September 1, 2010 to September 20, 2010

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September 22, 2010

Since this interview Ramapo College has banned 4 Loko from college campus and enforced stricter rules on the consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus.

June 11, 2010

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Every year the Mahwah P.B.A. Local 143 joins other locals and Law Enforcement Agency's state wide to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run. Each year more than 2,700 law enforcement officers participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. This 27-leg journey carries the Special Olympics New Jersey "Flame of Hope" nearly 900 miles throughout the Garden State to the Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, where it ignites the cauldron for the opening ceremony of the summer games.

For more information, visit the New Jersey Special Olympics website at www.sonj.org.

June 10, 2010

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Steven H. Zeichner, 67, tried to pass off a promotional item that was distributed by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office as a police badge and verbally identified himself as an officer, while stopping another vehicle. He was scared off by a passerby who called the Mahwah Police. Officer Hayes located Zeichner’s vehicle and stopped him. He eventually did locate a Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Gold Star ID, which contained Zeichner’s photograph and other personal information in his possession. Zeichner was charged with impersonating a Police Officer.

June 6, 2010

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Brother Conley saw a vehicle speeding along Route 17 South at about 2:40 a.m. and activated his emergency lights. The driver, Shahan Momin, did not stop and continued speeding. Momin eventually lost control of his car just south of the Route 3 interchange. He was taken into custody without incident and subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, eluding police, driving while intoxicated and numerous motor vehicle violations.

June 4, 2010

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Mahwah Police Department conducts a D.W.I enforcement check point on Franklin Turnpike.

May 27, 2010

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Brother Grassi conducted a traffic stop on ridge road after noticing both passenger side tires of the vehicle were deflated.  As he approached the vehicle he heard children yelling. He also smelled alcohol. the driver Georgette Massi was subsequently placed under arrest.  A test was given which determined her blood alcohol level was .39, nearly five times the legal limit. The children were placed in safe custody.

April 25 , 2010

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 Once again our P.B.A. Local 143 sponsored a check point along with other area organizations at the March of Dimes, March for Babies which was held at Darlington County Park in Mahwah. The March of Dimes mission is to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The numbers are staggering; more than 500,000 babies are born too soon, too sick every single year. Our local supports this cause every year to fight for the cause.

For more information, visit the March of Dimes website at www.marchofdimes.org.

April 22, 2010

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Brother Blondin conducted a traffic stop of route 287.  As he approached the vehicle, he smelled raw marijuana. Brother Blondin was invited to search the car by its driver and located in the wheel well, in a void behind the back seat, a half pound of hashish and a half pound of high-grade marijuana. The combined street value for the drugs is about $6,000

March 30, 2010

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Officer Blondin and Officer Birney were patrolling Ridge Road when they found a 17-year-old boy staggering with blood covering his face. After Investigating the incident, Tyrell Ostrove, 18, and Jimmy Taveras, 19, both of Mahwah, were charged with robbery, aggravated assault and theft.

February 17, 2010

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Homicide Suspect Arrest

During a "routine" traffic stop brother Grassi began conversing with the driver and passenger. Brother Grassi felt that both parties were lying and became more persistent eventually discovering the true identity of the passenger in the vehicle. A computer check revealed Anwar Belton was the main suspect of an ongoing manhunt in reference to a homicide that took place in Atlantic City. Fortunately, he was taken into custody without incident but it goes to show you that anything is possible.

Nice work again Brother Grassi!!!

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Stolen Vehicle Arrest

Brother Hunt conducted a computer check of a vehicle, while on patrol, which revealed that the vehicle was stolen. While attempting to stop the vehicle, it fled away. Several jurisdictions assisted in attempting to stop the vehicle. The vehicle finally came to rest in Pompton Lakes where the driver, Damien Madina, was taken into custody with out incident. 

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Armed Robbery Arrest

Congratulations to Brother Vega on his great arrest. His great police work lead to the arrest of two individuals involved in the previous armed robbery of a store in Mahwah. 

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Bank Robbery Arrest

Yet another example of fine police work. Congratulations to Brother Hebert, Brother Clancy, Brother Dino, Brother Loveman, Brother Bussinelli, Brother Rapp, and his K-9 Domey. This guy went to the wrong town thinking he would get away with robbing a bank. The Mahwah Police were on him so quick he never stood a chance!

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Technology

Brother Hunt shows how Mahwah Police Department's voice-activated police cruiser works. To see full article click on picture below:

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Bank Robbery Arrest

Congratulations to Brother Blondin on his award from the Bergen County Chief's of Police Association for the apprehension of two bank robbers from Vermont.