Yearly Archives: 2015


On the Job – April 10, 2015

MARCH 28: Officer Keith Docwra investigated a walk in complaint regarding an Oakland resident being the victim of identity theft. The resident stated that he discovered his identity was compromised when he learned that someone already attempted to file a tax return in his name without his knowledge or consent. […]


NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

On Thursday, May 7, 2015, the community is invited at 11:45 AM to join in a National Day of Prayer event in Oakland. This year’s event will be held on the National Day of Prayer starting at 12 Noon in front of the Oakland Fire Department Co. #1 firehouse located […]


Patriots, Redcoats & Spies

Patriots, Redcoats & Spies. By Robert J. Skead with Robert A. Skead. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zonderkidz, 2015. As reviewed by Ted Odenwald Focusing on the dangerous and exciting adventures of 14-year-old twin brothers, Ambrose and John Clark, Patriots, Redcoats & Spies offers young readers insights into the world of Revolutionary […]


A Town Pool for Oakland… 3

A Pool Right In Line For Old Oakland’s Laevus Site April 1, 2015 – Last century pools and swimming holes were dotted all around Oakland. There were the Pleasureland pools, the Mueller’s Park pool, Sandy Beach, Crystal Lake, Potash Lake and many swimming holes on or around the Ramapo River. […]


On the Job – April 1, 2015

MARCH 22: While on patrol, Officer Luis Gaviria initiated a motor vehicle stop on Ramapo Valley Road for multiple equipment violations that resulted in the arrest of two adult males for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Both a 19-year-old Oakland resident, and a 20-year-old resident of Bloomingdale were taken […]