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On the Job – January 28, 2016

JANUARY 27:  While on patrol, Officer Bryan Rowin initiated a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Ave that resulted in the arrest of a Pompton Lakes, NJ resident for active traffic and criminal warrants issued by the Pompton Lakes and Prospect Park Municipal Courts.  The 51-year-old male resident of Pompton Lakes, […]


On the Job – November 2015

NOVEMBER 5: Officer Keith Docwra located a 26-year-old male with an active criminal warrant issued out of the Paterson Municipal Court who was seated in the Oakland Municipal Court. The offender was arrested, processed, and later released on his own recognizances. NOVEMBER 6: Officer Luis Gaviria investigated a burglary to […]


OAKLAND STUDENTS GET AN A+ IN RECYCLING

Academies at Gerrard Berman Day School Works with TerraCycle to Significantly Reduce Waste OAKLAND, N.J., October 28, 2015 – Academies at Gerrard Berman Day School in Oakland is teaching students about sustainability while making a significant impact on the environment. Through use of TerraCycle programs and Zero Waste Boxes, the […]


2015 Election Results 1

Here are the unofficial 2015 Oakland Mayor and Council Election results. Mayor Linda Schwager (D): Winner 1772 Pat Pignatelli (R): 1092 Council John Biale (D): Winner 1395 Josh Lurie (D): 1320 Brian Tully (R): 1271 Chris Visconti (R): Winner 1434 Thank you to all that put themselves out there for […]


On the Job – October 29, 2015

OCTOBER 22: While on patrol Officer Daniel Kern was dispatched to the Oakland Shop-Rite on a complaint of a detained shoplifter. Upon speaking with store security, it was determined that a theft took place which resulted in the arrest of a 50-year-old male resident of Oakland who attempted to steal […]


Team Schwager announces town hall style meeting

Team Schwager announced today a town hall style meeting on October 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 PM at the Coptic Cristian Church located in the rear of the Faber Brothers Parking lot at the Corner of Ramapo Valley Road and Franklin Ave. Mayor Schwager said “Unfortunately there will be […]