March 3 - DWI - Union Valley Road/Camden Place James A. Gowe, West Milford, Age 37 While on patrol on Union Valley Road in the area of Ridge Road, Sgt. John Matarese observed the above driver traveling south on Union Valley Road. The vehicle was being driven on top of the center line of the roadway. After following the vehicle, it was observed to drift to the center line and back into the lane of travel several times. A motor vehicle stop was conducted. An odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected coming from within the vehicle. Tests were performed and driver was transported to headquarters for processing. Driver was arrested for DWI. Vehicle was impounded by West Milford Body & Frame. Sgt. John Matarese March 3 - DWI - Warwick Turnpike Meghan C. Kyle, Hohokus, Age 20 While on patrol, P.O. Laura Paul was traveling south on Greenwood Lake Turnpike and observed a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction going off the shoulder of the roadway. Officer Paul followed the vehicle on Warwick Turnpike and observed it cross over the center line and then back to the fog line several times. A motor vehicle stop was conducted. P.O. James DeVore backed up P.O. Paul. Driver was subsequently arrested for DWI and issued a summons for failure to maintain a lane. P.O. Laura Paul March 2 - Burglary/Theft/Criminal Mischief - Carmel Road P.O. James McDaniel responded to the above location on the report of a burglary/theft. An employee of Environmental Construction stated he arrived on the job site to find that an unknown actor had kicked in the temporary door located on the side of the house, which was used to close the opening where garage doors will eventually go. The house is under construction. A large amount of criminal mischief was done throughout the house, nails thrown, numerous holes kicked in sheetrock walls, and walls were spray-painted. A new stove was damaged with glue. Two toilets, a chandelier, and faucets were stolen. Damage estimated to be $2000. Case is under investigation P.O. James McDaniel March 2 - Shoplifting - West Milford Shop Rite Theodore Zagleski, Wantage, Age 53 P.O. Suzanne Novakowski and P.O.George Richnavsky responded to Shop Rite on a report of a shoplifter. The accused (above) attempted to steal three types of Physicians Formula make up (powder and eye shadow), six packages of Gillette Fusion Power razor cartridges, men’s socks and Sports crème. Accused was transported to headquarters and processed. He was issued a complaint for shoplifting and is to appear in West Milford Municipal Court on March 8. P.O. Suzanne Novakowski February 28 - DWI - Marshall Hill Road Francis J. Dixon, West Milford, age 49 P.O. Tyrus Hicks responded to the above location for a report of a motor vehicle accident. A green Chevrolet pickup truck was located atop the roadways guide rail. While interviewing the above driver P.O. Hicks detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath as he spoke. Driver was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters after performing field sobriety testing. He was issued summons for DWI, disregard of marked lanes, and suspended driving. He was issued a court date of March 8. P.O. Tyrus Hicks February 24 - DWI - Echo Lake Road/Route 23 Henry Ritter Jr., Bernville, PA, Age 21 While on patrol P.O. Gary Yarnall observed the above driving a 1998 White Jeep, traveling in the right lane of Route 23 north. While traveling behind vehicle officer observed it to be traveling in an erratic manner. Officer Yarnall performed a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Route 23 North and Echo Lake Road. P.O. Jason Lowenfeld backed up the officer at the scene. In speaking with the accused, Officer Yarnall detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from within the interior compartment of his vehicle. The accused was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters. Summonses were issued for DWI, Failure to maintain a lane, throwing a cigarette from a vehicle. Court date was March 1. P.O. Gary Yarnall February 21 - MVA/DWI - Macopin Road Edwin Perez, Jr., West Milford, Age 35 Investigation revealed that V1 was traveling north on Macopin Road when it crossed over the double yellow lines, across the oncoming lane of travel, left the roadway to the left and struck a utility pole, doing damage to pole. WMFAS #48 responded for minor injuries but were released refusing any further medical attention. Driver was issued summons for DWI. P.O. Gary Yarnall