The Emerson Police Department received and investigated a complaint of stolen construction equipment. Det. T. McDermott’s investigation determined that the accused suspect in fact knowingly stole the equipment from the victim and was refusing to return it. On 11/28/23, the absentee defendant, a 26-year-old male from Newark, NJ, was charged with a Third-Degree Theft of [...]
Officer J. Chichizola effectuated a motor vehicle stop on Forest Avenue for multiple traffic offenses. His roadside investigation confirmed that the suspect, a 23-year-old male from Paterson, NJ, had active warrants out of Elmwood Park PD, Saddle Brook PD, Clifton PD & East Brunswick PD totaling $3,550. The subject was arrested, issued new court dates and [...]
Officer S. Gildea & the Emerson FD responded to the Emerson Shop Rite for a report of an activated fire alarm. Management at the location confirmed that there was no emergency and were unaware of what caused the alarm activation. Officer Gildea’s investigation revealed that a female suspect had activated the pull switch for the [...]
10/12/2023 - Weapons Offense, False Public Alarm, Endangering Welfare of Children - 4:36 PM (Kinderkamack Rd.) Officers Croal and Sgt. Kalyoussef were dispatched to a report of a gas leak at a housing complex on Kinderkamack Rd. PO Croal was first to arrive on scene and spoke with the caller, a 43 year old female [...]
09/26/23 | Theft by Deception/Complaints | 3:14 PM (Ackerman Ave.): Detective T. McDermott completed an extensive investigation into a theft by deception/ elder scam. The incident was reported on September 25, 2023 by the victim which sustained a financial loss of approximately $300k over the course of 1 month. Det. McDermott’s investigation led to the [...]
09/23/23 | Shoplifting | 1:45 PM (600 Kinderkamack Rd – Stop & Shop): Investigation revealed that on 09/23/2023, two suspects were captured on security cameras placing various merchandise valued at approximately $914, into two shopping carts and exiting the store without paying. DSgt. D. Kearns’ investigation determined that the suspect vehicle was used in multiple [...]
09/09/2023 | Driving While Intoxicated | 03:41 AM (Kinderkamack Rd): A suspect was observed operating a vehicle, going around a police vehicle road closure and driving over downed wires. PO Mazzo effectuated a motor vehicle stop and conducted field sobriety tests on the driver. It was determined that he was driving while intoxicated. The 42-year-old male [...]
09/03/23 | Aggravated Assault | 11:25 PM (Birch St.): Officers C. Murphy, M. Martino, & K. Cullen responded to a domestic dispute on a report of a physical altercation that left a female party in and out of consciousness. Officers determined that there were two victims, one male and one female, and determine that the [...]
08/31/23 | Shoplifting | 7:42 PM (600 Kinderkamack Rd – Stop & Shop): Investigation revealed that on 08/31/2023, two suspects were captured on security cameras placing various merchandise valued at approximately $1519.00, into two shopping carts and exiting the store without paying. Det. T. McDermott’s investigation determined that these same suspects were recently arrested in [...]
08/24/2023 | Criminal Investigation/Complaints: - Detective T. McDermott completed an extensive investigation into a theft by deception that involved the submission of multiple subpoenas to financial institutions and phone carriers. The incident was reported on April 27, 2023 by the victim which sustained a financial loss of approximately $1,750.00. Detective McDermott was able to positively identify [...]
