• July 3, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman stopped a vehicle on Stiles Avenue at 9:01 a.m.  The 29 year old Morristown driver was found to have an active warrant out of Morris Twp.  The subject was placed under arrest and later turned over to the Morris Twp. Police. 

Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Hochman and the Morris Minute Men First Aid Squad responded to a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at 2:06 p.m.  The crash at Speedwell Avenue and Hanover Avenue occurred when a vehicle attempting to make a turn struck a person riding a bicycle in the crosswalk.  The bicyclist was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Ptl. Koroski, with the assistance of Guttenberg Police, arrested a 33 year old Newark, NJ resident.  The subject, who was wanted on an active Morris Plains warrant, was committed to the Morris County Jail in default of bail. 

• July 1, 2008:

Ptl. Kohn, Ptl. Koroski, the Morris Plains Fire Department and the Morris Minute Men First Aid Squad responded to a motor vehicle crash with entrapment at 6:07 a.m.  The crash occurred at the Route 10 & 202 intersection and one of the vehicles had overturned.  The investigation revealed one of the vehicles had failed to stop for a red signal.  Both occupants from the overturned vehicle were transported to the hospital. 

Ptl. Kohn stopped a vehicle on Mayfair Road at 2:36 p.m.  The driver, a 31 year old Georgia resident was found to have a suspended drivers license.  The driver was placed under arrest and charged with speeding and driving while suspended. 

Sgt Rybasack investigated a fraud at 3:19 p.m.  The victim stated he has invested over $1,000.000.00 with a company and they have failed to provide any return on the investment as promised.  The investigation was turned over to the detective bureau. 

Ptl. Kohn investigated a shoplifting theft at a Route 10 business at 3:53 p.m.  The store security guard reported two females stole approximately $150.00 worth of merchandise and fled in a vehicle.  Patrols were able to develop a suspect and the investigation is continuing. 

• June 30, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione investigated a dumping complaint on Prospect Avenue at 9:52 a.m.  An unknown person dumped concrete debris which appeared to be from a swimming pool.  The investigation is continuing. 

Ptl Tavaglione stopped to investigate a suspicious person at the Morris Plains Train Station at 5:34 p.m.  The 51 year old Morristown, NJ resident was found to have multiple arrest warrants.  The subject was placed under arrest and later turned over to Morris County officials. 

• June 29. 2008:

Ptl Koroski stopped a vehicle at 2:50 a.m. on Route 53.  After further investigation the subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated.  The 28 year old Morristown, NJ resident was charged with unlicensed driver, careless driving, driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit to breath samples and providing false information to a law enforcement officer.

Ptl. Hochman investigated a theft on American Road at 1:52 p.m.  The victim stated her cell phone was stolen from her vehicle while it was parked at an American Road business.  The victims car was left unlocked.

Sgt. Rolph, Ptl. Koroski and the Morris Plains Fire Department responded to a car fire at 11:05 p.m. on Glenbrook Road.  The fire was quickly extinguished by the MPFD.  The fire was determined to have been caused by a vehicle malfunction. 

• June 28, 2008:

Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Hochman and Ptl. Rush responded to American Road at 5:06 p.m.  The complainant reported a theft in progress and the actor was threatening  the victim.  Patrols located the actor and victim and after further investigation it was determined the matter was a civil dispute.  Both parties were advised how to seek relief with the court.

• June 27, 2008:

Sgt. Mautone responded to a Mayfair Road residence for a dispute.  Patrols found a landlord and tenant in a verbal dispute.  The landlord wanted access to the tenants room and the situation escalated.  Patrols advised the parties of their recourse through civil court. 

Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Damiano and the Morris Plains Fire Department responded to Jaqui Avenue at 6:27 p.m. for a fire.  A utility pole was on fire and the attached transformer was leaking fluid.  The MPFD extinguished the fire and Jersey Central Power & Light responded to repair the damage.

• June 26,2008:

Ptl. Hochman and Ptl. Tavaglione discovered four subjects swimming at Community Park Pool at 11:17 p.m.  Patrols arrested a Morris Plains resident and a Morristown, NJ resident, both 18 years old.  The subjects were charged with violating municipal ordinances of swimming and being in the park after hours.  Both subjects were released pending court. 

Ptl. Keane responded to a disturbance at a Speedwell Avenue business at 2:51 p.m.  Patrol found a customer who was dissatisfied with work performed by the business.  The business refused to refund the customers money and a verbal dispute ensued.  Patrols were able to diffuse the situation and no charges were filed.

• June 19, 2008;

Ptl. Keane investigated an identity theft at 8:16 a.m.  The Morris Plains resident stated an unknown person stole his identity and opened up a charge account.  The victim discovered the theft when he was notified that the fraudulent charge account was sent to collections. The detective bureau is investigating.

Sgt. Rolph arrested a 20 year old Morristown, NJ resident at 8:30 a.m.  The subject was stopped on Littleton Road for questioning.  It was determined the subject was in possession of a bicycle that was stolen a day earlier at the Morris Plains Train Station.  The subject was charged with theft.

• June 18, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman investigated a theft at 8:35 p.m.  The victim reported his bicycle was stolen from the Morris Plains Train Station.  The subject stated he locked his bicycle at the bike rack and later observed a male subject riding away on the bike.

• June 17, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione stopped a vehicle on Speedwell Ave at 1:26 a.m.  The driver, a 41 year old Tamarac, FL resident, was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.  The subject was charged with careless driving, driving while intoxicated and refusing to submit breath samples.

Ptl. Tavaglione investigated a burglary to a Franklin Place residence at 8:20 p.m.  The matter is currently under investigation.

• June 16, 2008:

Ptl. Keane, with the assistance of Dover Police, arrested a 31 year old Landing, NJ resident.  The subject was wanted on a criminal Morris Plains warrant and later committed to the Morris County Jail in default.

• June 14, 2008:

Ptl. Rapp investigated a lost wallet at 2:09 p.m.   Ptl. Rapp discovered the victim had three active arrest warrants totaling more than $1,600.00.  The subject was placed under arrest and later released after posting bail.

• June 12, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione stopped to investigate a fisherman at Community Park at 3:13 p.m.  Although the Lake Hiawatha, NJ resident had a valid fishing license he was keeping Bass which are not in season.  Division of Fish and Wildlife were contacted and charges will be filed against the subject. 

Ptl. Keane arrested a 36 year old Mine Hill, NJ resident on an active warrant.  The subject posted bail on the Morris Plains warrant and was later released pending court.

• June 10, 2008:

Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Hochman and Det. Dobbins investigated a serious motor vehicle crash on Routes 10 & 202 at 10:07 p.m.  One driver was entrapped and another driver was transported to the hospital for his injuries.  The roadway was closed for 45 minutes while the scene was cleared.  It was determined that the cause was due to one driver attempting to make an illegal u-turn from Route 10 west onto Route 10 east.  Assisting patrols was the Morris Minute Men First Aid Squad, the Morris Plains Fire Department, the Hanover Twp. Police and the Parsippany Police.

• June 9, 2008:

Ptl. Rapp investigated a serious motor vehicle crash on Speedwell Avenue at 4:37 p.m.  Two occupants were transported to the hospital for their injuries.  Assisting were the Mobile Intensive Care Unit, the Morris Minute Men First Aid Squad and the Morris Plains Fire Department.  

• June 7, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione investigated a motor vehicle crash at Routes 10 & 202 at 7:45 a.m.  The crash caused one of the involved vehicle to roll over and come to rest on its roof.  One driver was transported to the hospital by the Morris Minute Men First Aid Squad.  The other driver was determined to be at fault and was issued summonses for failure to observe signal, reckless driving and unlicensed driver. 

Ptl. Keane investigated a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 10 at 9:16 p.m.  The one vehicle crash damaged a utility pole and knocked down numerous wires.  All three occupants were injured and transported to the hospital by the Morris Minute Men First Aid Squad.  Route 10 east was closed for several hours while the investigation was conducted and crews cleaned the roadway.  Assisting were the Morris Plains Fire Department, the Mobile Intensive Care Unit, The Morris County Prosecutors Fatal Crash Investigation Unit and Jersey Central Power & Light.

• June 5, 2008:

Ptl. Koroski arrested a 47 year Morristown, NJ resident at 8:09 p.m.  The subject was wanted on an active Morris Plains warrant.  The subject posted bail and was released pending court. 

Ptl. Koroski investigated a fraud and identity theft complaint at 8:55 p.m.  The Morris Plains resident reported that her personal information and credit card number were used to make and attempt to make several purchases.  The investigation was turned over to the detective bureau. 

• June 2, 2008:

Ptl. Koroski stopped a vehicle on Rt. 10 at 12:00 a.m.  The 34 year old Maplewood, NJ resident was placed under arrest for an active East Hanover, NJ warrant.  The subject was later released pending court after posting bail. 

Ptl. Kohn investigated a purse snatching at a Rt. 10 business at 10:04 a.m.  The victim stated a vehicle pulled up next to her in the parking lot.  The victim further stated that while loading her vehicle, an unknown actor snatched her purse from a shopping cart.  The suspect then sped away.  The investigation is ongoing.

• June 1, 2008:

Lt. Thompson investigated a fraud complaint at 12:43 p.m.  The Morris Plains victim reported credit card fraud. The investigation was turned over to the detective bureau. 

• May 31, 2008:

Sgt. Mautone and Ptl. Rush investigated a theft from a Morris Plains home at 11:19 a.m.  The suspect was known to the victim and was observed by patrols who were searching the area.  The subject was detained for a short period while the field investigation was being conducted.  The investigation is continuing. 

Ptl. Rush investigated a forgery complaint at 1:04 p.m.  The victim, a Morris Plains resident, reported receiving a counterfeit bill sometime during the day.  The bill was kept as evidence and the investigation is continuing. 

• May 30, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman was on patrol in Municipal Lot #1 at 9:45 a.m. when he encountered a disorderly subject.  The actor stood in front of the patrol vehicle and began yelling obscenities.  Sgt. Mautone arrived to assist and the actor continued to act disorderly and unruly.  Patrols placed the 38 year old Lake Hopatcong, NJ resident under arrest.  The subject was charged with disorderly conduct and blocking a public passage way.

Ptl. Rush investigated a theft at a Route 10 business at 1:25 p.m.  Patrols arrested a 40 year old homeless man for attempting to steal $293.18 worth of perfume and cologne.  The subject also had active arrest warrants out of East Orange, NJ.  The subject was charged with shoplifting and committed to the Morris County Jail in default of $2,500.00 bail.

• May 27, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman investigated a trespassing complaint on West Hanover Avenue at 8:35 a.m.  Patrols developed a suspect and are continuing to investigate.

Ptl. Rush investigated a dumping complaint at the Reimer Recycling Center at 3:50 p.m.  Patrols recovered miscellaneous medical supplies discarded at the recycling center.  All the medical supplies were taken for proper disposal.  The detective bureau is investigating.

Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Rush and the Morris Minute Men First Aid Squad responded to a Morris Plains home at 5:31 p.m. for a man bleeding from the neck.  The victim stated that while driving east on Route 10 something struck him in the neck causing a laceration.  Patrols were unable to determine what caused the injury.  The subject was transported to the hospital for treatment.

• May 26, 2008:

Ptl. Rush investigated criminal mischief on Cedar Avenue at 9:45 a.m.  A silver colored Jeep was observed driving in the area and was being operated carelessly.  The Jeep struck a mailbox and fled the area.  The investigation is continuing.

Sgt. Mautone and Ptl. Hochman investigated an animal complaint on Watnong Drive at 2:26 p.m.  After further investigation it was discovered that the incident stems from harassment and trespassing involving a neighbor.  Patrols are continuing to investigate. 

• May 22, 2008:

Ptl. Rapp arrested a 51 year old Morris Twp., NJ resident at 2:36 p.m.  The subject, who was wanted on a Parsippany warrant, posted bail and was later released pending court.

• May 21, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione arrested a 34 year old Morris Plains resident at 12:55 a.m.  The subject was charged with improper passing and driving while intoxicated.  The subject was later released pending court.

Sgt. Rolph investigated a theft on Sun Valley Way at 9:18 a.m.  A resident reported that several flags and displays were stolen from the front of his home.

Ptl. Hochman arrested a 42 year old Randolph, NJ resident at 6:00 p.m.  The subject, who was wanted on a Morris Twp. warrant, posted bail and was later released.

• May 20, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione arrested a 19 year old Morris Plains resident for driving while intoxicated.  In addition to driving while intoxicated the driver was charged with careless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

• May 19, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman arrested a 20 year old Morris Plains resident on an active warrant.  The subjects father responded to police headquarters to post bail for his son.  A records check showed an active arrest warrant for the father.  Ptl. Hochman placed the father under arrest for the Chester, NJ warrant.  Both subjects were later released pending court. 

• May 15, 2008:

Ptl. Keane arrested a 46 year old Whippany, NJ resident at 7:48 p.m.  The subject was wanted on an active Morris Plains arrest warrant.  The subject was released after posting bail. 

• May 14, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman stopped a vehicle on Route 10 at 12:00 a.m.  The driver, a 44 year old Seattle Washington resident, was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.  The subject was charged with driving while intoxicated, improper passing and refusing to submit to breath samples.

Ptl. Tavaglione stopped a vehicle on West Hanover Avenue at 10:11 p.m.  The driver, a 52 year old Mendham, NJ resident, was placed under arrest and charged with speeding and driving while intoxicated.

• May 13, 2008:

Sgt. Rolph, Ptl. Rapp and Ptl. Koroski investigated an assault at 5:41 p.m.  A female ran into Police Headquarters screaming that she was being assaulted by a male.  Patrols were able to locate the suspect and placed him under arrest.  The matter fell under the NJ Domestic Violence Protection Act and was turned over to the Morris County Superior Court - Family Division.

• May 12, 2008:

Ptl. Rush and the Morris Plains Fire Department responded to Mayfair Road at 9:14 p.m. for a car fire.  Upon arrival the vehicle, which was parked between two homes, was observed to be fully involved.  The MPFD were able to quickly bring the fire under control and prevented any damage to the homes.  The vehicle was completely destroyed and the cause is under investigation.

• May 10, 2008:

Ptl Keane investigated threats at 10:37 p.m.  Patrols discovered the incident fell under the NJ Domestic Violence Protection Act.  The matter was turned over to the Morris County Superior Court - Family Division.

• May 8, 2008:

Ptl. Rapp stopped a vehicle on Route 10 at 9:14 p.m.  The driver, a 28 year old Chatham, NJ resident, was placed under arrest on an active warrant.  The subject posted bail on the Morris Twp. warrant and was released pending court.

Ptl. Koroski arrested a 25 year old Morris Plains resident on an active Chesterfield, NJ warrant.  The subject was later released pending court.

• May 6, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione was checking a Route 10 business and observed a male urinating in the parking lot.  The 50 year old Springfield, NJ resident was placed under arrest and charged with lewdness under local municipal ordinance.  The subject was later released pending court. 

Ptl. Tavaglione stopped a vehicle on Davenport Avenue at 3:17 p.m.  The driver, a 27 year old Morristown, NJ resident, was placed under arrest and charged with failing to signal and driving while suspended.

• May 5, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione was checking a suspicious vehicle at a Route 10 business at 10:33 a.m.  The operator of the vehicle was a 32 year old East Orange, NJ resident.  After further investigation by patrols, the subject was placed under arrest and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a fraudulent government document and driving while suspended.

• May 4, 2008:

Ptl. Rapp stopped a vehicle on Route 53 at 11:01 p.m.  The 36 year old Mine Hill, NJ resident was found to be operating a motor vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  The subject was placed under arrest and issued summonses for driving while suspended.

• May 3, 2008:

Sgt. Rolph stopped a vehicle on Route 10 at 9:30 p.m.  The driver, a 39 year old Parsippany, NJ resident, was found to have an active warrant out of Parsippany.  The subject was placed under arrest and later released after posting bail.