Harrison Police Blotter

1/30

Ricardo Powell, 24, of Perth Amboy, was arrested after he was reported to be trespassing in Red Bull Arena. Powell was released on his own recognizance.

Juan Placenia, 28, or Kearny was observed sleeping in his vehicle on Sussex St. Upon investigation, police discovered Placencia to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was then arrested, charged, and released.

 

1/29

Police observed two men fighting in the street in the area of Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. and Sussex St. at approximately 3:30 a.m. An investigation revealed that the two had just been involved in a motor vehicle crash. Onesilmo Rivas, 22, of Harrison who was bleeding from his mouth and his nose claimed that he was punched by Alvaro Gonzalez, 50, of Dover. Rivas was then arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Gonzalez was arrested for assault. Further investigation revealed that Angel Nieves, 20 of Dover, who was a passenger in Gonzalez’ vehicle, had also assaulted Rivas. Nieves was then too arrested for simple assault. All three were later released on their own recognizance.

 

1/28

Theodore Clark, 52 of Newark, was arrested for attempting to pass a forged prescription blank at a Harrison pharmacy. He was released on a summons.

 

1/27

A Bergen St. resident observed his roommate’s vehicle being burglarized. The resident then informed his roommate and the two chased and apprehended the individual. After police were notified and responded, Manuel Ignacio Gonzalez Santos, 21 of Harrison, was arrested. Santos was also found to be in possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose prior to being shipped to the Hudson County Jain with a $12,000 bail.

Three vehicles were broken into while parked on Bergen St. beneath Rt. 280. A GPS unit and some loose change were stolen from the vehicles.

Matthew Dennison, 19 of Woodbridge, was charged with theft after he was accused of stealing a cell phone from an acquaintance. A warrant was issued for Dennison’s arrest.

Darryl Owens, 55 of Newark, was arrested for attempting to pass a forged prescription blank at a Harrison pharmacy. He was released on a summons.

Juan Maldonado, 43 of North Bergen, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after he was observed driving at a high rate of speed on Harrison Ave. Maldonado was also found to have outstanding warrants from North Bergen. After processing, he was released on his own recognizance.

 

1/25

A 1990 Honda Accord that was stolen from Newark was recovered in the parking lot on Hamilton St. beneath Rt. 280.

A 2002 Ford Econoline van was stolen from the parking lot on Hamilton St. beneath Rt. 280. The vehicle contained approximately $13,000 worth of tools.

Two vehicles were broken into while parked on Warren St. beneath Rt. 280. A portable GPS unit was stolen from one vehicle.

A 2002 Volkswagon Passat was broken into while it was parked on Hamilton St. beneath Rt. 280. At the time of the incident, it was unknown if anything had been stolen from within.

A 1994 Mitsubishi Galant that was reported to have been stolen from Kearny on January 15 was recovered on Manor Ave.

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