07/17/2026
June 2026 Blotter
ARREST
On June 6th, our police department was notified by another agency of an assault that had occurred in a vehicle as it traveled through our jurisdiction. An investigation, involving multiple neighboring agencies, resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old Corey Porcelli of Boonton who was charged with simple assault as well as terroristic threats. Corey was taken custody of by another agency to be additionally charged out of that jurisdiction.
BURGLARY
On June 11th, at approximately 9:13 PM, patrol was dispatched to a residence on Wilcox Drive for a burglary in progress. After arriving on scene, patrol observed that the rear door to the residence had been forcibly opened, causing damage to the door and door frame. Upon the burglary alarm being activated, the actors fled the scene before patrol could arrive. An investigation is ongoing at this time.
ARREST
On June 12, at approximately 8:36 AM, Patrolman Pierre conducted a welfare check on a suspected intoxicated male who was sitting on the curb along Walsh Drive in Parsippany, near Route 46. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 51-year-old James Biggar of River Edge, New Jersey, on an active $2,000 traffic warrant issued by the Mountain Lakes Municipal Court and an active $500 criminal warrant issued by the Newark Municipal Court. After posting bail, Mr. Biggar was released from custody and provided with new mandatory court dates for each jurisdiction.
ARREST
On June 21, at approximately 12:50 a.m., patrol officers responded to the area of North Briarcliff Road after an Uber driver reported finding a suspected illegal substance in their vehicle following a ride to a residence in town.
Following an investigation, officers arrested 19-year-old Charles Schneider III of Mountain Lakes and charged him with possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Schneider was released pending a mandatory court appearance.
ARREST
On June 21st, at approximately 3:56 PM, patrol was dispatched to Route 46 West for a motor vehicle accident. Upon investigating the accident, Patrolman Stewart arrested the driver of one of the involved vehicles, 28-year-old Bryan Rodriguez-Ruiz of Dover, for driving while intoxicated. Rodriguez-Ruiz was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child. The arrestee was subsequently released pending a mandatory court date.
ARREST
On June 27, at approximately 3:17 PM, Patrolman Pierre conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 West that resulted in the arrest of 31-year-old Rubab Salim of Boonton on an active $1,500 traffic warrant issued by the Lincoln Park Municipal Court. Ms. Salim posted the permitted 10% bail and was released from custody pending a new mandatory court date in Lincoln Park Municipal Court. She was also issued a motor vehicle summons for driving while suspended, which carries its own mandatory court appearance.
**A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law**
