Police Log: Shoplifting And Driving Under The Influence Among Recent Riverdale Complaints

Riverdale Police report of two separate shoplifting incidents at Walmart recently:

Aug. 20: Shoplifting

At about 12:20 PM, Riverdale officers responded to reports of shoplifting at Walmart. The suspect, a 37-year-old from Ringwood, had attempted to take $765.00 worth of camping equipment but he was stopped by store security when he attempted to leave. That individual was arrested and charged with Third degree Shoplifting and was released with a September court date at Morris County Central Judicial Processing.

Aug. 22: Driving Under the Influence

Early in the morning, at about 2:30 AM, a patrolman observed a brown Jeep swerving as it traveled on Route 23 North before exiting onto Route 287 North. The Jeep then exited onto the ramp for Hamburg Turnpike. The Jeep turned left onto Hamburg Turnpike even though it was in the "right-turn" lane. Patrolmen pulled the driver over. The 34-year-old driver from Butler provided a driver's license from Maryland despite saying that he has lived in New Jersey for over two months. The strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanated from his mouth. His hand movements were slow and he fumbled with his paperwork. Field Sobriety tests were performed and then the driver was taken to headquarters. After an Alcotest exam that driver was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Expired Touring Privileges and Fail to Maintain Lane. He was released to a friend with a September court date in Riverdale.

Aug. 23: Shoplifting

At about 4:11 PM, a Riverdale detective arrested an 18-year-old from Pompton Plains for shoplifting $34.35 worth of merchandise from Walmart. That individual was charged with Shoplifting (disorderly person offense) and released with a September court date in Riverdale.

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