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ARREST- Subject wanted for burglary located by Officer

2013-05-13T16:49:05Z

On Sunday May 12, 2013 at approximately 8:30 PM, Ptl. Steve Van Nieuwland
was on patrol checking the area of the Park and Ride lot located on South
Park Drive when he was alerted by a passing motorist of a suspicious
looking male subject sitting behind the roller hockey rink. The Officer
checked on the subject and identified him as Cory VanHorn, a 35 year old

Drug Distribution Arrest

2013-05-10T23:53:20Z

On Thursday May 9, 2013 at 1:57pm, upon identifying the driver of a vehicle as being the subject of an arrest warrant, Newton Police Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Woodside Avenue/Rt. 206. The vehicle was being driven by Jamel O. Sapp, an unemployed 41 year old male resident of Manhattan New York City, NY, who was wanted for drug distribution. Sapp was taken into custody without incident. Upon his arrest, he was found to be in possession of a quantity of heroin and crack cocaine.

Two Subjects Arrested for Drug Distribution in Newton

2013-05-07T17:14:50Z

On Monday May 6, 2013, Newton Police Detectives assisted the Sussex County Guns, Gangs and Narcotics Task Force with the arrest of two individuals for drug distribution in the Town of Newton. The arrests were the culmination of two separate undercover investigations into the distribution of heroin, which occurred at various locations in the Town of Newton during the months of March and April. The individuals listed below were charged with the following offenses:

CDS Arrest (Heroin)

2013-05-06T17:00:31Z

On May 5, 2013 at 8:58p.m., Special Officer Don Donofrio observed a male
identified as Patrick Williams, age 54, of Wantage, NJ walking on Spring
Street and requested a warrant check on him. Subsequently, it was learned
that there were active warrants from Andover Municipal Court in the amount

MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) with injury

2013-05-06T16:06:57Z

On May 5, 2013 at 6:20p.m., a 1991 Ford Festiva driven by Orly Villon, age
52, of Colonia, NJ was north on Main Street when he failed to slow for
traffic stopped in the area of West Nelson Street. As a result, he swerved
into the southbound lane to avoid a collision and subsequently struck a

Arrest Made In Aggravated Assault Investigation

2013-05-04T20:47:18Z

On Monday April 29, 2013 at 2:26 AM, the Newton Police Department received a complaint of a fight on Spring Street. Patrol Officers responded and discovered that the fight had occurred prior to their arrival. It was learned that about two hours earlier the victim was assaulted, taken to the Newton Medical Center and then later flown to University Hospital in Newark due to suffering a severe eye injury. The victim’s face was struck with a beer bottle while he was in an alleyway off of Spring Street.

Burglary Arrest

2013-04-29T19:59:18Z

On 4/29/13 at 10:50p.m., Newton Police responded to 12 Hampton Street,
Newton for a report of a burglary in progress.
While responding, Ptl. Steve VanNieuwland observed a subject generally
matching the provided description of the actor to be leaving the immediate
area on foot. The subject, later identified as Juan Ramirez, age 21, of 31

Sussex County Rx Disposal Day April 27th

2013-04-26T19:45:32Z

NEWTON POLICE OFFICERS WILL BE AT THE SHOPRITE ON WATER ST. FROM 10AM to 2PM ON SATURDAY 4/27/2013.

Including the Newton Police Department, Sussex County now has 5 locations with permanent disposal boxes that are available 24/7 to all Sussex County residents!

Two-thirds of teens who report abuse of prescription medicine are getting them from friends, family and acquaintances. Make sure the teens in your life don't have access to your medicine. Learn why it is important to monitor, secure and properly dispose of unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter cough medicine in your home.

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrest for Drug Possession and Obstruction

2013-04-25T15:14:53Z

Correction: Defendant resides in Bloomingdale, NJ.

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrest for Drug Possession and Obstruction

2013-04-25T14:24:39Z

On April 21, 2013 at 5:15am, Sergeant Michael Monaco conducted a motor vehicle stop of a vehicle for an equipment violation. The vehicle was stopped on Sparta Avenue. While speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, Sergeant Monaco detected the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from inside of the vehicle. Subsequent investigation, revealed that the passenger of the vehicle threw a foil package out of the passenger side window. The foil package was collected and it was discovered that it contained marijuana.

Arrest (3)-Burglary and Theft Investigation

2013-04-24T15:24:29Z

On Thursday, April 11, 2013 at approximately 6:30am, the Newton Police
responded to the Sonic Suds Laundromat, which is located 110 Sparta Avenue,
for a report of a burglary and theft. Officers arrived and met with the
manager of Sonic Suds, who reported that when she arrived for work she

Traffic Alert

2013-04-22T20:05:55Z

Traffic Alert-
On Tuesday, April 23, the Town of Newton will be starting the Lower Spring
Streetscape Beautification Project involving sidewalk and lighting
improvements in addition to milling and paving the roadway. As a result,
the Westerly lane of travel will be closed between Diller Avenue and Stuart

Traffic Alert-Due to Crosswalk Repair on Spring Street

2013-04-16T19:36:50Z

Spring Street in Newton will be undergoing crosswalk repairs on April 17th
& 18th (Wed, Thurs) between approximately 8:30a.m. and 2:00p.m.

During the repair work, parking will be prohibited on Spring Street and the
road will be open in only one direction.
Motorists should expect delays and plan accordingly

April 2013- Distracted Driving Awareness Month

2013-04-12T19:32:34Z

The Newton Police Department and the National Division of Highway Traffic
Safety is alerting the public that April is recognized as Distracted
Driving Awareness Month.

Distracted driving is* any* activity that could divert a person's attention
away from the primary task of driving.

VIGILANT NEIGHBOR AND LOCAL BUSINESS HELP POLICE APPREHEND THEFT SUSPECT

2013-04-03T14:27:08Z

On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at about 10:30 AM the Newton Police Department
received a phone call from a resident on Pine St. The caller said that he
had just witnessed someone steal his neighbor’s metal extension ladder from
the side yard. Patrolman Scott King responded to the area and began to