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Essex County Facebook Marketplace Thief Steal $1,400 Tool, Police Say

Essex County Facebook Marketplace Thief Steal $1,400 Tool, Police Say

Essex County Facebook Marketplace Thief Steal $1,400 Tool, Police Say Police in Passaic County have arrested a man who they say stole a $1,400 vehicle programming tool from a victim he met on Facebook Marketplace. Jayson Moralessales, of Orange, agreed to meet the seller in person to buy the tool, but instead, fled with the item without paying on Oct. 5, police in Bloomingdale said. Moralessales was identified as a suspect and arrested on Monday, Oct. 7, police said. He was released on a summons pending his court appearance. "This arrest serves as a reminder to the community to exercise caution when conducting transactions through online marketpla…

by Cecilia Levine

10/07/2024

Police & Fire

Teenager Wanted After Facebook Marketplace Purchase Leads To Knifepoint Robbery: Newark PD

Teenager Wanted After Facebook Marketplace Purchase Leads To Knifepoint Robbery: Newark PD

Teenager Wanted After Facebook Marketplace Purchase Leads To Knifepoint Robbery: Newark PD An 18-year-old Newark resident is wanted by police after a knifepoint robbery in July stemming from a Facebook Marketplace purchase. On Sunday, July 28, at 4:50 p.m., the victim responded to a post on Facebook Marketplace about buying a PlayStation video game console, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. When the victim met the suspect on the 300 block of Morris Avenue, the suspect pulled out a knife and tried to cut him, Fragé said. The victim grabbed the suspect’s arm and wrestled with him until the suspect snatched the victim’s wallet from his pocket, Fragé said.. T…

09/26/2024

News

Bodycam Footage Shows Teen's Arrest After Route 3 Pursuit On Stolen Motorcycle

Bodycam Footage Shows Teen's Arrest After Route 3 Pursuit On Stolen Motorcycle

Bodycam Footage Shows Teen's Arrest After Route 3 Pursuit On Stolen Motorcycle "What the hell's the matter with you?" was among the first questions a Lyndhurst officer had for an 18-year-old man who had been eluding him on a stolen motorcycle. The arrest was captured on body-worn camera footage, obtained via the Open Public Records Act and released by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube. The 22-minute video shows Lyndhurst Officer Michael LeStrange questioning then arresting Rozario Ymeraj, who racked up 21 summonses and faced criminal charges after a broad-daylight pursuit on Thursday, May 23, as reported by Daily Voice. The teen was operating the bike wi…

by Cecilia Levine

07/04/2024

Police & Fire

COP & CIRCUMSTANCE: Stolen Long Island Motorcycle Chase Gets NJ High School Senior 21 Tickets

COP & CIRCUMSTANCE: Stolen Long Island Motorcycle Chase Gets NJ High School Senior 21 Tickets

COP & Circumstance: Stolen Long Island Motorcycle Chase Gets NJ High School Senior 21 Tickets A Lyndhurst High School senior who tried to elude a township police officer on a stolen motorcycle received 21 summonses -- and was charged criminally -- after he finally stopped, authorities said. Rozario Ymeraj, 18, was charged with eluding and receiving stolen property following the broad daylight chase into Rutherford last week. Lyndhurst Police Officer Michael LeStrange was directing traffic at Ridge Road and New York Avenue when he saw the motorcycle blow by several vehicles stopped at a light around 1 p.m. last Thursday, May 23, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Driving without a l…

by Jerry DeMarco

05/28/2024