July 29, 2010 - A resident on Overlook Parkway called police to report "loud noises." Police responded but all seemed quiet.

NO REGISTRATION, CAR TOWED

July 29, 2010 - Police stopped a car for a motor vehicle check on Park Avenue. The driver was issued a summonses; the car was not registered and had to be towed from the scene.

HARASSING TELEPHONE CALLS

July 29, 2010 - Police were summoned by a Whitford Avenue resident at 6:30 p.m. Owner was being harrassed by telephone calls.

FIRE IN THE CHIMNEY

July 29, 2010 - Police were called at 2 a.m. by an Oak Crest Place resident about noise in a chimney. Police discovered a small fire in the chimney which was extinguished. Owner was advised to get chimney checked.

LOUD NOISES

July 29, 2010 - A Nutley Avenue resident summoned police at 1:13 a.m.to investigate "loud noises." Police found nothing unusual.

MYSTERY WALKER AT APARTMENT

July 29, 2010 (3:30 a.m.) - Police responded to a call from Hillside Avenue apartment complex. The caller said someone suspicious had been walking in the common hallway. Police found nothing unusual.

LOUD MUSIC

July 29, 2010 (6 p.m.) - Police responded to a loud music complaint eminating in the area of a River Road residence. Police responded at 3:30 a.m. to a call from Hillside Avenue apartment complex. The caller said someone suspicious had been walking in the common hallway. Police found nothing unusual.

BURGLAR ALARM

July 29, 2010 (6 p.m.) - A burglar alarm went off repeatedly at a River Road residence. Police responded, turned off alarm and suggested owner call for repair service.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY POSSIBLE ON RIVER ROAD

July 29, 2010 (11:40 p.m.) - A River Road woman reported that her 1998 automobile ahd been broken into. Nothing was reported missing but the glove compartment door was left open.

DRUG ARREST NUTLEY 17-YEAR-OLD

July 28, 2010 (11:30 p.m.) - Police arrested a 17-year-old Nutley youth on a variety of drug charges. He was citged for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana, tampering with evidence and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nutley detectives had been conducting surveillance in the area of the Quick Buy Convenience store on Centre Street and had been observing the 17-year-old youth along with other individuals who were acting suspiciously. Upon further investigation, detectives found narcotics in possession by the youth. Detectives also belive a drug transaction was about to take place at this location but the arrest thwarted the planned drug transaction. The youth was transported to the county youth house after his parents were notified of his arrest.

DRUG ARREST NUTLEY 17-YEAR-OLD

July 28, 2010 (7:30 p.m.) - An alert local resident appeared at Police Headquarters to turn in a black leather wallet that was found.

CARELESS DRIVING ON RT. 32

July 28, 2010 (11 p.m.) - Police were alerted to a "careless driving" incidenct on Rt. 21. Upon arrival, police found that the driver in question was lost and was distracted by using his GPS trying to figure out where he was. No summons was issued.

CARELESS DRIVING ON RT. 32

July 28, 2010 (4:20 a.m.) - Police responded to a call for help from a vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks at the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and Kingsland Street (near Roche)/ The vehicle was moved off the tracks. There was no train traffic at the intersection during the incident.

MORE LOUD NOISE

July 28, 2010 (10 p.m.) - More loud noise, this time reported by an Oakwood Avenue resident.

NOISY DOG

July 28, 2010 (10:15 p.m.) - A loud, barking dog prompted a resident to summon police. When police arrived, they found a passport next to the dog that was returned to the dog's owner.

CAR SCRATCHED

July 28, 2010 (4:10 p.m.) - Police responded to a compliant by a Hillside Avenue resident who discovered damage to his car that had been scratched by an object, perhaps a key. A Vandalism report was filed.

GASOLINE STATION DISPUTE

July 27, 2010 (8:14 a.m.) - A local resident and an attendant at a local gasoline station got into a dispute that brought out the police. The resident said they asked for $10 worth of gas. The attendant pumped $20 worth of gas. After police settled things down, the driver agreed to pay the $20.

HONDA CIVIC WINDOW SMASHED

July 27, 2010 (1:30 p.m.) - A San Antonio Ave. resident reorted their Honda Civic automobile's window had been smashed.

NO REGISTRATION, CAR WAS TOWED

July 27, 2010 (6 p.m. - Nutley police on a routine motor vehicle stop on River Road at Park Avenue discovered that a vehicle was not registered. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

"SOMEONE IS IN MY HOUSE!"

July 29, 2010 (3:17 a.m. - Police were called during the early morning hour by a Conover Ave. resident. "Someone is in my home" the resident said. Police arrived on the scene and checked the house; no one was found.

POLICE INITIATE INVESTIGATION

July 27, 2010 (3:30 p.m. - An investigation has been launched after police were called by a resident of San Antonio woman who said that she had received notification that her Social Security Card was being used by an unknown person for identification. The letter notifying the woman had been sent by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The matter is presently under a continuing investigation.

OIL REMOVED, TANK REFILLED WITH WATER

Aug. 19, 2010 - A Brookfield Avenue resident reported criminal mischief to their property. The victim was having an oil tank emptied and removed from the premises. During the Fire Department's inspection it was observed that an unknown actor/s had filled the tank up with water using the household hose. Police are investigating the incident.

WOMAN ARRESTED IN FRANKLIN AVE. EATERY

Aug. 19, 2010 - Nutley police arrested Erin Desmond, age 49, of Nutley, for disorderly conduct after she refused to leave a Franklin Avenue eatery and became abusive and disruptive to the public. She was processed, issued a court date, and released.

PIT BULL ATTACKS ANOTHER DOG AND ITS OWNER

Aug. 19, 2010 - The victim of a dog bite contacted police regarding the incident. A pit bull attacked the victim's dog causing injury to its paw. While separating the animals the victim was bit in the hand and back of the head. NVERS transported the victim to the hospital for treatment and animal control was contacted to take away the pit bull that did not have any identifying license or tags.

DEBIT CARD STOLEN, $300 WITHDRAWN FROM BANK

Aug. 18, 2010 - A debit card was reported missing. The victim stated that the card was used and approximately $300 was removed from the account by using the pin number. The financial institution was contacted and has since closed the account and will pursue an investigation.

A TREE IS MISSING, REPORTED STOLEN

Aug. 17, 2010 - A resident of St. Mary's Place reported a brick missing from their retaining wall as well as a town tree being unearthed and put across the street from the home. The tree was missing the following day. Police forwarded a copy of the report to the Parks Department.

ILLEGAL DUMPING ON HILLSIDE AVENUE

Aug. 17, 2010 -Illegal dumping was reported in the area of Hillside Avenue. Unidentified persons were seen dumping approximately 8 bags of garbage into the dumpster in the rear of the building. The investigation is ongoing.

TREE LIMB FALLS ON HYUNDAI

Aug. 16, 2010 - A tree limb fell on a 2001 4-door white Hyundai parked in a driveway located on Mountainview Avenue. The vehicle sustained damage to the top of the driver's side door above the window and on the hood. Police forwarded a copy of the report to the Parks Department due to numerous dead limbs on the tree causing a potential hazard.

WOMAN ATTACKS POLICE AFTER DOMESTIC DISPUTE

Aug. 16, 2010 - A disturbance was reported in the area of DeVausney Place. The unwanted party refused to leave the residence after being told that they were no longer welcomed. Upon police arrival, the visitor became irrational, was yelling obscenities, and became physical with officers at the scene. Juanda Rodriquez, age 50, of Newark, was arrested and while in the police car she began kicking the rear door windows. She was processed, charged with defiant trespass, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and aggravated assault on a police officer, and released.

STANLEY AVE. HOME BURGLARIZED

Aug. 16, 2010 - The victim of a burglary reported the incident to police. The homeowner discovered some items missing from the home in the area of Stanley Avenue. Detectives arrived on scene to assume the investigation.

TWO TEENS ARRESTED, ELLUDING POLICE, NARCOTICS POSSESSION

Aug. 16, 2010 - A motor vehicle investigation resulted in the arrest of Michael Tartaglia, age 20, from Belleville. He was charged with possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was processed and was released after being advised of his court date. During the same stop, the passenger of the vehicle, Robert Abdo, age 19, of Belleville, fled the scene on foot. He was ordered numerous times to stop and continued to run from the officer. Units were dispatched to the area and yelled for Robert to stop as he jumped into another vehicle and sped away. He was issued warrants for aggravated assault, and resisting arrest, while also receiving a summons for possession of CDS. Bail was set at $10,000.00. He was also entered as a NJwanted person.

DRUGS FOUND IN CAR ON MANHATTAN COURT

Aug. 16, 2010 The victim of a theft reported the incident to police. A full prescription of Xanax was taken from the front seat of a 2010 4-door white Mazda parked on Manhattan Court.

BROWN STREET HOME ATTACKED

Aug. 15, 2010 - Criminal mischief was reported in the area of Brown Street. The victim stated that unknown actor/s in a dark colored vehicle knocked on the door and then threw an object at the house prior to fleeing the scene traveling the wrong way down the one way street with the vehicle lights off. There was no permanent damage reported to the home. Checks of the area were negative for the actor/s.

BOTTLE THROWN THUR WINDOW OF HOME

Aug. 15, 2010 - A 1st floor window was broken on a property located in the area of Washington Avenue. The resident heard a group of juveniles outside the home and what was thought to be a bottle break at approximately midnight. In the morning they realized that the window was broken. The estimated cost of the repair was not available at the time of the report.

– EGGS THROWN AT BROWN STREET HOME

Aug. 14, 2010 - A Brown Street resident reported that unknown person/s threw eggs at their home. The noise woke up the homeowners. There were no signs of damage to the home.

FRAUD REPORTED WITH LOCAL BANK ACCOUNT

Aug. 13, 2010 - A fraud was reported in the area of Centre Street. The victim stated that their business account had activity over the past few weeks, in excess of $600.00, that was not authorized for purchase. The frauds department of the financial institution was notified and the account closed.

SPATZ AVE. HOME SPATTERED WITH EGGS

Aug. 13, 2010 - Criminal mischief was reported in the area of Spatz Avenue. The victim claimed that unknown actor/s threw eggs at the front door. There was no visible damage to the door.

GARBAGE STREW ON STAGER STREET YARD

Aug. 12, 2010 - Criminal mischief was reported in the area of Stager Street. A resident reported that garbage was strewn throughout their yard. Police observed several food items on the front steps and in the backyard. Victim was advised of their right to sign complaints should the actor/s be identified.

TWO DOGS, TWO OWNERS ALL ISSUED SUMMONSES

Aug. 12, 2010 - Two dogs were in an altercation in the area of Brookline Avenue. An owner was walking their dog when another dog ran from their home toward them. The leashed dog grabbed the loose dog by the neck causing injury. The owner of the loose dog suffered a scratch or bite when trying to separate the animals. The loose dog was licensed and up to date with its vaccines. The leashed dog did not have a license. Both parties were issued summonses. The loose dog received a summons for a leash violation and the other dog received a summons for unlicensed dog and was advised to quarantine the dog for ten days and to wait for follow up from the Board of Health.

POLICE CALLED FOR SHORT-CHANGE TRANSACTION

Aug. 11, 2010 - A dispute was reported in the area of Passaic Avenue. A customer claims that they did not receive the correct change from the cashier at the establishment. The customer agreed to return to the store when the manager was on site to remedy the situation.

RIVER ROAD HOME RANSACKED

Aug. 11, 2010 A River Road resident reported their house burglarized. The home was found with damage to the front door and both bedrooms ransacked. Items were missing, the Detective Bureau was called to the scene to assume control over the investigation.

POLICE CALLED FOR SHORT-CHANGE TRANSACTION

Aug. 11, 2010 - A dispute was reported in the area of Passaic Avenue. A customer claims that they did not receive the correct change from the cashier at the establishment. The customer agreed to return to the store when the manager was on site to remedy the situation.

DECORATIVE PORCH LIGHT BROKEN

Aug. 9, 2010 - Property damage was reported in the area of Bloomfield Avenue. A resident stated that unknown actor/s broke the front porch light to the home. The light appeared to have been hit with a solid object, which caused the metal structure to bend, breaking the glass panels and light bulb.

DWI CHARGE AND DRIVING WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS

Aug. 8, 2010 - A motor vehicle stop resulted in the arrest of Aleksandr Volosevich, age 56, of Fair Lawn, for driving while intoxicated. He was processed, issued additional summonses for careless driving, driving without headlights, failure to Exhibit A valid insurance card, he was advised of his court date and released.

FRONT GLASS DOOR OF HOME SHATTERED

Aug. 8, 2010 - Criminal mischief was reported in the area of Mount Vernon Street. The front glass door of the home was found shattered and the owner was contacted and notified. All other doors and windows were found to be secure. Estimated amount of damage was not available at the time of the report.

ROCK THOWN AT FRONT BAY WINDOW

Aug. 8, 2010 - A Gless Avenue resident reported their front bay window damaged by a possible rock. Officers observed a small a crack in the window.

HOMELESS YOUTH, 19, LONG WAY FROM HOME

Aug. 5, 2010 - A motor vehicle stop resulted in the arrest of one of the passengers, Jeremy Cleveland, age 19, currently homeless, for an outstanding extradition warrant out of West Virginia. He was transported to headquarters where Nutley police contacted the West Virginia State Police along with their Prosecutor's Office who advised that extradition documentation would be forthcoming. Essex County Sheriff's Department responded to Nutley and assumed custody of Clevelend. The driver was issued two motor vehicle summonses and all other parties left the scene.

RAILROAD NOTIFIED OF DEBRIS

Aug. 5, 2010 - Illegal dumping was reported in the area of Walnut Street along the railroad tracks. The Norfolk Southern Railroad Police was notified of the incident.

PARK AVENUE HAZAARD IS CORRECTED

Aug. 4, 2010 - A hazardous condition was reported in the area of Park Avenue. The homeowner reported that PSE&G dug up a utility pole in front of the residence that left a 2-1/2 foot hole in the sidewalk which was not filled. Nutley dispatchers notified PSE&G and the officer placed two barricades around the hole until the situation could be rectified by PSE&G.

MULTIPLE WARRANTS FOR SHARON COLON, 50

Aug. 4, 2010 - A motor vehicle stop resulted in the arrest of Sharon Colon, age 50, of Nutley, for outstanding warrants out of Newark, Kearny, and Clifton. She was transported to headquarters without incident and released from Newark PD with a new court date.

MONTCLAIR AVENUE HAZARD IS COVERED

Aug. 3, 2010 - A hazardous condition was reported in the area of Montclair Avenue. A piece of metal was observed sticking out of the curb and it was indicated that several people have popped their tires on it in the past. A cone was placed in front of the curb and the report was forwarded to Public Works.

DUMPSTER SCAVENGERS ARE WARNED

Aug. 3, 2010 - A Prospect Street resident reported that two persons were in their driveway attempting to remove items from a dumpster. Upon arrival police saw the suspects backing down the victim's driveway. The actors stated that they were going to remove scrap metal from the dumpster. They were advised that they were not welcome on the property and that they could legally collect scrap from the curbside but could not venture onto private property. Both suspects were negative for wants or warrants and scene was cleared.

NUTLEY MAN WANTED BY DENVILLE POLICE

Aug. 3, 2010 - Nutley police were contacted by Denville Police to serve a warrant on a Nutley resident. Upon arrival to the residence police observed a gold Jaguar attempt to pull into driveway then quickly divert upon viewing officers at scene. Several checks were made following the incident with negative results. David Petracca, age 28, of Nutley, was entered as a NJ Wanted Persons by Denville PD. Later in the day Nutley Detectives apprehended Mr. Petracca and transported him to headquarters to await transfer to Denville Police.

BREAK-IN AT WASHINGTON AVE. SERVICE STATION

Aug. 2, 2010 - Burglary to auto was reported in the area of Ohlson Avenue. A GPS was taken from a 1997 burgundy Saturn along with the mount off the front windshield, charger, and money out of the center console. The GPS was valued at $255 and the victim will contact headquarters if they obtain the serial number so it may be entered as stolen. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle. Detective Bureau was notified of incident.

PARTY-GOER ARRESTED FOR OUTSTANDING WARRANTS

Aug. 2, 2010 - The report of a suspicious party resulted in the arrest of Jose Robles, age 24, of Newark, for outstanding warrants out of Newark. He was transported to headquarters, posted bail, and was released.

BREAK-IN AT WASHINGTON AVE. SERVICE STATON

Aug. 1, 2010 - Police responded to an activated alarm at a service station on Washington Avenue. Upon arrival it was observed that the front glass door was broken. Police cleared the building and checked the area with negative results. There did not appear to be anything out of order inside the building. There were no tools or rocks left behind that could have been used to break the glass. The owner responded to the scene and stated that they did not observe anything missing at this time. The victim was advised to contact police if any further assistance was needed.

YOUTHS BELIEVED RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING DAMAGE

Aug. 1, 2010 - Criminal mischief was reported in the area of Franklin Avenue. The victim wanted to document that on the south side of their building where were several tiny holes in the wall and on the West side of the building several pieces of wall had been ripped off. It is believed that some of the juveniles who hang out around the building near the dumpster may be responsible for the damage. Evening patrol was advised of the incident.

TAXI RIDER FAILS TO PAY FARE

July 31, 2010 - Theft of services was reported in the area of Passaic Avenue. The victim stated that a male party left their taxi without paying the fee for the transport. The actor was described as a black male, approximately 25 years old, wearing a blue polo shirt. A search of the area was completed with negative results. The victim was advised that if the identity of the actor was obtained they could sign a complaint.

TOWNSHIP MAY BE AT FAULT FOR BUSTED LAWNMOWER

July 31, 2010 - An Emily Avenue resident reported that their lawn mower was damaged by a pipe that was sticking out of the ground on the side of their home. The officer observed the broken pipe that was sticking out of the ground. It used to be part of a sign that was removed when the Township had new curbs and sidewalks put in recently. While mowing the lawn the mower hit the pipe which was not visible because it was below the grass. The incident broke the blades on the mower and it stopped working. The estimated price of the machine is approximately $200. The victim feels that the township is responsible for the damage and wanted the incident documented. They were advised to contact the Township regarding the claim.

NUTLEY YOUTHS STONE ROWER FROM RIVER BRIDGE

July 31, 2010 - A report of juveniles throwing an unknown liquid and rocks from the Lyndhurst bridge onto a rower traveling north in the Passaic River was made on this date. The rocks did not come in contact with the victim or the boat and the juveniles fled west into Nutley. The victim could not identify the juveniles.

NOISY PARTY ON VREELAND AVENUE

July 31, 2010 - A noise complaint was made in the area of Vreeland Avenue. Upon arrival the homeowner was advised that the party was disrupting the neighbors. They lowered the music and several parties exited the property. The homeowner was advised that they risked being issued a town ordinance violation for excessive noise should there be any further complaints.

HACKERS BREAK INTO COMPUTER EMAIL ACCOUNT

July 31, 2010 - The victim of a fraud reported the incident to police for documentation. It was stated that their computer email was hacked into and the password changed. Emails were sent to all the contacts of the account, both personal and business, requesting money because the family was stranded somewhere.

JUMP FROM ROOF TO WINDSHIELD OF CAR

July 30, 2010 - Criminal mischief was reported in the area of Washington Avenue. A 2001 white Chevy truck was observed to have footprints on the front windshield area. It appeared that someone may have jumped from the roof of the building onto the vehicle. There was no other noticeable damage to the vehicle and no permanent damage was done. There have been previous incidents at the same location. The information was forwarded to the Detective Bureau.

CHECK CASHING FRAUD IN NUTLEY

July 30, 2010 - The victim of fraud/theft reported the incident to police. They stated that two checks were missing from their account and one was cashed for approximately $500. The other was still outstanding. The incident is being investigated by the frauds department of the victim's financial institution.

GOLD JEWELRY MISSING FROM NUTLEY HOME

July 30, 2010 - A theft was reported in the area of Newark Avenue. The victim's gold jewelry was missing from the home. There were no apparent signs of forced entry. Detectives responded to scene to aid with investigation. The approximate worth of the items could not be determined at the time of the report.

GUMMI BEARS ON FRONT STEPS?

July 30, 2010 - A suspicious incident was reported in the area of Cadmus Street. The victim stated that an unknown party put gummi bears all over the front steps and wished to have the incident documented.

JULY 30, 2010
SOMETHING'S WRONG: 3 PERSONS WITH EXACT SAME NAME

July 27, 2010 - A local business reported suspicious incidents regarding the return of a particular item to their store by three separate individuals using the same name for identification purposes. The Detective Bureau was notified of the incident.

DAVID LOZA, 22, CHARGED WITH MARIJUANA

July 27, 2010 - Nutley resident, David Loza, age 22, was charged with possession of marijuana during a fire inspection of his dwelling. Firefighters alerted police who assumed possession of the controlled substance, called the resident home and charged him with possession of illegal contraband.

NUTLEY WOMAN'S BAIL SET AT $60,000

July 27, 2010 - A verbal dispute resulted in the arrest of Jacqueline Lelinho, age 41, of Nutley for aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, in addition to three motor vehicle summonses; leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, failure to report an accident, and reckless driving. Her vehicle was impounded as a result of the incident. Lelinho allegedly closed the power window on the victims arm and attempted to flee dragging the victim causing injury. Bail was set at $60,000.

NAKED MAN RUNNING AROUND BUS DEPOT

July 26, 2010 - A suspicious incident was reported at the bus depot located on Washington Avenue. A 23-year-old male was seen running around the bus parking lot naked. When the patrol units arrived they found the male sitting in one of the buses. The actor stated that he was attempting to get a ride back to his residence and could not clearly explain what happened to his clothing. The actor, Fernando Soriano of Nutley, was transported to headquarters where he was charged with disorderly conduct, improper behavior, advised of his court date, and released.

HILLSIDE CAR WINDOW SMASHED DURING THE NIGHT

July 26, 2010 - Police responded to the area of Hillside Avenue of a report of criminal mischief. The victim stated that when they went to enter their car this morning they found the driver's side door window smashed and a tiki torch placed under the windshield wipers. There are no known suspects at this time.

EDGEWOOD AVE. DAMAGE BLAMED ON ALCOHOL BY MAN, 19

July 26, 2010 A patrol unit observed a white male covered in dirt come running out of the bushes from a residence in the area of Edgewood Avenue. Upon noticing the police car he ran faster east. The officer identified himself and yelled for the male to stop, which he did comply. A field interview resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old Nutley resident, for criminal mischief and he was also charged for consumption of alcohol under the legal age. A check of the residence was conducted and it was observed that two large stone planters were tipped over, with many plants and flowers ripped out and strewn across the lawn and in the street. There was also a for sale sign that had been torn down. Pictures of the damage and of the hands of the actor were taken and placed into evidence. Name withheld due to the ongoing investigation. He was released pending a court date.

YOUTHS RUNNING AWAY FROM YOUTH HOME ARE RETURNED

July 24, 2010 A juvenile was observed standing along Route 21 South in the late evening. There was no car in the area and upon investigating the juvenile ran from the area. Police were dispatched to the area of flight and after several attempts of identifying themselves as police officers the juvenile was apprehended. Also, it was revealed that there wasn't one, but two juveniles ages 13 and 16 who were running from the police. The juveniles stated that they ran because they had left a group home in Paterson and did not want to be returned. Both parties needed to be returned to the home, but one of the juveniles was under the care of DYFS. Both were charged with obstruction, and released to the custody of DYFS.

NUTLEY MAN ARRESTED FOR OUTSTANDING WARRANT

July 24, 2010 A field interview resulted in the arrest of Vincent Rondinella, 22, OF Nutley for an outstanding warrant. He was transported to headquarters, the bail was re-assigned to $100, paid, and Mr. Rondinella was released with his new court date.

CHESTNUT STREET HOME BURGLARIZED

July 24, 2010 A burglary and theft was reported in the area of Chestnut Street. The victims stated that jewelry was missing from the home. There were no signs of forced entry and the homeowners are having work done on the property. The Detective Bureau was called out to process the scene and will be taking over the investigation.

LOST WALLET RECOVERED BY POLICE

July 24, 2010 An anonymous party turned in a wallet to Police Headquarters. The wallet did contain ID and officers were able to locate a number to inform the party that their wallet had been turned in. The victim responded to headquarters and was positively identified and given their belongings.

JULY 23, 2010 – PROPERTY DAMAGE ON RACE STREET

July 23, 2010 - Property damage was reported in the area of Race Street. The victim stated that the vinyl siding on the east side of the residence was damaged sometime during the night. It appears the damage could have been caused by something falling into the siding from the driveway of the neighbor. No one was aware of how the damage occurred.

ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN ON NEWARK AVENUE

July 23, 2010 - An attempted burglary was reported in the area of Newark Avenue. The victim stated they noticed pry marks on the side door of the garage. Entry was not gained and the homeowner was able to secure the door.

BLOOMFIELD GIRL ARRESTED ON SEASIDE HEIGHTS WARRANT

July 23, 2010 - A motor vehicle stop resulted in the arrest of Michelle Infusino, age 19, of Bloomfield, for a warrant out of Seaside Heights. Bail was posted and the warrant executed.

RESIDENT THREATENED BY FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY

July 23, 2010 - A fraud was reported in the area of Park Avenue. The victim stated that they received a call from someone claiming to be an agent from a government agency requesting money. The caller became threatening in manner. The victim was advised to no longer take calls from the number and that the Detective Bureau would be following up regarding the incident.

NOISY NEIGHBORS

July 22, 2010 - Police were called regarding two noise complaints in the area of Evergreen Avenue. Both residents were advised of the complaints and complied with the requests to quiet down. No further action was necessary.

BURGLARY AT CHURCH STREET HOME

July 22, 2010 - A burglary was reported in the area of Church Street. The victim stated that upon return to their residence they noticed items moved around in the rooms and that several items were missing. The Detective Bureau was contacted and took over the investigation.

SHOPLIFTING BY JUVENILE

July 22, 2010 - Police responded to the area of Franklin Avenue on a shoplifting incident. The manager observed a juvenile take an item from the store and put it in their pocket. The juvenile was taken into custody and released to their parent. The victim was advised of their right to sign a complaint with the Juvenile Bureau.

BMW BROKEN INTO ON COLUMBIA AVENUE

July 21, 2010 - A burglary was reported in the area of Columbia Avenue. A 2006 white BMW was entered into and the actor/s rummaged through the glove compartment and center console. No items appeared to be missing. Detective Bureau was notified.

BREAK-IN ON MONTCLAIR AVENUE

July 21, 2010 - A suspicious incident was reported in the area of Montclair Avenue. The front door was ajar at a residence. Police entered, searched, and secured the home. The owner was contacted and responded to the scene to secure the home.

BATTED BALLS DAMAGE ALUMINUM SIDING

July 21, 2010 - Property damage was reported in the area of Grant Avenue. The victim stated that their aluminum siding had been damaged by balls that make their way over the fence and dent the home. The estimated cost of repair was not known at the time of the report. The victim was advised of their right to sign complaints.

MAGAZINE SALESWOMEN LACKED CREDENTIALS

July 20, 2010 - An anonymous report of solicitors was made in the area of River Rd. Two women were seen going door to door attempting to sell magazines. Both parties had the proper identification to support their statement but had not applied for the necessary permits required by the Township of Nutley. They were advised not to continue soliciting until they obtained the proper credentials.

ALFRED COLLINS JAILED ON WARRANTS

July 20, 2010 - Nutley Detectives responded to Hudson County Jail to take custody of prisoner Alfred Collins, age 40, of Nutley, for two outstanding Nutley warrants. After the mandatory court appearance Mr. Collins was turned over to Essex County on two outstanding Newark warrants.

PARENTS WARNED ON ABUSING BASEBALL UMPIRE

July 19, 2010 - A report of threats was made in the area of Hancox Avenue. The victim stated that while umpiring a baseball game some parents were becoming verbally abusive toward them. After the game the victim stated that one of the parents approached them and made a threatening remark. The victim was advised to contact headquarters if he had any further incidences.

GLASS DOOR ENTRANCE TO HOME BROKEN

July 19, 2010 - A Carrie Court resident reported criminal mischief to their glass door. The victim returned home to find that the glass exterior door to the residence was broken. It was determined that no entry was made to the interior door or the home itself. The estimated amount of damage could not be determined at the time of the report.

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