BY Baristanet Staff | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:00am | COMMENTS (0)
Law enforcement officers from across Essex County have begun cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” operation. The local Seat Belt Enforcement and Education Campaign takes place May 20 – June 2.
The operation will focus on front and rear seat passengers. Despite laws requiring back seat passengers to buckle up, adult back seat belt use stands at only 36 percent. Continue Reading
BY Liz George | Friday, May 17, 2013 8:07am | COMMENTS (44)
UPDATE: Couple’s death determined to be homicide/suicide.
Investigation continued at Canterbury Park in Montclair late this morning near the bench where a man and a woman were found fatally shot last night.
Update 9:15 am: Essex County Prosecutor Anthony Ambrose: “The Montclair Investigation is on going pending the ballistics and Autopsy findings. Presently, we believe there is no threat to community and it is an isolated incident. A weapon was found at the scene.”
While police have not identified the victims, a resident, walking her dog in the park, has said a relative of the male victim posted word of the couple’s tragic death on Facebook.
Update, 10:46am: Montclair mayor Robert Jackson, who was at Canterbury Park last night and again this morning, said it was a surreal and emotional scene with bright lights shining on the crime scene similar to those when a movie is being shot. As family and friends of the victims descended on the park, there was screaming and crying and anger expressed by those who knew the two victims lying near the silver bench near the playground. Jackson was able to meet and give his condolences to the parents of the young woman shot. The male victim lives in Montclair, not far from the park. A resident walking near the scene said he had seen the man recently working out in the park. The Montclair man was known by the nickname “Bop”.
Update, 11:00am: According to the Office of the County Prosecutor, the victims have been identified as Shanae Q. Howard, 24, of Orange and Brandon Brown, 26, of Montclair. A weapon was found at the scene. Both were pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 10:40 p.m. The two had a dating relationship.
BY Baristanet Staff | Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:30pm | COMMENTS (4)
The following report was provided by Detective Lieutenant Angel L. Roman Jr., Detective Bureau Commander, Montclair Police Department:
Thefts:
On 05/06/2013 at 1647 hours, officers responded to the 70 block of South Fullerton Avenue on a stolen bike report. The caller informed officers that she last saw her green Cannondale road style bicycle secure in her garage on May 3rd at approx 1100 hours. The garage is detached and in another area of the apartment complex. She advised that she always secures the garage. The superintendant has keys and from time to time gives workers access to the area. The garage did not have signs of forced entry.
On 05/06/2013 at 1746 hours, officers responded to the Clary Anderson Arena on a theft from a motor vehicle. Officers were informed by the complainant that at approx 1920 hours he left his father’s Pontiac sedan parked unlocked in the rear lot across from the Essex Park path. He left the arena at 2230 hours and when he arrived home he realized the vehicle had been entered and the following items stolen;
- Black framed Smith brand sunglasses
- Mazda car keys
- Garage door opener
- Set of keys
Anyone with information contact Det. DeGrazio at 973 509 4717.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:04am | COMMENTS (0)
The Montclair Township Police Department is flying the flag at half-staff today in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
The Montclair Police Department lost two officers in the 1970s. Sergeant Alfred L. Sellick, Jr. lost his life on January 12, 1976 while trying to disarm a gunman during a bank robbery. Patrolman Raymond T. Busterda died September 29, 1972 when he was struck by a vehicle while on a traffic post directing traffic.
Visit the Montclair Police Department’s Officer Down memorial page to honor Montclair’s fallen and to leave a reflection.
BY Baristanet Staff | Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:00am | COMMENTS (4)
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Cedar Grove Police Chief Richard Vanderstreet have announced that, earlier today, authorities raided four massage parlors operating in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Five women, all of whom were working in the establishments, were arrested during the raids and charged with prostitution offenses:
BY Dana Hawkins-Simons | Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:03am | COMMENTS (27)
We have a serious problem with pedestrian safety in our area. Forty-five pedestrians have been killed on roads in Essex County since 2011. In Montclair alone, drivers hit pedestrians–some of them in crosswalks–in October, March, April, and May, resulting in two deaths.
In response, police departments throughout the county are attempting to curb dangerous driving by going undercover to carry out pedestrian crosswalk stings.
Officers from Montclair, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, East Orange and Newark police departments were deployed yesterday to act as pedestrians on the Bloomfield Avenue corridor. The well traveled road is the site of many accidents–including one of the recent pedestrian fatalities in Montclair. Drivers who failed to yield to the undercover officers in the crosswalk were stopped and either warned or ticketed by uniformed officers a short distance away. Normally, motorists violating the pedestrian law face a $100 fine, plus court costs and fees, and two points on their driving record. Continue Reading
Friday, May 10, 2013 2:19pm | COMMENTS (0)
From Lt. Fred Egnezzo:
All parties mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Date/Time: 5/4/2013 @ 6:14 AM
Incident: Defiant Trespass Arrest
Description: Officer Charles Roberts arrested Alexandru Deleanu, 24 of Glen Ridge, N.J. for defiant trespass on Snowden Pl. He was transported to headquarters for processing and later released.
Date/Time: 5/6/2013 @ 7:30 AM
Incident: Warrant Arrest
Description: Officer Bryan Hackett arrested David Cook, 39 of Jersey City, N.J. for an outstanding Glen Ridge warrant. He was processed at police headquarters and was released on bail.
Date/Time: 5/7/2013 @ 11:44 PM
Incident: Warrant Arrest
Description: Officer Ryan Schwartz arrested Kashka Thompson, 35 of Newark, N.J. for an outstanding criminal warrant on Bloomfield Ave. He was transported to headquarters for processing and later released.
Date/Time: 5/8/2013 @ 12:59 PM
Incident: Burglary/Theft
Description: Officers were dispatched to Hamilton Rd. on a report of a burglary and theft. The victim reported that between 11:00 PM the night before and the time of the report unknown suspect(s) removed a package from their front porch. The suspect also entered the house through a dining room window. Nothing has been reported missing at this time from the residence. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact Det. Michael Medico @ 973-748-5400 X120.
Date/Time: 5/8/2013 @ 6:26 PM
Incident: Shoplifting/Possession of CDS Arrest
Description: Sgt. Timothy Faranda was working a security job at Bottle King, Bloomfield Ave. when a black male stole a bottle of alcohol. Sgt.Faranda arrested Douglas Hobbs, 24 of West Orange, N.J. for shoplifting and possession of Marijuana. Mr. Hobbs was transported to headquarters for processing, charged and released.
During this week the Glen Ridge Police Department investigated (6) motor vehicle accidents which resulted in no injuries.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 2:50pm | COMMENTS (19)
A 75-year-old Montclair man, who was struck by a motor vehicle on Valley Rd. near Walnut St. at 6:17 a.m. this morning, has died.
The driver of the vehicle was a 27-year-old Montclair woman, according to Montclair Police Captain Kenneth Miscia, Uniform and Traffic Commander. The pedestrian was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital Trauma Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 2:00pm | COMMENTS (0)
BLOOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME REPORT for the week of 05-06-2013, provided by Sgt. Anthony J Servedio:
BURGLARY
04-29-2013 – A residence was burglarized on the 100 block of N 17th street at approximately 2:40 pm on 4-29-13. A witness reported seeing a black male, 5 feet-8inches tall, shoulder length dreadlocks, wearing black shorts and a burgundy hooded jacket in the area at the time of the burglary. A bathroom window was determined to be the point of entry and the proceeds were various pieces of jewelry. Continue Reading
