Just The Facts: Chester Police October Report

CHESTER, NJ - Officers handled over 2,700 incidents in the month of October in Chester Township and Chester Borough, according to authorities.

Here is how it broke down:

• Over 280 dispatched calls for service were received from the Morris County Communications Center. Over 150 traffic stops were performed.
• 25 motor vehicle crashes were investigated.
• Officers responded to 23 calls assisting the Fire Department
• 64 calls assisting the First Aid Squad.

• property/business/area checks
• community policing actions
• administrative tasks
• school posts

• Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS, specifically heroin)
• Possession of CDS (cocaine, heroin, marijuana)
• Paraphernalia, Driving Under the Influence
• Theft, Criminal Sexual Contact (amongst other domestic violence-related charges) as well as wanted persons (N.C.I.C. Warrant, Criminal Warrants, Traffic Warrants) and Juvenile Complaints

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