CHIEF NOTES
If there is a utility pole near your home and the light is out please call PSEG or Police Headquarters and provide the tag number of pole and address of closest home. Well-lit streets help reduce crime.
LOCK YOUR DOOR CAMPAIGN
Chief Strumolo continues to warn residents to SECURE and LOCK their vehicles. Unlocked vehicles have contributed to many thefts over the past several months, all of which could have been prevented if doors were locked,
Also never leave valuables in car where they can be observed.
Chief Strumolo advises residents that if they observe that their vehicle had been entered, NOT to touch anything and call police. He stated that it is important that the vehicle remain undisturbed for investigators, no matter how little was disturbed or stolen. Evidence left by actor may lead to prosecution for their vehicle and many others burglarized in recent weeks.
Additionally, if a credit card, cell phone, laptop, I pad etc. is stolen. DO NOT turn service off until directed to do so. Calls placed, and tracking devices can help with investigation. Any charges placed on a credit card, can assist law enforcement with identifying actor at the place the attempt was made. Typically charge cards can be flagged, and owner will not responsible for charges after a police report has been filed.
FRAUDS although there are many scam artists trying to take advantage of trustworthy residents, there is no way to stop them from calling, e mailing, or attempting to access personal info, however we can STOP providing them personal information, hang up the phone, block their numbers, and not reply to their requests. And most importantly we have the power to NOT send any money to anyone without confirming recipient’s identity.
There is a phone call scam from PSE&G that has been circulating throughout the residents this past week. Please be advised that the caller may have your PSE&G account number, but it is not common place for PSE&G to ask you to send payment via “Money Gram” or your service will be shut off within 30 minutes. It is always good practice to contact PSE&G direct to check on your account if you are concerned about your service.
A common scam, in which a scam artist posing as a buyer sends more than the item listed and requests a refund of balance. It is usually too late once the counterfeit money order or check is discovered.
This week the Nutley Police Department experienced an increase in phone scams, in which scammers pretend to be from the IRS stating the resident owes money. Please note DO NOT PROVIDE PERSONAL INFORMATION OR SEND MONEY.
Also IRS rarely calls to advise you owe them money, or threaten an action has been filed!
Also a common scam is when the caller pretends to be a family member, then immediately another person gets on the phone and says that this family member is need of money.
Anyone that has a home surveillance system, please send your contact information and system location to DetectiveBureau@NutleyPD.com attention Det. Sgt. Montanari should a crime be committed near your location Detectives may contact you to review for potential identifiers.
He also said Nutley Police do not endorse the below company however a number of residents have purchased new doorbells that record actors, proving to be a valuable investigative tool for law enforcement, for around 200.00. The below doorbell can be purchased on line, at RING.COM the manufacturer of this device offered residents a 25.00 discount if promotional code 7npd07110 is used. Typical View Below….
Chief Strumolo requests anyone with information regarding criminal activity
Can Text CRIMES and start your anonymous message with NPDTIP
Save time report non-emergent incidents on line
Go to www.nutleynj.org and find the icon for Residents (top of site) click, look under Public Safety and click on Report a Crime. Follow step by step instructions through the process. This is for non-emergent incidents.
Anyone that has knowledge of criminal activity or information should contact Nutley Police 973-284-4940 or use the new anonymous Tip Hot line by texting info to “CRIMES” (274637) starting text message with “NPDTIP” then continue with your confidential information or log into Tipsoft.com
Example after texting 274637 or CRIMES start your message. NPDTIP then your message….
Please note that any job that needs immediate attention should be phoned in to assure immediate response, the tip line and on line reporting system is for non-emergent notification only.
Please note: All parties placed under arrest have been assigned a Court date and remain innocent until proven guilty of those charges at their respective hearing.
POLICE BLOTTER
Medical Calls: 52
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 17
Disputes/Suspicious Incidents: 19
10/15/16
******Suspicious Party – Centre Street – A complaint of a suspicious party was received by Headquarters. Upon arrival the caller stated that the unknown male entered the nail salon and asked for $1.00, looked around and walked out. He was described as a white male, in his late 40's, wearing a beige trench coat. Units checked the area with negative results. The caller was advised to contact Police if the party returns to the establishment.
*******Motor Vehicle Stop – Passaic Avenue – A motor vehicle stop resulted in the arrest of Cornell Pope, 41, of Elizabeth, who was found to have an active warrant out of Clark. He was transported to Headquarters without incident, able to post the appropriate money for bail, issued a motor vehicle summons for Failure to Observe Traffic Control Device, and released.
10/16/16
********Theft – Franklin Avenue – Officers were dispatched to a local business on a report of a theft. The victim stated that while shopping their beige and burgundy plaid Burberry wallet was taken from their shopping cart. The wallet contained cash, credit cards. Officers advised the victim to contact all their credit card companies to notify them of the theft. Detective Bureau was advised of the incident. (See Last Report)
*******Theft from Vehicle – Colonial Terrace – Headquarters received a call regarding a theft from vehicle. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the victim who stated that they parked their vehicle overnight and left the doors unlocked. Upon returning to the car, they found their center console had been opened and several credit cards and driver’s license were missing from their wallet. The victim had already contacted the financial institutions associated with their accounts to alert them of the incident.
*****Motor Vehicle Investigation – Harrison Street - . Multiple phone calls were received regarding a vehicle that was driving eastbound on Harrison Street with two blown tires. Officers located the vehicle at the intersection of Passaic Avenue where it had been driven up onto the curb and was stuck. The driver was revving the engine and spinning the tires, but was unsuccessful in moving the vehicle. The driver, Martin Centeno, age 29, of Paterson, was taken into custody and transported to Headquarters without incident. He was issued motor vehicle offenses for Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Driving, Driving without a License, and Vehicle in Unsafe Condition. He was advised of his mandatory Court date before being released.
10/17/16
******Animal Complaint – Newark Avenue – A caller reported finding a dog in the vicinity that was registered to a Nutley resident. The owner was contacted and arrived at Headquarters to take custody of their canine. No further action to be taken.
10/18/16
*******Shoplifting – Harrison Street - Multiple police units responded to the area of Franklin Ave. and Harrison St. on a report of a shoplifter fleeing the store on a bicycle. A description was given out and Officers located the described suspect, who was in possession of a Wahl Lithium Ion Shaver in a blue plastic bag, which they were unable to provide a receipt for. The suspect, identified as Anthony H. Paladino, 45, of Belleville, was placed under arrest and transported to Headquarters without incident. Mr. Paladino was seen by store security in the men's shaver’s aisle taking out a blue plastic bag from his pocket and removing the item from the shelf and placing it in the bag and leaving the store without paying. The item has a price of $ 41.99. At Headquarters, Mr. Paladino was found to be negative for wants/warrants and was charged with Shoplifting, a disorderly person’s offense, on a Summons. He was printed, processed, advised that he is no longer welcome at the store, per the manager, and if he should return he will be charged with criminal trespass. He was released on his own recognizance after being advised of his Court date.
*******Shoplifting – Harrison Street – Officers responded to the area regarding an attempted shoplifting incident. The store manager reported that a black male, wearing all black clothing, attempted to shoplift two plastic bags worth of items. When confronted by the manager in the front vestibule, the male gave back the bags to the manager and left the parking lot in a silver Jeep. The bags contained: three 12-packs of Theraflu, two 6-packs of Theraflu, and 4 NyQuil and DayQuil combination packs. The total value of items was $ 143.71.
********Criminal Mischief – Centre Street – Officers responded to the area regarding a report of criminal mischief to auto. The victim’s driver’s side window was smashed while parked in their driveway. An estimate amount for the repair of the window was not available at the time of the report.
10/19/16
*******Theft – Bloomfield Avenue – A sales representative in the area was conducting business and left their work binder outside against the wall of the company while they were visiting with the customer. Upon return to the place they left the binder, it was missing. The binder is described as black, with a folder compartment and strap to close the compartment. The area was canvassed for the binder and for any possible witnesses with negative results. The Detective Bureau was advised of the incident. No further action.
********Suspicious Party – Franklin Avenue – Officers responded to the area between the Nutley Library and the Nutley Senior High School, on a report of an unknown black male, dressed in dark clothing walking in between all the parked vehicles in a suspicious manner. Upon arrival, a male fitting the description was found sitting against the wall of the library. After a brief conversation the male was later identified as Shaking Davis, 26, East Orange, who was found to have an outstanding warrant out of Bloomfield and was taken into custody. Bloomfield Police were contacted and gave Mr. Davis a new Court date and released him from custody on his own recognizance. Nothing further required.
10/16/16 A local store manager contacted police and advised that a man had stolen a wallet from, a 74 y/o woman as she left her carriage unattended briefly in the frozen food isle. Video surveillance confirmed that a black male, approx. 5'10, medium build, balding with short black hair, and a white mustache walked by victim and removed her wallet containing several hundred dollars and all their personal identification.
Nutley Police Detective Thomas Perrota sent surveillance images out through Police Data Base and received information from Verona, Westfield and Bloomfield all identifying the actor as 62 y/o Charles E. Denmon of Elizabeth. Who was known for committing similar offences in their jurisdictions?
Investigators confirmed that Denmon removes wallets from elderly females in supermarkets for cash and credit cards and uses the transit system to and from different jurisdictions.
He was entered into NCIC NJ wanted by the following jurisdictions:
Middlesex County Prosecutor Office, Bergen County Sheriff Office, New Milford Police Verona Police Caldwell Police, Livingston Police , Essex County Sheriff Office
Nutley charged Denmon with theft of moveable property 2C:20-3a, 4th degree and theft of credit cards 2C:21-6c(1) 4th degree. And presently remains at large.
