I hope one of these pieces of garbage break down the wrong door one night and find a shot gun in their face.

Okay, this is getting out of control!! Why is this happening so much in our town!!! Ppl you see something call 911 right away! WPD start getting more officers out and patrol our town more to keep our families safe!!! It’s going to take someone getting killed for them to wake up and realize we have a serious problem here. I’m going to never get any sleep because I’m always going to worry they will pick my house next that has children in it and all I worry about is them and their safety in our home :( not a good feeling at all.

I think the WPD had def stepped up now that they busted up one of their cars. You tick them off and now you're gonna get it. I called in a suspicious car a few days ago on my street and they were there in less than 5min. Saw another pulled over this morning, both times out of state plates. Now apparently they are being smarter and trying to blend in with these BMW's. Can't take any chances now.

Dan, any truth to the post someone put up last week about 6 cars stolen from a Wayne delaership, supposedly the same night WPD made the two arrests?

They have stepped up after the 20 something robberies happened but we have about 119 officers on payroll and I think it's 13 that are on at night this is what I mean when I say we need more officers on duty right now. I don't want to see a death happen for them to see we do need more then 13 on trying to catch these low life ppl!

Hey wild,they probabily bought the new BMW with all the possessions they robbed from everyones homes. Now that takes a big set to do that!! PEOPLE,SEE SOMETHING,SAY SOMETHING-CALL 911,FORGET THE 0600 NUMBER,THEIR BE GONE BY THEN!!

From what the reports are saying its the chics who have the set. The two arrested had their getaway car rented by a chic, and this last one witnesses said a chic was driving. These people are so pathetic they need their gf help.

Thanks to the police and the vigilant neighbors. However this is the way we have to live now, watch out for your neighbors. This shows us that we can't go back to our old ways. We work as a community

Whatever happened to the neighborhood watch program ? Their use to be signs in the neighborhoods that participated in the program. Anyboby NOSE what happened ?

Josie, try its 8 at night. We need more. The spend their nights and days on service calls so they can't be proactive if they wanted to.

Nose, check out my posts from related articles about neighborhood watches. I'm all for it but it has to be a group effort to work.

Thank you wild, group effort ? Unless your neighbors home has been broken into,people have no clue what to watch out for (suspicious cars,people) People need to be aware of their surroundings.Sorry to say ,but the old days are long gone!!

Right now these people are targeting homes that are closest to the highways so that they can make a quick getaway. That is where the residents need to start keeping watch. Then let the process relay around town.

With 119 officers on the force, let's assume 15 or so are administrative or managerial. With 8 hour shifts, this should leave almost exactly 40 per shift, with approx. 35 in the field. With 12 hour shifts, it should leave 60 per shift, with 50-55 in the field. What am I missing?

Wild,They are hitting ALL OVER TOWN. Green Knolls is in Pines Lake,Numerius houses in the Valley Road Section. They must be driving around during the day, checking out neighborhoods. The two men caught were from Hackensack ? Just be aware of your surroundings. WATCH for cars fitting the discription the police got from neighbors.They slipped up once, twice, get them all.

I Nose they are hitting everywhere. I just think the residents who live closest to the highways should be the most vigilant to start.

This is from the WPD website... http://www.waynetownship.com/pd.htm

The Wayne Police Department, under the command of Chief John Reardon, is located in the municipal complex at 475 Valley Road.

The department is staffed with 119 sworn police personnel including the Chief, 3 Captains, 7 Lieutenants, 18 Sergeants, 16 Detectives, 60 Patrol Officers, 2 Community Policing Officers, 2 School Resource Officers, and 1 Detective assigned to the Township's Information Technologies Division to work collaboratively as the Town's Public Safety Technology Coordinator. We also have 2 Special Officer II police officers.

The department also has a staff of 29 civilian personnel including 2 part time and 16 full time E-911 Dispatchers, 4 data entry Clerks, 5 Secretaries, 2 Park Rangers and 1 Public Safety Technology System Administrator assigned to work collaboratively with the Township's Information Technologies Division.

The department is made up of 3 divisions: Patrol, Investigations, and Operations.

The Office of the Chief of Police consists of the Chief, the office Secretary, and two police units:

We need more officers on duty end of story!!!!

Suggestion A set of binoculars,a pad and pencil, a cellphone and an aware neighbor gives the police a lot of info . I know it can make us annoying but I can live with annoying

Bring em on,BUT not for $100,000!!

Here's a website in case anyone is interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch. I for one am looking into it..... http://www.usaonwatch.org/

Wayne,Usually about 10 Patrol Officers, not including Sgt., Lt. and if Traffic Unit Officers or others are on the road. Park Rangers patrol the Parks but also assist the patrol units at accidents and other emergencies.Another set of eyes watching the town,but are not on all night.

Thanks Captain Clarke, its nice to see additional patrols around the neighborhood. Say what you want about the department, when pressed to respond they did. I appreciate the marked and unmarked cars driving through the sidestreets and while would hope the department reassigns staff to provide this coverage, I think we are going to see increases in the police budget in following years. The world is not a nice place anymore, and no matter what your politics may or may not be, everyone should start to get a little more involved in your neighborhood and town. Many areas of Wayne are sparse of children playing in yards which leads to adults being outside and checking up on things. Just recently, I find myself taking the dog for additional walks after dark out of curiousity and concern. Its very quiet and inviting to outsiders looking to do harm. As much as I don't advocate leaving lights on, its time to light up the house, in and outside. Tough times produce animals looking for a quick buck through someone elses heartache. Get yourselves ready. Things aren't getting better anytime soon.

Unmarked cars are patrolling my neighborhood today.Thank you Wayne police!! home Depot in the light fixture dept has many different alarms for doors and windows .They also have motion detector lights and sockets that screw into outside lights that have timers only $9.99 .They have a 4 pk alarm for doors and windows for $9.99 .Anything to scare them off .These burglars are trying to blend in with their cars .There's three gray bmw's on my block.

Unfortunately i agree with you BW. We're not in Kansas anymore. I hit up HD recently and got a good deal on solar spotlights and senor lights. Be sure to light up the dark corners of your property as well as trimming back unnecessary trees/bushes. Prevent any place where you think they might be able to hide.

Scondo, in all reality my dog would probably show an intruder where the good stuff is (what hasn't been sold to feed the family) in return of the tipping of the treat jar by the intruder on the way out!
Informed residents acting responsibly. Accepting the fact that it is not always someone elses job to protect your house and family, and being prepared accordingly.
Make a routine of going out and about after dark. Check your cars, windows, doors and take the dog for a walk. I know I need the exercise.
While unpleasant, each of us has to determine when and how we would stand up to an intruder or back away to avoid a confrontation. Several have said it on this forum before so it needs no repeating. There is no quarter for an intruder. The law may chose to define the boundaries, but the result will be the same.
Stay informed, stay alert and stay safe! Keep up the good work WPD!!! Residents need to work with WPD to keep our residents safe!

Home depot also has a flood light NO wires solar powered motion detector $49.99.If anyone has any good ideas please post it.Let's help each other and the police!

Garden centers used to have motion detector lawn animals ,dogs that would bark I don't know if they still carry them, does anyone know ? that
would be great if they had a bear one!!

Well I just dont know what to tell everyone, some very sincere persons convened a forum called concerned Citizens of Wayne, that not one council person would attend. There were an estimated 100 people from the community at large who came, and more than a dozen WPD police and even Passaic County Sheriif came with his team, as well as members of the county prosecutors office who all gave a very good presentation. And when I reported to council about it all? Mr Scullari launched a partisan assault ordering me out of chamber backed up by the police there. And as the burglaries started up again? It was Mayor Vergano's news black out that meant on city staff from speaking to the press so none of us were to ever know like during the floods.
You people who time and again elect this do nothing partisan fueled council have yourselves to blame for the way things are.

Anything looks suspicious call the police! If someone is walking at night and you think it's a neighbor but you not sure, hit your remote for your car to make the lights go on and off ,or your out side light to your house ,if it is your neighbor they will think your crazy but who cares .if it's a criminal they will know there spotted and probably run.then you better call the police!

Stewart, If their was a law against being stupid, the mayor and council would get a life sentence.

ALL,these people hit houses only at night. Last house it involved a dark skinned woman driving a silver or gray newer model BMW. All the suspects from Fairfield Road wore all black with hoods to cover their faces.It will be hard to see them at night but if you see or hear something,Call 911 immediately.GOOD LUCK NEIGHBORS,SEE YOU ON THE BATTLEFIELD!!

It would be nice to have neighborhood watches.

Justice, It would be nice,but people don't want to get involved.

I can't get one neighbor to put a light on and they know about the burglaries! Get off your Gilligans island and look out the window !

Lorri,they are all castaways,they don't NOSE any better!!

They NOSE when a neighbor is getting something new done to their house!They'll NOSE better if God for bid they see a NOSE coming in their back door!

Lorrii, would not do that now at night, Might get shot. NOSE BETTER!!

@URWHINER (seriously?), vergogna, squirali and the "republicans" (although I question that they are true republicans) in this town are a major part of the problem. Their attitude, their number one goal for maintenance of the status quo, and their secrecy is exactly what has caused this problem to boomerang. The demons of burglary cannot continue in the light and there is absolutely no light around those who refuse to give up their tight grip on this community.

whiner, when you are ready to use your real name then I will take you seriously, till then I view you and your comments as schill political cover for this do nothung say nothing see nothing miserable excuse for political leadership during crisis.

Maybe the town fathers can be convinced to use the reverse 911 system to ask for a lights on night. They use it for other things, why not get creative and ask for eyes and light on the town.

Google-Arthur Smith Wayne NJ.He was at almost every town meeting, voicing his opinions and concerns regarding our town. At times I would notice some of the big wigs looking at each other and laughing at him .Thank you Mr.Smith for caring ! ( obit dec 19, 2011)

Uhmmm... correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the robberies the responsibility of the two men caught in the act, the female driver and accomplices not captured yet? I don't know if the media asked the political affiliation of those individuals, but robbery has nothing to do with innefective leadership, astronomical taxes, and an upswelling of resident dissatisfaction with local politicians. Its about scumbags trying to take from others rather than work for themselves.

BAllen, absolutely true, those who determine to go out and rob homes are the ones whom we pay patrol police officers 120-k a year to stop, we expect our elected representatives to make the right choices when it comes to crime.
The mayors edict to city staff to NOT speak to the press during times of crisis is reckless, dangerous and iresponsible, and where as this council under Mr Scullari's leadership has signed on to the practice, the council remains culpable for everything that follows.
The fact the the council and city staff did not prepare for the floods, that left hundreds with out shelter, and took no proactive measures to mitigate the damage for decades while collecting astonishing amounts of taxes, just doesnt cut it anymore now that the economy is stressed,
During the robberies dating back to atleast the week of Christmas getting information from the city and cajoling the council to act has been met with bulk political resistance and as we see, the burglaries have exploded!
This is a did nothing, do nothing, expect nothing council and we can expect more of the same. Unless of course they got the tax payers sued time and again only to lose tens of thousands of dollars in adverse court decisions?

@B.Allen- you're right , there are always going to be criminals that's just part of this crazy life we live in ,but it's what we can do as a society to try to control it.First - we need to get the word out of these robberies how is this being done.I'm spreading the word ( I don't think my neighbors are taken it seriously because it's not coming from someone of authority) . If it wasn't for Patch I wouldn't have known.we need someone to authorize the reverse call system for this .Can I do that ?no!!! Second- politicians have alot to do with the way crime is handled.Don't they help fight to put laws into effect?The punishment for burglary needs to be more severe.The majority of these criminals are repeat offenders.Can my one voice move that mountain? No! It's the people we vote for .

Lorri, 1) Words out, Newspapers,Patch,Talk of the town. 2) Do the crime,do MORE time.Did you see the past records of the two men they caught ? YES, laws have to be more strict and stiffer penalties.Lock them up ,lose the key!!

I could have sworn I saw a silver Honda Accord or something similar casing a house on Urban Club Road yesterday around 6pm. I had just gotten done looking for bears in High Mtn Park Preserve. I was driving back to Valley Road extension when I noticed the silver car stopped in front of a house. There were two dark skinned males in the car. As I drove by, both guys were looking at me and then they pulled the car into the end of the driveway--not all the way up to the house. It just seemed weird--like they really didn't fit in with their appearance and behavior. I kept driving, then I reported them to the police.

So how else can we get the word out for a "lights on" for wayne on friday?

If a person is trying to sell Gold ,jewelry stores and pawn shops should take their picture,finger print them and check ID.This is quick easy cash for these criminal now that gold is $1,600 oz .We can't make it so easy for them!

Politicians that do nothing? Surely this isn't the first time a town, state or country is faced with a group of politicians that choose to be spectators rather than leaders. All of that being said, rather than continue this forum to bash the current regime ad nauseum about past digressions, make it a method of change and improvement. I haven't checked, but based upon my recollection of the constitution, I'm sure Dan and his fellows at the patch would welcome constructive additions to further the discussion of what may help make this town better. I am not a blogger, nor do I wish to make regular editorial contributions. Based upon the voice found here I think there are others much more suited to the task. Perhaps I am niave, but I think discussions about moving forward rather than stirring up the sludge would be beneficial to the township. Sort of a social media league of voters type of blog or string of articles. Dan, is there a place for this type of dialogue on the Patch? Perhaps something in place of the Housewives. Maybe an article on how current applications to Planning Board and Board of Adjustment affect the community, flooding and master plan? Go on patrol with the WPD and see what issues they face! Lets have an expose on the new garden by Mr. Burke! Tell us what the youth sports programs, scouting and high school clubs are doing! How about a weekly article highlighting the parks in the township? Why is everyone so pessimistic about life?

Ed, A GIANTS PLAYER who I will not name lives up there. Could have been him. But you still did the right thing. What if it wasn't ?

These are amatuers, I wouldnt worry. Most likely addicts they will be reckless and will be caught. Were in Wayne not Newark. This will give the cops something else to do other than harass us on 23 all day.

Forty robberies in one month? Is that a fact?

Police reported more than a dozen burglaries and attempted burglaries occurring in the Valley section of town from the end of April to the end of May. Seven more burglaries were reported after that, three between May 31 and June 3, and four more between June 4 and 6. Jewelry was reportedly taken from several of the homes.

Forty robberies in one month?!?!

Its not pessimism, its hysteria!

Where are the sheriff's officers? This never happened when Speziale was in town!

B, How about cars that have been broken into or stolen ? 40 Burglaries!! How many you think were not reported for unknown reasons ?

Can't say on patch what Jerry would do if he was still Sheriff.

B.Allen- forty where including neighboring towns .Stop nit picking.With your lackadaisical attitude you probably keep doors and windows unlocked, light off .Maybe you'll even shine the Gold for them before they leave with it.Then you can go blog on your garden forum!

Sheriff Speziale lives in Wayne. Sheriff Berdnick lives in Clifton. The WPD and the PCPD are and have always had an adversarial relationship. Perhaps the state police would be better.

It is due to the political heads of Wayne that this is occurring. They are and have been self-involved, narcissistic misogynists. For example, scurgalli graduated from DePaul, not the Wayne school system. The family business that he drove to the ground is in Totowa, not Wayne (paying taxes to Totowa, not Wayne). He idolizes Rush (Limbaugh, that is). Someone claimed that he was such a great catholic church parishioner, well maybe that parish priest needs to give scurgalli some lessons in humility and compassion.
The above exemplifies the narrow-minded, controlling, parochial thinking that will never help Wayne to move forward until the "men of his type" are elected out of office. The current Republican Party is a disgrace.

We have to stop them before they even think about choosing one of our houses.Go to www.harrietcarter.com item # c1519 security camera two for 14.98

Nose, many robberies are not reported because the citizens of Wayne know that it is futile. What is the point? Insurance policies do not carry high limits for some of these items unless they have a specific endorsement for the particular items. Combine the value of the stolen items to the policy deductible and it is not worth the aggravation. Of course there are those who don't report robberies so as to not bring attention to themselves or the town. Some like keeping their heads in the sand.

So, if you go to DePaul, you have to move out of Wayne? The fact that his parents sent him to a Catholic school, that he didn't move his family's business to Wayne, that is why there is a crime spree in Wayne. Justice, you are beyond belief!

Yeah but look at what you are saying. Bringing in the state police we might as well be putting up border patrol gates around the entire town. Stop complaining about what people are not doing and talk about what we can do right now. We can't be worried about who should win the next election and hope they do a better job b/c that doesn't help us here and now. If we start shouting out to people about whats going on, put up signs on street corners if you have to, postings on grocery store bulletin boards, etc. then people will see we have a huge problem in town. Share ideas about how to be safe and try to get your neighbors to start a watch on their streets, especially in parts of town not directly hit yet b/c they will be next. Once the town sees we are not just going to welcome these criminals with open arms then they will listen. The more stink we make the sooner the smell bothers them and they will get off their butts and clean up.

@B.Allen-If he's unarmed you better have a good lawyer !He'll probably want to sue you for assault with a weapon!He'll probably win.You might even end up doing some time while he's being fanned and fed grapes on a beach in the Bahamas !!

$14.99 motion detector deafening alarm with light.home depot light fixture dept.It works great.Also 4 pk alarms for doors and windows 9.99 easy to install just peel it and stick it comes with batteries works great installed it last night alarm is so loud!

Disgruntled, those comments were to evidence the type of person that is running our town. If their homes were broken into, there would be stepped up patrols.

I will continue to expose this current republican administration. There is no balance and it is unhealthy. They are a disgrace to the Republican Party.

Helpful Hint: Recycling day, don't put out boxes that show you have the top of the line flat screen tv or computer .Cut it up small and put it in a paper bag !

Thanks Lorri. That's the kind of information we should be sharing here, not the political views.

I for one think that the free exchange of views political included are very healthy ones, given the Cone of Silence that permeates city hall.
I mean really folks, did we get the reverse 911 saying the neighborhood had been targeted for the latest crime spree? Did channel 77 roll the latest alerts? No.
What happened instead was the information was deliberately kept from the People until the lid blew off again.
While sensitive details of a particular incident might best be held in confidence by the WPD to protect and investigation, so far as I am concerned that is no justification to keep the rest of the community unawares and that decision rested with the mayor and council.
And that is fair game for political discourse.

Yes, definitely bring in the border patrol. Then everyone will have to clean their own toilets and mow their own lawns.

I am not a racist. I was just responding to someone's sarcasm to bring in the border patrol. Why didnt you accuse them of racism? Why dont you accuse the anti Patersonians of racism?

My apologies if you were using sarcasm.

@Justice, You must have rode the little bus to school. Can you ever say anything positive on Wayne,Patch?

Just put a huge sign on my lawn that my neighbors think is a little overboard. IF THE DOG DOESN'T GET YOU,THE 38 WILL,TRY AND ROB THIS HOUSE ?

Michelle, apology accepted.

Leanbean, you have not read all my posts. I am for a neighborhood watch, farmers markets, chickens, etc. I will be positive about local government when the current administration is voted out. I did not ride the little school bus, I had to walk through the ice and snow, in rain, etc. joking about the walking. I was in a religious school. Thanks for reading.

Nose, can you do a sign for me too? Thanks

Justice,Taking orders.

Go for it Nose.

To all of you with suggestions, I think there are some real winners. I really like the "lights on" town wide. We should really press for that. Also like all the other ideas about securing your homes. As for Art Smith, he was a model citizen for all of us to follow. I have been attending council and BOE meetings since his death and when I get bullied, ignored, and even threatened I do what he did...go home and come back again. Local politics is important in any community. Holding public officials "accountable" to the people who elected them and whose money they spend is the American way. While some of you may think it unfair to mention elected officials in these articles, it is simply a reminder that we have a "choice". If you want something done, get up and go to town hall and ask for it. Typing on a keyboard may be cathartic, but it doesn't get the job done. I was a member of the Concerned Citizens of Wayne who held the crime forum back in March. I think the WPD has stepped up it's reporting to the public since then. Not taking credit for anything, but it takes concerned and proactive citizens to make their community a better place. Hope to see all of you at a meeting soon. As someone pointed out, shining a light is a good thing.

John, I was responding to Nose comment 11.14 am June 12. Had you read my comments about our police quick reaction to my reports of suspicious activity, you may think twice about bashing my comments. US Constitution to say what I please. For all I know, john davies is a pseudonym appearing to be real. I have no problem with the Wayne PD as per all my posts

Justice is a pseudonym. There is no intent to deceive anyone into thinking it is a real name. As someone else said, I am not going around and around with someone who choses to cast their own interpretations on my comments without knowing who they really are and how many pseudonyms they have. Yes, I have gall, the same gall that it takes to report suspicious activity and to support those who gave their blood to defend the US Constitution, so that we may all speak freely. This is not a third world dictatorship.

Justice, I'm gonna give you an ATTABOY on that comment You make us pseudonym proud!!

I just read on northjersey.com that three more burglaries happened since Saturday.

Ed, whoever you are: "...With one caveat: This is a privately owned internet website and your freedom of speech under the first amendment does not apply here...." Please provide specific case law that you are referring to.
I would like to see that.

Wayne's World, interesting.

We just had our three vehicles broken into on monday night. We live on black oak ridge road, thinking it happened around 2 AM when I heard a car racing off. Hard to tell though because black oak is basically treated as a speedway at night. This is getting crazy - lights on outside of my house and the neighbors. These guys have big balls and I can't wait to see them try it again...you will know I caught them when u see their heads on a stick on my front lawn!! Rumaged through THREE cars took everything they could and left a mess. Time to have the police thinking about robberies and not freaking seat belt tickets and stop sign violations! I am pissed off.
Thanks wayne patch for letting me vent.