Maywood Police Department

The Maywood Police Department is committed to our mission of being responsive to our community in the delivery of quality services. Recognizing our responsibility to maintain order and to provide for the public safety of all residents, our objective is to improve the quality of life through a community partnership which promotes safe and secure neighborhoods. Our website is a valuable tool that can help strengthen this partnership by allowing us to communicate important information to the residents of Maywood in a timely manner. The MPD has also implemented the use of Twitter and Nixle in order to broadcast information such as weather alerts, parking enforcement notices and town events. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (201) 845-8800.

GUN BUYBACK A SUCCESS

4/15/13 - On Saturday, April 13th, the Maywood Police Department assisted the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department with their gun buyback program at the First Presbyterian Church on Maywood Avenue. The event, which was held at nu...merous locations throughout the county, collected more than 1,300 firearms. Buyback compensation varied by firearm type: $20 for non-operational weapons, $80 for rifles and shotguns, $100 for handguns and $300 for automatic assault weapons and machine guns.

Pictured (from left to right): Undersheriff Smith, Chief Pegg, Sheriff Saudino, Officer Parodi & Officer Moussou.

2013 MPOA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

4/8/13 - The Maywood Police Officer's Association is now accepting applications from prospective 2013 high school graduates. Applicants must be Maywood residents and are required to complete the application and return it in a sealed envelope to Police Headquarters by May 1st. Download 2013 MPOA Scholarship Application.

ROBBERY AT TD BANK ON MAYWOOD AVENUE

3/27/13 - The Maywood Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred on March 27^th at 1:30 pm at the TD Bank located at 560 Maywood Avenue. The suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money, no weapon was shown. After exiting the bank with approximately $1,200, the suspect fled on foot eastbound on East Pleasant Avenue. Suspect is described as a black female, 5’5 – 5’7, thick build, medium length black hair. See photo to the right. Anyone with information relating to this, please contact the Maywood Police at 201-845-8800.

GUN BUYBACK TO BE HELD IN MAYWOOD ON APRIL 13TH

3/8/13 - On Saturday, April 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office will partner with local law enforcement to host a countywide Gun Buyback at various places of worship across the county.

The 2013 Gun Buyback is being held in conjunction with local law enforcement in light of the recent acts of gun violence that have taken place across our nation. Funded by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office with money seized from criminal activities, the initiative will take place at several places of worship conveniently located all across the county.

On Saturday, April 13th from 1 pm to 5pm, a Gun Buyback will be held in Maywood at the First Presbyterian Church located at 401 Maywood Avenue. To see other locations where Gun Buybacks are being held, please visit the Bergen County Sheriff's Office Website.

Individuals can turn in firearms to receive up to $300 for each firearm surrendered. Compensation varies by firearm type: $20 for non-operational weapons, $80 for rifles and shotguns, $100 for handguns, and $300 for automatic assault weapons and machine guns.

On April 13, BCSO firearms experts and officers will examine and secure all firearms upon arrival at each surrender site. An officer will assist each individual in completing a voluntary surrender form that includes a general description of each firearm, time and date of surrender, and amount of compensation provided. Complimentary trigger locks and gun safety information will also be provided at each location.

All firearms should be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gun box, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which they are being transported. Ammunition should be transported in a separate container. Officers will be on hand to assist individuals with carrying weapons safely into each Buyback location.

For more information about the Bergen County Gun Buyback, please contact BCSO’s Community Outreach Unit at 201-336-3540.

MAYWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT MOVING TO PARAMUS

1/13/13 - The Maywood Municipal Court offices located at 15 Park Avenue will officially move on Friday, January 18, 2013. The last scheduled court date is Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM. After this date, all motor vehicle summonses, criminal complaints and other court matters will be handled at the Paramus Municipal Court building. The Paramus Municipal Court is located at:

1 Jockish Square
Paramus, NJ 07652
2nd Floor
Telephone: (201) 265-2100
Fax: (201) 265 6428

Anyone wishing to pay motor vehicle tickets online can still do so by visiting: http://njcourts.judiciary.state.nj.us/njmcdirect/atswepr2/home.do

MPD RECEIVES 2012 AAA MERIT AWARD

1/8/13 - Members from the Maywood Police Department recently attended the AAA North Jersey Community Traffic Safety Luncheon and were presented with the AAA Award of Merit for 2012. The award is presented to communities for their exceptional traffic safety programs activities. Pictured from left to right are: Lt. Natale, Chief Pegg, Vice President of AAA North Jersey James Dobi and P.O. Wuhrl.

2012 PBA TOY DRIVE A SUCCESS

12/24/12 -

On Friday, December 21, 2012, members of the Maywood PD, Rochelle Park PD and several other Bergen County Police Departments tr

aveled to Newtown, Connecticut to deliver toys to the families of the recent elemen...tary school tragedy. The toys were collected during the 2012 PBA Toy Drive and were also distributed to military families, the Sanzari Children’s Hospital, Hurricane Sandy victims and other families in need.

P.O. Moussou and the Maywood Police Department would like to thank all those who made donations to the 2012 PBA Toy Drive and look forward to your continued support next year

Pictured from left to right: P.O. Laboy & Sgt. Brunet (Rochelle Park PD) P.O. Moussou (Maywood PD)

RIVER EDGE MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG DISTRIBUTION CHARGES

12/10/12 -

On December 10, 2012, the Maywood Police Department arrested Colin T. McCarthy, 24, of River Edge on drug possession and distribution charges. His arrest came about as a result of a narc...

otic investigation by the Maywood and River Edge Police Departments where Mr. McCarthy was observed distributing suspected marijuana in both towns.

Search warrants were obtained for Mr. McCarthy’s vehicle and residence, which resulted in the seizure of approximately five pounds of marijuana and packaging materials to distribute the marijuana.

Mr. McCarthy was charged for possessing the marijuana, possession with intent to distribute the marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute the marijuana within 500 feet of a park and 1000 feet of a school.

Mr. McCarthy and was remanded to the Bergen County Jail in lieu of $35,000.00 dollars bail with no 10% option. The matter will be referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for disposition.

Two arrested on drug distribution charges

On November 27th, the Maywood Police Department arrested Robert Nukho, 27 of Little Ferry, and a juvenile for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession with intent in a school zone, financial facilitation, and several other narcotic offenses. Nukho was also charged with employing a juvenile to commit a drug offense.

On the 27th, a search warrant was obtained for Nukho’s vehicle and residence in Little Ferry. Maywood officers conducted surveillance on Nukho’s residence and followed his vehicle after he left the residence. Subsequently, officers stopped Nukho’s vehicle in Maywood. At that time the juvenile driver and Nukho were placed under arrest. Approximately one ounce of marijuana was found in the vehicle and approximately $6,100 in total was seized from the two. With the assistance from the Little Ferry Police Department, a search warrant was executed at Nukho’s residence in Little Ferry. This search yielded in excess of one pound of marijuana, packaging material, and another $1,300 in cash.

Nukho was remanded to the Bergen County Jail on $25,000 bail. Juvenile delinquency charges are pending for the juvenile driver.

maywood police now on facebook

11/18/12 – The Maywood Police Department is excited to announce the launch of our new Facebook™ Page! Please visit www.facebook.com/maywoodpolice and "Like" us! Followers will receive up to the minute information regarding incidents and events in the Borough of Maywood.

MAYWOOD IMPLEMENTS SWIFT911™ PROGRAM

11/16/12 – In an effort to provide more reliable and effective communications with citizens, the Borough of Maywood has implemented SwiftReach Networks, Inc. as our emergency notification provider.

By following the link to the right, residents can enter up to four phone numbers into our Swift911 Database. Swift911™ is a system designed to make phone calls to specific people or areas in the event of an emergency or for sharing important information. It is a high speed notification program with the capability of delivering recorded warnings to the entire community, via telephone, email, text or pager.

Maywood officer to ride in police unity tour

11/11/12 – Maywood Police Officer Walter Moussou will be participating in the Police Unity Tour on May 9, 2013. In May 1997 the Police Unity Tour was organized by Officer Patrick P. Montuore of the Florham Park Police Department, with the hope of bringing public awareness of Police Officers who have died in the line of duty and to honor their sacrifices.

The tour originally started with 18 riders on a four day fund-raising bicycle ride from Florham Park, NJ to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. which raised $18,000.00. This past May nearly 1600 members nationwide made the trip, and were able to donate over 1.65 Million Dollars to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, bringing the total donations to nearly 12 Million Dollars.

Anyone wishing to sponsor Officer Moussou can do so by visiting the following website: www.firstgiving.com

10/25/12 - It is with bitterness, anger and most of all sadness that I write this memo. What we thought a few weeks ago was a single incident in Maywood of an attempted luring has since grown to a Bergen County issue. This memo is written to simply remind everyone of the importance of continued communication with our kids and of the need for consistency. As I say continuously, school is not the real world. It is a place of safety and if for a few hours each day it is a chance for kids to grow cognitively and socially while making lasting relationships and growing as a person. Unfortunately, all of the safety precautions our district takes and the safeguards all of you take as family units cannot fully wrap our kids in a bubble to shield them from those who simply do not have a care in the world about humankind.

Therefore, as noted above please take note of the items listed below and use repetition and consistency while speaking with your children.

If your child sees something strange, feels that a situation is awkward, or sees an adult acting in a strange way towards them or others, simply flee.

If the situation presents itself in a more serious manner and a more close encounter your child should scream, yell, kick, hit or do anything in their power to get the attention of others and get away at the same time.

Your child should know that nothing is too small to report. Report things to their parents, school personnel, and police regardless of the magnitude of the issue.

Consistently read the newspapers and online news services to keep abreast of any developments so as to have a clear understanding of the on goings around you. The district will continue to use memo, email, and reverse 911. However, if and when incidents occur outside of Maywood, more timely
information can be received through the aforementioned media channels.

We will continue to take precautions in our school buildings. We are consistently in communication with the Maywood Police Department and we will continue to communicate any information with you. We thank you for your continued support and we simply urge you to have consistent and meaningful
conversations with your kids regarding safety and wise decision making.

Sincerely,

Michael Jordan
Superintendent of Schools
Michael Jordan Superintendent/Principal Maywood Public School District

In recent weeks there have been 5 luring incidents reported in Bergen and Passaic Counties that school officials and parents should be aware of. Because of the variation in the description of offenses it is not believed they are connected. A summary of these offenses are as follows:

As parents, please take this opportunity to open the lines of communication with your children regarding basic safety tips. Discuss predatory lures that are commonly used i.e., asking assistance, lost pet, puppies, authority figures, faking an emergency about a relative, etc. Encourage your children to travel in groups, be aware of their surroundings and be alert at all times. If your child is approached by a stranger they should not engage in conversations or answer any questions and NEVER get into a strangers vehicle. Report any attempted luring incident by dialing 9-1-1 immediately.

10/11/12 - On October 11^th, the Maywood Police Department arrested Edilberto Castellano, 40, of West New York for robbery, burglary and criminal mischief. At 12:11, Maywood Police received a 9-1-1 call from a Thoma Avenue resident who reported that someone just broke into her house. The resident locked herself in the bathroom, while remaining in constant communication with the police desk, while Castellano went through bedrooms on the second floor.

Castellano attempted to exit through the front door, where he was met by waiting officers. Castellano then retreated into the house with the officers in chase. Castellano was located attempting to hide in the master bedroom. He was taken into custody and remanded to the Bergen County Jail on $200,000 bail.

At the time of this release, a second actor is in custody being questioned at Maywood Headquarters.

10/8/12 - On Saturday, October 6th, a resident on Orchard Place reported that her 8 year-old daughter was playing in the front yard when a middle-aged white male approached her. The unknown actor asked if she wanted to go with him to see his puppies. The child ran inside her home and told her parents who called the police. The suspect fled the area in an unknown direction. He is described as a white male, 40-50 years of age, approximately 5-feet tall and 160 lbs. The suspect was dressed in a blue dress shirt, a black tie and dark pants. He also was carrying a dark sport jacket and had "scruffy" facial hair. A sketch of the suspect is pictured on the right. Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact the Maywood Police Department at (201) 845-8800.

9/25/12 - On September 24^th, the Maywood Police Department arrested Shaun Puzak (below), 22 of Rochelle Park, and Joshua Obidzinski (right), 21 of Little Ferry, for burglary and theft and conspiracy to commit burglary and theft, respectively.

The Rochelle Park Police Department received a call of suspicious parties coming off of the railroad tracks in their town. Rochelle Park Police located Puzak and Obidzinski, and subsequently arrested the two for possession of heroin. Also at the time the two were in possession of jewelry that was later traced back to a West Magnolia Avenue residence in Maywood that had been burglarized. Puzak and Obidzinski were then turned over to the Maywood Police Department.

Puzak posted a $10,000 bond at Headquarters and was released. Obidzinski was remanded to the Bergen County Jail.

9/25/12 - On September 25^th, fugitive Adam Wraga turned himself in at his lawyer’s office in Orange, NJ, on drug and weapon charges stemming from the execution of a search warrant by the Maywood Police Department at his residence on Maywood Avenue.

The Maywood Police Department, with the assistance of Detective Ken Dyson of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department (currently on loan with the

Marshall’s), picked up Wraga and transported him to Maywood PD Headquarters for processing. Wraga was then remanded to the Bergen County Jail on $210,000 bail.

9/19/12 - On September 14^th, the Maywood Police Department arrested Matthew Finn of Swan Lake, NY, for being in possession of over one pound of marijuana. Finn was observed leaving a Maywood Avenue residence that was under surveillance. The Maywood Police then secured a search warrant for the second floor apartment of that residence.

The MPD seized over $7,000 in cash and a .357 caliber pistol loaded with hollow point bullets. In addition the following narcotics were seized: marijuana, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, ecstasy, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and other yet to be identified drugs.

The following tenants have charges pending: Adam Wraga (pictured on left) faces weapon, money laundering, and several drug distribution and drug possession charges. The Maywood Police currently has active warrants for his arrest. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Maywood Police Department at 201-845-8800; Aylin Kartalyan (pictured on right), was charged with drug distribution and drug possession. She posted a $25,000 bond and was released.