(Dec. 17, 2009) —

Assault

CARLSTADT — Police reported Thursday, Dec. 10 that they responded to L&V Office Services at 455 Washington Ave. for an alleged assault. Two male employees had reportedly been involved in a fight during a mediation meeting. One male received a small laceration to the bridge of his nose, where he claims the other male punched him. No complaints were filed.

Burglary

RUTHERFORD — A Route 17 South resident reported Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9:35 a.m. that a male claiming to be a water company representative arrived at his home to check the water. While in the home, the victim went into the basement, as instructed, to bang on the pipes. After awhile the victim reportedly went upstairs and found the male gone and his bedroom rummaged through. Nothing was reported missing.

NORTH ARLINGTON — A Ridge Road resident located near Belmount Avenue reported Tuesday, Dec. 8 that some time between 6:15 a.m. and 9 p.m., someone pried open the front door to his apartment and stole a Sony laptop ($1,500), Bolivar watch ($500), $30 in cash and a black leather briefcase ($50).

EAST RUTHERFORD — Joseph Rubino, 50, of River Edge, was arrested Friday, Dec. 4 at 8:54 a.m. for possession of cocaine, possession with the intent to use, DWI, careless driving and possession of drugs in a car, following a motor vehicle accident on Paterson Avenue. Police reported locating a rock of cocaine in his car. He was released on summonses to a responsible party.

Criminal mischief

RUTHERFORD — Police reported Friday, Dec. 11 at 10:20 a.m. that someone used blue spray paint to write TKEOK and THEOK on Ames Avenue.

EAST RUTHERFORD — A Prospect Terrace resident reported Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 1:41 p.m. that someone keyed his 2007 Honda Fit and broke off a windshield wiper, while it was parked in front of his home. The victim believes he knows the actor.

RUTHERFORD — Police reported Monday, Dec. 7 that graffiti was found on a vacant gas station on the corner of Erie and Jackson avenues.

EAST RUTHERFORD — Victor M. Nazario Jr., 48, of North Arlington, was arrested Friday, Dec. 11 at 12:27 a.m. for DWI, careless driving, failure to signal a turn, failure to produce a valid insurance card, failure to produce a registration card, no headlights and failure to wear a seat belt, following a motor vehicle stop for driving on the sidewalk on Paterson Avenue. Police reported Nazario failed the field sobriety test and took a breath test of .18 percent. He was released on summonses to his mother.

EAST RUTHERFORD — Adam M. Zak, 19, of East Rutherford, was arrested Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2:38 a.m. for DWI, careless driving, underage DWI and provisional driver’s license (hours), following a motor vehicle accident. Police reported Zak struck the Candlewyck Diner from the parking lot. He failed the field sobriety test and took a breath test of .15 percent. He was released on summonses to his brother.

CARLSTADT — Michael Vaughan, 45, of Wood-Ridge, was arrested Thursday, Dec. 10 for DWI, reckless driving and having an open container of alcohol in his car, following a motor vehicle stop on Washington Avenue, near Commerce Boulevard. Police reported observing Vaughan driving on the grass median on Washington Avenue, before he was stopped. He took a breath test of .20 and was released on summonses to a responsible party.

EAST RUTHERFORD — Candace Ranae Fox, 19, of Sacramento, Calif., was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 8:59 p.m. for prostitution. Police reported responding to an ad on backpage.com titled “Sweet relaxing, busty blond-19.” East Rutherford Sgt. Scott DeCarlo, who was equipped with a wire, reported making an appointment to meet Fox at the Sheraton Hotel. At the room, Fox was only wearing a black bra and red underwear and instructed the officer to undress. She reportedly said $140 for half an hour and $240 for a full hour of “fun.” The officer paid the amount and Fox continued to straddle DeCarlo and fondle the officer before she was handcuffed and charged. She was released on summonses.

Stolen car

EAST RUTHERFORD — A 300 block of Paterson Avenue resident reported that some time between Dec. 5 and Dec. 9, someone stole his 2005 motorcycle, while it was parked on Van Winkle Street.

Suspicious car

RUTHERFORD — An Elizabeth Street resident reported Thursday, Dec. 10 at 9:34 p.m. that a newer four-door black Cadillac with New York plates made a K-turn in the middle of the road, twice in the day. Due to a burglary in the area reported Saturday, Dec. 5, police want locals to be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles.

Theft

EAST RUTHERFORD — A resident of Parkville, Md., reported Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:56 a.m. that someone stole his small canoe from the brush area off Madison Circle Drive. The victim reported he was storing it in the brush because he had no other place. Police advised the victim that he was not allowed to abandon or store his property in the brush area.

CARLSTADT — A manager at Sunoco gas station at 284 Washington Ave., reported Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 11:09 a.m. that $6,000 was missing from the store safe. An internal investigation will be conducted in the store.

Theft from car

EAST RUTHERFORD — A resident of Burlingame, Calif., reported Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11:27 a.m. that someone broke the driver’s side and back door locks, tampered with the steering column and stole a briefcase ($300) containing immigration documents, traveling documents and a Social Security card from his 2005 Chevy, while it was parked at the Fairfield Inn on Route 120 South.

Threats

CARLSTADT — Police reported Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m., responding to Bella Pizza on Hackensack Street. A customer reported an employee threatened to hit him with an 18-inch long pipe. The employee reported the customer was making fun of a delivery driver. No charges were filed.

All police blotter items are obtained from local police departments. All persons are presumed innocent until proved otherwise.