Officer Steven Young extinguished the fires. The Fire Department responded to make sure both fires were thoroughly extinguished. A torch found in the area was taken as evidence.
06/17/2011 11:06 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of lost property from a Birdseye Glen resident.
5:31 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Harrison Street residence and took a report of property damage due to flooding from a severe rain storm.
8:24 PM - Officer Ed Carattini responded to a Hillside Avenue residence and took a report of property damage due to a severe rain storm. The resident reported mud from a building lot made its way into his pool and filter.
12:30 PM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a report of criminal mischief near the Franklin Street Bridge. An anonymous individual reported observing juveniles possibly setting a fire. Upon the officer’s arrival, he found a small pile of what appeared to be miscellaneous school papers smoldering. The Verona Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. The matter will be forwarded to the Juvenile Officer.
06/16/2011 7:05 AM - Officer Ron Thorward was dispatched to a Martin Road residence and took a report of a stolen vehicle. The resident reported sometime overnight his 2010 Acura was stolen from the driveway. The glove box of a second vehicle parked in the driveway was ransacked but nothing appears to be missing. The stolen vehicle information was entered into the state computer system.
7:27 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Woodland Avenue residence and took a report of a stolen vehicle. The resident reported sometime overnight his 2009 Nissan was stolen from the driveway. The vehicle information was entered into the state computer system as stolen.
9:17 AM - Officer James Barry responded to a Martin Road residence and took a report of a stolen vehicle. The resident reported sometime overnight her vehicle was taken from her driveway.
12:27 PM - Officer James Barry responded to a Fairview Avenue location and took a report of property damage. A Verona resident reported while her vehicle was parked a window was shattered by an unknown object
12:37 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Woodland Avenue residence and took a report of an illegal entry into a vehicle. The resident reported her vehicle was entered and the glove box contents were strewn about the vehicle. Nothing was reported missing at this time.
1:47 PM - Officer James Barry took a report of a theft from a Grove Avenue business owner. The owner reported cash was taken from a reception area of the business.
4:30 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Bloomfield Avenue office and took a report of property damage. An employee reported parking her vehicle earlier and upon returning found a large concrete cinder block on the hood of the car. Damage was observed to the hood and windshield.
5:05 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of an illegal entry to a vehicle. A Woodland Avenue resident reported her vehicle had been entered and the contents of the glove box had been rummaged through. Nothing appears to be missing.
06/15/2011 9:13 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of fraud from a Morningside Road resident. The resident reported his information was compromised after he received a fraudulent email.
7:10 PM - Officer Michael Barone arrested Charles Evans of Newark on several outstanding out of township warrants. Mr. Evans was attending court when the outstanding warrants were discovered. After processing he was transported to the Newark Police Department.
06/14/2011 6:46 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Cambridge Road residence and took a report of a burglary. The residents reported returning home after several days and discovering several items missing. A check of the home revealed entry was most likely gained through an open window. Missing are several televisions, a radio and personal identifiers. The Detective Bureau is investigating.
06/13/2011 8:51 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a Bloomfield Avenue location and took a report of an injury due to a fall. A Newark resident was transported to the hospital with shoulder pain.
12:11 - PM Officer Page Parsels arrested Gina Donzella of Nutley on several outstanding out of township warrants. After processing she was advised of a new court appearance date and released.
4:08 PM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Wedgewood Drive residence and took a report of water damage due to a faulty valve.
5:05 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of harassing emails from a Westover Road resident. The resident reported receiving the emails after an Ebay transaction.
7:38 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of a lost passport from a British citizen.
06/12/2011 10:13 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Park Avenue location and took a report of an illegal entry into a vehicle. A Bloomfield resident reported returning to her parked vehicle and finding the window shattered and the vehicle entered. The vehicle was checked and it appears the glove box was opened and rifled through. Nothing appears to be missing at this time.
06/11/2011 2:13 AM - Sgt. Michael Traettino responded to a Forest Avenue residence on a report of a car alarm sounding. The resident reported looking out the window when the alarm sounded and noticed the activation of his motion lights soon after. The vehicle was checked and nothing appeared to be missing. While checking the area for any suspects, officers on the scene heard another alarm sounding in the area and were soon dispatched to another Forest Avenue residence where the resident reported a burglary. The resident reported he found an open screen and window to the home, and muddy footprints on a rug. The residents were secured in the living room while the home was searched by officers with negative results. Surrounding township police departments were contacted, advised and set up a perimeter to check for any suspects. The Essex County Sheriff’s Department responded with a K-9. Tracking by the dog was attempted but due to the numerous thunder storms, no scent could be detected. Nothing appears to be missing from the home. Officer Steven Young took the report and the Detective Bureau is investigating.
06/10/2011 6:58 AM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Fairway Avenue residence and took a report of property damage to a vehicle. A tree limb had fallen onto the vehicle.
12:34 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of road rage which occurred earlier in the week from a Nutley resident.
4:28 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of fraud from a Linn Drive resident. The resident reported after an on line inquiry, someone accessed her information to obtain credit.
10:40 PM - Dispatcher Walter Graulich took a report of found property when a wallet was dropped off at police headquarters by an anonymous individual. The owner was located and the property returned.
06/09/2011 3:39 AM - Sgt. Michael Traettino responded to a Beach Road residence on a report of a suspicious person in the driveway. The area was checked with negative results.
2:55 PM - Sgt. Michael Ruglio took a report of property damage to a vehicle which occurred after the motorist struck a large rock in the roadway.
06/08/2011 9:42 AM - Officer Michael Barone arrested a subject on a warrant from Montclair Municipal Court. After processing the subject was turned over to Montclair Police.
10:40 AM - Sgt. Dan Greco took a report of property damage after a gas station attendant put regular gas into a diesel tank.
13:58 PM - Officer Frazee responded to a Morningside Road residence on a report of an attempted burglary.
8:16 PM - Officer Condorelli responded along with the Verona Rescue Squad to the area of Linn Drive and Personette Avenue for a person who had fallen and injured her ankle.
06/07/2011 5:51 PM - Officer Lecreux responded to an Ann Street residence and took a report of property damage to a glass top table.
06/06/2011 1:09 AM - Officer Steve Young responded to a Sunset Avenue residence on a report of a suspicious person in the rear yard. The subject, a male, dressed all in black fled the area East on Douglas Place.
10:51 AM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Montrose Ave residence on a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle.
1:37 PM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Pilgrim Plaza business to take a report of harassment.
1:48 PM - Officer James Barry responded to a Meadow Lane residence on a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle
5:24 PM - Lt Chris Kiernan responded to a Pilgrim Plaza business and took a report of a theft of a wallet.
8:46 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of property damage to a vehicle which occurred on Sampson Drive.
06/05/2011 11:54 AM - Officer Joel Martin responded to an Elk Road Residence on a report of a dispute between neighbors.
8:45 PM - Officer David Wardrope stopped a vehicle for suspicious activity in the area of a liquor store. The vehicle was occupied by two 18 year old males. The passenger stated he had purchased the alcohol with a fraudulent driver’s license that he had purchased on the internet. A summons was issued for Possession of alcohol by an underage person.
06/03/2011 12:08 AM - Officer John Lecreux responded to the Richfield Regency on a report of a verbal dispute between two people attending an event.
8:12 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of property damage to a sign on White Rock Road.
4:39 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of a fraud from a Lynwood Road Resident.
7:40 PM - Officer Tim Banta took a report of a shoplifting that occurred earlier in the evening at GNC in the Pilgrim Plaza.
06/02/2011 8:43 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of property damage at the Hillwood Terrace complex.
11:14 PM - Officer Ron Thorward responded to a Birdseye Glen residence on a report of a possible prowler. The area was checked with negative results. 06/01/2011 4:47 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of a water leak at a Newman Avenue residence.
5:04 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to Veterans Field and took a report of an injury caused by a baseball during a game of catch.
05/31/2011 3:29 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of harassment from an employee.
4:39 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of a theft from a vehicle at a Woodland Avenue residence. A resident reported his wallet was taken from his vehicle sometime during the night. Missing is a NJ driver’s license and several ID cards.
05/30/2011 1:43 PM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe took a report of harassment from an Elk Road resident.
05/29/2011 12:50 PM - Officer James Barry took a report of an injury due to a fall at the Pilgrim Plaza.
05/28/2011 2:36 AM - Officer Erin McGarrity arrested Adrian Savino of Glen Ridge and charged him with driving while intoxicated after investigating a one vehicle accident at the corner of Bloomfield and Park Avenues. Both Mr. Savino and a passenger were taken to the hospital for their injuries. A local business sustained damage to a retaining wall, landscaping and lighting.
11:19 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of malicious mischief from a Linden Avenue resident. The resident reported someone pulled off a light fixture from a pillar on his property.
11:21 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Woodland Avenue residence and took a report of moved property.
3:34 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of lost property from a Hawthorne resident. The resident reported while in Verona she lost her wallet containing numerous identifiers as well as cash. She was provided with an identity theft guide.
9:14 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to Claridge Drive and took a report of an injury to a resident. The resident reported while walking towards an entrance door a cat fell from an apartment and struck her in the head. She complained of head and neck pain but refused any medical treatment other than an ice pack. The injured cat, which had fallen from the second floor, was taken to the Montclair Animal Shelter.
05/27/2011 8:43 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Morningside Road residence and took a report of a suspicious person. 05/25/2011 05/24/2011 1:50 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of fraud from a Lanning Road resident. The resident reported after filling out personal information on line someone attempted to access her bank account. 3:29 PM - Sgt. Michael Ruglio took a report of an attempted motor vehicle theft at a Bloomfield Avenue car wash. The car wash manager reported a male had entered the establishment and then sat on a bench in front of the business. When a vehicle came out of the wash, the male walked over to the vehicle and attempted to drive it away. Upon seeing the male have trouble getting the vehicle into gear, he was approached by a supervisor and asked if the vehicle was his. The male then exited the vehicle and walked away. He was last seen cutting through an adjacent wooded area. Police responded and conducted a search of the area with negative results. 05/23/2011 3:22 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of fraud from a Grove Avenue resident. The resident reported someone used his credit account to make an unauthorized purchase on line. The resident reported it to the card company and the account was closed. 05/22/2011 7:50 PM Sgt. - Michael Ruglio took a report of a verbal dispute between two Verona residents.
05/21/2011 1:56 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of a theft of property from a Green Acres Drive resident.
05/20/2011 5:07 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a verbal assault from a Valleyview Road resident.
05/19/2011 12:06 PM - A Bloomfield resident reported she lost her wallet while working at a Pompton Avenue business. Officer James Barry took the report.
1:47 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report of fraud from a Brentwood Drive resident. The resident reported someone accessed her personal information to make an unauthorized debit on her account.
3:29 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report and several Verona Police officers responded after a NJ Transit worker reported a passenger may have a gun on the bus. An Elizabeth resident reported while she was on the bus and on her cell phone another passenger told her to shut up and said he had a gun. After identifying the male suspect, all other passengers were asked to exit the bus. Upon speaking with and searching the male no gun was found. The bus driver also reported he didn’t hear or witness any threats. The male was removed from the bus and all the other passengers returned and were allowed to continue on their way. The male was checked for any outstanding warrants with negative results, and was advised to wait for the next available bus to continue on his way.
05/18/2011 4:51 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli responded to a Pompton Avenue business and took a report of a prior shoplifting. 05/17/2011
12:18 PM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a lost wallet from a Wedgewood Drive resident.
5:46 PM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Sunset Avenue residence and took a report of a theft of jewelry.
7:41 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of property damage.
05/16/2011 9:22 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe responded to a Fairview Avenue business and took a report of verbal harassment.
4:01 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli responded to Wildwood Terrace and took a report of property damage. A Pompton Plains resident reported while traveling on the street a tree branch fell shattering her windshield.
4:10 PM - A Claremont Avenue resident reported a lost cell phone to Dispatcher John Collora.
05/15/2011 2:05 AM - Sgt. Michael Traettino responded and took a report of a burglary at a Morningside Road residence. A resident reported upon returning home he entered the kitchen and from there went to enter a bathroom. Upon opening the door he observed a male crawling out of the window. The other residents were awakened and the police were contacted. Apparently the window screen had been cut to gain access. A check of the area was negative, and nothing appears to be missing. The Detective Bureau will be investigating.
2:55 AM - Officer Ron Thorward took a report of a burglary at a West Lincoln Street residence. The resident reported confronting an intruder after being awakened by a noise. Upon screaming for him to leave the intruder left through the open window he apparently used to gain entry. The several area police departments were advised and assisted in checking the area. Nothing appears to be missing at this time.
10:47 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe took a report of a theft from a vehicle. While conducting a follow up canvass of the area a Morningside Road resident reported his vehicle was entered sometime during the night and an unknown amount of change was taken from his parked vehicle.
1:04 PM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Morningside Road residence and took a report of an attempted burglary. The resident reported sometime during the night someone tried to gain access to his home by cutting an exterior window screen. No entry was gained.
05/13/2011 9:12 AM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of a theft from a vehicle from a Green Acres Drive resident. Missing is an unknown amount of change.
10:00 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to the Verona High School and took a report of malicious mischief. Principal Glen Cesa reported someone damaged the tennis court nets and a mechanical device used for the nets.
05/12/2011 6:18 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to Pilgrim Plaza and took a report of a larceny from a vehicle. A business employee reported her vehicle was entered and numerous identifiers as well as cash was stolen from her vehicle. She was provided with an Identity Theft Pamphlet.
05/11/2011 4:01 AM - Officer Ron Thorward took a report of a theft from a vehicle at a Mountain Road residence. The officer was on patrol when he observed a suspicious person running from the driveway of the home and enter a waiting vehicle. After a short pursuit the officer lost sight of the suspect’s vehicle which was traveling at a high rate of speed. The resident reported a bag with several items was taken from her vehicle.
6:01 PM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of a lost wallet. An out of township resident reported while walking in Verona she lost her wallet containing numerous identifiers as well as credit/debit cards. While reporting the loss to the bank and closing the account she was advised that someone had used the card to make a purchase.
6:43 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Forest Avenue residence and took a report of a theft from a vehicle. The resident’s reported sometime over the past few days several pieces of jewelry were taken from their vehicle which was parked in the driveway. No sign of forced entry was observed.
05/10/2011 7:48 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of property damage to a vehicle from a Cedar Grove resident.
9:36 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a robbery from a Pompton Avenue business employee. The employee reported he was robbed by two men after closing and leaving a store with a night deposit. The Detective Bureau responded for the investigation. Approximately $270.00 was stolen.
10:19 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a found debit card. The owner was located and the card returned.
10:20 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a found wallet in the roadway on Woodland Avenue. The owner was contacted and retrieved the wallet.
05/09/2011 12:03 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to Wedgewood Drive and took a report of malicious mischief.
3:11 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of lost property from a Lynwood Road resident.
05/08/2011 12:29 AM - Officer Paul Watkins arrested John Stefanik of Butler for driving while intoxicated. Mr. Stefanik was stopped after the officer observed him driving erratically on Pompton Avenue. Numerous summonses were issued as well as several complaints for supplying false information to a police officer.
1:17 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of found property from a Verona resident.
05/07/2011 11:54 AM - Officer William Frazee arrested Leonard Spera of Clifton on several outstanding out of township warrants. Mr. Spera was observed lying on the grass next to his bicycle on a side of Fairview Avenue and in the process of a welfare check the warrants were found. After processing he was released.
4:15 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of an eye injury. An employee reported she struck her eye while picking up an item off of the floor. She was transported to the hospital.
6:17 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Valhalla Way residence and took a report of malicious mischief.
05/06/2011 3:34 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of a found wallet from a Verona resident. The owner was located and the property returned.
4:22 PM - Officer David Wardrope reported a cell phone was found and turned in by a Verona resident. The phone was returned to the owner.
4:28 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Pine Street business and took a report of an injury. A Pt. Pleasant resident was transported to the hospital with neck pain and a laceration to the head.
05/05/2011 5:52 PM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of property damage from a West Lincoln Street resident.
05/04/2011 1:27 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Bloomfield Avenue residence and took a report of a larceny. The homeowner reported the theft of a washer, dryer and mini refrigerator which had been stored in his back yard.
6:02 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of harassment from a Linn Drive resident.
05/03/2011 1:53 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of a larceny from a Claridge Drive resident.
05/02/2011 5:12 PM - Officer Timothy Banta arrested Richard Aladesanmi of Newark on an outstanding out of township warrant. Mr. Aladesanmi was stopped on Woodland Avenue while soliciting without a permit. After processing he was released.
10:22 PM - Lt. Chris Kiernan took a report of harassment from a Verona resident.
05/01/2011 9:27 AM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Hillside Avenue residence and took a report of property damage. The resident reported several stakes were moved and an election sign was damaged and taken out of his lawn.
12:55 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of property damage from a Verona resident.
2:45 PM - Officer John Lecreux arrested Megan Purcell of Verona on an outstanding out of township warrant. After processing and posting bail she was released.
04/30/2011 11:23 AM - Officer James Barry took a report of a burglary from a Brentwood Drive resident. The resident reported during the night someone removed money from several wallets that we located near a front door. Entry was believed to be gained through an unlocked door.
5:19 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded and took a report of two unsecured dogs near a Brookside Terrace residence.
04/29/2011 7:46 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of an unauthorized entry into a vehicle on Oakridge Road. The vehicle was entered sometime overnight. Nothing appeared to be missing.
2:16 PM - A Verona resident found a debit card while on Bloomfield Avenue and turned it in to Officer Joseph Ballantyne. The owner was located and the property returned.
04/26/2011 5:12 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of property damage from a Claridge Drive resident
04/25/2011 1:14 PM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Pompton Avenue bank and took a report of an attempted fraud.
04/24/2011 7:23 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of a theft from a vehicle from a Birdseye Glen resident. The resident reported numerous identifiers as well as a cell phone and duffel bag were taken from his vehicle.
9:09 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Sunset Avenue residence and took a report of a theft from a vehicle. The resident reported sporting equipment as well as a GPS and CD’s missing from his parked vehicle.
10:34 AM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Woodland Avenue residence and took a report of a theft from a vehicle. The resident reported sometime over the past week her vehicle was entered and some cash and a GPS were taken from her unlocked vehicle.
11:00 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Ravine Road residence and took a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The resident reported his vehicle was entered sometime overnight and several items were stolen.
11:35 AM - Officer John Lecreux reported finding several pieces of identification from a Ravine Road residence while on patrol. A check with the resident revealed his vehicle had been entered and a GPS and CD’s were taken.
04/23/2011 10:36 AM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Wedgewood Drive residence and took a report of a suspicious phone call.
10:54 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Grove Avenue business and took a report of a burglary. Missing is approximately $200.00 in cash.
7:23 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Linden Avenue location and took a report of property damage to a vehicle.
04/22/2011 1:52 AM - Sgt. Michael Traettino arrested David Faulkner of Rockaway after conducting a random computer check on a vehicle traveling on Claremont Avenue. The check revealed a warrant for the registered owner.
1:46 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne and the Verona Rescue Squad responded to a Lakeside Avenue location on a report of an injury due to a fall. An East Orange resident was transported to the hospital for pain to his knee.
3:19 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of property damage from a Linden Avenue resident. The resident reported damage to the siding on her home.
4:51 PM - Lt. Chris Kiernan responded to a Pompton Avenue office and took a report of a larceny. An employee reported his cell phone and a prescription medication were taken from his desk while he was in another part of the building. Due to the holiday most of the offices were closed and a check of the building proved negative for a suspect. Officer Banta conducted a check of several other offices in the area and several reported observing an unknown male in the area.
6:53 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of a lost wallet from a Verona resident.
04/21/2011 7:22 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Hillcrest Terrace residence and took a report of a burglary. The resident reported sometime during the night entrance was gained to his home by cutting a screen on a window. Cash from several wallets as well as change were taken. Detective Harrington is investigating.
10:32 AM - Sgt. Daniel Greco took a report of fraud from a Linden Avenue resident. The resident reported several unauthorized charges on his credit card.
11:34 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of malicious mischief from a Claremont Avenue resident.
8:11 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of an earlier dispute between two drivers on Linden Avenue. Each was advised of complaint procedures.
04/19/2011 9:30 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of attempted fraud from a Linden Avenue resident.
04/18/2011 4:31 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of an attempted burglary at a Grove Avenue residence. Damage was observed to several window screens, however, no entry was gained.
5:16 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Grove Avenue residence and took a report of a political sign taken from a front lawn.
04/17/2011 12:46 AM - Officer Ed Carattini responded to an Afterglow Avenue residence and took a report of water damage due to flooding.
11:20 AM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of an illegal entry into a vehicle. Nothing appears to be missing at this time.
04/16/2011 11:23 PM - Officer Ed Carattini and the Verona Department of Public Works responded to a Mt. Prospect Avenue residence on a report of water damage due to a flooded basement.
04/15/2011 1:42 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of a larceny from a Pease Avenue resident.
5:28 PM - Lt. Chris Kiernan took a report of fraud from a Sunset Avenue resident.
04/13/2011 12:13 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of a lost wallet from a Verona resident. The wallet contained numerous personal identifiers.
04/11/2011 12:04 PM - Officer John Lecruex took a report of property damage from a Montclair resident. The resident reported tire damage due to a pot hole.
6:38 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of property damage from a Verona resident. The resident reported tire damage due to a pot hole on Fells Road.
04/10/2011 4:46 AM - Officer Erin McGarrity took a report of an oven fire at a Wedgewood Drive residence. A Wooden bowl left in the oven was on fire and was put out by responding officers using an extinguisher. The Verona Fire Department responded, removed the bowl and ventilated the building.
1:19 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report of a suspicious person from a Chestnut Road resident.
5:26 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of an attempted burglary from a Beach Road resident. The resident reported while at home he heard a noise and upon checking found a window screen had been cut. No entry was gained.
11:58 PM - Officer Steven Young responded to an Otsego Road residence and took a report of a prior burglary. The resident, whom reported the attempt and possible entry on March 28th, reported noticing several pieces of jewelry are missing.
04/09/2011 11:16 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of harassment from a Verona resident.
04/08/2011 12:45 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of an attempted burglary at a Woodland Avenue residence. The resident reported finding a window screen left open.
2:53 PM - Sgt. Daniel Greco arrested Stamatis Souliotis of Nutley for Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Weapon, after using an air gun to intimidate several juveniles outside of a Bloomfield Avenue business. After processing and posting bail he was released.
04/07/2011 12:53 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report of fraud from a Brentwood Drive resident.
7:00 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Pilgrim Plaza business and took a report of a dispute.
04/06/2011 9:01 PM - Officer David Wardrope and Officer Michael Barone arrested Jack Atmeh of Verona after a complaint was issued for giving false information to a law enforcement officer. After processing he was released.
04/05/2011 12:04 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of fraud from an Otsego Road resident. The resident reported someone used his personal information to make several fraudulent transactions on an account.
4:37 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of a lost wallet from a Newark resident. The resident reported losing her wallet while in Verona and was given an Identity Theft guide.
04/03/2011 4:06 PM - Officer Timothy Banta arrested Jonathan Seymour of Verona for possession of marijuana after a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue. After processing he was issued a complaint and released.
5:10 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of property damage from a water backup.
04/02/2011 3:46 AM - Officer Erin McGarrity and Officer Steven Young arrested Nikolette Robertella and Dante Polito of Verona for criminal trespass after a complaint by an Elmwood Road resident. After processing and the issuance of complaints they were released.
1:45 PM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Pompton Avenue bank and took a report of property damage. 4/1/2011
3:59 PM - Officer Timothy Banta responded to a Belleclaire Place location and took a report of a suspicious vehicle.
4:31 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Bloomfield Avenue office building on a report of alarm activation and took a report of a break and entry. Several offices on a second floor were found unsecured, however, nothing appeared to be missing. While checking the building an additional alarm for a first floor office was received. Officer’s Michael Barone and Lt. Chris Kiernan responded. Officer Barone reported entry was gained by prying an entry door. The reception area, as well as an attached office appeared to have been were gone through. Missing at this time are several days worth of office receipts. Upon checking an additional office, pry marks were found on a door, however, no entry was gained. Detective Michael Harringston responded and will be conducting an investigation.
12:51 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of fraud from a Montrose Avenue business.
03/29/2011 11:56 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of fraud from a Claridge Drive resident.
1:02 PM - A Verona resident reported an issue over property turned in to a Bloomfield Avenue business to Officer William Frazee.
5:24 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of harassment from a Grove Avenue resident.
03/28/2011 3:55 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Grove Avenue residence and took a report of a suspicious person.
3:58 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli took a report of fraud from a Lakeview Place resident.
5:37 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of an attempted burglary from an Otsego Road resident. The resident reported returning home to find a screen was cut on one of his windows. Nothing appears to be missing and apparently no entry was gained. Officer Robert Shafer also responded and assisted with canvassing the neighborhood residents for any observed suspicious activity.
03/27/2011 8:29 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a Franklin Street residence and took a report of property damage due to a water/sewer backup. At 10:13 AM another Franklin Street resident reported the same problem. The Department of Public Works was on the scene and took appropriate action.
11:50 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of fraud from a Hillside Avenue resident after someone accessed a credit account and made several charges.
03/26/2011 Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a Martin Road residence and took a report of an attempted entry. A resident reported the attempted entry when he discovered a window screen had been cut near the locking mechanism and the window was completely open. The resident also reported being awakened by his dog around 2:30 AM, when the dog began barking. A canvass of the neighborhood also revealed a neighbor’s motion lights illuminated around the same time. No entry was gained and nothing appears to be missing.
11:18 AM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of harassment from a Bloomfield Avenue resident.
2:12 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of fraud from a Brentwood Drive resident.
5:25 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of a larceny from a Glen Road resident. The resident reported a jewelry item was missing from her home.
03/25/2011 9:48 PM - Officer Michael Barone issued a complaint to Brian Conover of Verona for offering an alcoholic beverage to a minor. An investigation of a reported an ill juvenile led to checks at several Verona residences for information, and led to a Franklin Street residence where several adults and juveniles had been gathered and alcohol had been present.
8:53 AM - Officer James Barry arrested Paul Brummell of Piscataway on an outstanding out of township warrant. Mr. Brummell was stopped after the officer observed him operating his vehicle on Grove Avenue with a rejected DMV sticker. A computer check revealed the warrant. After processing he was held until the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department took him into custody.
03/24/2011 1:19 AM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of verbal harassment from a Verona resident.
12:42 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of a larceny from a Halsted Street resident.
7:50 PM - Dispatcher Walter Graulich took a report of found property from a Verona resident. The resident reported finding a set of keys and numerous store swipe cards and turned them in. The owner was located and the property returned.
03/23/2011 7:16 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a Westland Road residence and took a report of property damage. The resident reported damage to two vehicles after a large tree branch fell onto them. 4:01 PM - Officer Timothy Banta arrested Nathanael Hillman of Montclair on an outstanding out of township warrant after a motor vehicle stop on Bloomfield Avenue. Mr. Hillman was a passenger in a vehicle whose driver was observed texting by Officer Banta and subsequently stopped. After paying for the summons, he was released.
03/22/2011 10:52 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business on a report of an assault. An employee reported he was assaulted by a customer after a dispute over a gasoline purchase.
3:03 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of a larceny from a Claridge Drive resident. The resident reported the theft of numerous pieces of jewelry from her home.
03/21/2011 3:33 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of a theft from a vehicle. A Cedar Grove resident reported a police member shield was stolen from his vehicle while it was parked at PilgrimPlaza.
03/20/2011 10:04 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of a larceny from a Grove Avenue temple. A park bench was reported stolen.
03/19/2011 6:37 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of malicious mischief from a Hillside Avenue resident. The resident reported her vehicle window was broken by an unknown object while it was parked on the street.
8:04 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Derwent Avenue residence and took a report of a theft. The resident reported a police member shield was stolen from his vehicle while it was parked on the street. The vehicle window and door were damaged by the unknown actor.
03/18/2011 6:26 PM - Officer Anthony Condorelli responded to a Birch Lane residence and took a report of a prior burglary. The residents reported someone removed a box with personal items and identifiers from their home. There was no sign of forced entry, however a ladder located in the yard had been moved. Several items were reported found by the Fairfield Police Department on a local road and returned to the residents.
03/16/2011 4:08 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of lost property from a Livingston resident.
4:42 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of harassment from an Afterglow Avenue resident.
03/15/2011 9:48 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of harassment from a Malvern Place resident.
03/14/2011 9:33 AM - Dispatcher Tim McLoughlin took a report of a found passport. The owner was located and the property returned.
1:32 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of property damage from a Rescue Squad member. The member reported he discovered a cracked windshield on a rescue squad vehicle which had been parked on Church Street.
6:43 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of fraud from a Midwood Avenue resident. The resident reported someone used his personal information to obtain credit and make a purchase.
03/13/2011 10:47 AM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of harassment from a Livingston resident.
7:02 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of a found wallet from a Fairfield resident. The owner was located and the property returned.
03/12/2011 12:26 PM - Officer James Barry took a report of verbal harassment from a White Rock Road resident.
4:18 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of property damage from a Park Avenue resident. The resident reported upon returning to her parked vehicle, she noticed the side mirror had been damaged and a mirror cap was missing.
7:59 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to the Verona High School and took a report of malicious mischief. A sign located in the front of the school had been tampered with and damaged.
9:11 PM - Officer David Wardrope arrested William Smith of Montville for driving while intoxicated. Mr. Smith was stopped on Linn Drive after the officer observed him driving erratically on Bloomfield Avenue. Four summonses, including refusal to submit to breath testing were issued.
03/11/2011 12:09 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded and took a report of a minor injury due to a fall at a Bloomfield Avenue location.
2:41 PM - Officer David Wardrope was dispatched to the Pilgrim Plaza and took a report of property damage. A Cedar Grove resident reported his vehicle was struck and damaged by a shopping cart as he was entering the parking lot.
03/10/2011 5:46 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to an Oakridge Road residence on a report of a tree down across the road. Due to the tree falling, damage was observed to a utility pole, electrical wires and cable and phone wires to a home on Beechwood Road. Public Service and the Verona PDW were notified and responded.
03/09/2011 3:31 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Pompton Avenue business and took a report of an attempted fraud.
3/08/2011 10:45 PM - Officer Paul Watkins responded to a Bloomfield Avenue residence and took a report of criminal mischief.
3/07/2011 10:34 AM - Officer. James Barry initiated a motor vehicle stop on Orchard St. The vehicle was impounded for being unregistered and uninsured as well as for being operated by a suspended driver.
11:41 AM - Officer John Lecreux and Sgt DePoe responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business on a report of a dispute.
11:43 AM - Officer Ballantyne responded to Highland Terrace for a report of a tree that fell on a house. Reports were taken for two residents who suffered damage to their homes. 4:49 PM Officer Anthony Condorelli responded to a Franklin Street residence to take a report of a theft.
8:21 PM - Officer Parsels took a report of a dispute that occurred on a NJ transit Bus.
03/06/2011 9:30 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe responded to a Pompton Avenue business and took a report of a dispute.
8:13 PM - Officer Page Parsels responded to a Bloomfield Avenue apartment and took a report of a noise complaint.
9:01 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of water damage from a Maple Terrace resident.
03/05/2011 12:27 - PM Officer William Frazee took a report of property damage to a vehicle from a Cedar Grove resident. The resident reported his vehicle door was damaged when the wind blew another car door out of someone’s hand and into his door.
03/04/2011 7:45 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of property damage from a Cedar Grove resident.
10:11 AM - Sgt. Daniel Greco took a report of harassment from a local resident.
10:55 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of property damage and a dispute over repairs from a Wedgewood Drive resident.
7:31 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of property damage from a Verona resident.
03/03/2011 12:35 PM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of harassment from an out of township resident.
3:47 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of a dispute over a vehicle.
03/02/2011 11:44 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Pompton Avenue office and took a report of verbal harassment.
12:08 PM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Pompton Avenue parking lot and took a report of property damage to a vehicle.
7:19 PM - Officer Timothy Banta arrested Gregory Hemmerle of Verona and charged him with distributing CDS, specifically marijuana and Oxycodone within the Township of Verona. After processing and the issuance of complaints he was transported to the Essex County Jail on $50,000.00 bail.
10:54 PM - While on patrol Officer McGarrity was advised by a local resident of a possible smoke condition in a restaurant. Upon checking light smoke was observed in the closed business. The Verona Fire Department was dispatched and the business owner was notified. Found was a food item that had been left in a low temperature oven, which had caused the smoke condition.
02/28/2011 10:56 AM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of a disabled truck after he was alerted by a passerby that a tractor trailer was stuck on Claridge Drive. The truck driver, in an attempt to turn around, had completely blocked the road and had mounted the curb and was stuck in the mud. The Department of Public Works as well as a towing company responded. Summonses will be issued.
8:43 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to an Elmwood Road residence and took a report of malicious mischief.
02/27/2011 2:20 AM - Officer Erin McGarrity responded to a Cambridge Road residence and took a report of a burglary. A resident reported upon returning home she observed an unknown male exiting the house. A search of the area was immediately conducted by patrols and Cedar Grove Police units with negative results. Missing is some cash from the kitchen area. The Detective Bureau will investigate.
7:55 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Bloomfield Avenue store and took a report of property damage. An assistant manager reported graffiti was noticed in a bathroom on the premises.
6:57 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Mountain Road residence and took a report of an attempted fraud.
9:58 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Pompton Avenue residence and took a report of a stolen vehicle. The resident reported he left his vehicle running with the trunk open while inside his home. He then heard the trunk close and upon checking observed someone pull the vehicle out of the driveway and drive off. A check of the area was negative for the vehicle. The surrounding towns were notified via radio and the vehicle information was entered into the state computer system as stolen.
02/25/2011 11:45 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor arrested Marquis Brown of East Orange on an outstanding Verona Municipal Court warrant.
12:50 PM - Officer Joel Martin responded to the Pilgrim Plaza on a report of a shoplifter who had been observed in a store. A check of the area for the suspect was negative. The Detective Bureau will investigate.
6:39 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of harassment from a Cumberland Avenue resident. The resident reported receiving numerous phone calls from an unwanted individual.
02/24/2011 11:48 AM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of fraud from a Windemere Road resident. The resident reported receiving a check which was fraudulent.
3:52 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a verbal assault from a Cambridge Road resident.
02/23/2011 11:07 AM - Officer James Barry took a report of property damage from a Bloomfield Avenue employee. The employee reported damage to her vehicle while it was parked.
6:11 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of a larceny from a Grove Avenue residence. The resident reported numerous pieces of jewelry were missing.
9:11 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Hemlock Drive residence and took a report of fraud. The resident reported someone used her information to try and open a credit account.
02/22/2011 10:27 AM - Officer James Barry took a report of a porch fire he observed while on patrol. Additional officers as well as the Verona Fire Department and Rescue Squad responded.
02/21/2011 11:40 AM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of harassment from an Afterglow Avenue resident.
3:58 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Martin Road residence and took a report of property damage due to water leak in the basement.
4:41 PM - Officer Timothy Banta responded to a Derwent Avenue location on a report of property damage. Several residents reported wires pulled from their homes by a large truck which was seen traveling south. The truck was found on Bloomfield Avenue and the driver was stopped and advised of the incident.
02/19/2011 9:33 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a Floyd Road residence and took a report of malicious mischief. The resident reported someone threw a large stone through a window which shattered the glass.
12:23 PM - Officer John Lecreux responded to a Personette Avenue residence and took a report of property damage due to a water leak.
4:37 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Green Acres Drive residence and took a report of an attempted burglary. The resident reported returning home to find his front door damaged due to an attempted entry. Pry marks and damaged were observed.
02/18/2011 4:45 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of a lost NJ driver’s license from a Claridge Drive resident.
02/17/2011 1:53 AM - Officer Ed Carattini arrested George Tsimpedes of Clifton and charged him with attempted burglary. Mr. Tsimpedes was attempting to gain entry to an acquaintance’s residence with a screw driver after the resident had denied him entry when he rang the door bell. 7:00 PM - Officer Page Parsels arrested Gary Pannullo of Caldwell for driving while under the influence. Mr. Pannullo was taken into custody as the officer was investigating a motor vehicle accident at Bloomfield Avenue and Malvern Place.
02/16/2011 9:28 AM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of property damage from a Toms River resident.
10:12 AM - Officer Joel Martin responded to a Park Avenue business and took a report of a possible larceny of mail.
02/15/2011 8:47 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of a possible attempted fraud. An employee reported someone attempted to pay for an item with a one hundred dollar bill she felt was counterfeit. After she wouldn’t accept it the merchandise was paid with a five dollar bill.
02/14/2011 12:37 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report of harassment from a Marion Road resident.
2:49 - Parking Enforcement Officer Susan DeWitt reported the theft of a parking meter from Bloomfield Avenue. The value of the meter is approximately $500.00.
02/12/2011 12:21 PM - Officer John Lecreux was dispatched to the Pilgrim Plaza on a report of a dispute. Found were two individuals involved in a verbal argument over a parking space. Both were spoken with and advised of complaint procedures.
4:34 PM - Officer Timothy Banta arrested Lewis Cannon of Newark on an outstanding out of township warrant. After processing he was released.
02/11/2011 1:09 PM - Officer Joel Martin took a report of fraud from a Laurel Court resident. The resident reported someone accessed her credit card and made several unauthorized charges. The bank was notified.
02/09/2011 6:09 PM – Ptl. Anthony Condorelli and Robert Shafer responded to the Essex County Probation Office in East Orange to pick up a subject on a Verona Warrant. After processing, the subject posted bail and was released.
02/08/2011 12:36 PM - Ptl. Anthony O’Connor responded to an Otsego Rd residence on a report of a Burglary. The resident reported being on the second floor and hearing a loud banging coming from the first floor. Upon checking the resident found an unknown actor had damaged the lock and glass on the side door to gain entry. Nothing was reported missing from the residence.
1:13 PM – Ptl. Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Linden Ave Residence on a report of a burglary. Investigation revealed that an unknown actor had cut a kitchen screen and opened the kitchen window to gain access. Reported missing are jewelry and a laptop computer.
02/07/2011 6:47 PM - Ptl. Michael Barone responded along with the Verona Fire Department to a Pine Street residence on a report of an odor of something burning. A fire was located in a 2nd floor bedroom. It was determined that the fire was caused by a space heater that was placed in close proximity to the bed. The fire was extinguished and damage was contained to the bedroom.
02/06/2011 11:09 AM - Ptl. William Frazee took a report from a Verona resident who struck a pothole on Mt. Prospect Avenue and damaged the passenger front tire of her vehicle.
02/05/2011 8:25 AM - Ptl. Joseph Ballantyne responded to a Claremont Ave residence and took a report from the homeowner regarding a dispute with a contractor over roof repairs.
7:20 PM – Ptl. Barone, Wardrope and Condorelli responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Mount Prospect Avenue and Sunset Avenue. One of the operators, Peter Vasquez, was arrested for driving under the influence. The Verona Rescue Squad responded and treated 3 patients.
02/04/2011 11:30 AM - Ptl. Joel Martin took a report from Enterprise Rental Car regarding a vehicle that had not been returned by the date specified in the contract. A complaint was completed with the Verona Municipal Court and the vehicle was subsequently entered as stolen.
9:55 PM - Ptl. Dave Wardrope responded to a Linden Ave home on a report of unwanted individuals at the home. The officer spoke to the four individuals and advised them not to return to the home.
02/03/2011 10:53 AM - Officer William Frazee responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of a larceny of fuel.
10:59 AM - Sgt. Stephen DePoe impounded a vehicle for improper parking after receiving a parking complaint on Westview Road. One summons was issued.
3:01 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of fraud from a Durrell Street resident.
02/02/2011 9:32 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of fraud from a Grove Avenue resident. The resident reported the unauthorized use of her credit/debit card.
6:02 PM - Officer Timothy Banta responded to a Malvern Place location and took a report of a dispute between neighbors.
02/01/2011 4:32 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of harassment from a Claridge Drive resident.
01/31/2011 12:22 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a motor vehicle accident at Bloomfield Avenue and West Lincoln Street after a report of a bicyclist stuck by a motor vehicle. A Verona resident had been stuck by an unknown vehicle and pushed into another vehicle while traveling east. The resident was transported to the hospital with leg and back injuries. The accident is under investigation.
01/30/2011 6:55 PM - Sgt. Daniel Greco took a report of harassment from a Verona resident.
01/29/2011 8:33 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to Hillwood Terrace and took a report after a request for assistance after an elevator became stuck.
01/28/2011 6:12 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to the Verona High School on a report of an injury. A student with an arm injury was transported to the hospital by the Verona Rescue Squad.
01/26/2011 08:40AM - Sgt. Bruce Smith spoke to the Township school crossing guard located at Bloomfield Ave & Grove Ave in reference to an icy condition. According to the guard she injured her left knee as a result of falling on an icy patch of sidewalk positioned on the east side of Grove Ave near the rear entrance to 650 Bloomfield Ave. She also observed that several other pedestrians had also fallen in the same area while on her post.
1/25/2011 10:14 AM - Officer John Lecreux impounded a vehicle found parked on Hillcrest Terrace for an expired registration. One summons was issued.
1:15 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report of harassment from a Verona resident.
01/24/2011 12:29 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of harassment from a Claridge Drive resident.
2:35 PM - Officer Michael Barone responded to a Bloomfield Avenue business and took a report of a dispute.
01/23/2011 12:40 AM - Officer Ron Thorward responded to a Bloomfield Avenue apartment building on a report of an odor of natural gas. The Verona Fire Department and Public Service were contacted and responded. The residents were evacuated until Public Service located the leak, which was found to be outside of the building. The gas was shut off and the residents were allowed to return to the building while Public Service made repairs.
01/22/2011 10:07 AM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne took a report of a lost property from a Montclair resident. The resident reported she lost her wallet while shopping at Pilgrim Plaza. Numerous personal identifiers, credit cards and cash were in the wallet.
10:41 AM - Officer William Frazee took a report of fraud from an Afterglow Avenue resident. The resident reported someone used her information to make several purchases on her debit card.
6:43 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of harassment from a Green Acres Drive resident.
01/21/2011 1:54 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of fraud from a Claridge Drive resident. The resident reported the fraud involved selling an item through the internet.
7:25 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of a lost license plate from a Fairway Avenue resident.
01/20/2011 3:04 AM - Officer Paul Watkins responded to a Hathaway Lane residence on a report of a fire alarm. The home was checked by the officer and the Verona Fire Department and appeared to be a false alarm.
01/19/2011 10:50 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of a suspicious person from a Park Avenue resident.
6:04 PM - Officer Timothy Banta took a report of stolen property from a Mt. Prospect Avenue resident. The resident reported someone took an item that was delivered to his home.
01/17/2011 1:11 PM - Officer Joseph Ballantyne responded to an East Lincoln Street residence and took a report of harassment and a larceny.
6:55 PM - Officer Page Parsels took a report of fraud from a Wayland Drive resident. The resident reported her email account was accessed and a fraudulent request was sent to all of her contacts.
01/15/2011 3:29 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Stonewood Parkway residence and took a report of fraud.
6:16 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of a larceny from a West Orange resident. The resident reported while at a Pompton Avenue fitness center his wallet was stolen. Several identifiers were in the wallet.
01/14/2011 10:03 AM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of property damage from a Bloomfield Avenue apartment superintendent.
1:52 PM - Det. Michael Harrington took a report of a simple assault from a Verona High School counselor.
2:26 PM - Officer John Lecreux took a report of a lost license plate from a Claridge Drive resident.
2:36 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report and the Verona Rescue Squad responded for a victim of a fall in front of a Bloomfield Avenue business.
01/13/2011 3:34 PM - Officer Robert Shafer responded to a Grove Ave business and took a report of a lost wallet from a Bloomfield resident. The victim reports at some point during his visit, he misplaced his wallet. The wallet is a black bi-fold with various forms of identification, and along with several business and credit cards.
01/12/2011 1:38 AM - Officer Anthony Condorelli impounded a vehicle from Montrose Ave that was left on the roadway due to the snow emergency. A summons was issued as well.
6:00 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Green Acres Drive location and took a report of an attempted theft. The building superintendent reported someone attempted to pry open several coin operated laundry machines. The metal on the machines were damaged however, no entry was gained to the coin boxes.
1/11/2011 4:29 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Grove Avenue business and took a report of a request for assistance.
5:14 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to an East Lincoln Street residence and took a report of harassment.
1/9/2011 8:15 AM - Officer Paul Watkins arrested Peter Vincent of Bayonne on an outstanding Verona Municipal Court warrant. After processing he was transported to the Essex County Jail.
11:17 AM - Officer William Frazee took a report of lost or stolen keys from a Verona resident. The resident reported later that she had located the property.
1/7/2011 12:28 - AM Officer Paul Watkins and Officer Ed Carattini responded to a Bloomfield Avenue parking lot on a noise complaint. A check on the complaint resulted in the arrest of two individuals who were found with a group in a yard near the parking lot. Brian Hardenberg of Verona was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest and Zachary Marino of Verona was charged with making alcoholic beverages available to underaged individuals. Fourteen other individuals were sent on their way and one juvenile was turned over to a parent.
01/06/2011 9:56 PM - Officer David Wardrope took a report of a verbal dispute from a West Orange resident.
01/05/2011 5:18 PM - Officer Michael Barone arrested Kumrija Cosovic of Cedar Grove for shoplifting. After processing she was issued a complaint and released on bail. 8:37 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Grove Avenue residence and took a report of a possible fraud. 9:09 PM - Officer Michael Barone took a report of malicious mischief from a Malvern Place resident.
01/04/2011 10:30 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor too a report of a possible fraud from a Bloomfield Avenue business owner.
1:33 PM - Officer William Frazee took a report for a West Orange resident who has been unable to obtain processed photos back from a Bloomfield Avenue business.
01/03/2011 11:38 AM - Officer Anthony O’Connor responded to a Grove Avenue residence and took a report of found property. The resident reported finding a wallet while in the parking lot of a Pompton Avenue business. The owner, also a Verona resident was located and the property returned. The owner reported cash missing from the wallet.
12:50 PM - Officer Anthony O’Connor took a report of lost jewelry from a Derwent Avenue resident.
6:21 PM - Officer Robert Shafer took a report of fraud from a Marion Road resident. The resident reported several unauthorized charges on a debit account. The resident notified the bank and cancelled the account.
9:37 PM - Officer David Wardrope responded to a Claremont Avenue residence on a check for a possible burglary in progress. The resident reported while in the home he heard knocking and someone attempted to open his basement door. A check of the home showed the basement door was ajar, however nothing else was disturbed. |
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