05/19/2026
05/08/2026 Lewdness Arrest: On this date at approximately 10:09am, patrols responded to 160 Maplewood Ave on a report of an adult male engaging in lewd acts. After checking the area patrols were able to located the described male. At this time the caller positively identified the male in question and he was placed into custody without further incident. The male, 18yr old Alyson Cruz of Kenilworth, NJ was subsequently charged with Disturbing the peace and later released.
05/09/2026 Shoplifting Arrest: On this date at approximately 4:00pm, patrols responded to the Dollar Tree on a report of shoplifting. The caller reported that an unknown black male entered into the store, placed items into a shopping cart and attempt to leave the store without making payment. Patrols located the male in question and placed him into custody without further incident. The male, 40yr old Shaheen Dorsey of Newark, NJ was subsequently charged with Shoplifting and released on a summons.
05/12/2026 Warrant Arrest: On this date at approximately 1:44pm, patrols conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Irvington Ave and Parker Ave. While conducting the stop it was discovered that the driver had an outstanding warrant out of Springfield, NJ. At this time the driver, 24yr old male Quinique Bennett of Newark, NJ was placed into custody on the strength of the warrant and transported to MPD for processing and later released. ..
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