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.
The Westwood Police Department received a 911 call reporting a burglary in progress from a Park Avenue resident at approximately 1358 hours. Westwood Police Units were dispatched along with Hillsdale Police Department as mutual aid. One of the residents gave chase of the suspect. During the foot chase, the suspect attempted to enter an occupied vehicle that was driving by in an attempt to escape the scene. He did not make entry into the vehicle. The suspect was subsequently caught and placed under arrest. The investigation is continuing at this moment in time and it is possible that additional charges may be filed.
Mr. Byrne was charged with one count of Attempted Carjacking, Burglary, Resisting Arrest and Criminal Mischief. He was scheduled for a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court, Central Judicial Processing.
Chief Pontillo states that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Chief Pontillo would also like to thank his officers and Hillsdale PD for their prompt and professional response to this situation.
The Westwood Police Department would also like to remind the public that it is dangerous to attempt to confront criminals in the course of their crimes. For the safety of the public, Westwood Police asks residents to contact the police and try to be the best witness that they can without placing themselves in harms way.
Bluto from Popeye nabbed …
Bluto is too big to climb in through a window. Did they find him with his legs sticking out?