Monthly Archives: July 2014


On the Job – July 24, 2014

JULY 14: A resident of Park Dr reported a theft of prescription medication from her residence. Incident investigated by Officer Daniel Kern. JULY 15: While on patrol Officer Luis Gaviria initiated a motor vehicle stop in the Walgreens parking lot for observed traffic offenses that resulted in the arrest of […]


On the Job – July 14, 2014

JULY 7:  While on patrol, Officer Bryan Rowin located an Oakland resident who was riding a bicycle along Lakeside Blvd who was known to have an active traffic warrant issued out of the Oakland Municipal Court.  The twenty-one year old male was taken into custody, processed, and later lodged in […]


John Roy – Oakland Singer/Songwriter

An interview with John Roy, Oakland Singer and Songwriter. Enjoy his videos below. Amazing talent! How long have you been singing? I guess around 35 years Did you write the music and lyrics? Yes Where can people see you sing (if applicable)? Right now, I’m not playing regularly at one […]


Jackie and Campy: The Untold Story…

William C. Kashatus. Jackie and Campy: The Untold Story of Their Rocky Relationship and the Breaking of Baseball’s Color Line. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press, 2014. As reviewed by Ted Odenwald The names “Jackie” and “Campy” conjure up for me countless exciting memories of two great ballplayers on my […]


Massage 4 U employee charged with Prostitution – UPDATED 4

Today after an approximate 2 month long investigation, The Oakland Police Department arrested Haiian Jin, age 42, of Flushing Queens, NY for engaging in prostitution. The investigation conducted by Detective Bert Pagerie in conjunction with Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, S.I.S Unit, began after several complaints were received about reports of […]


Roosevelt Blvd Park Coming Soon?

The borough has seen its share of destruction from hurricanes, storms, floods and broken dams, and now a mitigation effort long implemented in surrounding counties is coming to the shores of Oakland, NJ. Natural disasters over the past few years raised to the surface what many residents live with on […]