More GPS units stolen from cars
Weehawken has been hit by many GPS thefts over the years, especially at its waterfront commuter parking lots.
On June 1, a GPS unit was reported stolen from a car on King Avenue. The victim said his 2008 Mazda was parked outside of his home on the evening of May 31. He said that some time between that night and the early morning hours of June 1, someone took the GPS off of the car dashboard. According to a police report, the door to the car was unlocked.
On June 5, another GPS unit was reported stolen on El Dorado Place. The owner of a 2008 Jeep said that sometime between June 4 and 5, the window was smashed and the GPS stolen.
Deputy Chief Jeffrey Fulcher said that residents should always lock their cars and never leave valuables (such as GPS units, or iPods) visible inside of the car. Fulcher added that even the docks and wires that go with these items can be a clue to thieves that valuables are inside.
Curfew check nabs 19-year old for alleged drug possession
Cesar Albujar, 19, of Weehawken, was arrested for drug possession after an officer approached the group he was hanging out with on a Boulevard East corner, according to a police report.
On June 7 at 2 a.m., an officer conducting a routine patrol noticed a large group of young males at Boulevard East and 46th Street. The officer approached the group to make sure none of them were breaking the town’s midnight curfew for all residents under 18 years of age.
According to a police report, he noticed Albujar allegedly attempting to hide something and smelled what he suspected to be marijuana.
Albujar was charged with possession of a controlled and dangerous substance.
Deputy Chief Jeffrey Fulcher said that as summer approaches, young residents should be reminded that the town has a zero tolerance policy on enforcing its midnight curfew.
Teen arrested for allegedly drinking Joose
On June 5, Daniel Hernandez, 19, of Weehawken, was arrested for underage drinking. According to a police report, at 7 p.m., an officer conducting a daily walkthrough of Hamilton Park observed Hernandez at the lower section of the park allegedly drinking Joose – a flavored malt beverage that ranges from 9 to 12 percent alcohol by volume. There were others present with Hernandez at the time of his arrest, but according to police, he was the only one allegedly drinking an alcoholic beverage.
Hernandez was charged with possession and consumption of an alcoholic substance by a person under legal age, which is 21 in New Jersey.
Rash of car window break-ins on Blvd. East
On June 6 at approximately 4 a.m., a resident called police and reported hearing loud booms in the area of the lower part of Boulevard East. When officers arrived on scene, they found several windows broken on several parked cars. According to the police report, many of the cars were registered to owners who live out of town.
Good Samaritan calls in car radio theft
On June 8 at 4:45 a.m., someone on the way to work saw two individuals breaking into a parked 2004 Mazda on Louisa Place and witnessed them removing something from the car. The person called police and was able to give a description of the people seen breaking into the car and obtain a partial license plate from the gray Dodge Ram that they were driving.
When police arrived on the scene, they found that the car radio had been stolen.
Deputy Chief Jeffrey Fulcher said the information obtained from the witness should be enough to locate the suspects and make an arrest.
Potted plant perpetrator
On June 4, a Weehawken resident reported to police that someone stole a potted plant, valued at $48, overnight from his porch. The victim said the large stone pot held impatiens, which is a colorful, flowering plant.
Juvenile arrested on trespassing, drug charges
On June 2, a 16-year old from North Bergen was arrested for defiant trespassing and possession of drugs. At 7:30 p.m., anti-crime officers in plain clothes observed three individuals at 53 Kingswood Rd. whom they knew did not reside at the home. The officers questioned the individuals and were allegedly unable to obtain a valid reason that the teens were on the property, which was fenced off.
In addition to the 16-year-old, a 15-year-old from Union City and 15-year-old from Weehawken were also charged with defiant trespassing.
Man claims someone messed with his brakes
A Weehawken man filed a police report alleging that some time between May 30 and June 4, someone tampered with the fuel line and brake line on his 2007 Kawasaki motorcycle. The motorcycle was parked on the street near his home on Maple Street. The man said he did not know exactly when the incident occurred because he does not ride his bike every day.
The police report said that lines were “tampered with,” and no motive was given.