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Posted on March 17, 2017 March 17, 2017

Identity Theft and Fraudulent Account Activity Dominate Ridgewood Police Blotter

March 17,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police are reporting a host of identity theft and fraudulent account activity in Ridgewood .

On March 6th, an Arcadia Road resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report fraudulent activity on her Optimum Online account. The victim reported that her identity was stolen as her account was accessed and had numerous changes made to it.

On March 8th, a South Broad Street resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report that a fraudulent account had been opened in his name at T-Mobile. The Ridgewood police Detective Bureau will be investigating the matter.

On March 11th, a North Murray Avenue resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report that a fraudulent account had been opened in her name at Verizon. The victim was notified by Verizon that a person used her social security number to purchase three new devices. Verizon Fraud Prevention will be investigating the matter.

On March 13th, an Oak Street resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report that her identity had been stolen. The Victim stated that she received notification from Bank of America that $1920 had been transferred from her account to an unknown Western Union account. Bank of America was able to put a hold on the transfer. The Ridgewood Police Detective Bureau will be investigating the matter.

The Ridgewood Police Department would like to remind everyone to be very vigilant when conducting any business on-line as identity theft crimes are becoming very popular. If you would like more information on how to keep yourself safe from identity theft, please go to www.ftc.gov/idtheft

Posted on January 27, 2017 January 27, 2017

Burglaries on Bingham and Spring Ave, Identity Fraud and Vehicle Break-in Highlight Ridgewood Police Blotter

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Janaury 27,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report two Village burglaries; A Bingham Road resident discovered his home had been burglarized upon arriving home on January 22. The resident reported he discovered a first floor window had been broken by a rock and unlawfully entered. The residents checked the interior of the residence but found nothing missing. Det. Douglas Henky responded to the scene to investigate the burglary, criminal trespass and criminal mischief, however the homeowner declined to have the Bergen County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigation Unit respond to process the scene. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau photographed the scene and is investigating the incident.

On January 23, patrol units responded to a report of a burglary in the past on Spring Avenue. The house was discovered to have been entered between 12:30pm and 1:52pm by an unknown actor forcefully making entry. The residence was found to have been ransacked and jewelry, silverware and other various items were reported to have been stolen. Det. Jeffrey Casson responded to the scene to investigate and requested the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Unit to respond. Upon arrival, B.C.I. investigated and processed the scene along with the Ridgewood Detective Bureau.

Thefts at Valley Hospital; On January 19, a Hawthorne, N.J. resident reported the theft of a mobile device while at the Valley Hospital. The victim reported the cell phone was left unattended for a short time in a hospital office and when the employee returned she discovered it missing. The Apple IPhone 6 is valued at $700.

A parked vehical break in ; A Midland Park, N.J. resident reported on January 21, a theft occurred from his vehicle while it was parked unattended in the Village of Ridgewood between 1/19/17 and 1/21/17. The victim reported the unknown actor stole approximately $440 in contracting equipment. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

The Ridgewood Police also report a string on identity theft; On January 20, a North Monroe Street resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report identity theft. The victim reported an unknown person entered a Chase Bank in Columbus, Ohio using the victim’s identity and cashed two cashier’s checks from the victim’s accounts, which totaled $4800. The bank is investigating the incident. The victim was provided a Ridgewood Police identity theft information form.

On January 21, a Sheffield Road resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters to report identity theft and fraud. The victim reported an unknown actor withdrew $3200 from his TD Bank savings account and $700 from his TD Bank checking account at a branch in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. TD Bank advised the victim the actor utilized a N.J. Driver’s License to make the withdrawal. The Driver’s License has been discovered to be a fraudulent identification. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

All actors are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Posted on August 6, 2014 August 6, 2014

Ridgewood Police Blotter 8/5/2014

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Ridgewood Police Blotter 8/5/2014

Ridgewood NJ, On July 30, 2014 at 6:18 PM Ptl. Anthony Mormino responded to Station Plaza for a welfare check. He found an intoxicated male lying on the ground. While investigating the incident the male party became disruptive. He was found to be in possession of an open container of alcohol as well as marijuana. The accused James Moore 45 of Fairlawn was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Marijuana and Open Container in Public.

On July 31, 2014 Detective Douglas Williams concluded an investigation into sexually explicit emails being sent to a Village resident. A search was conducted by Det Williams and McDowell, with the assistance of the NJ State Police, to a Liberty Township residence. The warrant resulted in the arrest of Brandon Kuhl 30 of Liberty Township NJ. The accused was charged Cyber Harassment. The accused was released pending a first appearance in Ridgewood Municipal Court. The investigation is ongoing pending a forensic analysis of the computers seized during the search warrant.

On July 31, 2014 a Garber Square resident reported that a package had been stolen from his mailbox. The matter is under investigation.

On July 31, 2014 a Fairlawn resident reported that her vehicle had been damaged while it was parked at Kings Plaza on North Maple Avenue. The matter is under investigation.

On August 3, 2014 at 6:53 PM Patrol responded to a dispute on Prospect Street. While investigating the dispute it was determined that the accused was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Matthew Decesare 22 of Ridgewood was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He was released after posting bail.

All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.