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He did it — and then some. Rumson Police Chief Scott Paterson took a cold, enthusiastic dive into a mission to help a cause and emerged with a warm, victorious feeling about it all.
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The following arrests were made in December and January and reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Continue reading Rumson Police Report: Receiving Stolen Property, DUI & More
If you’re planning on traveling on or around Bingham Avenue in Rumson on Monday, police advise that you plan an alternate route.
New Jersey Natural Gas will be installing a gas main at the intersection of Bingham Avenue and Ridge Road on Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., police said. So, the roads at that spot will be blocked off.
The new gas main is slated for the installation on Monday, police said, in an effort to get the major project work completed while Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and Forrestdale and Deane-Porter students are on winter break and the traffic flow in the area is slated to be far less congested during school hours than usual.
Bingham will be accessible to local residents of the immediate area only, police said. Otherwise, police advise that all other drivers avoid the area.
In light of the holiday season and the onslaught of deliveries that usually come with it, Rumson police have some cautionary advice to safeguard your packages’ safe arrival.
In addition to just being mindful that an unattended package on a porch or stoop is a potential theft invite for unsavory Grinches, police, on their Facebook page, advise that you:
• “Request a signature option when ordering an item so it will not be left unattended while the family is out;
• Request that the item be held at the shipping center for pickup;
• Tell a friend or a neighbor to keep an eye out and retrieve any packages for you while you are out.
“As always, report any suspicious persons or vehicles 24/7″ by calling the police station at 721-842-0500.”
The following recent arrests and criminal incidents were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Arrests
• Heriberto Cruz-Rios, 43, of New Brunswick, was arrested on Oct. 10 by Special Officer Michael Berger and charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
He was released pending a court date.
• Deisy Aguiar, 53, of Middletown, was arrested on Oct. 18 by Patrolman Richard Torres and charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
She was released pending a court date.
Continue reading Rumson Police Report: Burglary, Theft, DUI, Defiant Trespass
As they investigate Halloween night burglaries and attempted break-ins, Rumson police are putting residents on alert and offering cautionary advice.
Homes on Buttonwood and Conover lanes were burglarized; and signs of attempted forced entry to residences on Navesink and Bellevue avenues were reported, according to a release.
At the homes on Navesink and Bellevue, glass doors were reported broken with a rock, police said. No entry was obtained in either of those instances.
The perpetrators are still at large.
In the meantime, “we ask that residents utilize their alarms and keep the outside of their homes well lit,” the release said. “Notify the dispatch desk at 732-842-0500 or dial 911 in an emergency to report suspicious persons or vehicles 24 hours a day.”
The following arrests were made by Rumson police in August and September. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
• Julia Mannion, 21, of Fair Haven, was arrested on Aug. 13 in the area of Hartshorne Lane and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) by Patrolman Daniel Campanella .
• Paul Ritchie, 45, of Monmouth Beach, was arrested on Aug. 14 in the area of Ridge Road and Bingham Avenue and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) b Patrolman Daniel Campanella.
The following criminal incidents for the months of August and September were reported by Rumson police:
• Patrolman Anthony Ciambrone took a report on Aug. 7 of the theft of a bicycle valued at $500 from a Ward Avenue resident.
• Patrolman Cody Lovgren took a report on Aug. 14 of vandalism to a motor vehicle from a Forrest Avenue resident.
• Patrolman Anthony Ciambrone took a report on Aug. 17 of the theft of construction equipment valued at $1,500 from a Buttonwood Lane job site.
Continue reading Rumson Police Report Jewelry Theft, Vandalism, Stolen Construction Equipment
From Rumson police …
Got drugs? You can drop them off at the Rumson Police Department on Saturday.
The department is taking part in the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the 80 East River Road police headquarters.
People can drop off unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter pills and patches.
Liquids and/or sharp objects, such as needles, will not be accepted.
An edited release from Rumson police …
Rumson police are alerting residents to lock their vehicles after reporting the theft of a “high-end motor vehicle” from Holly Tree Lane sometime overnight on Monday.
Police did not specify in the release whether or not the stolen vehicle was unlocked.
However, in light of past car thefts that involved unlocked high-end vehicles in the area, they urged that “residents to keep valuables and keys out of their vehicles and lock them at all times,” the release posted on Facebook said. “Please share and spread the word.”
Police ask that anyone witnessing suspicious activity call the department at 732-842-0500 or dial 9-1-1.
“It was a great time,” Rumson Police Chief Scott Paterson told Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect on Monday, chatting a little about the weekend’s ninth annual Rumson PBA Crab Tournament.
A local guy, he said, won. That guy — along with his boatload of crabbers — was Captain Don Schneider with a bucket full of 50 crabs.
The chief and several other crabbers were already out in crabbing waters by the time Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect arrived, but some sights were caught.
If you haven’t already seen it, check out the above slideshow of the scene around. And thanks to the Rumson PBA Facebook page for the pic of the winning crew! Congrats, Captain Schneider!
“Good luck out there!” a man shouted as he waved to crabbers launching their boat into the water, all set with a plethora of fishing-appropriate nets, cages and buckets.
Saturday evening was looking pretty mellow as a few more boats hit the waters of the river by the Rumson Municipal Boat Launch for the PBA Crab Tournament.
The tournament was slated to last until 10 p.m. By about 6:30, about half an hour after the tournament’s official start, only a couple of boatfulls of crabbers could be spotted near the launch.
Take a look at the above slideshow for a glimpse into the evening’s event and the scene around it (Don’t forget to click on the lower right icon to enlarge!). The Rumson PBA has not yet reported who won. As soon as that information is shared, it will be added.
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