09/07/2026
On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Off. Abdellatif was on patrol, driving northbound on Haledon Avenue, behind a red Nissan when he observed the said vehicle disregard the red traffic light at the intersection of Haledon Avenue and North 11th Street. The said vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Haledon Avenue and North 12th. The driver, later identified as Ms. Kamesha T Steward, provided all her required driving credentials. Ms. Kamesha T Steward's information was provided to dispatch, and they confirmed that Ms. Steward had one active criminal warrant from the Paterson Police Department in the amount of $750.00.
At this time, Ms. Steward was placed under arrest. The said vehicle was left at the scene. SRO. Sanabria transported Ms. Kamesha to the Paterson Police Department for processing.
Ms. Kamesha was issued one motor vehicle summons for 39:3-4 (unregistered vehicle) and a verbal warning for disregarding the traffic light.
On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Off Abdellatif observed a gray Infiniti without a front license plate and displaying an expired inspection sticker. The vehicle was stopped at 80 Wagaraw Road.
The driver, later identified as Rachel Troisi, informed us that she did not have her physical driver's license. It was then determined that Ms. Troisi had one active warrant issued by the Jersey City Police Department, with a bail amount of $550.00. Officer Abdellitef subsequently placed Ms. Troisi under arrest.
Ms. Troisi granted permission for her passenger to take custody of her vehicle. She was then transported to headquarters for processing. Once processing was complete, Ms. Troisi was released on her own recognizance (R.O.R.) as per the Jersey City Police Department.
On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Officer Chaker was flagged down by a business owner who reported an attempted bicycle theft. The business owner pointed out the suspect, who was walking on E. Main Street toward N. 6th Street. Officers Chaker and Abdellatif made contact with the suspect, later identified as Mr. Tajay Turner.
The officers requested dispatch to check for any outstanding warrants for Mr. Turner. Dispatch confirmed that Mr. Turner had an active criminal warrant from the Paterson Police Department in the amount of $1,000.00. Mr. Turner was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters.
The Paterson Police Department responded to our Police Headquarters and took Mr. Turner into custody without incident. The subject was not charged with attempted theft.
On September 2, 2026, at approximately 3:49 PM, Officer Batej observed a gray Nissan that failed to stop for a posted stop sign at the intersection of N. 6th Street and Brown Avenue. The vehicle was later stopped at the intersection of N. 6th Street and Planten Avenue. The driver was identified as Mr. Jeffrey Ellerbee.
Dispatch advised that Mr. Ellerbee's driving privileges were suspended and that he had an active criminal warrant for his arrest out of West Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania. As a result, Mr. Ellerbee was placed under arrest for the active warrant from West Hempfield Township, PA. He was charged with one count of N.J.S.A. 2A:160-10, Fugitive from Justice, and transported to the Passaic County Detention Hub.
The following motor vehicle summonses were also issued:
- 39:4-144: Disregarding a Stop Sign Regulation
- 39:3-40: Driving After License/Registration Suspended or Revoked
- 39:3-74: Obstruction of Windshield for Vision
The above defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
