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Cold Weather Information

  Forecasters are reporting that Tommorow morning, with a fresh snowpack, low temperatures are expected to drop to around 10 degrees. With a breeze, the wind chill ("feels like" temperature) can be around zero degrees.  Tuesday's afternoon's highs will only reach the lower 20s or so. Partly sunny, dry, and breezy. Here are a few [...]

By |2025-01-20T21:03:48-05:00January 20th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Cold Weather Information

Some tips for after the Storm….

Please see below for some “house keeping” tips for our residents:   “No person shall cause the accumulation of snow and ice on any street or roadway in such a manner as to endanger pedestrians or obstruct the vision of motorists. In no event shall snow or ice be or be caused to be piled on any corner by [...]

By |2025-01-20T17:15:46-05:00January 20th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Some tips for after the Storm….

Winter Storm Information!

There is a Winter Storm Watch issued by the US National Weather Service New York NY WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * [...]

By |2025-01-19T06:51:39-05:00January 19th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Winter Storm Information!

WTPD Promotions and Appointments

Township of Washington Police want to Congratulate the following Officers on their promotions: Cpl. Santa was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. PO Luscombe was promoted to the rank of Corporal. SO Riedel was promoted to Police Officer We are also proud to announce appointments of the following Officers: Special Officer II Montalbano Special Officer [...]

By |2025-01-08T08:27:39-05:00January 8th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on WTPD Promotions and Appointments

Official Press Release – December 19, 2024 – Attempted Residential Burglary

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676 Phone # 201-664-1140 Fax # 201-664-2959 WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG Chief of Police – John Calamari Director – James Giblin The Township of Washington Police Department would like to inform the residents that yesterday December 18, 2024 at approximately [...]

By |2024-12-19T15:43:42-05:00December 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Official Press Release – December 19, 2024 – Attempted Residential Burglary

WTPD had a visit from Dawson Palmarini

Recently, Washington Township Police Chief John Calamari was contacted to help Dawson Palmariniachieve his goal in breaking the world record to visit as many Law Enforcement/Fire/EMS departments.Lt Roy Scherer reached out to Dawsons father, Vincent Palmerini’s who explained he and his wifebecame Dawson’s foster parent when Dawson was 3 days old. Dawson had complications at [...]

By |2024-12-11T18:53:42-05:00December 11th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on WTPD had a visit from Dawson Palmarini

Official Press Release – December 8, 2024 – Drone Sightings

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676 Phone # 201-664-1140 Fax # 201-664-2959 WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG Chief of Police – John Calamari Director – James Giblin The Township of Washington Police Department announces several drone sightings in town during the evening hours of Sunday December [...]

By |2024-12-09T10:09:39-05:00December 9th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Official Press Release – December 8, 2024 – Drone Sightings

Drone Sightings

We are asking that all residents be vigilant and report any drone sightings directly to the FBI at the phone number or email tip lines listed below. Photographs and video are specifically requested and can be uploaded to the email address tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at [email protected]. For additional information, please visit the [...]

By |2024-12-08T23:42:27-05:00December 8th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Drone Sightings

Official Press Release – December 5, 2024 – Unlawful Possession of weapons

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676 Phone # 201-664-1140 Fax # 201-664-2959 WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG Chief of Police – John Calamari Director – James Giblin The Township of Washington Police Department announces the arrest of Benjamin P. Ritter on December 5, 2024. Pursuant to [...]

By |2024-12-06T16:40:52-05:00December 6th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Official Press Release – December 5, 2024 – Unlawful Possession of weapons

Township Officers participate in Read-A-Thon

On Friday November 22, 2024 Cpl. Osenbruck P.O. Lerner from the Township of Washington Police Department had the honor of reading to a class at Jessie F George School. The Read-A-Thon program welcomed community members to come in and read a story to the students. We want to Thank the Jessie F. George School PSO [...]

By |2024-11-27T09:26:48-05:00November 27th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Township Officers participate in Read-A-Thon
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