Police Blotter
This police blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crimes and arrests reported to the Randolph Township PD. A charge is an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty. If you have any questions regarding anything published herein, please contact Lt. Donald Smith at 973.989.7010.
June 2008
- Incident Date: 6-20-08
- Incident #: 2008-023310
Officers Michael Kavanaugh and Kurt Edelman responded to Spruce Tree Lane on a report of harassment between two neighbors.
- Incident Date: 6-19-08
- Incident #: 2008-023221
Officer Jason Gould responded to Wilkeshire Boulevard on a criminal mischief complaint. The street sign was removed from the ground and left on a resident’s lawn. The vehicle involved in the incident is described as a dark-colored SUV.
- Incident Date: 6-18-08
- Incident #: 2008-023136
- Charged: Eriel E. Guridi-Bonifaci, age 21 of Dover NJ
The accused surrendered himself to Detective William Harzula at police HQ for an active warrant out of the Randolph Municipal Court. He posted the bail of $215.00 and was released.
- Incident Date: 6-17-08
- Incident #: 2008-023116
Officer Jason Gould responded to a business on Franklin Rd. to speak with a business owner who caught an individual placing household items into the company dumpster.
- Incident Date: 6-18-08
- Incident #: 2008-023192
- Charged: Samuel P. Ames, age 19 of Randolph NJ
Sgt. Christopher Giuliani observed the accused operating his vehicle in Brundage Park at 11:51 p.m., when the park is closed. While speaking to the accused, Sgt. Giuliani observed him to be evasive in his answers and his eyes to be bloodshot and watery. The accused admitted to having drug-related paraphernalia in his vehicle which he turned over to Sgt. Giuliani. The accused also had less than 50 grams of marijuana in his possession. Randolph PD was assisted by the Morris County Park Police during this arrest. Sgt. William Fichter responded to Randolph HQ to serve as a DRE. The accused was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug-related paraphernalia, possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, careless driving, driving while under the influence, and being in a township park during hours of closure.
- Incident Date: 6-18-08
- Incident #: 2008-023099
At 7:53 a.m., the owner of a home under construction on Quaker Church Road contacted police regarding damage to the house. Officers found that a fire had been set on the floor of the home and had burned through the floor. The Randolph Fire Prevention Bureau responded as did the Randolph Detective Bureau. Sgt. Arentowicz also had the Morris County Arson unit notified.
- Incident Date: 6-18-08
- Incident #: 2008-023097
Officers Jason Gould and Melissa Bailey responded to a residence on Fernia Drive on a domestic dispute. Both parties provided their side of the altercation to the officers. Both were advised of their rights under the Domestic Violence Act.
- Incident Date: 6-14-08
- Incident #: 2008-022487
- Charged: Clifford H. Garrison, age 56 of Dover NJ
Officer Brian McGaughran observed the accused operating his vehicle in an erratic manner. He was stopped in the area of 961 Route 10. As a result of his field sobriety tests, he was arrested. Sgt. Patrick McNichol of Mendham Borough PD assisted this agency as a Drug Recognition Expert during the processing of the accused. The accused was charged with failure to maintain a lane, reckless driving, and driving while under the influence.
- Incident Date: 6-14-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm018
Officers responded to Gateways Apartment complex on a report of two suspicious males looking into cars. Officers located two juveniles who fit the description provided. No arrests were made.
- Incident Date: 6-18-08
- Incident #: 2008-023091
- Charged: Jan F. Davis, age 39 of Jersey City NJ
The accused was turned over to Randolph PD by the New Jersey State Police for an outstanding warrant. Accused was unable to post the $1,000.00 bail and was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility.
- Incident Date: 6-18-08
- Incident #: 2008-023089
- Charged: Ehrica Rolfe-Sallie, age 23 of Dover NJ
The accused was turned over to Randolph PD by Dover PD for an outstanding warrant. The accused was unable to post the $1,000.00 bail and was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility.
- Incident Date: 6-17-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm017
Sgt. Jeff Gomez responded to Quaker Village Apartments to investigate a report of disorderly persons. Sgt. Gomez located two juveniles who had become involved in an argument.
- Incident Date: 6-17-08
- Incident #: 2008-023010
Officer Manlio Irula took a report from a resident of Blue Fern Lane regarding damage done to his mailbox.
- Incident Date: 6-17-08
- Incident #: 2008-022846
Officers James Cacciabeve and Steve Kepler responded to Dover Chrysler Dodge Jeep on South Salem Street on a report of wheels and tires stolen from several vehicles. Five vehicles had wheels and tires, valued at $5,500.00, removed from them between June 12th and June 16th.
- Incident Date: 6-16-08
- Incident #: 2008-022894
Officer Stephen Zenes took a report from a township resident regarding harassing phone calls.
- Incident Date: 6-16-08
- Incident #: 2008-022883
Officer James Cacciabeve took a report from a bus driver regarding a vehicle passing a stopped school bus on Route 10. Officer Cacciabeve ascertained who the driver of the vehicle was and the bus driver was instructed of the process to sign a motor vehicle complaint.
- Incident Date: 6-16-08
- Incident #: 2008-022849
Officer Manlio Irula took a complaint from a resident of Windsor Avenue regarding trespassers on her property. The complainant stated she felt the actors were possibly high school students. The complainant just wanted the issue documented.
- Incident Date: 6-17-08
- Incident #: 2008-022923
- Charged: Shyamala Wagner, age 19 of Mine Hill NJ
Officer Kevin Clark stopped the accused for a motor vehicle violation. An active warrant for $89.00 out of the Roseland Municipal Court was located. The accused posted bail and was released.
- Incident Date: 6-16-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm016
Sgt. LeMarble and Officer Boyhan responded to a residence on Morris Turnpike for an assault complaint between a mother and daughter. The mother indicated she was struck by her daughter during an argument.
- Incident Date: 6-16-08
- Incident #: 2008-022840
Officer Shawn Boyhan responded to Dover Chester Road near St. Matthew’s Church for a disoriented person. After speaking with the subject, it was determined that she needed to be transported to the hospital for evaluation.
- Incident Date: 6-12-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm015
School Resource Officer Edward Shivas took a report from Vice Principal Hackney regarding a fight that took place between two female students in the cafeteria of the high school.
- Incident Date: 6-11-08
- Incident #: 2008-022113
- Charged: Norma B. Urbina, age 33 of Succasunna NJ
The accused was arrested by Det. John Fichter on an outstanding warrant issued by East Baton Rouge County in Louisiana. The accused was lodged in the Morris County Correctional facility on the no bail warrant.
- Incident Date: 6-11-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm014
A student at Randolph High School reported to SRO Shivas that during a fire drill, her Apple iPod and $5.00 cash was taken from her bag in a classroom.
- Incident Date: 6-12-08
- Incident #: 2008-info001
During the eighty hours of enforcement of the CLICK IT OR TICKET program, the Randolph Police Department issued 175 motor vehicle tickets and 13 motor vehicle warnings.
- Incident Date: 6-11-08
- Incident #: 2008-022154
Officers Richard Biase, Neil Caufield, Brian McGaughran, and Sgt. Christopher Giuliani responded to the Heritage Market on Sussex Turnpike for a domestic violence complaint. Patrols located a brother and sister from New York who had become involved in an argument. Both parties were advised of their rights under the domestic violence laws and permitted to go on their way.
- Incident Date: 6-11-08
- Incident #: 2008-022087
Officer Keith DeCarolis took a report from the manager of the Shell gas station on South Salem Street relating to the theft of $65.00 worth of gas.
- Incident Date: 6-11-08
- Incident #: 2008-022085
SRO Edward Shivas took a report from Vice Principal Michael Loricco regarding a student speeding on the loop road around the high school and using the vehicle horn unnecessarily. The school will be handling the discipline of the student.
- Incident Date: 6-10-08
- Incident #: 2008-021995
Officer Brian McGaughran responded to Gristmill Road on a report of an unresponsive person in the woods. The individual was located and transported to Dover General.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm013
A parent of a township juvenile responded to police HQ and made a complaint to Det. William Harzula regarding her child being harassed by another juvenile. The parent signed a juvenile complaint against the other juvenile.
- Incident Date: 6-10-08
- Incident #: 2008-021955
Officer Keith DeCarolis took a report from a resident of Olde York Road in reference to potential fraudulent activity on eBay.
- Incident Date: 6-10-08
- Incident #: 2008-021897
Officers Brett Sommer, Shawn Boyhan, Manlio Irula and Sgt. Christopher Giuliani responded to an apartment in Quaker Village on a report of a domestic dispute. The second party to the incident had fled the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. The victim was advised of her domestic violence rights. No further police action.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-021879
- Charged: Vincent Mercurio, age 30 of Randolph NJ
Mercurio turned himself in to Officer Brett Sommer at HQ for an outstanding warrant out of Roxbury. He posted the bail of $261.00 and was released.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm012
Officers Randy Maccione and Michael Gomez responded to Canfield Mews on a trespass complaint. The property managers advised that a group of youths had climbed over the locked fence around the complex pool and had gone into the pool. One juvenile was located by the officers.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-021797
Officer Michael Gomez responded to a residence on Hickory Place to investigate a domestic dispute between a father and his adult son.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-021795
Officers Randy Maccione and Corey Czerniak responded to a gas station on Route 10 on a civil dispute. The complainant advised the officers that the attendant had put unleaded gasoline into his vehicle which is a diesel. After discussing the issue with the owner, it was determined that the gas station would make good on the cost to repair the vehicle. No further police action.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-021785
A resident of Treaty Road reported to Officer Corey Czerniak that someone had tampered with the brakes on both of his cars.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-021775
Officer Michael Gomez took a report of a drain cover being stolen from the property at 45 Park Avenue. The property owner felt the cover may have been stolen and sold as scrap metal.
- Incident Date: 6-5-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm011
Det. John Fichter responded to the Randolph Middle School at the request of V.P. Wagner with regard to a student having a knife in his possession.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-021737
Officers Cacciabeve, Kepler, Irula, and Sgt. LeMarble responded to an apartment in Randolph Village on a report of a domestic dispute. The parties were advised of their domestic violence rights. No further police action.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-021798
- Charged: Joanne Freeman, age 50 of Stanhope NJ
The accused was arrested on outstanding warrants when she responded to police HQ to post bail for her daughter.
- Incident Date: 6-9-08
- Incident #: 2008-021776
- Charged: Alicia G. Freeman, age 23 of Stanhope NJ
The accused was arrested on an outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle stop.
- Incident Date: 6-8-08
- Incident #: 2008-021712
Officer Shawn Boyhan took a complaint from a resident regarding an act of lewdness that took place on the trail system. The victim stated that a white male in his 40s or early 50s was lying on a bench with his pants down. She advised he did not expose himself as he was wearing black shorts and he did not speak to her. She observed him walk to a small red convertible with the characters “NB” on the license plate. This incident took place on the trail head at the intersection of Combs Hollow Road and Doby Road. Any similar incidents should be reported to the police immediately.
- Incident Date: 6-8-08
- Incident #: 2008-021627
A resident of Wynbrook Drive advised Officer Corey Czerniak that during the previous night, his vehicle had been damaged.
- Incident Date: 6-8-08
- Incident #: 2008-021592
- Charged: Wilfredo Sanchez, age 38 of Perth Amboy NJ
The accused was stopped for a motor vehicle violation by Officer Brett Sommer. The accused posted the $5,841.00 bail and was released.
- Incident Date: 6-7-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm010
Officers Corey Czerniak and Stephen Zenes responded to the Kmart store on a report of a juvenile shoplifter. The juvenile was transported to his home in Dover and turned over to his parents.
- Incident Date: 6-7-08
- Incident #: 2008-021364
Officer Corey Czerniak took a report from a Randolph resident regarding fraudulent charges made against her credit card between December 2007 and March of 2008.
- Incident Date: 6-7-08
- Incident #: 2008-021542
- Charged: David L. McClurkin, age 37 of Victory Gardens
The accused was stopped by Sgt. Jeff Gomez for driving with a suspended license. Warrants were located out of Hanover, Morristown, Florham Park and Randolph. The total bail of $2,456.00 was posted by the accused and he was released.
- Incident Date: 6-7-08
- Incident #: 2008-021537
- Charged: Jeromy K. Richardson, age 20 of Parsippany NJ
Officer Steve Zenes and Sgt. Jeffrey Gomez responded to the Pizza Hut on a report of a disorderly person. The accused was located and found to be intoxicated. A warrant was located for the accused out of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Subsequent to his arrest, a small amount of marijuana was located in the accused’s pocket. He was charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug related paraphernalia. Richardson was turned over to the Morris County Fugitive Unit.
- Incident Date: 6-7-08
- Incident #: 2008-021523
- Charged: Paul C. Randazzo, age 58 of Randolph NJ
The accused was arrested by Sgt. Jeffrey Gomez after a motor vehicle stop. An outstanding warrant was located out of the Rockaway Borough Municipal Court and Randolph. Bail of $1,050.00 was posted and the accused was released.
- Incident Date: 6-6-08
- Incident #: 2008-021338
Officer Michael Gomez took a vandalism report from a resident of Quaker Village who had the windshield on his vehicle broken.
- Incident Date: 6-6-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm009
Officers Corey Czerniak and Kevin Clark responded to a residence on Berry Lane in response to a dispute between father and son.
- Incident Date: 6-6-08
- Incident #: 2008-021352
- Charged: Lisa M. Marino, age 39 of Victory Gardens NJ
Sgt. Jeff Gomez stopped the accused for driving with a suspended license. A warrant was located out of the Wharton Municipal Court. The accused posted the bail of $200.00 and was released.
- Incident Date: 6-6-08
- Incident #: 2008-021362
- Charged: Franco J. Brita, age 64 of Victory Gardens NJ
The accused was arrested for possession of CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, distribution of CDS, distribution of CDS within 500 feet of a public housing complex. A search warrant was executed at his residence in Victory Gardens. The investigation was conducted by members of the Randolph Police Patrol Division, the Randolph Police Detective Bureau, and with the assistance of the New Jersey State Police TEAMS unit. The accused was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000.00 bail.
- Incident Date: 6-6-08
- Incident #: 2008-021393
Officer Stephen Zenes reported to the Stonybrook Day Camp on a report of a fire. A small fire was located and extinguished.
- Incident Date: 6-6-08
- Incident #: 2008-021377
Officer Michael Gomez took a report from a resident of the Gateways Apartment complex regarding her being harassed by a neighbor.
- Incident Date: 6-4-08
- Incident #: 2008-jm008
Officer Corey Czerniak took a report from a resident regarding the resident’s juvenile daughter using her credit card without authorization to purchase clothing over the Internet. There was no further police action.