From the Maplewood Police Department:
Maplewood Police Blotter
10/06/2026 Warrant Arrest: At approximately 12:34 a.m., MPD patrols conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of 1511 Springfield Avenue. Through on scene investigation it was later determined that the driver was a 32-year-old Warren, NJ, man with an active warrant for his arrest. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to MPD where he was processed and later transported to the Middlesex County Jail.
10/06/26 Shoplifting: At approximately 6:28 p.m., MPD patrols responded to WaWa, on a report of shoplifting. The caller reported that a male subject took several items from the store without making payment. The caller also reported that the subject is known to the establishment. Witnesses gave police a detailed description of the suspect and the incident is currently under investigation by the Maplewood Police Department’s Detective Bureau.
10/08/26 Stolen Motor Vehicle: MPD patrols responded to a residence on Brown Street on a report of a stolen motor vehicle taken during the overnight hours. The caller reported that his vehicle was left unsecured with the key fob left inside of the vehicle at the time of the theft. The vehicle was later located in Newark. This incident is currently under investigation by the Maplewood Police Department’s Detective Bureau.
10/08/26 Shoplifting: At approximately 8:10 p.m., MPD patrols responded to Dollar Tree on a report of shoplifting. The caller reported that an unknown subject took several items from the store without making payment. Store personnel gave police a detailed description of the suspect and the incident is currently under investigation by the Maplewood Police Department’s Detective Bureau.
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.
The Blue Envelope Program is a safety initiative designed to help individuals with Autism or other communication differences during interactions with law enforcement, especially during traffic stops. For more information, please contact the Community Engagement Unit at 973-762-3400 Ext: 7923
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.
