Wyckoff Police Update: Burglary, Driver with Drugs

On August 21 a resident of Vance Avenue reported a burglary at his home. Entry was gained by pushing out the screen of an open window in the rear of the home. The home had been vacant during daylight hours of 9am to 6pm. An iPad, jewelry and perfume were reported stolen. Sgt. Kevin Kasak and Ptl. Kyle Ferreira investigated.

An overdue inspection sticker lead to the arrest of a Hawthorne man on narcotics charges on August 26. At 4:15pm, Ptl. Ryan Noon stopped a vehicle on Sicomac Avenue that displayed an inspection sticker that expired in 2013. During the traffic stop, the officer detected the odor of marijuana in the vehicle. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Adam S. Ashoor of Hawthorne, age 23. Ashoor was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, driving while his license is suspended, possession of narcotics in a motor vehicle, and failure to have his vehicle inspected. Additionally, a computer check located a warrant for his arrest on outstanding traffic violations from Paramus. He was released after posting bail and is scheduled to appear in municipal court on September 17.