Montclair Police Department
Police Blotter: February 7, 2023 – February 14, 2023
Burglary
February 7, 2023 (North Mountain Avenue): The resident reported that when he arrived at his property, he discovered an unknown person(s) had entered his home and caused significant damage. Entry appears to have been made through an unlocked basement door. Once inside, the suspect plugged the kitchen sink and turned the water all the way on. Damage to the home consisted of the kitchen floor becoming warped, the basement ceiling collapsing, and several inches of water in the basement.
Motor Vehicle Crime
February 10, 2023 (Lackawanna Plaza): The complainant reported that he parked his 2003 Honda Accord in the Lackawanna Plaza parking lot overnight. When he returned, he discovered that the passenger side tire and rim had been removed. The car was found to be propped up on a rock.
February 12, 2023 (Wilfred Street): The victim reported that his yellow 2012 Ducati Streetfighter motorcycle was stolen from his driveway during the afternoon hours. The motorcycle was reportedly parked in the rear of the driveway.
Suspicious Incidents
February 11, 2023 (Lorraine Street, Bellevue Avenue, Valley Road): On February 11, 2023, patrol units responded to three separate incidents of packages containing unknown white powder being located. The first occurred in the Bellevue Lorraine Parking Lot where an officer located a zip lock baggie containing the unknown substance. Later in the day officers responded to Lorraine Avenue after a woman discovered nine 2.5 x 3.5 manila envelopes with "69" written in black marker, laying on the sidewalk. Four of the envelopes contained a small black plastic straw, a single white plastic keycard, and a sealed clear plastic baggy containing an unknown white powdery substance. Three of the envelopes were marked “B” and contained pills. The remaining envelopes were marked “C” and contained white powder. An additional two envelopes were located later in the day on Valley Road. They were marked “C” and contained a similar powder.
Arrests
February 8, 2023 (Bloomfield Avenue): A 28-year-old male from Newark was charged with Theft of Services and Hindering Apprehension following a dispute at Popeye’s in Lackawanna Plaza.
February 12, 2023 (Glenridge Avenue): A 25-year-old male from Montclair was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance. The male was found to have outstanding warrants out of Montclair.