Officers Find Repeat Restraining Order Violator Hiding Beneath Bed: Lyndhurst PD

A Lodi man jailed several times the past few months for restraining order violations tried hiding from police while doing it again, authorities said.

Joseph Minniti
Photo Credit: *BCJ / LYNDHURST PD*

Jerry DeMarco

09/12/2023 2:16 p.m.

Joseph Minniti, 37, had gone to a Lyndhurst residence to confront a family member who had a court order barring him from the home near Riverside County Park, Police Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said.

Police were called around 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, after Minniti forced his way in, the lieutenant said.

Officers Steve Batista, Mark Rivera, and Michael Carrino found him hiding under a bed on the second floor, Auteri said.

Minniti remained held Tuesday in the Bergen County Jail, charged with burglary and contempt of court.

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