the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Oradell NJ, according to Oradell Police, Ordell Police Officer Maddolin was dispatched to the intersection of Kinderkamack Rd and Ridgewood Ave to perform a welfare check on an individual that was yelling at passing vehicles. The subject, who is schizophrenic, lunged at Officer Maddolin grabbing his radio wire and dragging him into the roadway. Officer Maddolin was able to break free and was again attacked by the subject who began grabbing for his duty weapon. Officer Maddolin brought the subject to the ground as Officer Lardinelli, and an off duty Passaic County Sheriff’s Officer arrived on the scene. The officers were able to subdue the subject and place him in restraints.
Several surrounding towns heard the call and came to the officer’s aid.
We would like to thank the following officers. Emerson Officers G. Howard, B. Rizza, and T. McDermott. New Milford Officer Captain T. Johnson and an off duty Passaic County Sheriff’s Officer J. Krzysik.
The subject was committed to the New Bridge Medical Center.