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NJ Man Fights Officers While Violating Protection Order In CT: Cops NJ Man Fights Officers While Violating Protection Order In CT: Cops
NJ Man Fights Officers While Violating Protection Order In CT: Cops A 41-year-old New Jersey man got into a fight with multiple Connecticut police officers trying to stop him as he violated a protective order in New Haven County, authorities said.  Jose Valentin Duran-Castillo, of Phillipsburg, NJ, faces several felony charges following his arrest on Friday, Oct. 18, East Haven Police said. A judge ordered him held on a $250,000 bond.  Police were called to a Highland Avenue home in East Haven around 5:45 p.m. to reports of an unwanted man on the property. Officers arrived to find Duran-Castillo, who immediately became hostile with authoritie…
NJ Package Thief Told Cops He Specialized In Packages Delivered To Wrong Address: Authorities NJ Package Thief Told Cops He Specialized In Packages Delivered To Wrong Address: Authorities
NJ Package Thief Told Cops He Specialized In Packages Delivered To Wrong Address: Authorities A 31-year-old Irvington mas was arrested and charged on Tuesday, Oct. 8 with concocting a scheme to steal almost $2,500 in packages from a home in Hasbrouck Heights, authorities said. Officers were called to a home on the 400 block of Burton Avenue on a report of a man attempting to intercept packages, Hasbrouck Heights police said. Ryan Rawls told officers he worked for a company that was a Verizon authorized dealer and worked in a division specializing in packages that had been delivered to the wrong address, police said. Police said his story was "well-rehearsed" and possessed …
Warren County Man Burglarizes Home, Harasses Victim On Instagram, Tries Again Hours Later: PD Warren County Man Burglarizes Home, Harasses Victim On Instagram, Tries Again Hours Later: PD
Warren County Man Burglarizes Home, Harasses Victim On Instagram, Tries Again Hours Later: PD A Warren County man previously arrested for theft is facing charges once again, this time for burglarizing the home of somebody he knew, threatening them for more money over Instagram, and returning hours later to make a second burglary attempt, authorities said. Rory Molnar, 37, of the 200 block of Harvard Drive in Hackettstown, is accused of forcing his way into the front door of the home of the sleeping victim, whom he knew, before demanding money and leaving around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said Wednesday, Sept. 6. Molnar then allegedly…
Lodi Man Busted In Theft Of Snow Plow From New Milford School District Lodi Man Busted In Theft Of Snow Plow From New Milford School District
Lodi Man Busted In Theft Of Snow Plow From New Milford School District A Lodi man who authorities said has a thing for snow plows was arrested by New Milford police. Enzo Russo, 56, is also being eyed in similar thefts in Bergen and Passaic, they said. The snow plow in question in New Milford was taken from the local Board of Education while it was parked on school property, Police Capt. Kevin Van Saders said. Police recovered the snow plow and arrested Russon on Friday, May 12, Van Saders said. Russo remained held on Saturday in the Bergen County Jail, charged with theft, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools. Records show f…
Peeping Tom Breaks Into Rider Student's Dorm Hoping For Glimpse: Police Peeping Tom Breaks Into Rider Student's Dorm Hoping For Glimpse: Police
Peeping Tom Breaks Into Rider Student's Dorm Hoping For Glimpse: Police A Ewing man was arrested and charged with burglary after he broke into a Rider University dormitory and tried to look into a female room, authorities said. Officers responding to a report of a suspicious male at the campus around 12:35 Monday heard from two female students that the male in question had entered behind them and followed them into their residence hall. Once inside, the male allegedly stayed in the hallways and approached their room door before standing directly in front, bending over, and trying to look under the door and inside the room. Students then contacted Rider Univers…
Woman Shatters Ex-Roommate’s Window, Nabs Valuables In Felony Burglary: Slate Belt Police Woman Shatters Ex-Roommate’s Window, Nabs Valuables In Felony Burglary: Slate Belt Police
Woman Shatters Ex-Roommate’s Window, Nabs Valuables In Felony Burglary: Slate Belt Police A 50-year-old woman shattered her ex-roommate’s window and made off with several items before being busted for felony burglary, authorities in the Slate Belt said. Officers responded to a burglary report at 908 Bangor Rd. in Plainfield Township just after 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Upon arrival, officers met with the female resident and allegedly saw a broken window, as well as clothing, shoes, and several other items missing. The resident reportedly told officers that a former roommate, Eileen P. Appel, had broken into the home and stolen the items a…
Ridgefield Adult, Juvenile Charged With Arson In Multi-Alarm Palisades Park Warehouse Fire Ridgefield Adult, Juvenile Charged With Arson In Multi-Alarm Palisades Park Warehouse Fire
Ridgefield Adult, Juvenile Charged With Arson In Multi-Alarm Palisades Park Warehouse Fire UPDATE: A vacant warehouse blaze that injured a firefighter in Palisades Park was deliberately set by two Ridgefield residents, authorities charged. Alexander Regalado, 18, was arrested and a juvenile was detained after they were identified as responsible for the multi-alarm Fourth of July weekend fire on Fairview Street off Grand Avenue, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The fire, which ravaged the warehouse and damaged a neighboring building, wasn’t fully extinguished for nearly six hours. Route 46 was closed in both directions at one point because of the thick smoke and a fi…
Morris County Man Found Hiding In Garage Loft After Home Burglary: Police Morris County Man Found Hiding In Garage Loft After Home Burglary: Police
Morris County Man Found Hiding In Garage Loft After Home Burglary: Police A 39-year-old Morris County man was found hiding out in a garage loft after breaking into a local home, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male that entered a home on George Cobb Lane in Lincoln Park around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, police said in a release on Monday, July 11. A follow-up investigation and search of the area led to the discovery of Bazyt M. Bergus Jr., who was found hiding in a garage loft with property that had been stolen from the home, police said. Bergus, of Lincoln Park, was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, and criminal tres…
‘Artifact’ Horn Stolen From Historic NJ Locomotive, $2K Reward For Clues On Suspect (PHOTOS) ‘Artifact’ Horn Stolen From Historic NJ Locomotive, $2K Reward For Clues On Suspect (PHOTOS)
‘Artifact’ Horn Stolen From Historic NJ Locomotive, $2K Reward For Clues On Suspect (Photos) A horn described as a historical artifact was stolen from a New Jersey locomotive during a public display, and a $2,000 reward is being offered for clues on the culprit. Morristown & Erie Railway’s horn was stolen while locomotive No. 19 was on public display in Whippany over the Fourth of July weekend, according to a Facebook post from the Tri-State Railway Historical Society. The theft is being treated as an act of criminal trespass on an active railroad, as well as criminal theft and vandalism of a locomotive, the society said. “This is a hugely disappointing end to an otherwise gr…
Teen Nabbed In Morris County Garage And Car Break-In: Police Teen Nabbed In Morris County Garage And Car Break-In: Police
Teen Nabbed In Morris County Garage And Car Break-In: Police A teen was charged with burglary after breaking into a garage and rummaging through a homeowner’s vehicle in Morris County, authorities said. The 16-year-old male from Denville tried to run away after he was confronted by the homeowner while going through a vehicle in a local garage on Wednesday, June 22, Denville Police said. The teen — whose name was not released — was caught by police a short time later and charged with burglary and criminal trespass, authorities said. He was released to his parents and is scheduled to appear in court.
KNOW HIM? Video Shows Man Shatter Window To Unlock Door In Brazen Bethlehem Break-In KNOW HIM? Video Shows Man Shatter Window To Unlock Door In Brazen Bethlehem Break-In
Know HIM? Video Shows Man Shatter Window To Unlock Door In Brazen Bethlehem Break-In Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man caught on video shattering a window and breaking into a Bethlehem business. The man — pictured above — was seen on surveillance footage shattering the window, reaching inside and unlocking the door of the unnamed Bethlehem business just before 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6, police said. The accused criminal trespasser is then seen entering the building, using the phone and running away. Click here to view the full video clip on YouTube. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to call Bethlehem Police at 610-865-7000 or…
Peeping Tom Caught Looking Into Windows In Hunterdon County, Police Say Peeping Tom Caught Looking Into Windows In Hunterdon County, Police Say
Peeping Tom Caught Looking Into Windows In Hunterdon County, Police Say A peeping tom was caught and arrested for looking into strangers’ windows in Hunterdon County, police said. Amner Ochoa-Cifuentes, 34, was seen peering into windows of at least one home on Pulaski Road in Readington around 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6, township police said. Ochoa-Cifuentes, of Flemington, was taken into custody the following evening and charged with six counts of criminal trespass, police said. Various social media posts were circulating to spread awareness of the peeping Tom prior to Ochoa-Cifuentes’ arrest. UPDATE: Thank you all that have helped put the word out the…
Lehigh Valley Police Officer Attacked While Responding To Break-In Call, Report Says Lehigh Valley Police Officer Attacked While Responding To Break-In Call, Report Says
Lehigh Valley Police Officer Attacked While Responding To Break-In Call, Report Says A Lehigh Valley police officer was attacked while responding to a break-in call last week, LehighValleyLive reports. Allentown resident Isaiah Dion Mosley, 29, tried to break through the door of an apartment on the 2300 block of Main Street in Northampton Borough around 3 p.m. Friday, the outlet said citing court records. He then lunged at responding Officer Geoffrey Perry, punching him in the head and choking him, the report said. Mosley later told two other responding officers that he had the right to resist an arrest he considered to be “unlawful,” the report says. Perry was taken …
Warren County Man, 32, Accused Of Burglary, Stalking, Police Say Warren County Man, 32, Accused Of Burglary, Stalking, Police Say
Warren County Man, 32, Accused Of Burglary, Stalking, Police Say A Warren County man was jailed on accusations of burglary, stalking and harassment, police said Tuesday. John Hargreaves, 32, was taken into custody June 18 — about 24 hours after police say he broke into a home at Shakespeare Estates in Independence Township. Hargreaves, of Belvidere, was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, stalking and harassment, township police said. He was being held at the Warren County Jail pending an initial appearance in court.
NJ Woman Details Extremist Group's Attempt To Drive Her Out Of New House On TikTok NJ Woman Details Extremist Group's Attempt To Drive Her Out Of New House On TikTok
NJ Woman Details Extremist Group's Attempt To Drive Her Out Of New House On TikTok A New Jersey woman posted a 48-part series on TikTok detailing the terrifying days that a member of an extremist group invaded her home and tried to reclaim it as his ancestral property. Shanetta -- on the video-sharing app as @regblackgrl -- said she began getting letters from members of a sovereign citizens group who claimed ownership of her Ivy Street home in Newark, since purchasing and renovating it back in February. Sometime last week, the men -- who identified as members of the Al Moroccan Empire -- broke into the house, changed the locks and hung a moorish flag in the window. On J…
Morris County Man, 29, Caused Fire At Vacant Historic Shop On Route 206, Prosecutor Says Morris County Man, 29, Caused Fire At Vacant Historic Shop On Route 206, Prosecutor Says
Morris County Man, 29, Caused Fire At Vacant Historic Shop On Route 206, Prosecutor Says A Morris County man accused of causing a fire at a historic shop early Sunday morning has been charged, authorities said. Anthony Rondan, 29, tossed a lit cigarette while inside Ye Olde Mill Shoppe on Route 206 in Flanders, causing the blaze shortly before 4:45 a.m., Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release Tuesday with Chief of Detectives Chris Kimker and Mount Olive Police Department Chief Stephen Beecher. Just before 5am members were alerted to the building on the corner of Flanders Netcong and Route 206 for the smoke... Posted by Flanders Fire Co. #…
Morris County Squatter's Faulty Heater Ignites 2-Alarm Farmhouse Fire, Police Say Morris County Squatter's Faulty Heater Ignites 2-Alarm Farmhouse Fire, Police Say
Morris County Squatter's Faulty Heater Ignites 2-Alarm Farmhouse Fire, Police Say A man seeking shelter in a Morris County farmhouse accidentally started a fire when his heater malfunctioned, police said. Jon Greene, 68, had set up a propaneci heater inside one of the barns at "The Oaks at Denville," when it malfunctioned and set the structure on fire around 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, local police said. Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to the Pocono Road facility to knock down the 2-alarm blaze. Greene was subsequently charged with criminal trespass and released on his own recognizance, authorities said.
Authorities: Victim Helps Hackettstown Police Nab Parsippany Car Burglar Authorities: Victim Helps Hackettstown Police Nab Parsippany Car Burglar
Authorities: Victim Helps Hackettstown Police Nab Parsippany Car Burglar A Parsippany man attempted to break into several vehicles at a Hackettstown apartment complex before fleeing when a victim spotted him, authorities charged. Camilo A. Rodriguez, 39, tried to enter multiple vehicles parked at the River’s Edge Gardens Apartments on Mountain Avenue around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Hackettstown police said in a release. Rodriguez started running down Mountain Avenue when a victim spotted him, authorities said. The victim caught up to Rodriguez on Route 57 and tried to confront him until police arrived, authorities said. Rodriguez, who police say entered one vehicle …
Authorities: Man Wanted For Assaulting Police Caught Burglarizing Morris County Auto Shop Authorities: Man Wanted For Assaulting Police Caught Burglarizing Morris County Auto Shop
Authorities: Man Wanted For Assaulting Police Caught Burglarizing Morris County Auto Shop A 25-year-old Hackettstown man once wanted for assaulting a police officer was being held in the Morris County Jail after the owner of a Route 46 Morris County auto shop caught him burglarizing his store, authorities said. Police got a 9-1-1 call from the owner of Approved Auto Electric saying his cameras sense movement in the store around 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Olive police said in a news release. Responding officers found Ronald Mulford, III, who was captured on security tapes loading inventory into a dark-colored pickup, police said. A search of Mulford's truck turned up motor…