Auto Thefts are on the rise again – Township of Washington Police Department is urging residents to not leave their vehicles running unattended and not to leave keys/key fobs in your car
The Township of Washington Police Department is urging residents to not leave their vehicles running unattended, remove keys and key fobs and most important of all lock your vehicles at all times. Recently there has been a rise in motor vehicle thefts in Bergen County, New Jersey, especially in our surrounding towns. Thieves are looking [...]
Winter is coming!
The Township of Washington Police Department wants to remind everyone that winter is coming! Below please find a few Winter Driving tips from the Washington Township Police! – Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Also never leave your vehicle running unattended -Make certain your tires are properly inflated [...]
Recent Rise in motor vehicle thefts/vehicles being entered
Recently there has been a rise in motor vehicle thefts in Bergen County, New Jersey... especially in our surrounding towns. In the majority of these cases, stolen vehicles have been left unlocked by the owner with a key fob left in the car allowing a thief to immediately drive it away. There has also been [...]
Letter from Chief Richard Skinner and Chief Michael Pontillo to Parents, Student and Community Members
Please take a moment to read the below letter from Chief Richard Skinner from the Washington Township Police and Chief Michael Pontillo from the Westwood Police.
Township Police are urging residents to lock your car doors and remove your key fobs from your vehicle
The Township of Washington Police Department is urging residents to not leave their vehicles running unattended, remove keys and key fobs and most important of all lock your vehicles at all times. Recently there has been a rise in motor vehicle thefts in Bergen County, New Jersey, especially in our surrounding towns. One of [...]
Prevent Porch Pirates this Holiday Season
Tips For Preventing Package Thefts “Porch Pirates” This Holiday Season With online shopping expected to be at an all-time high again because of the coronavirus pandemic, police all over are gearing up for potentially record-breaking cases of porch pirates. Due to the "shortage" on holiday gifts, residents are starting even earlier ordering gifts. The Township [...]
Halloween 2021! Trick or Treat down Colonial Boulevard in the Township of Washington on October 31, 2021
The Township of Washington Police Department wants everyone to have a Safe, Healthy and Happy Halloween!!! We want everyone to celebrate, just in safe way! Some tips for safe trick or treating can be found below; Please maintain a 6-foot distance from non-household members Please wear a mask covering both your mouth and nose [...]
Press Release – Arrest of PATRICK J. CAMILLI
____________________________________________________________ Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Prosecutor Mark Musella PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: October 24, 2021 For Information Contact: Elizabeth Rebein, Public Information Officer Cell: 201-509-1676 press@bcpo.net is preferred PATRICK J. CAMILLI OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ CHARGED WITH MURDER, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR AN UNLAWFUL PURPOSE AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON Bergen County [...]
Burglary Prevention Tips for this Holiday Season
Burglary Prevention Tips from the Township of Washington Police Department The Township of Washington Police Department are urging all residents to be diligent this holiday season by locking their homes, setting alarms, and leaving lights on both inside and outside of their homes. Historically home burglary's occur more often during the winter months/holiday season, especially [...]