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” context.
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OLD TAPPAN
Coin reseller sentenced in tax evasion case
– A former resident of Old Tappan was recently sentenced to 15 months in prison for evading personal income taxes on more than $400,000 in income in 2013, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
William Dominick, 69, of Collier County, Fla., previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson to an information charging him with one count of tax evasion and one count of identity theft. Judge Thompson imposed the sentence in Trenton federal court.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: Dominick owned and operated Westwood Rare Coin out of his home in Old Tappan. He was required to include income earned by Westwood Rare Coin on his individual IRS 1040 form. During calendar year 2013, Dominick failed to report $400,000 in income earned by Westwood Rare Coin. He did this by using other people’s identities to open credit cards to purchase bulk quantities of coins from the U.S. Mint in order to corner the market. Dominick then sold those coins through his business, retained the proceeds for his personal use, and failed to include the proceeds on the tax return that he signed and filed with the IRS.
In addition to the prison term, Judge Thompson sentenced Dominick to three years of supervised release and fined him $10,000. Under terms of his plea agreement, Dominick will file amended returns and make full restitution for years 2010 through 2014.
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CLOSTER
Tenants safely evacuated from building fire
– On Oct. 23 at 12:36 a.m., Patrolman Aldo Guerino observed a heavy smoke condition emanating from a third floor of a home located at 465 High St. Guerino was able to force entry into the home and woke a second floor tenant. He then proceeded to the third floor where he located the tenant exiting his apartment. Inside the apartment there was a heavy smoke condition. The Closter Fire Department along with Demarest, Norwood, and Northvale Fire Departments brought the fire under control. The Closter First Aid Squad assisted with the two tenants who both refused medical assistance. The point of origin of the fire was the bed in the third floor apartment. The Closter Fire Prevention squad is conducting the investigation. The home was deemed inhabitable by the Closter Building Department.
HARRINGTON PARK
Driver swerves into DWI charge
– A 29-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after Officer Mike Getto, on patrol, observed his vehicle swerving on Lafayette Road on Oct. 24 at 1:30 a.m. Getto pulled the driver over, smelled a strong odor of alchoholic beverage, and administered tests, which the driver failed.
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HAWORTH
Driver had ‘half a pound of marijuana’
– On Oct. 12 at about 10:57 p.m., Sgt. Gianluca Ragone reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Schraalenburgh Road with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 32-year-old woman from Paramus was in possession of approximately a half a pound of marijuana and illicit drug proceeds. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The female driver was subsequently issued a complaint-summons charging her with possession of marijuana (more than 50 grams of marijuana), possession with intent to distribute marijuana in a quantity of one (1) ounce or more and money laundering. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on her own recognizance. The driver was issued five motor vehicle summonses.
Driver had ecstacy, stolen bank card
– On Oct. 16 at about 1:25 p.m., Sgt. Gianluca Ragone reported conducting a motor vehicle stop in the Haworth Service Center parking lot located on Haworth Avenue, with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 38-year-old male from Newark was driving with a suspended New Jersey driver’s license; a further computer check revealed three active arrest warrants originating from East Orange, New Jersey. Further investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, namely ecstasy and a stolen bank debit card. 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 ecstasy and possession of a debit card without the consent of the owner. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on his own recognizance. The defendant was also issued three motor vehicle summonses.
Prescription drug charges for driver
– On Oct. 20 at 9:14 p.m., Sgt. Gianluca Ragone reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Durie Avenue, Closter with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 31-year-old male from Bergenfield was in possession of prescription legend drugs. 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 prescription legend drugs, five dosage units or more. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on her own recognizance. The defendant was issued two motor vehicle summonses.
Driver had heroin, crack cocaine
– On Oct. 20 at about 11:55 p.m., Sgt. Gianluca Ragone reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Sunset Avenue with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 29-year-old male driver from South Amboy was in possession of controlled dangerous substances, namely heroin, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. 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 heroin, possession of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on her own recognizance. The defendant was issued three motor vehicle summonses.
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TENAFLY
Arson charges for fire set near middle school
– On Oct. 18, school officials notified Tenafly Police Department of a suspiciously burned item that was discovered on the Middle School property. An investigation and review of surveillance footage of the area determined that a group of three males and one female were seen igniting a piece of discarded clothing and leaving it to burn in proximity to the school. School Resource Officer, Detective William Barnes II was able to identify one of the suspects as Jeanluc Dulot (age 21, of Tenafly). Three additional juvenile suspects were also quickly identified. Dulot was arrested on Friday, Oct. 20 and subsequently charged on a warrant with arson and criminal mischief. Dulot was transported to Bergen County Jail to await a first appearance hearing on the charges. The three juvenile suspects will be facing possible juvenile complaint charges based upon their participation in this incident through the Bergen County Juvenile Court.