From the Maplewood Police Department:
Maplewood Police Blotter
Residential Burglary Update:
On June 30, at approximately 2:22 a.m., patrols responded to a residence on Ridgewood Terrace for a report of a residential burglary. The caller reported that she and her husband were awakened by the home’s alarm system. Upon further investigation, the caller discovered that the front door was open and both vehicles had been stolen from the residence.
Through continued investigation, MPD’s Detective Bureau was able to identify two juvenile subjects involved in the incident. Both subjects, 16-year-old males from Newark, NJ were subsequently charged with 2C:5-1A and 2C:20-10.1A (criminal intent and theft of motor vehicles). Both charges were issued by summons.
11/10/2026 – Fraud w/Adult Arrest: On November 10, at approximately 11:30 a.m., patrols observed a vehicle illegally parked behind a FedEx delivery van. Patrols then observed two male subjects standing on either side of the FedEx driver. Upon observing patrols, both subjects immediately attempted to return to their vehicle, with one subject holding what appeared to be a sealed brown cardboard package.
It should be noted that the vehicle matched the description of a suspicious vehicle previously reported in the area of Courter Ave. and Summit Ave.
Through an on-scene investigation, patrols determined that both male subjects were involved in fraudulent activity. At this time, both subjects, both 23-year-old Brooklyn, NY men, were placed under arrest and subsequently charged with 2C:29-1, 2C:21-1, and 2C:20-7 (obstructing administration of law, fraud, receiving stolen property). Both subjects were later transported to the Essex County Correctional Facility.
11/10/2026 – Shoplifting W/Adult Arrest: On November 10, at approximately 8:23 a.m., patrols responded to 1511 Springfield Ave. (Wawa) for a report of a male subject attempting to leave the business with merchandise without making proper payment.
Upon arrival, patrols were advised that the male subject was still on scene and had been identified by the caller. Through an on-scene investigation, the male, identified as 46-year-old Antwan Edmonds of Irvington, NJ was placed under arrest and transported to MPD. Edmonds was subsequently charged with 2C:20-11.
Other police information:
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 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.
