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CDS Arrest, Drug Paraphernalia, Alcohol Violations, etc.

2009-12-16T17:22:07Z

On 12/15/09 at 9:47p.m., Newton Police responded to the area of the
Sussex County Community College for a report of a subject possibly
consuming alcohol and using CDS within a motor vehicle. Subsequent
investigation by responding officers revealed that the lone occupant
of the vehicle was consuming alcohol and smoking marijuana while on

Arrest - Shoplifting

2009-12-16T16:00:17Z

On 12/14/09 at 10:47a.m., Newton Police responded to Weis Market for a
report of two shoplifters. Upon arrival, patrols located two males
running from the store that matched the description of the reported
actors. Subsequent investigation revealed that Jack Asencio, age 29,
of Sussex, NJ and Alan Adelman, age 33, of Hamburg, NJ had been

Heroin Distribution Arrest

2009-12-12T00:48:57Z

A narcotics distribution investigation by Newton Police Detectives led
to the arrest of Kit Pittenger, a 43 year old male self-employed as a
mason and a resident of Stillwater Township. Pittenger was arrested
at approximately 4:00 PM after he arrived operating his white 1996
Dodge Ram pickup truck in the parking area behind the Division of

Traffic Alert- Intersection of Main (Rt. 206) and Liberty Streets

2009-12-11T15:07:19Z

Traffic Alert - Due to an ongoing sewer main repair at the
intersection of Main Street and Liberty Street, there will be
alternate lane closures throughout the day and evening hours until
necessary repairs are completed. Liberty Street will also be closed
from Main Street (Rt. 206) to Linwood Avenue. As a result, motorists

Two Newton Men Arrested for Theft/Criminal Mischief of Parking Pass Machine

2009-11-24T23:29:18Z

On Monday November 23, 2009 at about 9:21 AM, a Parking Pass machine was found by Police to have been stolen from the Adams Street Parking Plaza. The large yellow Ventek Model 400 Pay Station fee collection machine was permanently affixed in the lot for users of the parking plaza to pay and receive parking slips for display on their dashboards while parking in the lot. Unknown suspects had unbolted the machine and cut the wiring before taking off with the nearly 200 pound machine. The machine, owned by the Town of Newton Parking Authority, was valued at approximately $11,000.00.

Disorderly Conduct/Warrant Arrest Leads to Assaults on Police Officers

2009-10-29T19:44:56Z

In response to several calls to the Newton Police and emergency 9-1-1 at about 6:11 AM on Thursday October 29, 2009, Police Officers responded to the area of Spring Street to investigate reports of a disturbance involving an argument between a man and a woman in that area.

Upon arrival, Officers located Matthew Delgado (an unemployed 18 year old resident of 168 Spring Street Apt. #1, Newton), and Gina Thornton (an unemployed 22 year old resident of the Newton area). The two were engaged in a loud argument that had subsided with the presence of the Officers, however when five warrants for the arrest of Thornton were discovered, the two became uncooperative and disruptive. Upon informing Thornton that she was under arrest, Delgado began to physically interfere with the Officers and attempted to prevent them from taking her into custody. Due to this, it became necessary to arrest Delgado for obstructing the Officers.

Halloween Press Release

2009-10-28T13:02:06Z

NEWTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE – OCTOBER 27, 2009

Chief John Tomasula and the Newton Police Department wish all area
children a safe and happy Halloween. The department recommends that
children follow these guidelines so they may have an enjoyable and
SAFE evening:

Have your parents or older relative go Trick-or-Treating with you.

ARREST: Burglaries to Motor Vehicles/Thefts

2009-10-20T22:01:18Z

On Wednesday September 30, 2009 Newton Police received reports that two vehicles parked in a driveway on Mason Avenue in Newton were burglarized. Two I-Pods were stolen from the vehicles, which were unlocked at the time.

On Thursday October 1, 2009 Newton Police received a report that another vehicle parked in a driveway on Mason Avenue in Newton was burglarized. Two I-Pods were stolen from the vehicle, which was unlocked at the time.

False Report to Law Enforcement - Falsely Incriminating Another

2009-10-20T21:20:10Z

On July 14, 2009 at 2:09 AM, Jhessyca Owens, age 20 of 33 Mill Street Newton, reported that she was the victim of a home invasion type of robbery whereas an unknown person knocked on her apartment door and then pushed their way into the apartment, assaulted her boyfriend and demanded money from her. Owens’ boyfriend was identified as Tyler Mills, age 20, also a resident of 33 Mill Street Newton, NJ. Newton Police Officers and Detectives responded and conducted an investigation which led to the identification of the suspects and charges being filed against David VanSkiver, a Newton resident and Damon Alston, of Milford Pennsylvania.

Car Burglary Investigations

2009-10-02T18:58:45Z

The Newton Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries to motor vehicles that have recently occurred on the eastern side of Town. Nine vehicles, most of which were unlocked at the time of the burglary, were entered into by an unknown person or persons and had items stolen such as I-Pods, loose change, stereo equipment, a purse and a laptop computer.

Theft of Moveable Property - NJS 2C:20-3a

2009-09-28T19:43:34Z

On 9/23/09 at approximately 2:30p.m., Newton Police responded to the
area of Spring Street in order to investigate a report of a suspicious
male who was approaching people and asking for money.

Upon arrival, patrols located a male later identified to be Conrad
Tell, age, 45, of Jefferson Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ. Subsequent

Boil Water Notification

2009-09-10T22:05:10Z

Due to a break in the Town of Newton's water main, on Main Street (Route
206) at Liberty Street, the Department of Environmental Protection has
determined that a potential or actual threat to the quality of water
being provided currently exists. Therefore, until further notice, tap
water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute and allowed to

Aggravated Assault (4th Degree), Disorderly Conduct (4 Counts)

2009-08-21T19:30:45Z

On 8/20/09 at 7:48p.m., Newton Police were summoned to the Rite-Aid
parking Lot at 237 Spring Street, Newton for a report of a large fight
in progress. Upon arrival it was learned that the following
individuals had been involved in the disturbance.

John Presher, age 38, of Hamilton Street, Newton, N.J.

POSSESSION OF CDS (MARIJUANA-UNDER 50G), POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

2009-07-21T13:32:45Z

On Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 9:39p.m., Newton Police responded to the
area of Emmons Avenue for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The
vehicle in question had reportedly been observed in the area on
several occasions in recent days and was suspected of being invovled
in criminal activity.

Investigation by responding officers revealed that the vehicle

Strong Arm Robbery Arrest

2009-07-11T00:59:01Z

Chief John Tomasula of the Newton Police Department announces the
arrest of James T. Gresham III, age 19 an unemployed resident of
Brooklyn NY, which was the culmination of an investigation which began
on June 3, 2009.

On June 3, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Newton Police Officers responded to a
9-1-1 call from a resident of Merriam Gateway Apartments located at