On September 9, 2025, Officer Griffin stopped a 2015 Red Honda Accord at the Short Hills Mall.
The vehicle had been reported stolen out of New York City on September 1, 2025. The
investigation led to the arrest of the driver Yadimar Chisolm-Barrera, age 33, of Maspeth NY.
She was charged with receiving stolen property.
On September 12, 2025, Millburn Police responded to VEG animal Hospital on Rt 124 on a
report of property damage caused by a customer. The customer slammed the door as he was
leaving causing the glass door to shatter. The investigation led to the Arrest of Victor Melamed,
age 28, of Warren NJ. He was charged with criminal mischief.
On September 13, 2025, Millburn Police responded to a Cayuga Way residence on a report of a
burglary that occurred. The investigation revealed that the actors gain entry through a second
story window. This incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective
Bureau.
On September 16, 2025, Millburn Police responded to a residence on Spring Street regarding a
dispute between a homeowner and a moving company whose truck was blocking the
homeowner’s driveway. During the altercation, an employee of the moving company allegedly
threatened the homeowner, stating, “Get out of here or I will cut you,” while brandishing a box
cutter and walking toward him. Following an investigation, officers arrested Mitchell Daunce,
age 65, of Tonawanda, NY. He was charged with Terroristic Threats and Possession of a Weapon
for an Unlawful Purpose.
These are accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or
are found guilty in a court of law.
