Cops: Allegedly Drunk Man Crashed Into Utility Pole

Two hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

An Ogdensburg man was arrested on DUI charges in Butler Monday after police said the vehicle he was driving collided with a utility poll at about 8:45 p.m. on Kakeout Road. He and a 20-year-old female passenger, whose name was not released, sustained non-life threatening injuries to their heads and were transported to Morristown Trauma Center. Thomas M. Curtain, 23, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving and failure to maintain a lane. Police said they received a report of the single-car accident and responded to the scene. Curtain had allegedly crossed over the double yellow line and collided with the pole. Alcohol was detected on Curtain’s breath, police said. Curtain was released to hospital officials …

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Heroin Found in Car of Alleged Route 23 Shoplifters

Police said men were allegedly taking items listed on old receipts.

Kinnelon police stopped two men Friday afternoon who were allegedly attempting to shoplift from several Route 23 businesses by taking items found on discarded receipts and attempting to return them to stores. Police said both men were also allegedly found to be under the influence of heroin. German M. Florez, 39, of Port Jervis, and William G. Totten III, 22, of Dingman’s Ferry, Pa., were both charged with shoplifting, being under the influence of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ptl. Nicholas Cifelli was on patrol in the Meadtown Shopping Center parking lot Friday at about 3:50 p.m., when police said he noticed a 2006 Subaru with Pennsylvania registration parked in front of Rite Aid in the fire zone. Cifelli also allegedly …

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Cops: Man Distributed Heroin From Kinnelon Home

Police said search revealed a quantity of heroin.

Elvir Buljubasic, 21, of Kinnelon, was arrested and charged with possession and distribution of heroin on Jan. 31 after police said he allegedly was distributing heroin from his Kakeout Road home. Kinnelon police conducted a two-month long investigation and executed a search warrant at 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 31. Buljubasic was arrested in his driveway without incident and his home and car, a 2002 Mercedes Benz, were searched. Police said they found a quantity of heroin. Buljubasic was send to the Morris County jail with $5,000 bail and his car was seized.

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Boonton Woman Arrested on DWI Charges

The following arrest information was supplied by the Kinnelon Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

A 52-year-old Boonton woman was arrested on DWI charges Saturday after police said she allegedly was speeding on Boonton Avenue. According to Kinnelon police, Patricia Fleischmann was stopped while driving a 2010 Mazda at 12:37 a.m. for allegedly speeding. While talking to Ptl. Nicholas Cifelli, police said they smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Fleischmann’s breath. Police said Fleischmann allegedly admitted to drinking and was asked to perform several field sobriety tests. She was arrested and transported to the Kinnelon police station and later released with a summons to appear in court. For questions on this blotter, email ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com

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Who Calls the Cops on Themselves?

Also, a Hackensack man allegedly gets really pissed at the Ridgewood court.

Each Monday, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New Jersey for "OMGs from NJ PDs." Here are a couple of the reports: Burned: A call to Kinnelon police by a homeowner complaining of a strange, possibly burning, odor resulted in the same woman’s arrest after authorities found a glass pipe packed with marijuana in her nightstand, police said. Firefighters even used an infrared camera to locate the possible fire — which led them to the alleged pot. Young at Heart: Never let it be said that irresponsibility is only the domain of the young. The Boomers can take on grossly foolish tasks, too. Such was the case, West Deptford police said, with a …

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OMGs From New Jersey PDs

Naughty Santas, Drunken Rescues, Grave-kit Robbers

Also, what possessed this guy during a repossession?

Each week, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New Jersey for "OMGs from NJ PDs." Some of this week's reports: Feeling Possessive: The right way to dispute a vehicle repossession is to take it up with the creditor, or even legal authorities if you think the creditor's out of line. But the wrong way is to make a getaway with the car and run over the repo man's foot. Toms River police say a resident chose poorly when faced with that particular set of options. Ho Ho Ho? Against a backdrop of Christmas music piped in from the downtown public address system, Collingswood police detectives and officers from the Camden County Prosecutor's Office …

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Carjack Victim Takes Control, Woman Mad at Boyfriend Loses it

Also, someone seemed to really want some cigarettes.

Each week, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New Jersey for "OMGs from NJ PDs." Some of this week's reports: From Carjack Victim to Action Hero: A woman got crafty and clever when her vehicle was carjacked in South Orange, and she was forced to drive into Newark. She got a sheriff’s officer’s attention—by ramming the cop's vehicle with her car, according to police. Following the crash, the carjacker ran off, but a suspect was caught a few hours later, police said. Here's Hoping the Next 7 Go Better: Andy Warhol said everyone gets 15 minutes of fame—but unfortunately for one Westville woman, the first eight haven't been so great. The …

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Note to Thieves: Don't Leave Your Hazard Lights On

Also, a squirrel invades a hospital ER for the second time.

Each Monday, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New Jersey for "OMGs from NJ PDs." Here are a couple of the reports: When Robbing a Store Becomes a 'Hazard:' A tip to would-be thieves: Don't leave the hazard lights on to the getaway vehicle while committing a robbery. According to Springfield Police, an officer was alerted to an armed robbery of a Route 22 7-Eleven when the thieves left the hazard lights on to their car that was parked on the shoulder of the roadway outside the store. Patrolman Brian Trotman witnessed one man sitting inside the vehicle while two others were robbing the convenience store clerk at gunpoint, police said. …

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Several Arrested on Warrants in Butler

The following arrest information was supplied by the Butler Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Several were arrested on warrants last week in the Borough of Butler. Butler Police Department disclaimer: A charge is merely an accusation and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. For questions on this blotter, email ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com

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OMGs From New Jersey PDs

Gross Sight in Hotel Window, a Hot Time at the Dentist's

Also, some alleged bad guys just practically deliver themselves to the police.

Each Monday, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New Jersey for "OMGs from NJ PDs." Some of this week's reports: Cleanup, Isle 9: If you're a frequent shoplifter, you're probably pretty cynical about loss prevention specialists and other store employees. You're a pro. Ain't no rent-a-cop gonna slow you down. But you probably aren't quite as cocky when you run into the real, badge-possessing deal, are you? Toms River police said one shoplifter had the misfortune of crossing paths with an off-duty officer. And things got a bit messy when the shoplifter got into a tussle with a store employee, police said. We're thinking the alleged …

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