Road Rage Incident in Berkeley Heights Leads to Arrest

Here is the Berkeley Heights police blotter through November 9.

On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 5:31 pm, Ptl. Nicholas Franks arrested Joel
Rosa, 24, of Edison. Officers responded to the area of Briarwood Dr. West area to investigate a report of an assault. The investigation revealed that Rosa was driving on Briarwood Dr. West, when a local resident yelled at him to slow down. Rosa then parked his vehicle, walked on to the resident’s property, threatened him and then struck him with a closed fist. Rosa then left the scene and was located a short distance away by officers. Rosa was placed under arrest, brought to police headquarters and charged with simple assault and 3rd degree terroristic threats. Bail was set at $1,500.00 and Rosa was given a court date to appear in Union County Superior Court. He was then released after posting bail.

On Sunday, November 6, 2011, Ptl. Nicholas Franks investigated a reported theft
of a motorcycle from a Circle View Dr. residence. The victim reported that his 2011 Yamaha, valued at $14,200.00 was stolen from in front of his residence between 2 p.m.and 3 p.m. All information was obtained and the vehicle was entered into the NCIC system as a stolen motor vehicle. The matter has been referred to the Investigations Division.