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On the Job – February 22, 2012

On February 9, 2012 Ptl. Ryan O’Keefe and Sgt. Coghlan investigated a reported burglary to a residence on Ramapo Valley Road .  Their investigation revealed that the owner of the residence knew the identity of the offender.  He was observed on the property by a family member on February 8 […]


On the Job – February 14, 2012

On February 5, 2012 Ptl. Noury conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ramapo Valley Road after observing the vehicle make an improper U-turn at the intersection of Ramapo Valley Road and Post Road .  As the officer approached the vehicle, he immediately detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage […]


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On the Job – January 31, 2012

On January 26, 2012 officers were dispatched to the Oakland Mini Mart on a reported theft that had just occurred.  Upon arrival it was determined, after speaking with the complainant, that a man in his forties entered the store and asked for two cartons of cigarettes.  When the clerk placed […]


Making Wishes Happen 2

Mario Giordano, 4th grader, of Oakland, hosted his 2nd annual Letters To Santa campaign to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Over 600 letters were collected from CCD classes at Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes and family & friends from all over the country.  For every letter collected, Macys will donate […]


On the Job – January 25

On January 19, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle crash on Ramapo Valley Road , Ptl. Noury arrested a 36 year old Paterson , NJ woman for driving under the influence of alcohol. The woman’s vehicle had been traveling on Ramapo Valley Road northbound when it left the […]