STOLEN BIKE FOUND, POT BUST AND OTHER POLICE ACTIVITY

Police released this week's report:

Maplewood Police Department

Press Release

February 20, 2012

February 13, 2012: Recovered Stolen Property. On 2/13/12, officers responded to a Plymouth Avenue home on a report of recovered stolen property. Officers spoke with the owner of a bicycle that had been reported stolen on 11/07/11 who indicated that the bicycle had been returned to him by an anonymous male. The male told the owner that he had purchased the bicycle at a garage sale in Irvington, and had returned the bicycle after seeing notices that the owner had posted throughout the neighborhood.

February 14, 2012: Warrant Arrest. On 2/14/12, Officers J. DeFazio and B. Rodrigues responded to Jacoby Street on a report of individuals believed to be smoking marijuana in the street. Although officers found no evidence of narcotics, officers did recognize a suspected wanted person, Sydir Baptist, 20, of 16 Jacoby Street Maplewood. Officers confirmed the active warrant, placed Baptist in custody, and transported him to police headquarters for processing.

February 15, 2012: Graffiti. On 2/15/12, officers responded to Borden Park on a report of graffiti in the park. Officers observed that a tree had been spray painted with white paint. The Department of Public Works was notified.

February 17, 2012: Burglary. On 2/17/12, officers and detectives responded to a Mosswood Terrace residence on a report of a burglary. A large stone was apparently used to break a rear French door window allowing the suspect(s) to unlock the door.  Upon entry, the actor(s) removed an Apple Mac Pro laptop computer valued at approximately $1500.00.  The Detective Bureau is investigating.

February 20, 2012: Narcotics Arrest. On 2/20/12, Officers J. DeFazio and B. Rodrigues were patrolling in the area of Tuscan Road and Hilton Ave. Officers observed a suspected wanted person, Daniel Exantus, 20, of 65 Franklin Ave. Maplewood. Officers conducted a field interview and subsequently confirmed the active warrants. Officers also discovered that Exantus was in possession of (4) small bags of suspected marijuana. He was transported to police headquarters where he posted bail and was released.