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Nutley Police Warn Residents About Misleading Curb Painting Solicitations

Breaking Local News ReportJune 13, 20240

NUTLEY, NJ – Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are cautioning residents against misleading solicitations for curb painting services. The Nutley Police Department has received multiple complaints about a flyer circulated by Mr. Gallagher, who has a solicitor’s permit, but whose services are not mandated by the township. Residents are reminded that they are not obligated to utilize these or any other solicitor services. For those wishing to avoid unsolicited visits, Nutley offers a “No Knock List.” Residents can add their names to this list by filling out a form on the Nutley website.

Nutley Police Arrest Auto Thief, Stresses Zero Tolerance Policy

Local News ReportApril 22, 20240

Nutley, NJ – Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo have announced an auto theft arrest. Chief Strumolo reported that at 3:35 AM on Saturday morning, officers observed suspicious activity involving a motor vehicle at the intersection of Franklin Ave. and Sargent St. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Javon McFadden of Wayne, was apprehended in the process of burglarizing his second vehicle. McFadden was taken into custody and charged with burglary before being released on a summons with a mandatory court appearance. This incident marks the third motor vehicle theft arrest conducted by Nutley officers in the past

Juveniles Charged in Connection with Nutley Burglary and Motor Vehicle Theft

Law and Crime ReportApril 5, 20240

Nutley, NJ – Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo announced the arrest of two juveniles involved in a burglary and motor vehicle theft from an Alexander Ave. resident. The incident occurred in the early hours of March 6. The exhaustive investigation led to the identification of two young suspects from Newark and E Orange. They reportedly entered the residence at 4:21 a.m. through a rear door, stealing keys to a Land Rover parked in the driveway. The vehicle was found in E Orange the following day. Both juveniles face charges of conspiracy to commit burglary and motor

Nutley Police Arrest Two Juveniles in Vehicle Break-in Attempts

Law and Crime ReportMarch 29, 20240

NUTLEY, NJ – Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo have reported the arrest of two 16-year-old juveniles from Newark, caught in the act of attempting to break into vehicles. The incident occurred approximately at 10:45 pm on Thursday, following a tip from Belleville Police about suspicious activities. The juveniles, identified through a patrol in Nutley along Ohlson and Ridge Rd, were found trying vehicle doors while wearing ski masks. They face charges of attempted burglary and conspiracy, with one additionally charged for providing a false name. Following their arrest, both were released to their guardians, pending a juvenile

Burglary Crew Targeting Homes in Nutley During Holiday Season

Charlie DwyerDecember 24, 20230

NUTLEY, NJ — Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo have issued a warning to residents following two attempted burglaries and one successful burglary between December 21 and 22. The first incident occurred on December 21 at N. Spring Garden Ave., where three suspects attempted to enter a residence. One suspect entered the homeowner’s BMW and then tried to access the house through a first-floor window, triggering an alarm and causing the suspects to flee towards Kingsland Ave in a white BMW stolen from Bayonne. On the same morning, residents on Milton Ave. discovered their home invaded, with several

Multiple Burglaries Reported in Nutley

Charlie DwyerDecember 5, 20230

NUTLEY, NJ – Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo have reported a series of early morning burglary attempts in Nutley. An attempted break-in on Whitford Avenue was thwarted by a resident who activated his vehicle alarm, causing the intruders to flee. Shortly after, the same suspects entered an unlocked home on Grant Avenue and stole a pocketbook. The incidents, occurring around 3:00 AM, are part of a trend where thieves target homes to steal vehicle keys. Petracco and Strumolo ask residents to adopt preventive measures like locking doors and vehicles, installing alarm systems, and using surveillance and

Nutley Dealer Facing Drug and Money Laundering Charges

Charlie DwyerNovember 12, 20230

NUTLEY, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Omar Rios, a resident of Nutley, NJ, on multiple drug-related charges and money laundering. The arrest on November 9, 2023, resulted from an investigation led by Chief Jason Love of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Detectives from the Narcotic Task Force, during the narcotics investigation, executed a search warrant at Rios’s residence at 510 Franklin Avenue, Apartment 15, Nutley, NJ. The search revealed over 800 grams of cocaine, approximately $58,070 in cash believed to be drug sale proceeds, cutting agents, packaging material, and a hydraulic press used for

New Jersey Police Issue Alert for Missing Teen from Nutley

Charlie DwyerNovember 3, 20230

NUTLEY, NJ — The New Jersey State Police and Nutley Police Department have issued a public request for assistance in locating Derek Estrella, a 16-year-old boy from Nutley, N.J. who has been reported missing since October 27. Derek was last observed on surveillance footage at the New York Public Library on 455 5th Avenue, New York, NY, at 5:11 pm on the day of his disappearance, accompanied by his mother Michele Durkin and her sister Nicole Durkin. He is described as a white male, 5’8″ in height, weighing around 134 pounds, with brown eyes and long brown hair. Derek’s last

Nutley Police Warn Residents of Brazen Home Invasion and Burglary

Charlie DwyerOctober 10, 20230

NUTLEY, NJ – A recent burglary on Raymond Ave has prompted Nutley officials, including Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo, to issue an advisory to residents. A local woman reported her purse was stolen from her residence around 10:00 AM on Monday while she was taking a shower. She had heard loud knocks on her front door shortly before finding her rear door open and her purse missing. Chief Strumolo highlighted that there has been a spike in burglaries across the state. Thieves are primarily targeting homes to find key fobs to steal luxury vehicles parked in driveways. The

Nutley Police Warn of Contractor Scam

Charlie DwyerOctober 7, 20230

NUTLEY, NJ – Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo have issued a warning to residents about a potential scam in the area. Earlier, authorities responded to Spruce St. where a group of men were soliciting home improvement services, demanding substantial deposits for future jobs, including driveway sealcoating, power washing, and various repairs. While no criminal activities were identified at the scene, such scenarios are frequent fraud cases. Scammers often pose as discount contractors, take deposits, and subsequently deliver subpar services. Chief Strumolo recommends that residents always ask to speak with satisfied former clients of such services. Additionally, before

Restaurant with 90 Years of Local History Up for Sale in Nutley

Jessica WoodsOctober 2, 20230

NUTLEY, NJ – The Old Canal Inn, a historic Restaurant/Bar with a century-old legacy, is currently on the market for $2,195,000. The 6,800-square-foot mixed-use building is located at 2 E Passaic Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110 and includes four fully-occupied residential apartments. The iconic venue has a patron capacity of 186, with 75 seats in the dining room. In addition to an extensive craft beer selection offered through its 30 taps, the Old Canal Inn features an outdoor patio, live entertainment, catering services, and private party hosting. The establishment also includes in-house entertainment with a regulation shuffleboard table and 22 large-screen

Belleville man arrested for attempted car theft in Nutley

Charlie DwyerApril 30, 20230

NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley Police Department has arrested a 29-year-old Belleville resident, Leman Kaifa, for allegedly attempting to steal cars in the early hours of Saturday morning. The arrest was made possible due to the vigilance of a local neighbor, according to Police Chief Thomas Strumolo. Kaifa was charged with two counts of attempted burglary after he was caught trying to enter multiple vehicles in the vicinity of Lloyd and Warren Streets. Police said due to the alertness of a resident and the swift response of the Nutley Police Department, the suspect was identified and arrested quickly.

Nutley police seeking man who went missing shortly after leaving hospital

Charlie DwyerMarch 23, 20230

NUTLEY, NY – A man who left a North Jersey hospital on March 6 has not been seen since. Now, Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are requesting the public’s assistance in locating him. There is a concern for his health and well-being. “This agency is investigating the whereabouts of Mr. Nathaniel Sheppard he was last seen at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair on 3/6/23 and hasn’t been heard from since,” Chief Strumolo said today. Sheppard previously resided in Nutley and Irvington. He is 30 years old, stands 5’ 07”, and weighs approximately 140 lbs. Police believe he

Powerball Ticket Purchased in Nutley Wins $150K

Kristen Harrison-OnealJuly 22, 20220

TRENTON, NJ – On very lucky New Jersey Lottery ticket won $150,000 playing Powerball. This ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the July 20th drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize. The lottery ticket was bought with the Power Play option, multiplying the prize to $150,000. The ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven on Darling Avenue in Nutley. The winning Powerball numbers for the Wednesday, July 20, drawing were: 10, 20, 23, 49, and 65. The Red Power Ball number was 22. The Power Play was 3X. According to lottery officials, “20,110 New Jersey players took

Photo: Nutley Academic Booster Club Gets Visit from Police Commissioner, Officers

Your NewsJuly 20, 20220

by Nutley PD The Nutley Academic Booster Club’s, Let’s Learn program, had their first ever Kids in Business sale. The students created a business plan, designed their product, and sold their goods outside NHS to members of the community that stopped by. Commissioner Petracco and several members of the Public Safety Department were on hand to support the students. The Let’s Learn program offers creative educational courses to children grades K-6 each summer.

Nutley man killed mother-in-law, charged with murder

Charlie DwyerDecember 16, 20210

NUTLEY, NJ – A Nutley man, James Pica, 58, is behind bars after killing his mother-in-law Tuesday night. Police said they received a call from Pica who confessed to the 9-1-1 operator that he had killed Ann Bezzone, 84. When Nutley police arrived, they found Bezzone laying dead on the floor with severe injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Pica was charged with murder.

Man accused of tossing snowballs packed with nails in New Jersey roadway

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 10, 20190

Police in New Jersey have arrested a man they say was tossing snowball with nails and screws inside of them onto the roadway from his vehicle. Authorities say 54-year-old Adrian Sanchez, of Clifton, threw snowballs with close to 90 nails and screws inside from a 2010 Silver Ford Expedition in Nutley on December 6. Read more: https://7ny.tv/2YFbNI8 Check out more Eyewitness News – http://7ny.tv/2suJHTd OUR SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ABC7NY/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc7ny INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/abc7ny/ NEW HERE? Hi! We’re abc7NY, also known as Channel 7 on TV, home to Eyewitness News, New York’s Number 1 news. We hope you love us on