Carlstadt

On April 29, at approximately 9:58 p.m., a Garfield resident reported that her vehicle was broken into while it was parked on Summit Avenue. Stolen from the vehicle was a pocketbook containing a Coach wristlet wallet with $70 cash, a driver’s license and a credit card.

East Rutherford

On April 30, at approximately 1:59 p.m., a Pennsylvania man reported the theft of over $2000 in electronics from a black 2008 Ford truck while it was parked at the Sheraton Hotel in Meadowlands Plaza. The equipment belonged to the man’s employer.

On April 28, at approximately 10:12 p.m., a Pennsylvania woman reported the theft of her 2004 Toyota Highlander from the parking lot at Park Tavern. The woman also reported that the keys to the vehicle were no longer in her purse.

On April 28, at approximately 3:12 p.m., a Martinsville man reported that the driver’s side window on his 2007 Dodge van had been smashed, and a $400 GPS unit stolen from it while parked at All Seasons Movers at 450 Murray Hill Pkwy.

On April 28, at approximately 11:21 a.m., an officer on patrol in the parking lot of BJ’s Wholesale Club was flagged down by a Rochelle Park man, who reported the theft of a $350 GPS unit from his 2008 Ford F250 while it was parked in the lot.

On April 16, at approximately 9:20 p.m., police arrested 24-year-old Sean Meyer of East Rutherford for trespassing at the borough-owned 2 Carlton Ave. lot. Meyer admitted to police that he had been living in his van while parked at the lot for the past several days. Meyer, a known drug user according to police, was suspected in a series of automotive break-ins throughout western East Rutherford and Wallington on the night of April 14. After questioning, Meyer admitted to having broken in to four vehicles in East Rutherford and one in Wallington, and having pawned some of what he stole at Cash Converters in Saddle Brook. Meyer was charged and a judge set bail at $10,000

Rutherford

On May 1, at approximately 10:30 a.m., 28-year-old Juan F. Marillo of Newark turned himself in at police headquarters for three Rutherford warrants for burglary, theft and criminal mischief. In August of 2007 police had received a report of a motor vehicle break-in at the Renaissance Hotel. Someone had knocked out the passenger’s side window of a 2006 Buick and stole a GPS device and a cell phone charger together valued at $830. Police found traces of blood on the passenger’s side seat. A detective from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office responded to take samples, which were sent to the New Jersey State Police Lab. In February police were informed the blood yielded a match on the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) for Juan F. Marillo of Newark. The judge issued the warrants for Marillo’s arrest and officers contacted Marillo’s family and friends in a search for him. Bail was set at $7,500 with no 10 percent option for the burglary and theft and $500 ROR for the criminal mischief warrant. Marillo posted bail and was transferred to East Rutherford for outstanding warrants in that borough as well.

On April 30, at approximately 7:26 a.m., a complainant reported a 1999 Ford pickup truck was stolen from the Extended Stay Motel parking lot sometime overnight. The truck was valued at $7,000 and it contained $3,000 worth in tools. On May 1, police received notification that the truck had been found in Newark.

On April 30, at approximately 6:38 a.m., an Edgewood Place resident reported items were stolen from his 2000 Toyota while it was parked in his driveway overnight. The doors had been unlocked. A $500 GPS device and a $40 cell phone charger were missing.

North Arlington

On April 27, at approximately 9:17 p.m., police were dispatched to Argyle Place off of Exton Avenue on a report of a burglary to a residence. The victims reported leaving their apartment at 5:30 p.m. Upon returning at 8:30 p.m., they noticed unknown actors entered the apartment, found a jewelry box, opened it and stole the contents. Further investigation determined the window to the apartment was wide open and the exterior screen was raised up. The jewelry was valued at $2,000.

CDS

Carlstadt

On April 30, at approximately 3:08 a.m., an officer on patrol on Route 120 stopped a vehicle for traveling 67 mph in a 40-mph zone. Upon speaking to the driver, 41-year-old Scott Johnston of Lodi, the officer detected the odor of alcohol on his breath. Johnston was administered field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DWI. Upon further investigation, it was also revealed that Johnston had two outstanding warrants totaling $240 out of Lavallete. A search also produced a baggie filled with a white powdery substance in his wallet. In all, he was charged with DWI, possession of CDS and refusal to submit to a breath test.

Lyndhurst

On May 3, at approximately 12:42 a.m., police dispersed a crowd of individuals hanging around their vehicles at a parking lot a 9 Polito Ave. Soon after, one of the vehicles was spotted down the road at Medieval Times. This time, police executed a search and subsequently arrested three individuals on drug charges. Nineteen-year-old Joseph Colgan of East Rutherford was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. Steven Landro, 19, of Lyndhurst was charged with possession of marijuana and 18-year-old Daniel Smolensky of Lyndhurst was charged with possession of marijuana and underage possession of alcohol.

On May 2, at approximately 3:16 p.m., police effected a motor vehicle stop near the corner of Rutherford and Park Avenues for unclear license plates. Upon further investigation, the driver, 37-year-old Pedro Acosta of Wallington was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of CDS in a motor vehicle and possession if drug paraphernalia (a glass pipe).

North Arlington

On May 1, at approximately 1:34 a.m., officers on patrol observed a silver Volvo traveling slowly on Ridge Road and Ilford Avenue, continuously hitting its breaks with no vehicles in front of it and swerving within its lane. Police approached the driver, 27-year-old Michael Ruas of Kearny, who appeared lethargic, according to police. Police said the passenger, 29-year-old Daniel Barros of Harrison, also appeared lethargic. Police did not detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage, but believed they were under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. Ruas was unable to satisfactorily perform a field sobriety test and was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. Officers observed a brown glass vial in plain view on the rear passenger floor containing a substance believed to be Ketamine. Police asked Barros to step out of the vehicle and he attempted to discard two clear glass vials of suspected Ketamine. Police also found a syringe in the front of his jeans. He was also placed under arrest. A drug recognition officer responded to determine the actors were under the influence of narcotics. Ruas was charged with possession of CDS, being under the influence of CDS, careless driving, driving while intoxicated and possession of drugs in a motor vehicle. His vehicle was impounded and he was released to a responsible party. During processing, police found Barros had a criminal warrant out of Newark for $200. He was charged with possession of CDS and unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle. He was processed and released after posting $200 cash bail on the Newark warrant.

DWi

East Rutherford

On April 27, at approximately 12:18 a.m., East Rutherford police received reports of a white Ford Explorer involved in two separate hit-and-run incidents on Route 17. After arriving on scene, officers got word that Wallington police had detained a vehicle matching the description. They were notified that the vehicle’s driver, James Grant, 37 of Jersey City, was injured and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Officers were dispatched to Wallington to take custody of Grant. Though his injuries made field sobriety tests impossible to administer, blood samples were taken and Grant was issued summons for eight infractions including DWI.

On April 26, at approximately 2:22 a.m., police stopped 29-year-old Michal Biskupski of Wallington at a DWI checkpoint on Paterson Avenue. Officers noticed slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and the strong odor of alcohol on Biskupski’s breath. They performed several field sobriety tests, and based on their results placed Biskupski under arrest for DWI. A pair of Breathalyzer tests later revealed a BAC of .12%.

Lyndhurst

On May 5, at approximately 1 a.m., an officer responded to the Exxon station of Riverside Avenue after it was reported that a vehicle had struck the gas pump barricade and then a retaining wall. The driver, 26-year-old Leydi Perez of Perth Amboy was charged with DWI and careless driving.

On April 29, at approximately 2:16 a.m., police responded to the 700-block of Marin Avenue on a report of a vehicle that had struck two parked cars. Subsequent to investigating, police charged the driver, 44-year-old Shannon Horvath, with DWI and careless driving.

Trespassing

East Rutherford

On April 29, at approximately 9:58 p.m., a patrol officer spotted three individuals inside the former Park City Grille at 125 Park Ave. The individuals, later identified as 19-year-old Nicholas Feliciano of Lodi, 20-year-old John DeYoung of Ringwood, and a minor female, were observed with a large bottle of blended whiskey. All three were arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and underage possession of alcohol.

Miscellaneous

East Rutherford

On April 26, at approximately 1:19 p.m., an off-duty officer noticed an female with a backpack exhibiting suspicious behavior along Poplar Street. Officers responded and approached the Brooklyn female, who was unable to provide identification, and discovered 139 counterfeit DVDs in her backpack. She was arrested and a judge set bail at $1,000.