Wanted Person Arrest
On December 2, 2025, at approximately 4:30PM, Officer Barbosa was proactively patrolling the area of Frank E. Rodgers Blvd South and Bergen Street when a random license plate inquiry was conducted on a gray 2008 Honda. The inquiry returned that the registered owner, Mr. Jose Miranda, was a wanted person for a probation violation. A motor vehicle stop was conducted near the intersection of Frank E. Rodgers Blvd South and Bergen Street. PO Barbosa confirmed the identity of the driver and subsequently placed him under arrest without incident. Mr. Miranda was later turned over to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office.
Residential Burglary
On December 4, 2025, at approximately 7:15 PM, Harrison Police units were dispatched to a residence on Paterson Street for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, officers met with two victims who stated they had left their apartment earlier in the day and returned in the evening to find the home ransacked.
The victims reported that all entry doors were locked upon their return, and officers did not observe any signs of forced entry. Inside the residence, a locked dresser had been broken open. The victims reported that a significant quantity of jewelry, designer bags, clothing, cash, and other personal items had been stolen.
The total value of the missing property was estimated at over $25,000.
Detectives responded to the scene to photograph and document the incident. Surveillance cameras in the surrounding area were checked for potential footage. The investigation remains active.
Shoplifting Arrest
On December 3, 2025, at approximately 7 PM, Harrison Police officers were conducting surveillance of the QuickChek on Bergen Street due to recent shoplifting incidents. During the surveillance, officers observed Jeffrey Barnhardt, 71, repeatedly walking between the rear of the store and the food warmer area, placing condiments into his pockets. Barnhardt then concealed a box of chicken tenders valued at $5.00 and exited the store without paying.
Officers detained Barnhardt outside the store, confirmed with staff that no items had been purchased, and obtained surveillance footage of the shoplifting. Barnhardt admitted to taking the items and was placed under arrest for shoplifting. He was transported to police headquarters for processing.
Warrant Arrest
On December 5, 2025, police were dispatched to the 300 block of 6th Street on a report of a motor vehicle blocking a private driveway. After a check of the registration, it was revealed that the owner was found to have an active warrant out of our jurisdiction. The owner/driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest and transported back to headquarters without incident. Once at headquarters, she was able to post bail and was released with a new court date.
Warrant Arrests
On December 6, 2025, at approximately 7 PM, PO Burgo conducted a random license plate inquiry on a 2010 Black Ford near Harrison Ave and 1st St, which returned an active Harrison warrant $1,000 full bail. A motor vehicle stop was conducted at Harrison Ave and N 2nd St.The driver, Ruben N. Yupangui-Tenezaca, was confirmed as the registered owner and was placed under arrest without incident. A search incident to arrest yielded negative results, and the vehicle was released to a valid driver. Mr. Tenezaca was later released on his own recognizance.
On December 7, 2025 at approximately 12 AM, PO Burgo conducted a random license plate inquiry on a 2019 White Lexus near Hamilton St and John St, which returned that the registered owner of the vehicle was wanted by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office. A motor vehicle stop was conducted at Passaic Ave and Cleveland Ave. The driver, Marco Supe, was confirmed as the registered owner. Mr. Supe was placed under arrest without incident. Custody of Mr. Supe was later transferred over to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
DUI Arrest
On December 07, 2025 PO Puglla observed a Red Honda traveling westbound on Harrison Ave without headlights. A motor vehicle stop was conducted at Harrison Ave and Second St. The driver, John M. Barrionuevopapa, was identified and produced valid documents. Officers detected the odor of alcoholic beverage, and the driver displayed watery, bloodshot eyes. Mr. Barrionuevopapa admitted to drinking alcohol and consented to SFSTs, which he did not successfully complete. Mr. Barrionuevopapa was placed under arrest for DWI. He was later released as per John’s Law.
DUI Arrests
On December 7, 2025 at approximately 2 AM, PO Nash conducted a motor vehicle stop on a black Nissan Rogue at Bergen Street and the I-280 ramp after observing it cross the double yellow lines, make an improper left turn, fail to yield to oncoming traffic, and nearly cause a head-on collision on Frank E. Rodgers Blvd S. The driver and registered owner, Edmin VivarGarcia, was found to have a suspended driver’s license. Upon contact, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his breath, and observed bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Mr. VivarGarcia provided the vehicle title and an international driver’s license. Mr. VivarGarcia agreed to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and later admitted to consuming alcohol. He failed SFSTs and was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated.
At approximately 11:45 PM, Sgt. Archibald and PO Castellano observed a black 2013 Infiniti G37 traveling northbound on Frank E. Rodgers Blvd N, crossing the double yellow line multiple times and veering into the southbound lane. A motor vehicle stop was conducted at Frank E. Rodgers Blvd N and Cross Street. Contact was made with the driver, Charles W. Peters Jr., who exhibited slow, slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. His eyes were droopy, bloodshot, watery, and glassy. Mr. Peters stumbled exiting the vehicle and had difficulty maintaining balance while being escorted to a clear, level surface. He admitted to drinking “one bottle of champagne.” Mr. Peters was unable to properly complete SFST’s and was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated.
Warrant Arrests
At approximately 2:55 PM, PO Barbosa conducted a motor vehicle stop on a black 2011 Dodge Ram near Hamilton Street and Passaic Avenue. The vehicle was observed on Harrison Avenue and Passaic Avenue displaying heavily tinted windows and had an expired registration. The front passenger was identified as the registered owner, Mr. Louis X. Fleurinord, who had two active warrants out of Newark, NJ and Union, NJ. Mr. Fleurinord was removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest without incident. He was later released on his own recognizance.
At approximately 8:41 PM, PO Nash conducted a motor vehicle stop on a black Mercedes-Benz in front of the PATH station, 905 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd S. A random license plate inquiry on the vehicle revealed the registered owner had an active ATS warrant out of Elizabeth for $1,000.The driver, identified as the registered owner Ulzerah Griggs, provided her credentials and was advised of the warrant. Ms. Griggs was placed under arrest for the active warrant and later released from police custody on her own recognizance.
At approximately 9:26 PM, PO Barbosa conducted a motor vehicle stop on a black 2007 Chevrolet sedan near Harrison Avenue and North 5th Street. The vehicle was initially observed on Harrison Avenue and 6th Street operating with a noisy muffle. A registration inquiry revealed the registered owner, Erick Changa, had an active ATS warrant out of Newark.Upon contact, the driver was confirmed to be Mr. Changa. Mr. Changa was advised of the violations and was placed under arrest for the active ATS warrant. He was later released on his own recognizance.
At approximately 2230 hours, Detective Sgt. Lecca conducted a motor vehicle stop on a black Ford Edge on the 100 block of Manor Avenue. The vehicle was observed stopped in the middle of the roadway for an extended period. A license plate inquiry revealed the registered owner had two active warrants out of Wayne, each for $750. The driver and registered owner, Jennifer Toledo, provided her credentials, and open containers of Corona beer were observed behind the driver’s seat. Dispatch confirmed the warrants. Ms. Toledo agreed to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and did not appear impaired at this time. She was further advised of the warrants and placed under arrest. She was later released on her own recognizance and issued a summons for an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.
At approximately 11:04 PM, PO Maitin conducted a motor vehicle stop on a white Ford van on the 100 block N 3rd Street after confirming the vehicle’s registration and the registered owner’s driver’s license were suspended. The operator, identified as Freddy N. Malave-Dumani, was not the registered owner. He provided registration and insurance but stated he forgot his wallet. Upon further questioning, Mr. Malave-Dumani appeared nervous and provided inconsistent pedigree information. After acquiring appropriate pedigree information, dispatch confirmed Mr. Malave-Dumani’s New Jersey driver’s license was expired and suspended, and he had two active ATS warrants out of Passaic, each with full bail of $1,001. Mr. Malave-Dumani was asked to exit the vehicle and was placed under arrest for the active warrants. Custody was later transferred over to the Passaic Police Department.