Press Release June 18, 2008 to June 26, 2008

On 06/18/08 @ 3:42 PM- Pritesh Patel, of Iselin reported the theft of his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed he parked his vehicle at Avon Fabrics, 484 Lincoln Boulevard in the parking lot. The parking lot is located to the rear of Avon Fabrics and the vehicle was facing north and was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen vehicle is $1800.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 06/18/08 @ 4:51 PM- Nicole Mehalick, of Manville reported a theft to her vehicle. The investigation revealed her vehicle was parked in the parking lot of Scientific Machine, 700 Cedar Avenue in the south lot. Unknown actor(s) smashed out the driver’s window with an unknown object. The actor(s) then entered the vehicle and removed a GPS system, phone charger and a wallet containing money and assorted credit cards. The value of the stolen items is $320.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated. 

On 06/21/08 @ 9:42 AM- Prospero Valrezo, owner of John Sebas Trucking 140 Baekeland Avenue reported a theft to his business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) took 2 aluminum truck rims that were stored outside of the business unsecured. The value of the truck rims is $700.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 06/22/08 @ 11:45 AM- Shante Griswell, of Piscataway reported the theft of her motor vehicle. The investigation revealed that the vehicle was parked in the Hamiltonian Garden Apartment parking lot and was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen vehicle is $17,000.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 06/23/08 @ 10:24 AM- An employee of Vincenzo’s Restaurant, 665 Bound Brook Road reported a theft to the business. The investigation revealed that a white male entered Vincenzo’s Restaurant and was standing by the cash register when the employee saw him. The employee noticed the cash register draw was open. When the employee went to get another employee for help the white male ran out of the restaurant. The white male was last scene running north across Bound Brook Road into the Hampton Garden Apartments. Dunellen Police and Piscataway Police were notified and helped in the search of the suspect. Union County K-9 unit also arrived to assist in the search. The suspect was not located. After further investigation the suspect was described as 6’ to 6’2” approximately 210 pounds having a shaved head and wearing tan shorts. The value of the money taken from the cash register is $167.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated. 

On 06/24/08 @ 3:11 PM- Nehul Patel, owner of Jilly’s Liquors, 657 Lincoln Boulevard reported a shoplifting to his business. The investigation revealed a female entered the store and removed a bottle of liquor from the shelf. She then placed the bottle of liquor into her handbag and left the store. The value of the stolen liquor is $39.99. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. 

On 06/24/08 @ 6:40 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Grant Avenue reported the theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed he was at his friend’s house on Bonnie Brook Terrace and he left his bicycle unlocked in the driveway for approximately 1 hour. When he can back for his bicycle it was gone. The value of the stolen bicycle is $300.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated.  

On 06/25/08 @ 5:24 PM- A resident of the 500 block of Chestnut Street reported the theft of his lawnmower. The investigation revealed the lawnmower was stored in a shed in the back yard of a residence located on the 100 block of Vogel Place. The shed was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen lawnmower is $449.29. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release June 12, 2008 to June 17, 2008

On 06/12/08 @ 5:42 PM- A resident of the 600 block of Union Avenue reported a theft from his residence. The investigation revealed the resident had a small gathering at his house and when his guests left his house his rings were missing. The rings were last scene in his bedroom located on the first floor of the home. The value of the stolen rings is undetermined at this time. Officer James Bacon investigated.

Press Release June 5, 2008 to June 11, 2008

Special Press Release
Burglary
May 29, 2008 
 

On Thursday, May 29^th, at approximately 8:17 AM, the police department received a call from a resident of the 100 block of Parker Street stating she just confronted a burglar in her house. Upon police arrival the resident stated the burglar went out the front door of her house leaving the area. The resident described the burglar as a black male, shaved head wearing blue jeans. 

Several minutes later Officer Keith Orts located an individual fitting the description given by the victim walking east on the 400 block of Runyon Avenue. As Officer Orts stopped to talk to the individual the individual ran from Officer Orts. Officer Orts chased the individual through several back yards losing sight of him on the 300 block of Runyon Avenue in a back yard. Middlesex Police set up a perimeter, with the assistance of the Greenbrook Police and Dunellen Police.  Union County Sheriff’s K-9 unit made service. 

After checking several yards they located the individual hiding under a vehicle parked in the back yard of a residence on the 300 block of Bound Brook Road. As the individual came out from underneath the vehicle he began to run north crossing Bound Brook Road. The K-9 then chased the individual and Sergeant Francis DeNick and Detective Michael Rocca then apprehended the individual.  

The individual was arrested and identified as Ricco Jones, 31, of Somerville. Ricco Jones was transported to headquarters where he was processed and charged with burglary, theft and eluding. Bail was set at $25,000.00. Ricco Jones was then transported to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center complaining of minor pain in his knee. Ricco Jones was then transported to MCACC in lieu of bail. 

Sergeant John Gillespie, from the Union County Sheriff’s K-9 unit, while attempting to catch Ricco Jones fell injuring both his thighs and his right index finger. The Middlesex Rescue squad transported him to Somerset Hospital. 

A ring, which was taken from the house, was recovered. The value of the ring is $300.00.

Press Release May 22, 2008 to May 27, 2008

Press Release May 15, 2008 to May 21, 2008

On 05/15/08 @ 6:22 PM- Renee Conover, 45, of Somerset was arrested and charged with hindering her own apprehension by providing false information to an officer during a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and McKinley Avenue. Renee Conover provided a false name to Officer Marc Arancio to evade arrest on an active warrant out of Franklin Township. Renee Conover posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.  

On 05/18/08 @ 12:24 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Stephenson Avenue reported a burglary and theft to his residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) smashed out the back kitchen window located on the east side of the residence with a piece of wood. The unknown actor(s) then unlocked the window and entered the residence. Once inside the residence the actor(s) entered two bedrooms removing a floor safe. The safe contained several pieces of jewelry and money. It is undetermined at this time the value of the stolen jewelry and the amount of money taken. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.

Special Press Release

Press Release May 7, 2008 to May 14, 2008

On 05/07/08 @ 4:32 PM- Jeremy Hart, owner of Dick Hart’s Auto Body, 90 Wood Avenue reported the theft of rims from his business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) used bolt cutters to cut the pad lock on the gate and entered the fenced in yard to the business. Once inside the yard the actor(s) removed 20 aluminum motor vehicle rims that were located on the south side of the yard. The value of the stolen rims is $500.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 05/11/08 @ 9:33 PM- Timothy Sargent, 50, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. The investigation revealed that Timothy Sargent was at the End Zone Bar, 425 Bound Brook Road. He was acting loud by swearing and being abusive to the customers. He was asked to leave and refused. When the police arrived he was advised that he was being charged with disorderly conduct. Timothy Sargent then resisted being placed under arrest and handcuffed. Once handcuffed, he was transported to headquarters and charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer James Bacon investigated.

On 05/12/08 @ 9:05 PM- Headquarters received a 9-1-1 call of a fight in progress on Jill Court. Upon arrival they observed a white male later identified as Lawrence Hattersley, 45, of Middlesex punching the victim several times in the face. The police separated Lawrence Hattersley and the victim and placed Lawrence Hattersley under arrest for simple assault. The victim was transported to Somerset Hospital for minor injuries and swelling on his face. Lawrence Hattersley was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer Chad corner investigated.

Press Release May 1, 2008 to May 6, 2008

On 05/05/08 @ 5:53 AM- Prospreo Valarezo, owner of John Sebas Trucking Corporation Dunellen reported the theft of his truck. The investigation revealed that the truck a 1998 Mack dump truck was parked at 140 Baekeland Avenue and was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen truck is $50,000.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release April 15, 2008 to April 22, 2008

On 04/18/08 @ 2:09 PM- Yvonne Martin, supervisor of McDonald’s Restaurant 716 Bound Brook Road reported a theft to the business. The investigation revealed that 5 deposits were supposed to be deposited into the bank, but only 2 of the 5 were deposited. The value of the money not deposited was $4374.87. Officer Chad Corner investigated.  

On 04/20/08 @ 10:40 AM- Alison Baxter reported the theft of her motorcycle. The investigation revealed Euro Sport Cycle 275 Lincoln Boulevard was storing her motorcycle inside the business. She received a call from Euro Sport Cycle advising her to pickup her motorcycle and that it will be left outside of the business next to the rear door. When Alison Baxter went to pickup her motorcycle it was gone. Alison Baxter reported her stolen motorcycle had no front wheel and didn’t run. The value of the stolen motorcycle is $1500.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.

Press Release April 7, 2008 to April 14, 2008

On 04/07/08 @ 7:22 AM- Louis Caruso, supervisor of B&B Construction reported the theft of tools from the company box truck. The investigation revealed the box truck was parked on the corner of River Road and South Raritan Avenue facing west. The back of the box truck was locked with a pad lock. Actor(s) removed the pad lock entering the box truck and removing several assorted tools. It is undetermined how the pad lock was removed. The pad lock was never located. The value of the stolen tools is $4425.00. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 04/07/08 @ 8:46 AM- An employee of Supreme Heating and Air Conditioning 257 Wagner Street reported a theft of scrap metal from the business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) took a scrap metal furnace that was located on the northwest exterior of the building. The value of the scrap metal furnace is $200.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investgated.

On 04/12/08 @ 7:30 AM- Richard Latito, supervisor of the Middlesex Post Office 95 Marlborough Avenue reported tires puncture to one of the mail trucks. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) punctured the front and rear passengers tires of a mail truck with an unknown object. The mail truck was parked in the south side parking lot of the Middlesex Post Office facing east when the tires were punctured. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.                                  

Press Release April 1, 2008 to April 7, 2008

On 04/01/08 @ 1:53 PM- Sunil Singh, manager of Papa John’s Restaurant 710 Union Avenue reported the theft of money from the restaurant. The investigation revealed that Charles Winkoff, 49, of Middlesex the restaurant general manager, makes the restaurant deposits in the bank, but the deposits for that night were never made. Since the time of the reported theft Charles Winkoff has not returned to work. Charles Winkoff was charged with theft and bail was set in the amount of $15000.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 04/02/08 @ 8:31 AM- Maureen Hughes, Principal of Parker School 150 South Lincoln Avenue reported graffiti on the school door located on the south side of the school. The graffiti could be removed and there was no damage to the door. Officer Keith Orts investigated. 

On 04/04/08 @ 12:57 AM- A resident of the 400 block of High Street reported a suspicious person in her vehicle. The investigation reveals that an unknown actor entered her vehicle, which was parked in front of her residence. The vehicle was unlocked when the unknown actor entered the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle reported it appeared nothing was taken from the vehicle. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated. 

On 04/04/08 @ 7:35 AM- A resident of the 100 block of Wilton Avenue reported a theft to her vehicle. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered her vehicle and removed a GPS system that was in the vehicle’s glove box. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence and unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen item is $200.00. Officer Jeffrey Dugan investigated. 

On 04/04/08 @ 10:35 AM- A resident of the 300 block of Second Street reported unknown actor(s) entered two of his vehicles. The investigation revealed the vehicles were parked in the driveway of the residence and were unlocked. After further investigation it was determined nothing was taken from the vehicles. Officer Jeffrey Dugan investigated. 

On 04/04/08 @ 7:51 PM- A resident of Locust Avenue reported a theft from his vehicle. The investigation revealed his vehicle was parked in his driveway when unknown  actor(s) entered his vehicle and removed a pocketknife. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen pocketknife is $10.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 04/05/08 @ 8:42 PM- Headquarters was dispatched to the area of Anne Street and Vogel Place for a report of an assault. The investigation revealed that 4 juvenile males two age 13 and two age 14 were walking west on Anne Street past the Gramercy Garden Apartments. As they were walking past the Gramercy Garden Apartments there were 4 black males approximately 15 to 20 years old standing by a fence on the apartment complex grounds. One of the black males asked the 4 juvenile males what time it was. The four juvenile males gave them the time and continued walking. One of the black males then asked the 4 juvenile males if they could see their cell phone and at this point the four black males then began to follow the 4 juvenile males. Further investigation revealed that 1 black male then grabbed one of the 4 juvenile males from the back throwing him to the ground. After seeing their friend thrown to the ground the other 3 juvenile males ran away. The juvenile male that was thrown to the ground was then hit in the face and his wallet was taken along with the money in his wallet. It was undetermined the direction of travel the black males went after the assault. Middlesex Rescue squad made service and transported the juvenile male to Muhlenberg Hospital for minor injuries. The juvenile male was released from the hospital to his parents. The description of the black males was they were all wearing black colored clothing and dark hooded jackets. The black male that assaulted the juvenile male was also wearing all black clothing and a black bandana with a white pattern over his nose and mouth; he was approximately 5’11” to 6’ tall. Officer Chad Corner investigated.

Press Release March 14, 2008 to March 19, 2008

On 03/14/08 @ 11:37 AM- William Manos, owner of Spartan Towing, 800 Williams Street reported a theft to his business. The investigation revealed that several of his employees are charging excessive amounts of money for fuel to his accounts. It is undetermined at this time the amount of money that is being overcharged to his account and how many employees are involved with the theft. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. 

On 03/15/08 @ 8:05 PM- Headquarters received a call of a disabled motor vehicle on Union Avenue near Fairview Avenue. Upon Officer Thomas Griffins arrival he located a vehicle on Union Avenue near Fairview Avenue stopped in the westbound lane of travel. The vehicle‘s right front tire was flat and the driver of the vehicle Lisandro Campos was sleeping in the driver’s seat. After further investigation Lisandro Campos was arrested and charged with DWI. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.

Press Release March 4, 2008 to March 14, 2008

On 03/04/08 @ 6:15 PM- A resident of Delaware Avenue reported a burglary to their residence. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) pried the window sash open, which leads to the living room. It was undetermined what kind of pry tool was used. The unknown actor(s) then entered the residence. Further investigation reveals that nothing appears taken at this time. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.  

On 03/06/08 @ 7:20 AM- A resident of the Hamiltonian Apartments located on Warrenville Road reported the theft of tires and rims from her motor vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) used a car jack and jacked her motor vehicle up. Once the motor vehicle was jacked up unknown actor(s) removed all four of the tires and rims to her motor vehicle. The motor vehicle was parked in the parking lot facing east at the time of the theft. The value of the tires and rims is $900.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.  

On 03/07/08 @ 4:15 PM- David Kile, 44, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with resisting arrest. The investigation revealed that while Sergeant Johnson and Corporal Dugan were attempting to execute an arrest warrant out of South Plainfield on David Kile, he began to pull away not allowing Sergeant Johnson or Corporal Dugan to arrest him and handcuff him. Once Sergeant Johnson and Corporal Dugan handcuffed David Kile he was transported to Police Headquarters and turned over to South Plainfield Police. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.  

On 03/10/08 @ 12:14 PM- Miguel Lamas, of South Carolina reported the theft of his refrigerated box trailer. The investigation revealed his trailer was parked in a lot known as Cronk Place. The lot is located at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Mountain Avenue. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

Press Release February 27, 2008 to March 4, 2008

On 02/28/08 @ 11:42 PM- Steven Ehling, 40, of Edison was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle accident on South Avenue. The investigation revealed Steven Ehling was traveling west on South Avenue when he struck a guardrail causing the axle to his vehicle to brake and the front passengers side wheel to brake off. There were no reported injuries. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.  

On 02/28/08 @ 5:45 PM- Michael Jannuzzi, of Bound Brook reported the theft of his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed his vehicle was parked in the west side parking lot of Wendy’s fast food restaurant 1272 Bound Brook Road and was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the vehicle is $500.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release February 20, 2008 to February 26, 2008

On 02/21/08 @ 12:30 PM- Nehul Patel, employee of Jilly’s liquors 657 Lincoln Boulevard reported a shoplifting to the store. The investigation revealed that a white male entered the store, wearing a large black coat and concealed a bottle of champagne underneath his coat. He then left the store with the bottle of champagne. Nehul Patel followed him out of the store. While following him the white male dropped the bottle of champagne entered a red car and drove away. The value of the bottle of champagne is $49.99. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 02/22/08 @ 8:02 AM- David Bittrich, of Berkeley Heights reported a theft to his vending machine. The investigation revealed the vending machine is kept outside of D&B Auto Supply 320 Lincoln Boulevard. Unknown actor(s) pried open the vending machine with an unknown pry tool. Once the vending machine was open the actor(s) entered the money compartment of the machine removing the money from the machine. The value of money removed from the vending machine is $40.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated. 

On 02/23/08 @ 1:58 AM- Joauh Lawrence, 26, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Stephenson Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 02/24/08 @ 5:36 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Bound Brook Road reported an attempted theft of his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed his vehicle was parked in his driveway an unlocked at the time of the attempted theft. Unknown actor(s) entered his vehicle and broke the steering column near the ignition tumbler in an attempt to start the vehicle. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release February 13, 2008 to February 19, 2008

On 02/18/08 @ 11:09 AM- George Thomas manager of Horizon Foods 516 Lincoln Boulevard reported a theft to the business. The investigation revealed that an employee for Horizon Foods Jay Harris, 54, of East Windsor was given $1854.00 worth of food on consignment to sell and never returned the food or the money for the food. Officer Chad Corner investigated.

Press Release February 6, 2008 to February 12, 2008

On 02/06/08 @ 9:00 PM- A resident of Fisher Avenue reported a theft to his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed his motor vehicle was parked on Fisher Avenue facing east. The rear passengers’ side window was smashed out with an unknown object. The actor(s) then entered the vehicle and removed a Satellite radio, which was mounted on the front windshield. The value of the stolen radio is $200.00. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.

On 02/06/08 @ 9:54 PM- Jeffrey Takacs, of Westampton reported a theft to his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed his motor vehicle was parked on Mohawk Avenue facing west. The front drivers side window of his motor vehicle was smashed out with an unknown object. The actor(s) then entered his motor vehicle and removed his GPS unit, which was mounted on his front windshield. The value of the stolen GPS unit is $400.00.   Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 02/09/08 @ 12:28 PM- Mark Ricci, manager of Abracadabra Magic 125 Lincoln Boulevard reported criminal mischief done to his business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor through a rock through the front glass window of the business smashing the front window. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 02/09/08 @ 9:50 AM- Eugene Giardino, owner of Permaseal 288 Lincoln Boulevard reported illegal dumping on his property. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) dumped a large pile of roofing debris in the parking lot of his business. The debris dumped was approximately 10 feet long by 6 feet wide by 3 feet high. Officer Chad Corner investigated.

On February 9, 2008 at 12:46pm Middlesex Police Headquarters received a call from a realtor who had been checking on a house at 513 Harris Ave. The house is for sale and is currently vacant. While the realtor was in the residence he located in the first floor closet, what he believed to be a hand grenade.  An officer responded and confirmed what looked like a World War II type grenade. Officers then secured the residence and began evacuating surrounding homes. There were a total of 8 houses evacuated, 5 houses on Harris Avenue and 3 houses on Giles Avenue. 

The Middlesex Fire Department, Middlesex Rescue Squad, and the Middlesex Office of Emergency Management responded to the scene along with PSE&G. The New Jersey State Police bomb squad was contacted and also responded to the scene. PSE&G turned off the gas line to the house.  The New Jersey State Police bomb technician entered the residence and located the device, which is was an inert Mark II Military Hand Grenade.  New Jersey State Police Bomb Unit removed the hand grenade and took possession of it. At 1:56 pm the area was determined safe and the roadways were open up and residents were allowed to return to there homes.

Press Release January 30, 2008 to February 6, 2008

On 02/03/08 @ 12:06 PM- An employee of ADM Corporation 100 Lincoln Boulevard reported a burglary to the business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) threw a brick through the business window located on the southwest side of the building. Once inside the business the actor(s) then ransacked several offices. It is unknown at this time what was taken from the business. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. 

On 02/04/08 @ 9:33 AM- Debra Carl, 40, of Kendall Park was arrested and charged DWI following a motor vehicle stop on River Road and Factory Lane. Officer Chad Corner investigated. 

On 02/04/08 @ 10:09 AM- A resident of the 700 block of Beechwood Avenue reported a theft to his vehicle. The investigation revealed the vehicle was parked in his driveway at the time of the theft. Unknown actor(s) smashed the passengers’ side rear window of the vehicle with an unknown object. The actor(s) then entered the vehicle and removed several items from the vehicle. Some of the items stolen from the vehicle were a GPS system, MP3 player and a XM radio. The value of the stolen items is $1800.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated. 

On 02/04/08 @ 1:15 PM- An employee of Delta Gas Station, 305 Bound Brook Road reported a theft to the Pepsi vending machine. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) pried open the Pepsi vending machine which was located on the east side of the building. Once pried open the actor(s) then removed $70.00 in cash and coins. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.

Press Release January 22, 2008 to January 29, 2008

On 01/22/08 @ 1:20 PM- A resident of Middlesex Village Apartments reported the burglary and theft to their apartment. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered the apartment through a first floor window. The window was unlocked at the time of the burglary. The actor(s) removed jewelry and money from the apartment. The value of the stolen items is undetermined at this time. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated. 

On 01/23/08 @ 12:37 PM- Roland Wilkins, manager of Papa Johns Pizza 710 Union Avenue reported the theft of money to the business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed $530.00 from the cash register between January 11 and January 17. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 01/23/08 @ 1:53 PM- Zoraida Lopez, manager of Wendy’s Fast Food 1272 Bound Brook Road reported the theft of money to the business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed a deposit bag containing $510.00 from the business. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 01/24/08 @ 11:44 AM- Officer James Bacon while on patrol located a Freightliner truck on American Water Company property which is located on River Road. Upon investigation it was determined that the Freightliner truck was stolen out of South Plainfield on January 26. The truck was turned over to the South Plainfield Police Department for further investigation. Officer James Bacon investigated.

Press Release January 16, 2008 to January 22, 2008

On 01/19/08 @ 6:01 PM- A resident of Nursery Lane reported the theft of her holiday projector. The investigation revealed the projector was last seen on her front lawn when unknown actor(s) removed the projector. The value of the projector is $50.00. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.
 

Press Release January 9, 2008 to January 15, 2008

On 01/11/08 @ 9:30 PM- Four male juveniles from Plainfield were arrested and charged with unlawful riding in a means of conveyance and possession of stolen property. The investigation revealed that Officer Thomas Falk observed a motor vehicle traveling east on Union Avenue and sparks were coming from the front of the motor vehicle. The motorvehicle then stopped on Willow Drive. Officer Thomas Falk located the motor vehicle and observed the four male juveniles standing outside of the motor vehicle and the motorvehicle had a front flat tire. Further investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen from North Plainfield. The four male juveniles were arrested and transported to headquarters for processing. The four male juveniles were then released to their parents pending a court date. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.

On 01/12/08 @ 10:41 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Hallock Avenue reported a burglary and theft to their residence. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed a window air conditioner from a window located on the north side of the house. After removing the air conditioner from the window the unknown actor(s) then entered the house. Once inside the house the unknown actor(s) entered the bedrooms and stole jewelry and money. The value of the stolen items is undetermined at this time. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.
 

Press Release January 4, 2008 to January 8, 2008

On 01/04/08 @ 6:13 PM- A resident of Greenbrook Road reported a burglary and theft to their residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) broke a pane of glass out of the back door with an unknown object. The actor(s) then reached inside the smashed out glass pane and unlocked the back door making entry into the residence. Once inside the actor(s) entered several rooms removing an undetermined amount of cash. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.

On 01/05/08 @ 2:41 PM- A resident of the 500 block of Lorraine Avenue reported damage to his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed the motor vehicle was parked in front of his residence facing east. Unknown actor(s) threw an unknown liquid solvent onto the driver’s side door and hood of the motor vehicle causing damage to the motor vehicle. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.