• May 6, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione was checking a Route 10 business and observed a male urinating in the parking lot.  The 50 year old Springfield, NJ resident was placed under arrest and charged with lewdness under local municipal ordinance.  The subject was later released pending court. 

Ptl. Tavaglione stopped a vehicle on Davenport Avenue at 3:17 p.m.  The driver, a 27 year old Morristown, NJ resident, was placed under arrest and charged with failing to signal and driving while suspended.

• May 5, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione was checking a suspicious vehicle at a Route 10 business at 10:33 a.m.  The operator of the vehicle was a 32 year old East Orange, NJ resident.  After further investigation by patrols, the subject was placed under arrest and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a fraudulent government document and driving while suspended.

• May 4, 2008:

Ptl. Rapp stopped a vehicle on Route 53 at 11:01 p.m.  The 36 year old Mine Hill, NJ resident was found to be operating a motor vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  The subject was placed under arrest and issued summonses for driving while suspended.

• May 3, 2008:

Sgt. Rolph stopped a vehicle on Route 10 at 9:30 p.m.  The driver, a 39 year old Parsippany, NJ resident, was found to have an active warrant out of Parsippany.  The subject was placed under arrest and later released after posting bail.

• May 2, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman along with other patrols, responded to a theft at a Route 10 business at 11:40 a.m.  It was determined an actor entered the business, immediately grabbed two items and exited the store.  The second actor, who was driving a vehicle, waited out front for the first actor.  A security guard who was attempting to stop the actors received some minor abrasions from the fleeing vehicle.  Patrols were able to identify two suspects and continued the investigation.  The following morning Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Rush and Ptl. Hochman, with the assistance of Randolph Police, located and arrested both suspects.  The first suspect, a 30 year old Morristown, NJ resident, was charged with theft and conspiracy to commit theft.  He was committed to the Morris County Jail in default of $5000.00 bail.  The second suspect, a 22 year old Morristown, NJ resident, was charged with conspiracy to commit theft and released pending court. 

• May 1, 2008:

Ptl. Damiano investigated a theft at a Route 10 business at 11:39 a.m.  Patrols arrested a 63 year old Venice, FL resident for shoplifting.  The subject was processed and later released pending court.

• April 29, 2008:

Ptl. Rapp investigated a theft at a Littleton Road business at 1:45 p.m.  The complaint reported thefts totaling over $600.00 in cash.  Patrols were able to identify an employee involved in the thefts and advised the complainant how to sign complaints.

Ptl. Rapp, with the assistance Hudson County officials, arrested a 24 year old Jersey City resident at 3:26 p.m.  The subject, who was wanted on a Morris Plains warrant, was unable to post bail.  He was later committed to the Morris County Jail.

• April 26, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman stopped a vehicle on Route 53 at 1:50 a.m.  The driver, a 25 year old Morris Plains resident was placed under arrest and charged with careless driving and driving while suspended.

• April 24, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman investigated a disorderly conduct complaint at a Speedwell Avenue business at 4:18 p.m.  Business employees reported that a customer was being disorderly and they requested him to be removed from the premises.  The Randolph, NJ customer became disorderly with several employees and was escorted from the building.  He was advised not to return . 

Ptl. Hochman arrested a 21 year old Morris Plains, NJ resident at 6:p.m.   The subject, who was wanted on an active Morris Plains warrant, later posted bail and was released pending court.

• April 22, 2008:

Ptl. Damiano investigated a theft from a motor vehicle on Littleton Road at 4:46 p.m.  The victim reported her vehicles window was smashed out and a GPS unit was stolen. 

Ptl. Kohn and Ptl. Tavaglione investigated an assault on Granniss Avenue at 6:44 p.m.  Patrols located two subjects who were in an altercation due to road rage.  It was determined that both subjects assaulted one another.  Both subjects were placed under arrest and charged with simple assault.

• April 21, 2008:

Sgt. Ewert investigated an assault at 1:01 p.m.  Due to the actors relationship it was determined the incident fell under the NJ Domestic Violence Protection Act.  The investigation was turned over to the Morris County Prosecutors Office. 

• April 16, 2008:

Ptl. Kohn and the Morris Plains Fire Department responded to Route 202 near the Bottle King for a brush fire.  The fire was quickly extinguished by the MPFD and no damage to property occurred.

Ptl. Keane investigated a theft at the Kohl's at 8:49 p.m.  Patrols arrested a 47 year old Morristown, NJ resident.  The subject was charged with shoplifting over $200.00 worth of merchandise and later released pending court.

• April 13, 2008:

Ptl. Damiano, the Morris Plains Fire Department and the Morris Minute Men First Aid Squad responded to a chimney fire at a Glenbrook Road home at 6:58 p.m.  A person passing the home noticed the flames coming from the chimney and alerted the homeowner.  The MPFD were able to quickly bring the fire under control and prevent any damage to the home. 

• April 10, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman and Ptl. Rush investigated possible CDS use in the Quick Chek parking lot at 10:44 a.m.  A police officer reported observing a female sitting in a vehicle smoking what was believed to be marijuana.  Patrols arrested a 26 year old Union, NJ resident at the scene.  The subject was charged with possession of CDS, use of CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, and CDS in a motor vehicle.

• April 9, 2008:

Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Hochman and Ptl. Rush responded to an American Road business complex at 1:56 p.m.  The caller had reported that two employees had become ill, possibly from some type of inhalant.  Patrols secured the scene and the Morris Plains Fire Department, Morris County Haz-Mat Team, Morris Minute Men and a Mobile Intensive Care Unit were dispatched.  The building was checked and cleared of any hazards by the Morris County Haz-Mat Team at approximately 5:00 p.m.  The two employees were transported to the hospital for evaluation.  The cause is under investigation.

Ptl. Hochman stopped a vehicle on West Hanover Avenue at 12:30 p.m.  The driver, a 39 year old Parsippany, NJ resident, was placed under arrest for driving while suspended.  The driver was later released pending court.

Ptl. Koroski stopped a vehicle on Rt. 10 at 10:00 p.m.  The driver, a 50 year old Clinton, NJ resident, was found to have an active arrest warrant from Washington Twp., NJ.  The subject was placed under arrest and later released after posting bail.

• April 8, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione was questioning a driver in reference to a parking violation.  After further inquiry it was discovered the driver had a suspended drivers license and two active arrest warrants.  The driver, a 43 year old Parsippany, NJ resident was placed under arrest.  The driver was also charged with hindering apprehension. 

• April 7, 2008:

Ptl. Keane was checking an occupied vehicle in a parking lot just off Littleton Road at 11:14 a.m.  The driver was found slumped over and difficult to awaken.  After further investigation the driver, a 57 year old Morris Plains resident, was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.  The subject was later transported to the hospital for treatment.

• April 6, 2008:

Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Rush and the Morris Plains Fire Department responded to a car fire at 11:23 a.m.  The intersection of Mountain Way and Glenbrook Road was closed for approximately 20 minutes while fire fighters brought the fire under control.  The cause is under investigation. 

Ptl. Koroski stopped a vehicle on West Hanover Avenue at 1:04 a.m.  The 39 year old Morris Plains, NJ driver was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.  The subject was later released pending court.  

• April 5, 2008:

Ptl. Rapp and Ptl. Koroski, with the assistance of Long branch police, arrested a 25 year old Morristown, NJ resident.  The subject, who was wanted on a $5000.00 Morris Plains warrant, was later committed to the Morris County Jail in default.

Ptl. Koroski stopped a vehicle on Littleton Road at 9:34 p.m.  The driver, a 22 year old West Orange, NJ resident, was placed under arrest for an active warrant.  The subject posted bail and was released pending court. 

• April 4, 2008:

Ptl. Rush  investigated a fuel spill on Mountain Way at 8:47 a.m.  The Morris Plains Fire Department and the Morris County Haz-Mat team assisted.  The matter is under investigation. 

• April 3, 2008:

Sgt. Tavaglione investigated an assault in progress at a Speedwell Avenue business at 12:23 a.m.  Both subjects had left the area prior to patrols arrival.  The surrounding area was checked but no one was located. 

Ptl. Damiano investigated a theft from a motor vehicle on Speedwell Avenue at 10:43 a.m.  The victim parked his vehicle and when he returned several checks were stolen from the front seat.  The matter is under investigation. 

Ptl. Kohn responded to the Morris Plains Train Station at 9:36 p.m. to remove a combative subject from the train.  The subject, a 50 year old Convent Station, NJ resident, was removed from the train and patrols discovered an active arrest warrant.  The subject was placed under arrest and later turned over to Rockaway Boro Police in default of bail.

• April 1, 2008:

Sgt. Mautone and Ptl. Hochman investigated a motor vehicle crash at 5:43 p.m.  A vehicle on American Road struck an office building damaging the side of the building.  A vehicle defect is believed to be the cause and the investigation is continuing.

Ptl. Rush investigated a fraud complaint at a local business at 11:02 a.m.  The victim reported a customer purchased goods with a check which was returned for insufficient funds.  An effort to have the customer reimburse to store was unsuccessful.  The matter is under investigation and charges are pending. 

Ptl. Koroski stopped a vehicle on Littleton Road at 9:32 p.m.  Patrols determined the driver was operating on a suspended drivers license.  The 32 year old Brooklyn, NY resident was placed under arrest and charged with speeding and driving while suspended.

• March 31, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman stopped a vehicle on Rt. 202 at 11:38 a.m.  The driver, a 22 year old Newark resident, was found to have a suspended drivers license.  The subject was placed under arrest and later released pending court.

Ptl. Rush investigated forged prescriptions at 2:24 p.m.  A female had forged prescriptions to obtain narcotics on three separate occasions.  Patrols were able to develop a suspect and the investigation is continuing. 

Ptl. Tavaglione stopped a vehicle on Route 53 at 3:15 a.m.  The driver, a 20 year old Morristown, NJ resident, was placed under arrest and charged with driving while suspended. 

• March 30, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione stopped a vehicle on East Hanover Avenue at 2:34 a.m.  The driver was found to be wanted out of Essex County on a no bail warrant.  The 45 year old Kent, VA resident was placed under arrest and committed to the Morris County Jail. 

Ptl. Tavaglione stopped a vehicle on Rt. 10 at 11:38 p.m.  The driver, a 19 year old Wayne, NJ resident, was found to have an open container of an alcoholic beverage in the car.  The subject was placed under arrest and charged with underage possession of alcohol, open container and speeding.

• March 29, 2008:

Ptl. Keane investigated a fraud complaint at 1:51 p.m.  The victim stated that an unknown person has gained access to her credit card information and that several unauthorized purchases have since been attempted.  The matter is under investigation. 

Ptl. Keane investigated a theft at 5:37 p.m. at a local business.  Patrols identified an employee that had stolen over $600.00 and placed the 39 year old Morristown, NJ resident under arrest.  The subject was charged with theft and posted the required bail.  The subject was then turned over to Hanover Twp. Police on an outstanding warrant from that jurisdiction. 

• March 27, 2008:

Ptl. Koroski investigated a fraud complaint at 2:46 p.m.  The victim reported someone used his personal information and credit card number in an attempt to purchase a computer.  The computer company became suspicious due to the order being shipped out of state and notified the victim.  The matter is under investigation. 

Sgt. Rolph arrested a 42 year old Morris Plains resident on an active Newark arrest warrant.  The subject later posted bail and was released pending court.

• March 26, 2008:

Ptl. Rapp stopped a vehicle at 1:54 p.m. on Littleton Road.  Both the driver and passenger had active arrest warrants.  Patrols arrested both occupants, a 35 year old Morristown, NJ resident and a 30 year old Denville, NJ resident.  The driver was also issued a summons for driving while suspended.

• March 24, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione and Ptl. Hochman, with the assistance of East Orange Police, arrested a 48 year old Morristown, NJ resident at 7:29 p.m.  The subject, who was wanted on an active Morris Plains warrant, later posted bail and was released pending court.

• March 23, 2008:

Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Rush and Ptl. Hochman responded to a Morris Plains home at 8:13 p.m. for a disorderly male armed with a knife.  Patrols arrived and located the subject in a highly intoxicated state.  Patrols successfully diffused the situation and placed the subject under arrest.  The subject was charged with disorderly conduct.

Ptl. Rapp stopped a vehicle at 5:39 p.m. on Speedwell Avenue.  The 28 year old Morris Twp., NJ driver was found to have an active arrest warrant from Parsippany, NJ.  The subject was placed under arrest and later released after posting bail.

Ptl. Rush investigated a burglary and theft at a local residence at 7:14 p.m.  The victim reported items stolen from the garage area sometime within the last two weeks.  The matter is under investigation.

• March 22, 2008:

Ptl Koroski stopped a vehicle on Rt. 10. at 7:44 a.m.  The 59 year old Belleville, NJ resident was found to have a suspended license and suspended registration privileges.  The driver  was placed under arrest and charged with driving while suspended and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration.

Sgt. Mautone, Ptl. Rush and Ptl. Hochman responded to a suspicious male near the doorway of a local business at 11:19 p.m.  Patrols located a 38 year old River Edge, NJ resident.  The subject was intoxicated and found urinating near the doorway.  The subject was arrested and charged with being disorderly under local ordinance.   

• March 21, 2008:

Ptl. Rush investigated an assault and terroristic threats at 8:42 p.m.  The victim stated two or three males assaulted him and threatened to kill him if he called the police.  The incident was determined to have occurred in another jurisdiction.  The matter was turned over to the agency of origin for investigation.

• March 20, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione stopped a Vehicle at 3:32 p.m. on Route 10.  After further inquiry by patrol the two occupants, both from Cedar Grove, NJ, were placed under arrest.  The subjects, who were found to be in possession of CDS, were later released pending court. 

Ptl. Keane investigated a fireworks complaint at Simons Park at 11:18 p.m.  Four subjects driving away from the area were stopped by patrol.  While patrol was conducting the investigation Ptl. Keane observed fireworks inside the vehicle.  The subjects, one from Morris Plains, one from Morris Twp. and two from Morristown, were placed under arrest.  All were later released pending court.

• March 19, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione investigated a shoplifting at a local store on Route 10 at 4:13 p.m.  Patrol identified two suspects and advised the complainant how to sign complaints with the court.

Ptl. Keane investigated an identity theft at 7:00 p.m.  The victim stated his identity was used by an unknown party to open three separate charge accounts.  The amount charged on the accounts is over $7000.00.  The matter was turned over to the detective bureau who is investigating.  

• March 18, 2008:

Ptl. Koroski, with the assistance of the NJ State Police, arrested a 20 year old Cape Coral, FL resident at 3:44 p.m.  The subject was wanted on a Morris Plains warrant for contempt.

• March 17, 2008:

Ptl. Koroski investigated a theft at 11;17 a.m.  The complainant reported he provided services to a Morris Plains resident and the resident used a credit card.  The complainant stated the credit card company denied the transaction and the resident refused to pay for services rendered.  The complainant was advised how to sign complaints with the court.

• March 14, 2008:

Ptl. Tavaglione investigated an assault at a Rt. 10 business at 2:00 p.m.  The victim stated an argument started with a a person she was familiar with.  The victim reported the accused, who had fled the scene, punched her repeatedly about the face and head.  The accused was identified and the victim was advised on how to sign complaints.

• March 13, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman, with the assistance of the New Jersey State Police, arrested a 25 year old East Orange, NJ resident.  The subject, who was wanted on a Morris Plains warrant, later posted bail and was released pending court.

Sgt. Mautone and Ptl. Hochman arrested a 36 year old Morris Plains resident at 6:24 p.m.  The subject was wanted on a Greenwich Twp., NJ warrant.  The subject was later released after posting bail.

• March 12, 2008:

Ptl. Hochman, with the assistance of Essex County officials, arrested a 33 year old Morristown, NJ resident.  The subject, who was wanted on a Morris Plains warrant, was committed to the Morris County Jail in default of bail.

• March 10, 2008:

Ptl. Keane stopped a vehicle on Littleton Road at 11:41 p.m.  The driver, a 43 year old Midland Park, NJ resident, was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.  The driver was charged with operating a vehicle without headlights, driving while intoxicated and refusing to submit to breath samples.

Ptl. Tavaglione investigated an assault in progress on Speedwell Avenue at 11:00 a.m.  Both parties denied any physical confrontation and stated the dispute was strictly verbal.  Patrols were able to diffuse the situation and both parties went their separate ways.

Ptl. Tavaglione investigated a theft at a local business at 2:14 p.m.  The incident involved fraud and the theft of over $2,000.00.  The incident is under investigation.

Ptl. Tavaglione, Ptl. Kohn and the Morris Plains Fire Department responded to a Morris Plains home for an activated fire alarm at 5:42 p.m.  Patrols discovered that a blanket had caught fire from lit cigarette.  While at the home patrols discovered two pieces of drug paraphernalia.  The 25 year old resident was placed under arrest and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

• March 8, 2008:

A storm which included heavy rain and wind caused an array of trees and electric wires to fall throughout town during the night.  The Police Department, Fire Department  and Public Works were on call throughout the storm and handled numerous calls.  Many residents lost power and restore time was delayed due to the damage throughout the state. 

Ptl. Rapp stopped a vehicle on Rt. 53 at 2:08 a.m.  The driver, a 23 year old Morristown, NJ resident, was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.  The driver, who had an Alcotest reading of over twice the legal limit, was also charged with careless driving and driving while suspended.

• March 7 2008:

Ptl. Hochman arrested a 28 year old Newark, NJ resident at 12:08 p.m.  The subject, who was wanted on a Morris Plains warrant, later posted bail and was released pending court.

• March 6, 2008:

Ptl. Damiano investigated a fraud at a Morris Plains home at 9:53 a.m.  The complainant reported theft of money from his banking account.  The matter is under investigation.

Ptl. Damiano investigated criminal mischief at two Morris Plains schools.  The damage occurred at different times and is being investigated by the detective bureau.