The Maplewood Police blotter for April 10-April 16, 2025 includes two DUI arrests and two attempted burglaries. The attempted burglaries both occurred on April 11 — one on Courter and one on Parker. In both cases attempted entry was made through a first-floor window but entry was not gained and no items were reported missing.
Read the blotter here:
April 11 – April 15, 2025: Motor Vehicle Rummage: Between 4/11/25 and 4/15/2025, Maplewood Police received reports of motor vehicles rummage on Vermont Street, Elmwood Avenue, and Summit Avenue.
April 11, 2025: DUI Arrest: On 4/11/25, Maplewood Police Officer Perone conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2011 Toyota Camry on Maplewood Avenue. After further investigation, a 35-year-old man fromEast Orange, NJ, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
April 11, 2025: Attempted Burglary: On 4/11/25, Maplewood Police Officers responded to a Courter Avenue residence on a report of an attempted burglary. After an on-scene investigation, it was determined that unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence through a first-floor window. Entry was not gained and no items were reported missing.
April 11, 2025: Attempted Burglary: On 4/11/25, Maplewood Police Officers responded to a Parker Avenue residence on a report of an attempted burglary. After an on-scene investigation, it was determined that unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence through a first-floor window. Entry was not gained and no items were reported missing.
April 12, 2025: DUI Arrest: On 4/12/25, Maplewood Police Officer Angerville and Rhodes conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado on Springfield Avenue for obstructing traffic. After further investigation, a 41-year-old man from Irvington, NJ, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Paguayguaman was also issued a summons for Open Container of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, Obstruction of Traffic, Delaying Traffic, Reckless Driving, and Improper Parking.
In addition to the above incidents, there was also a shoplifting incident.
The Maplewood Police Department works hard to protect residents and their property. We are asking that you assist us in this effort by making sure all vehicles and homes are properly secured at all times. All charges are merely accusations. Each suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Also, the Maplewood Police Department offers FREE Home Security Surveys to residents of the Township. These surveys are designed to assist residents of security options they can use to further protect their residences. If you would like to have a survey conducted for your residence, please log onto www.MaplewoodPD.org and select the prompt for the Home Security Survey to fill out the request.
