02/10/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2025
North Caldwell Police Apprehend Four Suspects Following Burglary Attempt and Police Vehicle Collision North Caldwell, NJ.
In the early morning hours of Monday, February 10, 2025, at approximately 3:39 AM, the North Caldwell Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a homeowner on Robin Hill Road reporting an attempted break-in at the residence. Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. While enroute, officers observed a white BMW X3 speeding down Robin Hill Road. The vehicle crossed a lawn and sideswiped a North Caldwell Police patrol vehicle before continuing on and crashing into a residence on Park Avenue. Four suspects—two adults, Samir Y. Jordan (20) and Quamine Y. McDonald (18), both from Newark, along with two juveniles—fled the scene on foot but were apprehended shortly thereafter. During the investigation, officers recovered a firearm at the scene. All four suspects were taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:
▪️Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
▪️Burglary
▪️Criminal Trespass
▪️Unlawful Possession of a Handgun
▪️Possession of a Prohibited High-Capacity Magazine
▪️Additionally, the two adult suspects were charged with Employing a Juvenile for the Commission of a Crime.
The adult suspects were remanded to the Essex County Jail, while the juveniles were transported to juvenile intake in Newark. All individuals are awaiting their respective court hearings. The North Caldwell Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We commend the swift actions of our officers in apprehending these suspects and preventing further harm. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to the surrounding law enforcement agencies that assisted our officers in the response and apprehension of the suspects. Their support and collaboration were instrumental in bringing this incident to a swift and safe resolution. We remind the public that the charges against these individuals are merely accusations, and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Media Contact: Chief Karl W. Strodthoff North Caldwell Police Department (973) 226-0800