RVPD does its part at PBA Toy Drive for kids, families
On Dec. 20, 2019 the River Vale Police Department took part in the annual PBA Toy Drive, having collected toys at headquarters and the River Vale schools since the beginning of December.
The annual toy drive benefitted Tomorrow’s Children’s Institute, Hackensack Meridian Health Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, Valley Health System’s pediatric centers, the 508th Military Police Battalion, U.S. military families, and many more.
Caught speeding, woman arrested over marijuana
An officer on motor patrol on Dec. 14, 2019 at approximately 8:30 p.m. observed a vehicle on Orangeburg Road traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer activated his radar unit and confirmed the vehicle travelling at 51 mph in a 35 mph zone.
The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Blue Hill Road near Maple Street. A backup unit arrived. When the officer approached the suspect vehicle he immediately detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within.
The defendant voluntarily surrendered a liquid THC container. A consent search of the vehicle turned up a bag containing marijuana and three marijuana cigarettes.
The defendant, 20, from Orangeburg, N.Y. was read her rights and placed under arrest. She was transported to police headquarters and processed.
There, she was issued a criminal complaint for possession of marijuana under 50 grams, and motor vehicle summonses for speeding and maintenance of lamps.
She was released pending an appearance at the River Vale Municipal Court on Jan. 7.
Check turns up $1,000 warrant; defendant taken in
An officer on motor patrol Dec. 15, 2019 at approximately 12:10 a.m. was conducting random license plate queries when the response from a passing vehicle displayed an outstanding warrant for the vehicle’s registered owner.
The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Piermont Avenue near Cedar Lane. A backup unit arrived on scene.
Further computer check confirmed that driver of the suspect vehicle had an outstanding warrant from Jersey City for $1,000.
The defendant, 26, from Springfield was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. There, he was unable to post the required bail.
The Jersey City Police Department responded and took custody.
Plate check turns up suspension; ID given is fraudulent
An officer on patrol on Dec. 16, 2019 at approximately 4:25 p.m. was conducting random license plate queries when the response from a passing vehicle displayed that the vehicle’s registration was suspended.
The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Blue Hill Road near Maple Avenue. The driver presented an international driver’s license that was determined to be fraudulent.
A backup officer arrived, and the defendant, 42, from Paterson was placed under arrest. He was read his Miranda rights and transported to police headquarters.
There, he was processed and issued a criminal complaint for unsworn falsification to authorities and motor vehicle summonses for driving while registration suspended and unlicensed driver.
He was released pending an appearance at River Vale Municipal Court on Jan. 7.
Driver booked on warrant, hindering apprehension
An officer on patrol Dec. 20, 2019 at approximately 9:30 a.m. was conducting random license plate queries when the response from a passing vehicle displayed that the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding warrant.
The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop in a parking lot of 688 Westwood Ave. The defendant provided a false name and date of birth to the officer.
Further inquiry determined that the driver was the registered owner of the vehicle.
After a back-up unit arrived, the defendant, 42, from Fort Lee was placed under arrest. She was read her Miranda rights and transported to police headquarters.
The outstanding warrant for $250 from Ridgefield Park was confirmed. The defendant posted the requisite bail and was issued a criminal complaint for hindering apprehension and motor vehicle summonses for driving with a suspended driver’s license, failure to exhibit insurance card, and failure to exhibit driver’s license.
She was released pending an appearance at the River Vale Municipal Court on Jan. 7.
Officers pay for and serve lunch at senior club
Members of the River Vale Police Department served lunch to the River Vale Senior Friendship Club at their annual holiday meeting on Dec. 18, 2019.
Officers served an assortment of main dished, salads, and desserts for more than 50 people at the River Vale Community Center.
The food was purchased by the River Vale Police Department and supplied by The Estate at Florentine Gardens.
River Vale police officers volunteer their time to serve the Senior Friendship Club twice a year.
The seniors were also treated to holiday gifts from the RVPD.