Wayne Police Arrest Men in Possession of Burglary Tools, Heroin

Police say two men were arrested after they were found to be in possession of burglary tools and over 50 bags of suspected heroin.

Wayne Police responded to Harrison Road Thursday on a report of a suspicious four-door red or maroon vehicle “occupied by two adult males, one who was last seen walking around ringing door bells and walking through backyards,” Captain Martin Laurence said.

Upon arrival, police located Arthur Buckle, 40, of Clifton, who was sitting in the described vehicle and immediately attempted to flee as he drove toward the uniformed Officer. Police stopped the vehicle and observed three glassine bags of suspected heroin labeled “summer jam” in the center console, Captain Martin said. A search turned up a total of 56 glassine bags of suspected heroin also labeled “summer jam.”

Buckle, who was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Paterson for a theft related offense, was charged with possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, conspiracy to commit burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal trespassing, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property. Bail was set at $50,000.

Police also located another suspect at the intersection of Tal Oaks Drive and Eaton Court after a concerned neighbor called headquarters to report the second suspect was “running from the back of another house on Harrison Road toward the adjacent wooded area,” Captain Martin said.

William Charles Bodtmann, 32, of Bayonne was arrested after ”a search of the surrounding area revealed ’burglary tools’ described as pry bars buried in the snow behind an adjacent house on Tall Oaks Drive,” according to Captain Martin. He was arrested and charged with conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, criminal trespass and burglary to structure, receiving stolen property. Bail was also set at $50,000.

The suspect vehicle, a 2011 Mitsubshi Outlander, was impounded and numerous other items were also found inside the vehicle.

Detectives are examining all the recovered merchandise and notifying surrounding jurisdiction in order to locate ownership of the recovered items.

Photo 1: Arthur Buckle

Photo 2: Charles Bodtmann