Burglaries:

On 05/10/2013 at 1850 hours, officers responded to the 100 block of Gordonhurst on the report of a burglary. The apartment owner informed us that his superintendant noticed his air conditioner on the southeast side of the apartment had been pushed and called and notified him of this. He informed officers that the incident occurred between 1100 and 1850 hours. Stolen from his apartment was a silver and gray Cannondale bicycle and $300 cash. Entry and exit appear to have been through the same window. Anyone with information contact Det. Cunningham at 973 509 4716.
On 05/11/2013 at 1640 hours, officers responded to the 100 block of Harrison Avenue on a report of a burglary to a garage. Officers were advised by the homeowner that on May 10th between 1200 and 1820 hours someone took his silver Trek men’s road bike from his open unattached garage. The bicycle had a case mounted under the seat, a trip computer mounted on the handle bars and a silver tire pump mounted on the frame. The approx value of the bike was $3300. Anyone with information contact the juvenile aid bureau.

Graffiti:

On 05/11/2013 at 0801 hours, officers responded to Orange Road and Cedar Avenue on a report of graffiti. Officers observed “MOSH PITT SOUTH END” spray painted on a wall located between 1 Cedar Avenue and a vacant store front on Orange Road. This incident occurred between 1900 hours on May 10th and 0730 hours on May 11th.

Vandalism:

On 05/11/2013 at 0936 hours, officers responded to the 60 Block of Cedar Avenue on the report of a vandalism to a vehicle. Officers were informed by the caller that her 2001 black Lincoln LS was parked in the driveway which is located on the south side of the home. She awoke this morning to find the left rear door window shattered. The vehicle was last seen intact on May 8th. Nothing was taken nor did the vehicle appear to have been entered.
On 05/12/2013 at 0842 hours, officers responded to the 200 block of Grove Street on a report of vandalism. The homeowner informed officers that sometime during the night actor(s) removed two decorative outdoor solar powered landscape lamps from the front lawn and threw them in the street. The lamps appeared to have been crushed by a passing vehicle.

Arrest:

On 05/11/2013 at 1905 hours, officers working a “Cops in Shops” detail and arrested two under age individuals attempting to purchase liquor at Caggiano’s liquor store on Glenridge Avenue. The program is specifically intended to enforce the laws regarding purchases and or possession of alcohol by underage customers. Twenty year old Andrew Hansen of Essex Fells was arrested and issued a summons for the attempted purchase of alcohol by a person under the legal drinking age. Mr. Hansen entered the establishment and asked to purchase a six pack of beer but refused to produce identification insisting he was twenty one.

The Montclair Township Police Department is flying the flag at half-staff today in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

The Montclair Police Department lost two officers in the 1970s. Sergeant Alfred L. Sellick, Jr. lost his life on January 12, 1976 while trying to disarm a gunman during a bank robbery. Patrolman Raymond T. Busterda died September 29, 1972 when he was struck by a vehicle while on a traffic post directing traffic.

Visit the Montclair Police Department's Officer Down memorial page to honor Montclair's fallen and to leave a reflection: http://www.odmp.org/agency/2574-montclair-police-department-new-jersey