NY Resident Arrested on Fake ID Charge, Police Say

Police arrested a New York resident on charges of a fake ID, officials said.

Slater Lawrence, 20, of Katonah, NY, was charged with possession of a false government document. Police got in contact with Lawrence following the return of a missing wallet.

A pedestrian at Van Neste Square turned over a wallet to Ptl. Michael McDermott May 22. Upon checking the wallet for the owner's identity, police said McDermott found a fraudulent Delaware driver's license. Police determined Lawrence to be the wallet's owner and contacted him.

He was released pending Superior Court Action.

Other police news:

• Patrol responded to Kings Plaza May 18 at 3:15 p.m. on a report of a woman sleeping in a store. The person was located and identified as Sharon Redyke, 47, of Paterson. Police said she had an outstanding warrant from the Bergen County Superior Court, arrested her, and turned Redyke over to the Bergen County Sheriff's Department.
• A Van Emburgh Avenue resident reported May 19 that she had parked her vehicle in her driveway the night before. When she returned, the passenger-side window was shattered. The matter is under investigation by the Ridgewood Detective Bureau.
• A North Monroe Street resident reported May 22 that someone had broken a light fixture at the end of her driveway. The matter is under investigation by the Ridgewood Detective Bureau.
• With the return of warm weather, the Ridgewood Police Department would like to remind you that pedestrians and bicycle traffic will be increasing. We ask that you exercise caution when approaching bicyclists with whom you share the road. 

Information courtesy of the Ridgewood Police Department.