The below captions are a summary of significant police responses during the listed week(s).
The blotter does not include all calls for service attended to by the Rochelle Park Police
Department.
A charge is not a conviction. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be
amended or dismissed.
2/1/2025 10:34 PM, (DWI - Arrest)
A 911 caller reported a vehicle rollover on the Route 17 North exit ramp to
Passaic Street. Patrol arrived on scene and found a female driver trapped in her
Honda Civic. The fire department was dispatched for an extrication. The female,
a 62-year-old from Bergenfield, was safely removed from the vehicle and
displayed no signs of injury. The female did display signs of intoxication and
subsequently failed field sobriety tests. The driver was arrested, charged with
DWI, and released to a family member.
2/2/2025 11:37 AM, (Ordinance Violation)
A caller reported a Cedar Drive resident having construction performed on a
Sunday. An officer responded and learned that the construction was due to an
emergency roof leak. Discretion was utilized and the emergency repairs
continued.
2/2/2025 4:11 PM (Juvenile Complaint)
A complainant reported juveniles playing on and around construction equipment
at Carlock Field. Officers arrived on scene and performed a curbside warning to
several juvenile residents.
2/3/2025 6:20 AM, (Burglary)
An Essex Street auto body shop reported an earlier dispute with a customer. The
employee returned and found a rear door damaged. Officers recorded the damage
and cleared from the scene. Approximately 3 hours later the suspect returned to
retrieve his vehicle from the tow yard. Surveillance footage confirmed the male
on scene, a 22-year-old from Brooklyn, was the suspect. He was arrested and
charged with burglary and criminal mischief. He was released with a court date.
2/3/2025 11:19 AM, (Breach of Peace)
A caller reported he was overcharged by an Essex Street auto body shop. Patrol
responded and found the recently released arrestee arguing with shop employees.
An agreement was reached and the customer had a different tow company remove
the vehicle.
2/3/2025 8:25 PM, (Commitment)
A caller from Howard Avenue reported her mother was intoxicated and breaking
objects inside the house. Patrol arrived on scene and found a 71-year-old female
resident sitting on the floor breaking a remote control in half. The female
immediately became irate at the presence of police. Due to the high level of
intoxication an ambulance was summoned. Once on a stretcher the female
removed safety straps and attempted to run away. She was eventually subdued
and transported to a medical facility.
2/4/2025 7:39 PM, (Shoplifting)
A Passaic Street supermarket reported a shoplifter in custody. A 30-year-old
female from Teaneck was located in the LP office. The female was found to have
attempted to walk out of the store with $433 worth of groceries. All items were
recovered and the suspect was barred from the store. Civilian complaints to
follow.
2/4/2025 7:57 PM, (Arrest - Adult)
A patrol officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a BMW, the registration
returned to a Chevrolet. An on-scene investigation revealed several credit cards
in the names of other people and high-end footwear recently purchased from an
area mall. A 39-year-old female from Reading, PA and a 32-year-old male from
Philadelphia were arrested for receiving stolen property and credit card theft. A
detective investigation revealed the two suspects committed a pick pocket offense
on the same day as the stop. The shoes were purchased with credit cards stolen
from an unsuspecting restaurant-goer. The female was released on a summons
while the male suspect was committed to the Bergen County Jail.
2/6/2025 1:03 PM, (Aided)
An elderly caller reported someone took her shopping cart while shopping at a
Passaic Street supermarket. The cart contained her keys and wallet. Officers
arrived on scene and began to review surveillance footage. The surveillance
revealed an unknown person took the cart (an apparent mistake), once they
realized it was not theirs it was left at the self-checkout aisle. Officer located the
cart and returned all items to the female complainant.
2/6/2025 4:36 PM, (Harassment)
A resident of Ward Street reported harassing and threatening text messages. The
resident reported the caller was from an escort service and reportedly followed her
home. The message was found to be part of an online/phone scam, all was is
order.
2/7/2025 10:19 AM, (Shoplifting - Arrest)
An employee of a Rochelle Avenue pharmacy reported a male filled a bag with
products and ran from the store. Responding officers learned that $240 in
merchandise was stolen and the suspect fled in a 1960’s muscle car. A
registration check revealed the vehicle was a 1969 Plymouth. A short time later a
patrol Sergeant observed the vehicle near Essex Street. A 38-year-old male from
Belleville was located in the vehicle and confirmed to be the actor. He initially
provided a false name and was ultimately charged with hindering apprehension
and shoplifting.
2/7/2025 8:54 PM, (Missing Person - Juvenile)
A 46-year-old female resident reported her special needs son walked away from a
Passaic Street hotel. The child a 14-year-old male, left the hotel after his mother
took away his cell phone. As Officers responded to headquarters to enter the
child as a missing person, A Maywood Officer located him behind a nearby office
building. Mother and son were reunited.
2/7/2025 10:45 PM, (Arrest - Adult)
A caller reported a large brawl in the street on Parkway. Patrol located a BMW
occupied by 5 males. Inside the vehicle were open containers of cannabis and
alcohol. A passenger, a 27-year-old male from Union City, was found to have a
$3500 warrant from Riverdale. The driver was summoned for open containers
and the passenger was arrested and turned over to Riverdale Police. No street
brawl was located.
2/9/2025 4:105 AM, (Suspicious Person)
A caller from Susquehanna Avenue reported a male party wearing sweatpants and
a hoodie, walking up and down the block. Officers located the male on Colling
Avenue and approached him. The male stated he did not wish to speak with
officers and walked away. Officers kept extra checks of the area.
2/9/2025 7:20 PM, (Breach of Peace)
Paramus Police reported a dispute at an Essex Street chicken wing restaurant.
The complainant requested a refund and was unsatisfied that the request would
take two days. Management stated they were overwhelmed with Super Bowl
orders and this was the reason for the discrepancy. All in order.
2/10/2025 5:21 PM, (Aided)
A caller reported her medical scooter malfuncted and requires assistance getting
home. An officer located the caller on Howard Avenue and found the scooter to
have a dead battery. The officer pushed the resident in the scooter to her home
and assisted her in entering the residence.
2/12/2025 7:43 AM, (Suspicious Occurrence)
A caller reported 2 males wearing hoodies forced entry to a Rochelle Avenue
home. Patrol urgently responded and found the residents inside unharmed. It was
learned that the caller provided the wrong street address. Officers responded to
the correct address and again found the residents safely inside. All in order.
2/13/2025 10:23 AM, (Ordinance Violation)
An Officer located a Howard Avenue residence that he believed was operated as a
short-term rental. Code enforcement was notified.
2/13/2025 11:36 AM, (Commitment – Unwanted Party)
A Passaic Street hotel reported an intoxicated male refusing to check out. Patrol
responded to the third floor and located a highly intoxicated 42-year-old male
from Teaneck. EMS was summoned and the party was committed due to a
dangerous intoxication level.
2/13/2025 5:45 PM, (Breach of Peace)
A caller from a West Passaic Street hotel reported a domestic assault.
Responding officers discovered the caller suffered from autism and was engaged
in a dispute with his mother over chewing gum. The callers’ father separated
mother and son for the day, all in order.
2/13/2025 6:08 PM, (Commercial Burglary)
A 911 caller reported a suicidal 84-year-old female. The resident of Berdan Street
was reported to have knives. Patrol Officers safely met with the female and
convinced her to be transported to a local hospital.
2/13/2025 11:34 PM, (DWI - Arrest)
A patrol officer observed a vehicle commit several violations on Passaic Street. A
motor vehicle stop ensued and the driver was suspected of being under the
influence of alcohol. After failed field sobriety tests, the driver, a 65-year-old
female from Teaneck, was arrested. While submitting to alcohol breath tests the
arrestee made suicidal comments. Several summonses were issued and the female
was committed to a local facility.
2/14/2025 4:14 PM, (Road Rage - Juvenile)
A caller reported the occupants of another vehicle displayed a firearm during a
road rage incident on Rochelle Avenue. The vehicle was located and the weapon
in question was found to be a cigarette lighter. The two 17-year-old juveniles
from Paramus were entered into a Stationhouse Adjustment program.
2/14/2025 6:06 PM, (Commitment)
A caller from a West Passaic Street hotel reported a 58-year-old male from South
Hackensack was undergoing alcohol detox. Patrol Officers were met by a
disgruntled patient who resisted police contact. An ambulance was requested and
transported the male.
In addition, (7) suspicious persons/vehicles were vetted and (159) motor vehicle
stops were conducted in a 14-day span.
