From the Police Blotter: Suspect Caught in Multiple Car Burglaries

Wednesday, February 16 — 9:37 a.m.

Sergeant Robert Wojtecki arrested a 35-year-old male from Perth Amboy subsequent to a motor vehicle stop for a civil warrant issued for non-payment of child support — in the sum of $1,669. He was turned over to the Bergen County Sheriff's office.

Wednesday, February 16 — 11:16 a.m.

Officer Lucas Doney arrested a 25-year-old Lodi man following a traffic stop for a warrant out of Paramus for $500. He was also issued summonses for an unregistered motor vehicle, driving with a suspended license and no motor vehicle paperwork in his possession. Bail was posted and he was release

Wednesday, February 16 — 11:23 a.m.

Sergeant Dan Dour arrested a 43-year-old male from Paterson who had come into HQ looking for money. Police did a background check and found that the homeless man had 2 pending warrants: one from Elmwood Park for $750, and the other from Paramus for $513. He was turned over to Elmwood Park detectives.

Wednesday, February 16 — 7:42 p.m.

The manager of Food Basics on Lincoln Avenue, in conjunction with store security, accused two employees of committing multiple thefts in the past of store merchandise. The employees admitted their crimes and were escorted off the premises and the managers said he would file charges against the former employees.

Thursday, February 17 — 2:54 a.m.

Officer Murray Yang arrested a 54-year-old male out of Upper Saddle River subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on charges of DUI in a school zone, careless driving and driving under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. The man's car was impounded under John's Law.

Friday, February 18 — 11:54 a.m.

Officer Bryan Scott, during a routine NJ Department of Motor Vehicles check point on Maple Avenue and Wilde Memorial Park, arrested a 56-year-old female from Fair Lawn. She was charged with DUI in a school zone, improper use of cell phone and careless driving. Her car was impounded under John's Law.

Saturday, February 19 — 12:32 a.m.

A resident on the 300-block of Boulevard saw activity outside his residence near his neighbor's car that he mistook for the neighbor going in and out of his car. He came to realize the individual was not his neighbor but an unknown, bald, black male in his 30s.

The witness got a good look at the individual, who was holding a shopping bag and heading south toward Paterson, and called 911. Glen Rock, Fair Lawn and Hawthorne police departments responded to the incident.

The suspect is thought to have entered approximately 10 cars that night on Boulevard, Grandview Avenue, Fairview Avenue, Oxford Place and Kent Road.

At 1:17 a.m. a Fair Lawn police officer found an individual fitting the suspect's description on the Maple Avenue Bridge.  The officer approached the suspect, who had in his possession goods allegedly stolen from numerous burglaries. The original witness positively identified the man and the suspect was transported back to Glen Rock Police headquarters for processing.

The 36-year-old man, whose last known address was in Philadelphia, was charged with multiple burglaries to motor vehicles.

Police discovered the man had no-bail warrants out of Camden and Paterson. Judge Philip Sheridan — based on previous warrants — applied $50,000 bail on the individual and had him transported to Bergen County Jail.

Sunday, February 20 — 2:15 a.m.

Officer Annamarie Mattina arrested a 42-year-old male hailing from Shickshinny, Pa., who was charged with DUI, careless driving and improper use of left lane. Her car was impounded under John's Law.

Sunday, February 20 — 3:54 p.m.

Officer Greg Carter arrested a 19-year-old male from Waldwick following a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Avenue near Dixie Avenue. The man was charged with numerous motor vehicle charges, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and the use of a juvenile in an offense — a second-degree crime. In the car with the 19-year-old was a 16-year-old — also from Waldwick — who was allegedly assisting in the distribution of narcotics. Judge John Conte set the 19-year-old's bail at $75,000. He was transported to Bergen County Jail.

The 16-year-old was charged with juvenile delinquency and released to his parents.

Sunday, February 20 — 10:10 p.m.

Annamarie Mattina arrested a 51-year-old female from Waldwick following a motor vehicle stop at Maple and Ferndale avenues. She was charged with DUI in a school zone, speeding and careless driving. Her car was impounded under John's Law.

Monday, February 21 — 3:27 a.m.

Officer Matthew Stanislao arrested a 44-year-old male from Paterson subsequent to a motor vehicle stop. The individual had 4 warrants — North Haledon for $1000, Paramus for $1,000, Roxbury Township for $500 and Jersey City for $100. He was also charged with driving with a suspended license, unlicensed driving and driving with no registration and license. Bail was posted and the individual was released.