On the Job – September 24, 2014

SEPTEMBER 16:  While on patrol, Officer Bryan Rowin initiated a motor vehicle stop in the Copper Tree Mall that resulted in the arrest of a Paterson, NJ resident for multiple active criminal warrants issued from the Paterson Municipal Court.  The 32-year-old male was taken into custody, processed, and later released […]


On the Job – September 17, 2014 1

SEPTEMBER 9:  While on patrol, Officer Stephen Broek initiated a motor vehicle stop in the Copper Tree Mall that resulted in the arrest of a Harrison, NJ resident for multiple active traffic warrants issued from four different Municipal Courts.  The 49-year-old male was taken into custody, processed, and later released […]


Top 10 in August 2014

In case you were away this past August, here are the most read stories for the month! A Call for Foresight: Solving Downtown Traffic Oakland Man Arrested for Growing Marijuana near Great Oak Park Pleasureland Band Sioux looking for pics Mini Golf Course found at Great Oak Park Lisa Cooper […]


On the Job – September 1, 2014

AUGUST 28:  During the course of investigating a motor vehicle crash on Lakeshore Drive, Officer Daniel Kern arrested a 52-year-old resident of Ringwood, NJ for Driving Under The Influence.  The offender was arrested, processed, and later released to an acquaintance with a pending court date set in the Oakland Municipal […]


Oakland Man Arrested for Growing Marijuana near Great Oak Park

Today, after nearly a week long investigation the Oakland Police Department arrested Rory Dooley, 57 of Oakland, for numerous drug-related offenses. The investigation began on August 23, 2014 when  concerned citizens reported to Ptl. Gary Fiore that several marijuana plants were observed growing in an area adjacent to Oakland’s Great […]


Oakland businesses needed for wellness challenge

Attention Oakland businesses: The community needs your help! Starting September 27th there will be a town-wide wellness challenge that will run through December 13th. The challenge is called Shape Up Oakland and is supported by Mayor Linda Schwager, the Board of Health and the Borough of Oakland. The Shape Up […]