From the South Orange Police Department:
Police Blotter for September 2026
9/3/2026 Fraud: Patrol responded to a Mountain Drive residence for a fraud report. Victim reported a credit card was fraudulently opened in their name with the suspect making over $1,500 in fraudulent purchases.
9/4/2026 Trespassing: Patrol responded to a Raymond Avenue residence for a reported trespassing. The caller observed an unknown individual walking in circles before leaving the area prior to police arrival. An individual matching the description was located a short distance away and the on scene investigation resulted in a 41-year-old Irvington man receiving a Special Complaint–Summons for trespassing.
9/7/2026 Theft: Patrol responded to a South Orange Avenue residence for a package theft. Unlawfully taken by an unknown suspect were Factor pre-made meals valued at approximately $130.
9/8/2026 Warrant Arrest: Patrol observed an individual urinating in public in the area of Turrell Avenue and South Orange Avenue. The individual who was identified as 31-year-old East Orange man was found to have an active warrant during the on scene investigation. He was placed under arrest without incident and later turned over to the custody of the East Orange Police Department.
9/8/2026 Village Ordinance Violation: Patrol observed an individual later identified as a 66-year-old Newark woman urinating in public in the area of Irvington Avenue and Prospect Street. She was issued a Special Complaint–Summons and sent on her way.
9/8/2026 Arrest, Lewdness: Patrol responded to a residence on Scotland Road after a caller reported visually observing an unknown male actor actively masturbating on a lawn. Patrol arrived and observed a 35-year-old East Orange man still actively masturbating with his genitals exposed. He was then placed under arrest without incident and transported to Police Headquarters for processing. He was later released with a court date.
9/12/2026 Village Ordinance Violation: Patrol responded to a residence on Milligan Place for a noise complaint. The on scene investigation resulted in Special Complaint–Summonses being issued to three residents.
9/12/2026 Auto Theft: Patrol responded to a Village Road residence for a stolen motor vehicle report. The detective bureau was notified and is investigating.
9/12/2026 Burglary to Auto: Patrol responded to a residence on Eder Terrace for a burglary to auto. An unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle, rummaged through the interior and subsequently left. No proceeds were reportedly taken at this time.
9/12/2026 Warrant Arrest: Patrol responded to a business on Irvington Avenue for a disturbance. The caller reported an unknown male in the rear of his business with an axe who then became irate upon being confronted. During the on scene investigation it was discovered that the suspect who was identified as a 35-year-old Philipsburg, New Jersey man had an active warrant for his arrest out of Clinton, New Jersey. He was placed under arrest without further incident and later turned over to the custody of Clinton Township Police.
9/12/2026 Arrest, Shoplifting: Patrol responded to a business on South Orange Avenue for a reported shoplifting. The caller reported observing a female concealing items on her person. Patrol arrived and the on scene investigation resulted in the arrest of an 33-year-old Elizabeth woman for shoplifting. She was processed and later released.
9/14/2026 Theft, Bicycle: Patrol responded to the lobby of Police Headquarters for a theft report. The reporting party related that his son’s bicycle was unlawfully removed from a fitness facility on Valley Street. The bicycle, a green and white G7, was valued at approximately $479.99.
9/16/2026 Theft, Shoplifting: Patrol responded to a business on South Orange Avenue for a reported shoplifting. The proceeds were an undetermined amount of candy items. The actor was last seen boarding a bicycle before fleeing the area.
9/16/2026 Burglary: Patrol responded to a Crest Circle residence for a burglary. The victim reported a sliding glass door was shattered and several tools valued at over $525 were taken. The detective bureau was notified.
9/17/2026 Warrant Arrest: Patrol responded to a business on Valley Street for a village ordinance violation. The caller reported observing a male urinating in the bushes near her vehicle. The actor was located a short distance away and was discovered to have an active warrant out of South Orange. He was placed under arrest without incident to be processed for the warrant. He was later released with a court date and issued a Special Complaint–Summons for urinating in public.
9/19/2026 Village Ordinance Violation: Patrol responded to a residence on College Place for a noise complaint. The on scene investigation resulted in a Special Complaint–Summons being issued to a 19-year-old resident for the noise ordinance violation.
9/19/2026 Warrant Arrest: Patrol responded to the area of Village Plaza after a caller reported observing a man urinating in public. Patrol located an individual known to the department from previous interactions as a 52-year-old Newark man. He was found to have multiple warrants and was placed under arrest without incident. He was later transported and turned over to the Newark Police Department’s 5th Precinct.
9/21/2026 Fraud: A resident of Mews Lane reported that she was a victim of fraud. The victim reported the total loss of approximately $7,500.
9/23/2026 Village Ordinance Violation: Patrol observed a 61-year-old man urinate in public near Valley Street. He was subsequently issued a Special Complaint – Summons for the aforementioned violation.
9/25/2026 Theft, Shoplifting: Patrol responded to a business on Valley Street for a shoplifting case. The suspect was observed concealing a bottle of water from the cooler prior to exiting the business without paying. He then entered a vehicle and fled the scene. The detective bureau was notified.
9/26/2026 Arrest, Shoplifting: Patrol responded to a business on Valley Street for a shoplifting case. The female suspect was located nearby and as a result of the on scene investigation 36-year-old East Orange man was placed under arrest without incident. She was later turned over to the custody of the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office under an outstanding warrant.
9/28/2026 Arrest, Criminal Attempt: Patrol responded to a Montrose Avenue residence for an attempted auto theft. The caller observed an individual attempting to unlawfully take his vehicle parked secured in his driveway. The actor was located a short distance away resulting in the arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile for criminal attempt. The juvenile was later released to a responsible family member.
9/29/2026 Burglary to Auto: Patrol responded to University Court for a burglary to auto report. Taken from the unsecured vehicle was approximately $10 in cash. The detective bureau was notified and is investigating.
9/30/2026 Package Theft: Patrol responded to a residence on Mercer Place for a reported package theft. The actor was observed unlawfully removing a package from the front of the residence. The package was valued at $20.
9/30/2026 Village Ordinance Violation: Patrol responded to the area of South Orange Avenue and Vose Avenue for a village ordinance violation. The caller reported observing a male defecating in front of 6 South Orange Avenue. The 60-year-old male. He was issued two Special Complaint–Summonses and then transported to Newark Beth Israel Hospital for a mental health screening.
