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Police Activity Blotter - 2026

The content provided will consist of crime and safety news that should be of interest to Franklin Lakes' residents. The specific events listed would have required a law enforcement response, are not sensitive in nature, and in many cases required further investigation. Residents are asked to remain vigilant and contact the Police Department if they observe anything suspicious.

 

 5/11/2026 6:42 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Franklin Avenue near Circle Avenue, Cedric FLEURISTIN, age 26 of New City, NY was arrested for a warrant emanating from Pascack Joint Municipal Court Montvale, NJ. PO Lauritano and SGT O'Brien investigated.


 5/11/2026 7:14 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Ewing Avenue near Northwood Drive, Gregg N. JENSEN, age 42 of Franklin Lakes, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant emanating from Riverdale, NJ. PO Messina and PO Sweeney investigated.

 5/10/2026 12:09 PM:

As a result of a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 208 South near Ewing Avenue, Miguel A. DUPREY age 36 of Belleville, NJ was arrested on an active warrant emanating from Newark, NJ. The passenger, Victor M. MENDOZA age 36 of Newark, NJ was also taken into custody on active warrants out of Pequannock, Riverdale, Saddle Brook and Allendale, NJ. PO O’Connor and PO Heffner investigated.

 5/06/2026 9:21 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on High Mountain Road, Angel J.DELOSSANTOS, age 24 of Prospect Park, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant emanating from North Haledon, NJ. PO Messina and PO Sweeney investigated.


 5/06/2026 3:21 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 North near Rt. 208 North, Clifford S. GAMBOA, age 30 of Saugerties, NY was arrested for a warrant emanating from Hackensack, NJ. PO Garrison and SGT O'Brien investigated.


 5/05/2026 11:34 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 South near Rt. 208 North on a 2017 Silver Chevrolet Cruz, the passenger, Jenna E. STAUDT age 33 of Newton, NJ was arrested and charged with possession of prescription legend drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sgt. Blum and PO O'Connor investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.   

 5/02/2026 11:23 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 208 South near Ewing Avenue of a White 2017 Toyota Corolla, Aldo R. GONZALEZ, age 47 of Fort Washington, MD was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated and issued multiple summonses. PO Messina and SGT Zangara investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.



 5/01/2026 8:23 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Colonial Road near Rt. 208 North, Noah D. JOSEPH, age 20 of Bogota, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Bogota, NJ. PO Smith and SGT O'Brien investigated.



 4/29/2026 10:09 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Franklin Avenue near Connie Avenue of a Grey 2013 Toyota Corolla, Jeorge S. Giraldo, age 34 of Mt. Arlington, NJ was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated and issued multiple summonses. SGT Knubel and PO Heffner investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 4/27/2026 4:56 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 South near Rt. 208 North of a white 2010 Dodge Caravan, passenger Arturo E. DUBON age 30 of Plainfield, NJ was arrested for outstanding warrants emanating from Denville and North Plainfield, NJ. PO Rosado and SGT Pellegrino investigated.


 4/23/2026 12:56 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 South near Rt. 208 North, Ayanah N. Young, age 24 of Paterson, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Paterson, NJ. PO Messina and PO Cestaro investigated.

 4/22/2026 1:58 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 208 North near Summit Avenue, Alaycha M. RIJO VARGAS, age 38 of the Bronx, NY was arrested for a warrant emanating from the Palisades Interstate Court, NJ. Bergen County Sheriff’s Office received custody of RIJO VARGAS. PO Cestaro and PO Sweeney investigated.

 4/15/2026 3:39 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on High Mountain Road near Reservoir Drive, Jared I. WEST-MARSHALL, age 26 of North Haledon, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Carteret, NJ. PO Messina and PO Heffner investigated.

 4/11/2026 9:02 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 South near Rt. 208 North of a Grey 2023 Toyota, Laylonnie Savage, age 40 of Boonton, NJ was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated and issued multiple summonses. PO Lauritano and PO Iandoli investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 4/06/2026 7:17 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Ewing Avenue near Walnut Drive, Cleudys Herrera BALLESTAS, age 34 of Albany, NY was arrested for a warrant emanating from Springfield Township, NJ. PO Rosado and PO Lauritano investigated.

 4/06/2026 12:59 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Pulis Avenue near Vichiconti Way, David M. MONTAS, age 39 of Franklin Lakes, NJ was arrested on an outstanding warrant emanating from Jersey City, NJ. MONTAS was released to the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. PO Messina and PO Cestaro investigated.

 4/03/2026 4:38 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 South near Rt. 208 North, Ronald O. Guardado-Martinez, age 29 of West Orange, NJ was arrested for outstanding warrants emanating from Roxbury, Maplewood, Millburn and Montclair, NJ. Montclair PD responded to headquarters and received custody of GUARDADO-MARTINEZ. PO Rosado and PO Garrison investigated.

 3/31/2026 8:16 PM

Officers responded to a report of a vehicle obstructing the roadway at the intersection Huron Road and High Mountain Road. Upon arrival, officers located a 2014 White Nissan Sentra and identified the driver as Frederick ANTALEK, age 61, of Fishkill, NY. Further investigation determined that ANTALEK was operating the vehicle while under the influence. He was subsequently placed under arrest without incident. ANTALEK was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and issued multiple motor vehicle summonses. PO Messina and PO Cestaro investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 3/28/2026 8:58 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt.287 North near Rt. 208 North, Segundo P. DUY GUAMAN, age 34 of East Orange, NJ was arrested for warrants emanating from Harrison and Saddle Brook, NJ. PO Rosado and PO Lauritano investigated.



 3/26/2026 1:35 PM

Jeffrey M. Toribiocleto age 22 of Paterson ,NJ responded to police headquarters to retrieve his vehicle, which had been previously impounded. Upon further investigation, it was determined that TORIBIOCLETO had an outstanding warrant emanating from Wanaque, NJ. TORIBIOCLETO was taken into custody and subsequently released upon satisfying the conditions of the warrant. PO Cestaro and SGT Zangara investigated.

 3/26/2026 6:28 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt.208 North near Colonial Road, Robinhood SUMTER, age 71 of Paterson, NJ was arrested for warrants emanating from Wayne and Pequannock, NJ. PO Smith and SGT O’Brien investigated.

 3/24/2026 2:11 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Ewing Avenue near Franklin Avenue, Jared I. WEST-MARSHALL, age 26 of West Orange, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Carteret, NJ. PO Shutrop and SGT Pellegrino investigated.

 3/24/2026 10:19 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Franklin Lake Road near Northwood Drive, Octavia B. DAVIS, age 29 of Paterson, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Pascack Joint Municipal Court Montvale, NJ. PO Rosado and PO Lauritano investigated.

 03/19/2026 4:04 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on High Mountain Road near Reservoir Drive, Jeffrey M. TORIBIOCLETO, age 22 of Paterson, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Wanaque, NJ. PO O'Connor and SGT Blum investigated.

 03/18/2026 9:46 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 208 South near Summit Avenue, Brandon E.BADIA, age 23 of Clifton, NJ was arrested for warrants emanating from Clifton and Fairfield, NJ. BADIA also had an active warrant from Stroudsburg Sheriff’s Office, PA. Clifton Police Department responded to headquarters and received custody of BADIA. PO Smith and PO Lauritano investigated.

 3/18/2026 5:24 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on High Mountain Road near Reservoir Drive, Jenna M. JOHNSTON, age 36 of North Haledon, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Elmwood Park, NJ. PO O’Connor and PO Lauritano investigated.

 3/18/2026 1:50 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Colonial Road near Sioux Lane, Hayden A. ULLOANARANJO, age 28 of Newark, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Bloomfield, NJ. PO O’Connor and SGT Blum investigated.

 03/18/2026 8:44 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Franklin Avenue near Pulis Avenue, Kasim M. JOHNSON, age 34 of Paterson, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Paterson, NJ. Paterson Police Department responded to headquarters and received custody of JOHNSON. SGT Knubel and SGT Blum investigated.

 3/17/2026 2:55 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on High Mountain Road, Zoe A. WATKINS, age 22 of Oakland, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from North Caldwell, NJ. PO Messina and PO Hill investigated.

 3/07/2026 10:39 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Dakota Trail, Carlos X Quizhpilemabalvoa, age 39 of Suffern, NY was arrested for a warrant emanating from Elmwood Park, NJ. PO Garrison and SGT O’Brien investigated.

 2/28/2026 3:07 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Franklin Avenue near Colonial Road of a black 2019 BMW, passenger Teriniyah L. BESSBARBER age 21 of Jersey City, NJ was arrested for outstanding warrants emanating from Jersey City and Newark, NJ. PO Rosado and SGT Pellegrino investigated.

 2/27/2026 11:12 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 208 South near Ewing Avenue of a Grey 2021Mercedes, Sarah S. Tintle, age 41 of Wyckoff, NJ was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated and issued multiple summonses. PO Cestaro and PO O’Connor investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 2/27/2026 4:28 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 South near Colonial Road, Michael YELVERTON, age 49 of Schenectady, NY was arrested for a warrant emanating from Elizabeth, NJ. PO Rosado and PO O’Connor investigated.

 

 2/24/2026 11:44 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 South near Rt. 208 North, Jason P. BERDAN age 29 of Hewitt, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant emanating from Central Municipal Court Bergen County, NJ. BERDAN was transferred into the custody of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department. PO O’Connor and PO Heffner investigated.

 2/21/2026 9:38 PM:

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 208 North near Colonial Road, Wilber R. CHECOFELIX age 25 of PATERSON NJ, was arrested for a warrant emanating from Woodbridge, NJ. Further investigation revealed the vehicle he was operating had been reported stolen. CHECOFELIX was subsequently charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle and issued multiple traffic summonses. The Woodbridge Police Department responded to headquarters and received custody of CHECOFELIX. PO Garrison and PO Smith investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 2/19/2026 11:33 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt.287 North near Rt.208 North, Michael S. MORANVILLON, age 25 of Newark, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Newark, NJ. PO Rosado and SGT Pellegrino investigated.

 2/17/2026 10:07 PM

 

As a result of a motor vehicle stop and subsequent investigation on Old Mill Road near Lawlins Road, Christopher C. LANSKI age 22 of Washington Twp, NJ was arrested and charged with possession of CDS, possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. LANSKI was also issued multiple traffic summonses. The passenger, Logan J. MARTINEZ age 24 of Butler, NJ was also taken into custody on active warrants emanating from Bloomingdale and Pompton Lakes, NJ. PO Garrison and SGT O’Brien investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 

 

 2/10/2026 8:18 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt.287 South near Rt.208 North, Enmanuel J. GARCIACABRERA, age 23 of Fair Lawn, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Wanaque, NJ. PO Iandoli and PO Rosado investigated.

 2/09/2026 2:21 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Breakneck Road near Franklin Lake Road, India C. ADAMS, age 50 of Paterson, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Paterson, NJ. PO O’Connor and PO Heffner investigated.

 2/04/2026 3:51 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 South near Colonial Road, Michael A. EBRAHIM-GERGES, age 27 of Jersey City, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Brielle, NJ. PO Rosado and PO Lauritano investigated.

 2/03/2026 9:45 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt.208 North near Colonial Road, Ricky R. ALDAS, age 29 of East Orange, NJ was arrested for warrants emanating from Newark and Jersey City, NJ. PO Smith and SGT O’Brien investigated.

 2/01/2026 12:42 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Summit Avenue of a Grey 2004 Honda Pilot, John P. VAUGHAN, age 50 of Teaneck, NJ was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated and issued multiple summonses. VAUGHAN was also found to have an active outstanding warrant issued by the Cliffside Park, NJ. SGT Blum and PO O’Connor investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 1/31/2026 9:17 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on High Mountain Road near Huron Road, Sheron U. MANN, age 53 of Haledon, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Passaic, NJ. PO Rosado and PO Iandoli investigated.

 1/31/2026 2:01 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Summit Avenue of a Silver 2023 Toyota Rav, Ahmed A. ELBAKLY, age 26 of Haskell, NJ was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated and issued multiple summonses. SGT Blum and PO Heffner investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.


 1/21/2026 4:27 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 208 South near Ewing Avenue, Ubaldo Bochquelex, age 42 of Fairview, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Keansburg, NJ. PO O’Connor and SGT Blum investigated.

 1/20/2026 4:12 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on High Mountain Road near Reservoir Drive, Nelson G. BUENO, age 24 of Elmwood Park, NJ was arrested for warrants emanating from Paterson and North Haledon, NJ. PO Messina and PO Cestaro investigated.

 1/17/2026 8:31 AM

Officers responded to the area of Colonial Road and McCoy Road in reference to a report of a male sitting along the roadway. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male subject who stated he was seated on the roadside due to being fatigued from running. Further investigation revealed the subject to be Kenichi Takahara, age 34, of Oakland , NJ, who had an active warrant emanating from Wayne, NJ. TAKAHARA was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters without incident. PO Heffner and PO O’Connor Investigated.

 01/15/2026 12:13 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Franklin Ave near Cherry St of a white 2006 Acura TL the operator Brianna S. FINLEY age 24 of Jersey City, NJ and passenger Kezont E. COLEY age 24 of Paterson, NJ were arrested on outstanding warrants. FINLEY was transferred into the custody of Bergen County Sheriff’s Department and COLEY transferred to the custody of Stanhope Police. PO Messina and Sgt. Zangara investigated.

 01/14/2026 7:56 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Franklin Lake Rd near Walder Dr, Jose D. ALCANTARA, age 23 of Paterson, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Paterson, NJ. Paterson Police Department responded to headquarters and received custody of ALCANTARA. PO Shutrop investigated.

 01/11/2026 4:07 PM

Officers dispatched to Parsons Pond Road, specifically the Cigna Property, for a male party that was observed on surveillance camera trespassing on the property by unlawfully going through a security gate. PO Shutrop responded, this is an active investigation.

 01/10/2026 9:55 PM

As a the result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Ewing Ave of a red 2022 Jeep Wrangler, Violeta HERRERA age 48 of Garfield, NJ was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and issued multiple traffic summonses. PO Cestaro investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 01/10/2026 12:58 PM

Officers were dispatched to a Franklin Lake Rd residence on a report of male suspect urinating on the front lawn. Officers located the suspect and subsequent investigation led to the arrest for disorderly conduct of Santiago M. FESTA age 51 of Franklin Lakes, NJ. PO Garrison and PO Smith investigated. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 01/09/2026 12:19 PM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop on Rt 208 north, Eurys TERREROENCARNACIO age 28 of Passaic, NJ was arrested for a warrant emanating from Little Ferry, NJ. TERREROENCARNACIO was turned over to Little Ferry Police. PO Smith investigated.

 1/08/2026 6:45 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Summit Avenue, Edgar RUEDASARANGO age 56 of College Point, NY was arrested for an outstanding warrant emanating from Sparta, NJ. PO Iandoli investigated.

 1/06/2026 12:16 AM

As a result of a motor vehicle stop investigation on Rt. 287 North near Colonial Rd, Kasaun J. COE age 29 of Paterson, NJ was arrested for Hindering Apprehension. COE was also issued a traffic summons. Criminal charges and traffic violations are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.