Fairfield Police Department - Essex County, New Jersey

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4pm- Look for Cpl. Lagan today at the Fairfield Recreational Complex. He will be over by the Gazebo!✅ Free Pizza delizia...
06/17/2026

4pm- Look for Cpl. Lagan today at the Fairfield Recreational Complex. He will be over by the Gazebo!

✅ Free Pizza deliziapizzafairfield

✅ E-Bike info

🔹License Plate Reader Nabs New York Woman Using Stolen License Plate🔹 🔹Fairfield (NJ) – The Fairfield Police Department ...
06/16/2026

🔹License Plate Reader Nabs New York Woman Using Stolen License Plate🔹

🔹Fairfield (NJ) – The Fairfield Police Department announces the arrest of Gabriela Taco-Parra, (33), of Woodside, New York following a motor vehicle stop that occurred on June 12, 2026. On that date at approximately 10:55pm, police headquarters received an alert from an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR), that a vehicle had entered Fairfield with a stolen license plate affixed to it. The license plate had been reported stolen to the NYPD on May 31, 2026. A vehicle description with the stolen license plate was disseminated to officers on the road.

🔹Officer Brendan Muhs located the vehicle traveling on Route 46 East, and conducted a motor vehicle stop with the assistance of other officers. Taco-Parra, who was the driver, allegedly told officers she had just purchased the vehicle and a friend had lent her the license plate to use until she could obtain one. Taco-Parra was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters for processing, and the vehicle was impounded.

🔹Taco-Parra was charged criminally with Receiving Stolen Property. She was also issued several motor vehicle summonses and later transported to the Essex County Jail pending a first appearance.

(Charges are merely allegations until the defendant is proven guilty or pleads guilty in a court of law).



Issued by: Officer Stacy Chiarolanza (PIO)

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🔹Woodland Park Women Arrested for Shoplifting at Target🔹 🔹Fairfield (NJ) – The Fairfield Police Department announces the...
06/15/2026

🔹Woodland Park Women Arrested for Shoplifting at Target🔹

🔹Fairfield (NJ) – The Fairfield Police Department announces the arrest of Sam Kirsch, (35), of Woodland Park, NJ, for shoplifting at Target on June 12, 2026. On that date at approximately 9:04 pm, officers were dispatched to the Target store after security called stating a female had fled and was wanted in connection with a shoplifting that had just occurred. A description was given to officers and Kirsch, who matched the description, was located outside of Target by Detective Michael Tilton and Corporal David Lagan. She was detained at that time as other officers spoke with store security and reviewed video surveillance.

🔹It is alleged that Kirsch filled a brown bag with miscellaneous beauty products and left the store without paying. The bag and the items were recovered when she was detained outside of the store by Fairfield officers. The total shoplifted was $1,680.19.

🔹Kirsch was advised that she was now under arrest and transported to headquarters for processing. She was charged with shoplifting and later released pending an initial appearance at the Essex County Superior Courthouse.


(Charges are merely allegations until the defendant is proven guilty or pleads guilty in a court of law).



Issued by: Officer Stacy Chiarolanza (PIO)

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Fairfield Officers Patrick Reynolds, Ryan Cleary and Jayson Sickles (not pictured) received the MADD award today from Mo...
06/12/2026

Fairfield Officers Patrick Reynolds, Ryan Cleary and Jayson Sickles (not pictured) received the MADD award today from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

🔹Newark Woman Arrested at TD Bank for Fraud🔹 🔹Fairfield (NJ) – The Fairfield Police Department announces the arrest of D...
06/10/2026

🔹Newark Woman Arrested at TD Bank for Fraud🔹

🔹Fairfield (NJ) – The Fairfield Police Department announces the arrest of Dayanara Silva-Rodriguez (27), of Newark, NJ, on multiple fraud-related charges following an incident that occurred at the TD Bank on Monday, June 8, 2026.

🔹At approximately 2:45 pm, Fairfield officers responded to a report of a female attempting to cash a fraudulent check at the bank. Upon their arrival, officers located and detained Silva-Rodriguez inside the building.

🔹It is alleged that the check Silva-Rodriguez was attempting to cash had been flagged by TD Bank’s computer system. Further investigation by responding officers revealed that the original, legitimate check had already been successfully cashed by its intended recipient. Silva-Rodriguez had allegedly altered the check and attempted to cash it a second time for its total value of $1,710.23.

🔹Silva-Rodriguez was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters for processing. She was subsequently charged with theft by deception, forgery, and bad checks. Silva-Rodriguez was later released pending an initial court appearance.


(Charges are merely allegations until the defendant is proven guilty or pleads guilty in a court of law).


Issued by: Officer Stacy Chiarolanza (PIO)

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New date for our E-Bike Q&A.
06/10/2026

New date for our E-Bike Q&A.

🔹We have reached our 30 applicant limit for the 2026 Junior Police Academy. All those who registered will be contacted b...
06/06/2026

🔹We have reached our 30 applicant limit for the 2026 Junior Police Academy. All those who registered will be contacted by the instructors if necessary.

🔹We look forward to an awesome week for everyone!

🔹New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Announces Statewide Goal Zero Enforcement Initiative on June 6, Rememb...
06/03/2026

🔹New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Announces Statewide Goal Zero Enforcement Initiative on June 6, Remembering Trooper Marc K. Castellano🔹

🔹High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement Operations Will Happen this Saturday


🔹TRENTON – June 2, 2026 – The Fairfield Police Department, in association with the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) today announced a statewide Goal Zero enforcement initiative scheduled for Saturday, June 6 to honor New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc K. Castellano, killed in the line of duty in Howell.

🔹The all-day initiative will bring together law enforcement agencies throughout New Jersey for a coordinated traffic enforcement effort focused on New Jersey’s Move Over Law, in effect since Sept. 1, 2020 to protect emergency workers on New Jersey roadways.

🔹Police officers across the state will be on the roads actively enforcing the law and stopping motorists who fail to slow down or move over when approaching emergency responders, tow operators, highway workers, and others working along the roadside.

🔹“At age 29, Trooper Marc Castellano made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the people of New Jersey. This initiative honors his memory by making it clear that the Move Over Law will be fully enforced,” said Montville Police Chief Andrew Caggiano, NJSACOP president. “Goal Zero is about preventing tragedies before they happen. Drivers who fail to slow down or move over place lives at risk, and police will be out across the state to address that dangerous behavior.”

🔹The initiative is part of the broader Goal Zero movement, which seeks to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries through coordinated enforcement and education. Agencies participating in the June 6 initiative will conduct high-visibility enforcement operations throughout the day, with officers focusing on violations that endanger workers or motorists stopped on the roadway.

🔹“Every traffic stop, crash investigation, disabled vehicle, and roadway incident places people just feet from moving traffic. Trooper Castellano’s death reminds us that these dangers are real and ever-present,” said Michael J. Rizol Jr., Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “Public awareness is important, and we all need to work together to promote this message. This initiative is about accountability and saving lives.”

🔹“Trooper Marc Castellano exemplified the courage, professionalism, and dedication that define the New Jersey State Police. While we remember his sacrifice, we also renew our commitment to protecting those who serve on the roadside every day,” added Jeanne Hengemuhle, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “Motorists should understand that the Move Over Law is not optional. Troopers and officers will be enforcing it because compliance can mean the difference between life and death.”

🔹NJSACOP urges all motorists to remain alert, avoid distractions, reduce speed, and move over whenever they see flashing lights or roadside activity ahead. Drivers who fail to do so put law enforcement officers, first responders, tow operators, highway workers, and stranded motorists at unnecessary risk.

🔹“Sixteen years after Trooper Castellano’s death, the message remains unchanged: when you see flashing lights ahead, slow down and move over,” Chief Caggiano said. “On June 6, law enforcement will be visible, proactive, and focused on preventing another avoidable tragedy.”

🔹Kearny Woman Arrested for Shoplifting at Target🔹 🔹Fairfield (NJ) – The Fairfield Police Department announces the arrest...
06/02/2026

🔹Kearny Woman Arrested for Shoplifting at Target🔹

🔹Fairfield (NJ) – The Fairfield Police Department announces the arrest of Caroline Pereira-Mol (43) of Kearny, NJ for shoplifting on May 29, 2026. On that date at approximately 2:44 pm, officers were dispatched to Target on a report of a shoplifter being detained by security. Officers Ray Puluse and Jesse Schnackenberg responded and located Pereira-Mol with security personnel.

🔹It is alleged that Pereira-Mol had filled a shopping cart with various merchandise and attempted to exit the store without paying. She was stopped and detained by security at that time. The total value shoplifted was $324.92.

🔹Pereira-Mol was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. She was charged with shoplifting and later released pending an initial court appearance at the Essex County Superior Court.


(Charges are merely allegations until the defendant is proven guilty or pleads guilty in a court of law).



Issued by: Officer Stacy Chiarolanza (PIO)

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Tomorrow, June 2, 2026, we are hosting another free child car seat inspection at the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department...
06/01/2026

Tomorrow, June 2, 2026, we are hosting another free child car seat inspection at the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department. Stop by anytime between 9am-12pm to have your child’s car seat installed or inspected by a certified technician. The Fire Department is located at 51 Plymouth Street. No appointment is necessary, just stop by.

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