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Oakland NJ, according to the Oakland Police department at approximately 9:52 a.m. on December 16, 2019, the Oakland Police Department received a report from a concerned citizen regarding an individual that appeared to be in need of medical assistance who was seen laying outside of a vehicle on Franklin Avenue. Upon the arrival of Officer Tinio, the complainant reported that the individual, later identified as Logan Dipaolo, had gotten up and was last seen running through a wooded area adjacent to I-287. Dipaolo was apprehended by Officer Tinio and Detective Hintzen and further investigation led to his arrest for driving under the influence. A search of Dipaolo’s vehicle led to the discovery of several folds of suspected heroin and hypodermic needles. Questioning at the scene of Dipaolo led to the discovery of a second individual involved, Joseph Bokun, who was located by PO Rowin at Walgreens and placed under arrest for being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. While in custody, further information developed that ultimately led to the discovery of a handgun and an additional amount of CDS in the wooded area that Dipaolo was seen running in by canine officers from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department.
Detective Lt. Christian Eldridge, Sgt. Keith Docwra, D/Sgt. Mark Piercy, and PO Griffin assisted in the investigation and ensuing arrests.
Logan Dipaolo (24, Chester, NY) was charged with several offenses including: driving under the influence, unlawful possession of a handgun, certain persons not to have weapons, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, terroristic threats and several motor vehicle offenses.
Joseph Bokun (22, Highland Lakes, NJ) was charged with being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession drug paraphernalia.
Both individuals were remanded to the Bergen County Jail.
