Crime & Safety

New Providence Police Blotter: May 18 - 24

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May 18, 2012

Michael Blaszak, age 30, of Rahway was charged by Patrolman Diamond with driving while suspended after his vehicle was stopped on South Street for various motor vehicle violations. A New Providence Municipal Court hearing is scheduled.

Edwin Robels, age 31, of Bronx, NY was charged by Patrolman Diamond with driving while suspended and eight active Contempt of Court Warrants from various jurisdictions after his vehicle was stopped on South Street for several motor vehicle violations. A New Providence Municipal Court hearing is scheduled.

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Detectives are investigating new graffiti that was located on the floor of the Gazebo in Veteran's Park on South Street.

Anthony Rinaldi, age 37, of New Providence was charged by Patrolman Diamond with driving while suspended after his vehicle was stopped on Springfield Avenue following a computer check that revealed his license was suspended. A New Providence Municipal Court hearing is scheduled.

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May 19, 2012

Agatha Baskin, age 43, of Bayonne was charged by Patrolman Diamond with unregistered vehicle, uninsured vehicle and displaying fictitious license plates, after her vehicle was stopped on Glenside Avenue following a "hit" on the officer's mobile data computer. A New Providence Municipal Court hearing is scheduled.

Joseph Busch, age 24, of Warren was charged by Patrolman Diamond with driving while suspended after his vehicle was stopped on Diamond Hill Road violations following a "hit" on the officer's mobile data computer. A New Providence Municipal Court hearing is scheduled. 

May 20, 2012

A Runnymead Parkway resident reported their decorative house number post was stolen. The Detective Bureau is investigating this matter.

May 24, 2012

Corporal Chad Wilson arrested Perry M. Baurer age 22, of New Providence for Driving While Intoxicated after he stopped Mr. Baurer for several motor vehicle violations and driving in an erratic manner. He was released from custody to a friend pending a New Providence Municipal Court hearing.

Detective Sean Bubb arrested Ali Bilal age 25, of Union for possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. The arrest occurred after the Detectives who were driving in an unmarked vehicle smelled the odor of burning Marijuana emanating from his vehicle on Union Avenue. Mr. Bilal was charged with Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams. A New Providence Municipal Court hearing is scheduled.


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