Editor’s note: This section is based on data provided to the Northern Valley Press by neighborhood police departments. Due to pending court appearances and other variations, the following information shall be read in “press time”
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HAWORTH
Resident arrested for marijuana – On Nov. 28 at about 9:27 p.m., Sgt. Gianluca Ragone conducted a motor vehicle stop on Houston Place with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 23-year-old male driver, from Haworth, was in possession of marijuana. The resident was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaint-summons charging him with possession of marijuana (50 grams or less). The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on his own recognizance. The defendant was also issued four motor vehicle summonses.
Driver charged with marijuana possession – On Nov. 30 at about 4:09 p.m., Officer Christopher Carey conducted a motor vehicle stop on Sunset Avenue with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 36-year-old male driver, from Newark, was in possession of marijuana. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaint-summons charging him with possession of marijuana (50 grams or less). The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on his own recognizance. The defendant was also issued one motor vehicle summons.
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PALISADES INTERSTATE PARKWAY POLICE
Fatal crash under investigation – On Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7 a.m., Officer Travis Philhower and Chief Michael Coppola both contacted police headquarters during their travel to and from work reporting a car off the road in the woods.
The vehicle was located northbound on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, north of the Alpine Lookout in the Alpine Section. Coppola reported a silver Toyota sport utility vehicle deep in the woods, heavily damaged, with an unconscious operator trapped.
EMS and Rescue were immediately requested. Upon arrival of Officers Dana Eustace and Anthony Engel moments later, entry was gained and it was determined that the operator was deceased. The driver was not immediately identified, pending notification to family members. Detectives were requested as well as the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bureau of Criminal Investigation Unit for photos.
On Dec. 6, the initial investigation showed that the vehicle had traveled off the roadway and into the woods. During that time the ground became uneven and contributed to the vehicle becoming airborne. The vehicle then struck several trees before coming to rest on the other side of a small hill.
The vehicle remained undetected overnight until the morning hours where the daylight was able to make the scene visible. Police were expected to release more details as the investigation progressed.