Assistance needed locating a Missing Person

On 09/15/2015, the above missing person left her residence in Bergenfield and advised her family she was

headed to her bank (MCU Bank located at 1560 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY) at approximately 9;45 am. Ms.

Wood is believed to have taken public transportation. The family of Ms. Wood report she is bipolar and has

been depressed for the past several months. She is not on any medications at this time. She was last seen

wearing a white and blue sweater, tan khaki pants and white and gray New Balance sneakers.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Ms. Wood, please contact the Bergenfield Police

 

Department at (201) 387-4000.

  

MV Crash- Crossing Guard Struck

     

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 8:00 am., a crossing guard from Bergenfield Police Department was struck by a motor vehicle while on post.  The female guard is identified as Jo-Ann Hans, age 60 of Bergenfield, NJ.  Officers were on scene and rendered aid immediately.  The Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corp and paramedics responded to the scene.  The victim was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center for her injuries. 

The vehicle was driven by Pawothil Abraham, age 63 of Bergenfield.  The driver refused medical aid at the scene.

 The crash is still under investigation. 

Drug Arrest September 9, 2015

           Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli announced the arrest of GLEN S. THOMASSINI, age 43 of Bergenfield, New Jersey on drug charges as well as the possession of a firearm while in the commission of a drug offense.  This arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor=s Office Narcotic Task Force under the direction of Chief Carmen MARTINO, the Dumont Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph L. FAULBORN, the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Cathy MADALONE and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department under the direction of Sheriff Michael SAUDINO.

 During the past month, detectives began investigating Glen S. THOMASSINI after receiving information that he was involved in marijuana sales in the northeast section of Bergen County.  Pursuant to the investigation, detectives applied for a search warrant for Mr. THOMASSINI’S residence and were subsequently granted authorization to conduct this search by the Honorable Edward A. Jerejian, J.S.C.

 On September 9, 2015, the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team and detectives from the Bergen County Narcotic Task Force executed the search warrant and seized over one (1) ounce of crack cocaine, sixteen (16) capsules of MDMA aka “Molly”, fifteen (15) Xanax bars, over seven (7) ounces of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a .380 Diamondback handgun, ball round ammunition and $8,058.00. 

 Glen S. THOMASSINI was charged with one (1) count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, namely Crack Cocaine, a second degree crime; one (1) count of Possession of a Firearm while in the course of committing a Drug Offense, a second degree crime; one (1) count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, namely Marijuana, a third degree crime; one (1) count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, namely MDMA aka “Molly”, a third degree crime; one (1) count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, namely Xanax, a third degree crime; and one (1) count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, namely Psilocybin aka “Mushrooms”, a third degree crime. Bail for Mr. THOMASSINI was set by the Honorable Giuseppe Randazzo, J.M.C. at $100,000.00 with no ten percent cash option.  Mr. THOMASSINI was remanded to the Bergen County Jail in lieu of bail.

 Prosecutor Molinelli states that these charges are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and would like to thank the Dumont Police Department, the Bergenfield Police Department and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance in this investigation.

 

BERGEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

CHARGE INFORMATION FORM

 DEFENDANT:   GLEN S. THOMASSINI                         DOB: 01/20/1972

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:  BERGENFIELD, NJ
MARITAL STATUS:  SINGLE                                                                                                                                                                                                         
OCCUPATION:  UNEMPLOYED                                                                          
                                                            
ARREST INFORMATION

 DATE OF ARREST:  09/09/2015   

PLACE OF ARREST/TOWN:  BERGENFIELD, NJ   
 AGENCIES EFFECTING ARREST:  BERGEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, NARCOTIC TASK FORCE, BERGENFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT,             DUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT, BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

 CHARGE AND STATUTE CITATIONS

ONE (1) COUNT OF POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE, NAMELY CRACK COCAINE, IN VIOLATION OF N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5A (1)/5B (2) - 2^ND DEGREE CRIME

 ONE (1) COUNT OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE COMMITTING A DRUG OFFENSE IN VIOLATION OF N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1A - 2^ND DEGREE CRIME

 ONE (1) COUNT OF POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE, NAMELY MARIJUANA, IN VIOLATION OF N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5A (1)/5B (11) - 3^RD DEGREE CRIME

ONE (1) COUNT OF POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE, NAMELY MDMA AKA “MOLLY”, IN VIOLATION OF N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5A (1)/5B (3) - 3^RD DEGREE CRIME

 ONE (1) COUNT OF A POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE, NAMELY XANAX, IN VIOLATION OF N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5A (1)/5B (13) - 3^RD DEGREE CRIME

 ONE (1) COUNT OF POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE, NAMELY PSILOCYBIN AKA “MUSHROOMS”, IN VIOLATION OF N.J.S.A 2C:35-5A (1)/5B (13) – 3^RD DEGREE CRIME

 ARRAIGNMENT INFORMATION

 ARRAIGNMENT DATE:   09/10/2015

 

JUDGE: THE HONORABLE GIUSEPPE RANDAZZO, J.M.C.

  BAIL AMOUNT & CONDITIONS: $100,000.00 NO 10% CASH OPTION.

PRESENT STATUS: REMANDED TO BERGEN COUNTY JAIL.