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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO SEIZURE OF 2 LBS. OF MARIJUANA

2/15/12 - On February 14, 2012 at 4:39 p.m., Officer Jason Liaban of the Maywood Police Department seized two pounds of marijuana from a motor vehicle he stopped on Route 17 North. The driver, Fabio J. Ramos, 26, and the passenger Ricardo A. Dacosta, 29, both of Newark where charged with possession of the two pounds of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute the marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute the marijuana within 100 feet of a park.

Officer Liaban conducted the motor vehicle stop of Mr. Ramos’s rental vehicle after observing a motor vehicle violation. When Officer Liaban detected a raw odor of marijuana from inside the vehicle and Mr. Dacosta was found to be possessing a small amount of marijuana, a subsequent investigation was conducted, which led to the discovery of the two pounds of marijuana.

Bail was set at $10,000.00 with no 10% option for both parties and they were both remanded to the Bergen County Jail. The matter will be referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for disposition.

SUSPECT CHARGED IN ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

1/31/12 - On January 30, 2012 the Detective Bureau arrested Corey Porcelli, 27 of Paterson, for attempted burglary.  On January 24, 2012, Porcelli and another unidentified actor, attempted to gain entry into a residence on East Spring Valley Avenue.  The two actors were observed by a neighbor who then chased the actors into the Bergen Town Center. Surveillance video was obtained and distributed to surrounding police departments. Porcelli was arrested on January 27^th in Wayne after a similar incident. Porcelli’s mug shot was compared with the surveillance video and positive ID was made. Porcelli is currently incarcerated in the Passaic County Jail on charges from Wayne and other jurisdictions.  Maywood Police charged Porcelli with attempted burglary and criminal mischief. Bail was set at $10,000 and the charges were forwarded to the Passaic County Jail. The investigation into the identity of the second actor is ongoing.

MPD ATTEMPTING TO IDENTIFY BURGLARY SUSPECTS

1/26/12 - The Maywood Police Department is attempting to learn the identity of two burglary suspects captured on surveillance video at the Bergen Town Center. On January 24, 2012, the two suspects seen in the photographs below, went to a home on East Spring Valley Avenue and broke a glass window pane on a side door in an attempt to gain entry. When they were spotted by a neighbor, they fled on foot and ran into the Bergen Town Center. If anyone can identify either of the actors, they are asked to contact the Maywood Police Department at 201-845-8800.

SUSPECT ARRESTED WITH 1/2 POUND OF MARIJUANA

1/25/12 - On January 23, 2012 at 10:48 p.m., The Maywood Police Department arrested Jesse Almonte, 22, of Paterson, NJ, for possessing a half of a pound of marijuana. Mr. Almonte was confronted by a Patrol Officer after he was observed acting suspiciously on Taplin Avenue. A subsequent investigation, which led to the seizure of the marijuana, was conducted after an odor of raw marijuana was detected from inside the vehicle he was operating.

Mr. Almonte was charged with possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute the marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute the marijuana in a school zone. The matter will be referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for disposition.

 COUPLE ARRESTED AFTER SMASH & GRAB BURGLARY

1/18/12 - The Maywood Police Department arrested Robert A. Bodurka, 44, of Rochelle Park this morning for burglarizing the Maywood Wine & Liquors at 117 East Passaic Street. On January 18, 2012 at 2:07 a.m., the front glass door to the liquor store was smashed and the cash register, lottery tickets, and cigarettes were taken. An hour and a half later, at 3:29 a.m., Patrol observed Mr. Bodurka operating his fiancé’s vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Mr. Bodurka’s fiancée, Barbara L. Raabe, 32, of Rochelle Park, was in the passenger’s seat. Proceeds to the burglary were located in the vehicle and they were both taken into custody.

Mr. Bodurka was charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief, and possession of heroin. Bail was set at $50,000.00 with no 10% option and he was remanded to the Bergen County Jail. Mr. Bodurka was previously arrested by the Maywood Police Department on January 9, 2012 for committing two burglaries on West Pleasant Avenue, but he was released from the Bergen County Jail on January 11, 2012 after posting bail.

Mrs. Raabe was charged with receiving stolen property and possession of crack/cocaine. Bail was set at $25,000.00 with no 10% option and she was also remanded to the Bergen County Jail.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY ARREST

1/10/12 - On January 9, 2012, The Maywood Police Department arrested Robert A. Bodurka, 44, of Rochelle Park, for committing a burglary and theft at the Krauszers Convenience Store on West Pleasant Avenue. Mr. Bodurka entered the store on January 7, 2012 at 3:00 a.m. by smashing the front window with a hammer. He stole several scratch off lottery tickets and fled in a vehicle he parked outside. Mr. Bodurka was identified from surveillance video of the incident.(Pictured on the right: Robert A. Bodurka)

Mr. Bodurka was arrested at his residence in Rochelle Park, where there was evidence found that linked him to the burglary at Another Facet Jewelry Store. Another Facet was burglarized on December 27, 2011, where a window was smashed and a jewelry display case was removed. Further investigation revealed that Thomas J. Diana, 28, of Maywood, committed the burglary at Another Facet with Mr. Bodurka.

Mr. Bodurka was committed to the Bergen County Jail on $10,000.00 bail. Mr. Diana’s whereabouts are currently unknown and there is an active warrant for his arrest.  (Pictured Above: Thomas J. Diana)