There were 460 law enforcement officers who received major discipline in 2023. One, a Montclair Police officer, was terminated.
Public Safety
Several Motor Vehicle Crimes Reported in Montclair Last Week
ALSO: A man was assaulted on Claremont Avenue after he refused to give a suspect any money.
Burglary Suspect Flees Sunset Park Home After Resident Yells
A Sunset Park resident was asleep on the second floor of his home when he observed someone outside of his bedroom door with a flashlight.
Vision Zero Task Force Discusses Federal Grant, Progress toward Safer Montclair Streets
Vision Zero recognizes that roadway design is a dominating force in how people drive, and they continue to have ideas to make Montclair’s roadways safer.
Montclair Strong Arm Robbery Suspect Involved in Fatal Car Crash
The multi-vehicle crash, following a police pursuit, is now under investigation by New Jersey’s Attorney General.
Three Suspects Steal FedEx Packages from Delivery, Police Say
Also: Three individuals forced into home on Wayside Place by pushing in a piece of wood into rear window.
Police Investigate Rocks Thrown through Windows at Upper Montclair Plaza
Also: A burglary was reported by a Plymouth Street resident. The suspects gained entry into the home after using a large flat rock to shatter the rear door.
Police Release Photos of Suspect in Connection with Theft of Montclair Pride Flag
The images come from security cameras from a nearby business, MPD are working on enhancing the photos for further investigation.
Montclair Police Investigating Bomb Threat at Library (UPDATED)
The threat was delivered via email to the library. The threat included 50 and 40 South Fullerton as well as 185 Bellevue Avenue.
Montclair Ambulance Unit Reports Increase in Call Volume
According to Chief James Mazza, call volume has been steadily increasing due to multiple factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and a substance abuse crisis.
Strong Arm Robbery at Shell Gas Station, Suspects Fled
Victim reports he had a verbal altercation with three males who then attacked and robbed him.
Driver Shoots at Vehicle in Road Rage Incident, Police Say
Also: Food delivery driver thrown off hood of car as he tries to stop carjacker.
Construction for Traffic Lights at Watchung Plaza Begins
The intersection at Watchung Plaza, often called the most dangerous intersection in Montclair, is on its way to becoming safer.
Bullet Hole Found in Car Door, Day After Reports of Shots Fired
Officers discovered a Chevy Cobalt parked on New Street with a bullet hole in the passenger side front door.