Montclair Police Department
Police Blotter April 6, 2021 – April 13, 2021
Theft from Motor Vehicle / Damage to Vehicle
April 7, 2021 (Walnut Street): The complainant reported that his truck was damaged during the overnight hours. It appeared an unknown person threw a glass bottle at the driver’s side window causing the lamented window to crack. Damage was estimated at $175.00.
April 7, 2021 (South Park Street): An unlocked vehicle was entered on South Park Street between 10:45 AM and 3:45 PM. A duffle bag containing approximately $500.00 worth of skin care and cosmetic products was stolen.
April 11, 2021 (Walnut Street): A vehicle parked in a Walnut Street driveway was entered by force. The victim reported receiving a text alert from Volvo at 11:17 PM that his alarm was triggered. Upon checking his vehicle, he observed that two right rear passenger side windows had been shattered. Missing from the interior of the vehicle was a stethoscope valued at
$225.00.
April 12, 2021 (Lexington Avenue): The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) shattered the rear driver’s side window to his vehicle. In addition, the driver’s side door lock was damaged. It is unknown if the suspect(s) made entry into the vehicle as nothing appeared missing.
April 12, 2021 (Crestmont Road): Management to a Crestmont Road apartment complex reported that three vehicles were damaged and possibly broken into. One vehicle had a rear driver’s side quarter window shattered. It is unknown if entry was made. A second vehicle was left unlocked. The trunk and glove box were discovered open and rummaged through. No items were reported missing. A third vehicle which was left unlocked was rummaged through with nothing reported missing.
Burglary
April 9, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): Officers responded to the New Jin Lin Restaurant on a report of a burglary. The owner reported arriving to the business and discovering the front glass door had been kicked in. Surveillance video shows that at 4:34 AM the suspect makes entry into the restaurant by breaking the front door. Moments later he proceeds to the cash register and removes approximately $100.00 in cash. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a dark colored jacket, long pants, dark colored shoes/sneakers, and a dark colored "beanie" winter hat.
Assault
April 9, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): Patrol responded to a Bloomfield Avenue apartment on a report of an injured party. They located a 16-year-old juvenile male victim and his juvenile friend in the hallway. It was reported by the friend that the victim was physically assaulted by an unknown juvenile suspect. The victim was uncooperative and refused to provide any further information on how he was assaulted or any information on his assailant. He was transported by ambulance to Mountainside Hospital for a leg injury. A family member was located and transported to the hospital to meet with the victim.
Arrest
April 7, 2021 (Elm Street): Ms. Kathleen Drake (59 years old, Belleville, NJ) was charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle accident.