Montclair Police Blotter: Possession Of Knife / Fraudulent Currency / Stolen Lawnmower, Pocketbook

Editor’s Note: The following incidents are reprinted directly from the Montclair police blotter, a listing of selected reports that may not include the full scope of activity in the area. All of the following incidents are accusations, and all suspects should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

6-8-2016 (Bellevue Avenue) - Theft of a lawnmower, which had been left unattended on the sidewalk in front of a residence. 

6-8-2016 (CVS, Claremont Avenue) - Shoplifting of numerous cosmetic items. The suspect is described as a light-complexioned male wearing a blue striped button down shirt, blue jeans, white sneakers and dark blue or black ball cap with a white logo.

6-11-2016 (Fulton Street) - Unique Anderson, 24, of Montclair, was arrested and charged with possession of a knife following an altercation in the street. No injuries were reported. 

6-11-2016 (Acme, Valley Road) - Nakia Melton, 41, of Trenton, was arrested for attempting to tender fraudulent currency. She was also found to have open warrants out of Mercer County Sheriffs, West Long Branch, Ewing, and Hamilton. 

6-12-2016 (Essex Pool, Chestnut Street) - Theft of a pocketbook from an unlocked vehicle. The pocketbook was later recovered on Montclair Avenue.  A wristlet and various credit cards were taken. 

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