Tag: Chief Michael R. Pontillo

Posted on

Attention Seniors Scamming is on the Rise. And the Approaching Holiday Season Makes People with Good Hearts, Particularly Vulnerable

external content.duckduckgo 45

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Westwood NJ, Scammers cheat senior citizens out of approximately $2.9 billion annually and no one is exempt from being a target. Seniors, on average, lose $500 for each incident they encounter. Senior fraud is a pervasive problem facing our aging populations.

Continue reading Attention Seniors Scamming is on the Rise. And the Approaching Holiday Season Makes People with Good Hearts, Particularly Vulnerable

Posted on

Car Stolen While Getting Gas in Westwood

Screenshot 2023 05 25 7.36.52 PM scaled e1685058040356
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Westwood NJ, on behalf of Chief Michael R. Pontillo and all members of the Westwood Police Department, we would like to offer the following video as a public service announcement. This video, which occurred in Westwood during the middle of the day, illustrates how quickly your vehicle can be stolen.

Continue reading Car Stolen While Getting Gas in Westwood

Posted on

Westwood Police Intercept Burglary in Progress

87054662 2553194348285843 5920544436793638912 n
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Westwood NJ, Chief Michael R. Pontillo announced the arrest of Sean P. Byrne, age 51, of Union City, New Jersey, on the charge of Attempted Car Jacking, Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Resisting Arrest. Mr. Byrne was arrested on March 06, 2020.

Continue reading Westwood Police Intercept Burglary in Progress