Crime & Safety

Stolen Cars, Drunk Driving, Warrants: Jefferson Police Blotter

Jefferson police made a number of arrests this September. Read about them here.

Editor's Note: One or more names in this report have been redacted in light of additional documentation provided regarding this case.

JEFFERSON, NJ — Jefferson Township police made a number of arrests between Sept. 13 and Sept. 26, including for drunk driving, warrants, and a stolen car. You can read about those arrests, as written by police in the blotter, here:

09/13/19 Burglary, Theft, CDS Possession: Kenneth Romalino, 31, of Franklinville, NJ, was arrested for Burglary, Theft, and Possession of Heroin after he entered a vehicle at Texas Smoke and removed $50.00 from a wallet. Mr. Romalino fled the scene by running into the woods behind the restaurant. A search of the wooded area located Mr. Romalino. He was arrested, charged and released pending a future court date.

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09/14/19 MV Crash, DWI: Kenneth Florence, 49, of Lake Hopatcong was arrested for DWI after striking a mailbox and a large rock on Dover Milton Road. He was processed at Jefferson Township Police Headquarters, issued summons and released pending a future court date.

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09/17/19 MV Theft: Jeanne Believe, 21, of Lake Hopatcong was arrested at a MV Stop after PO Parisi’s investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen from Stone Water Restaurant. She was issued complaint summons and released pending a future court date.

09/17/19 Warrant Arrest: NJSP arrested James Guarino, 42, of Netcong on a $1500 Jefferson Township Warrant. PO Johnson and PO Parisi transported Mr. Guarino to MCCF without incident.

09/21/19 MV Stop/DWI Arrest: Richard Clark, 21, of Sparta was arrested for DWI during a MV Stop on Rt.181. Further investigation revealed Mr. Clark was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested, processed, and was issued several summonses pending future court date.

09/21/19 MV Crash/DWI arrest: Deveney Zebrowski, 28, of Hewitt, NJ was arrested for DWI at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Berkshire Valley Rd. Zebrowski drove off the roadway and struck a parked vehicle in the area of Maple Ave. Zebrowski was arrested, processed, and issued several MV summonses pending a future court date.

09/25/19 MV Stop, CDS Arrest: Jajahira Rivera, 31, of Paterson was arrested for Possession of CDS during a MV Stop on Route 15 South. She was arrested, processed, and released pending a future court date.

9/26/19 MV Stop, DWI Arrest: Kayla Curtis, 22, of Lake Hopatcong was arrested for DWI during a MV Stop on Weldon Rd. She was arrested, processed, and released pending a future court date.

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