Verona Police Department

Home
United States
Verona, NJ
Verona Police Department

Official page of the Verona Police Department, Verona, NJ. This page is not continually mo Do not use this page to report a crime.

This is the official page of the Verona Police Department (VPD) in Verona, New Jersey. This page was created to provide people who live and work in the Verona area, or others with an interest in the VPD, access to information about the VPD and a platform to interact with the VPD. This page is monitored and managed by the members of the VPD Social Media Committee. Comments posted by others

on the VPD page(s) are not to be considered the opinion of the VPD nor does VPD endorse any third-party comments on this page. The VPD welcomes a person's right to express his/her opinion and encourages posters to keep comments related to content on this page. In case of emergency, or if you need police assistance, dial 9-1-1. Before posting on this page, please review the terms below. A posting on this page constitutes acceptance of these terms. If you post information related to a crime on this page, you may be placing yourself in the position of becoming a witness in court proceedings. The acceptance of a friend invite between VPD members and a citizen does not indicate endorsement of that person's actions or comments. The VPD reserves the right to remove and/or block anyone who posts inappropriate material as determined by the VPD. The VPD reserves the right to remove any comments that are inappropriate or offensive, including comments that defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or violate the legal rights of others; include racism, hatred, slander, threats, obscenity, violence, vulgarity, spam or advertisements, have personal information about another person or that violate a person's privacy interests, include copyrighted material belonging to another person, contain links to inappropriate or offensive websites. The VPD does not allow posting of photos or videos by anyone other than members of the VPD. If you have photos or videos you'd like to share on this page, please contact us. Postings are subject to all applicable Federal, State and local legislation.

06/24/2026

🚲 New Jersey’s New E-Bike Law Takes Effect on July 19, 2026

The NJMVC is now accepting appointments for E-bike licensing and registration. Under the new law, all E-bikes must be registered, riders must be at least 15 years old, and a valid driver’s license or E-bike license is required to operate an E-bike in New Jersey. Helmets are mandatory for ALL riders.

✔️ All E-bikes must be registered
✔️ Motorized bicycles require insurance (up to 28 mph pedal assist or throttle)
✔️ Low-speed E-bikes (pedal assist up to 20 mph) do not require insurance
✔️ Riders without a driver’s license must obtain an E-bike/Moped license

Schedule an appointment:
https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvc

Learn more about the new requirements:
https://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicletopics/ebike.htm

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the VPD!

06/17/2026

Over the last few weeks, the Verona Police Department hosted three Verona High School Students, for their Capstone Program. The students had the unique opportunity to experience policing and the criminal justice system from every angle. They visited Municipal Court, Superior Court, and Family Court to gain firsthand insight into the judicial process. They trained and learned alongside professionals at the Essex County Police Academy, Newark Police Academy, and spent time with the Elizabeth Police Department, Jersey City Police Department and Newark Police Department.

Students explored specialized law enforcement units including the NYPD Counterterrorism Unit, Somerset County K-9 Unit, Newark Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU), and Mounted Unit. They also had the honor of visiting the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where they learned about advanced law enforcement training and leadership development.

In addition to site visits, students earned CPR certifications and participated in cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) training scenarios designed to enhance decision-making and critical thinking skills.

From local police departments to some of the largest law enforcement agencies in the country, our Capstone students were able to observe and learn about all aspects of policing in both small and large agencies. This hands-on experience provided valuable insight into careers in law enforcement, public service, criminal justice, and community engagement.

Thank you to all of our law enforcement partners, courts, instructors, and professionals who dedicated their time to making this program a success. We are proud of our students and look forward to seeing what the future holds for them!

06/11/2026

OWNER LOCATED‼️

UPDATE ‼️

The dog has been turned over to Wayne Animal Control. If you know the owner, please contact Wayne Animal Control.

FOUND DOG❗️

Dog found in the area of Cumberland Avenue. If you know the owner please contact the Headquarters at 973-239-5000.

06/10/2026

The Verona Police Department is proud to welcome our newest police officers.

From left to right:
• Officer Yousef Karmi
• Officer Conor Boryeskne
• Officer Karen Gallego
• Officer Jayden Czupak

Please join us in congratulating them as they begin their law enforcement careers.

Congratulations, and welcome to the Verona Police Department.

06/05/2026

Today, officers from the Verona Police Department proudly participated in the 43rd Annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run, helping to raise awareness and support for the athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a longstanding tradition that brings together law enforcement agencies across the state in support of a great cause, benefiting thousands of Special Olympics athletes and their families.

Participating officers included:
• Officer Vecchio
• Officer B. McMahon
• Sgt. Maguire
• Detective S. McMahon
• Lt. Juliano
• Officer Daly

Thank you to all who participated and represented the Verona Police Department with pride while supporting this incredible event.

05/26/2026

After nearly 25 years of dedicated service to the Verona community, the Verona Police Department congratulates Officer Joel Martin on his well-earned retirement.

Officer Martin was hired on July 27, 2001, and attended the Essex County Police Academy before beginning a distinguished career serving the residents of Verona. Throughout his time with the department, Officer Martin proudly served in both the Patrol Division and the Detective Bureau, where he became widely known for his work as the Department’s Juvenile Detective.

During his time in that role, Joel built strong relationships with our schools, students, parents, and community members. He spearheaded and helped develop numerous programs and initiatives that positively impacted countless young people throughout Verona, including Police Day, Senior Capstone programs, high school driver education initiatives, and many other community outreach efforts.

Joel’s commitment, compassion, and ability to connect with people made a lasting impact that is difficult to fully express in words. His legacy within the Verona Police Department and throughout the community will continue to be felt for many years to come.

Officer Martin will truly be missed by his fellow officers, coworkers, and the residents he served so proudly. We thank him for his years of dedication, professionalism, and service to the Township of Verona, and we wish him nothing but health, happiness, and success in retirement.

Congratulations, Joel!

05/25/2026

Remember and Honor 🇺🇸

05/14/2026

OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED 👍

Dog found Grove Ave near Bloomfield Ave. Contact dispatch at 973-239-5000 if owner is known.

05/10/2026

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

Lt. Lecreux, Officer Clark, and Officer Purcell of the Verona Police Department are embarking on a 300-mile ride to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

They join riders from across the country in the Police Unity Tour, paying tribute to the law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Let’s send them our support and best wishes for a safe journey!

🇺🇸

Address

600 Bloomfield Avenue
Verona, NJ
07044

Website

http://www.veronapolice.org/, http://crashdocs.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Verona Police Department posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Verona Police Department:

Shortcuts

Want your organization to be the top-listed Government Service in Verona?