Demarest Police Department

Tonight’s concert has been postponed due to the incoming storm.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

PO Connor Owens was recognized at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Law Enforcement Recognition Event for his outstanding contributions to public safety. Recognized as one of the top 1% of police officers in New Jersey for DWI arrests, PO Owens has demonstrated exceptional dedication in keeping our roads safe. This award highlights his commitment to protecting our community from the dangers of impaired driving. Please join us in congratulating PO Owens on this well-deserved honor and thanking him for his exemplary service!

The Demarest Police Department would like to welcome newly sworn Officers Kyle Polo and Vincent Quintana.

Police Officer Solan was acknowledged for Excellent Police Duty for his actions in assisting the PIP in apprehending fleeing suspects.

Lieutenant Schmidig, Lieutenant Detective Del Greco, Detective Hampton, and School Resource Officer Cho also received commendations for their actions in a lockdown event at NVD High School.

We congratulate all Officers and thank the Mayor, Council, and everyone who came out to support!

Demarest officers assisted our drivers education teachers with the annual DUI simulation for our tenth graders. Students wore goggles simulating impairment while driving through a course, and officers conducted field sobriety tests on them.
Thank you to Lt. Schmidig, PO Krynicky, PO Saint-Hilaire, and SRO Cho for participating.
Thank you to the Demarest DPW for helping us set up a million cones at 7AM!
A big thank you to Alpine Country Club for providing golf carts every year.
It’s a valuable lesson for students, and we have some fun while doing it!

Road work will be done in phases and will be subject to slight changes from day to day. Please prepare for significant delays and plan accordingly.

Please be advised that there will be milling and paving work for the length of Knickerbocker Road from Delong Avenue in Dumont up to the front of the High School from 6/3 - 6/6. Knickerbocker Road will be closed in BOTH directions. Expect significant delays and plan accordingly.

See below for the outline of the construction plan.

June 3rd
Milling will start on Knickerbocker Road and Delong Avenue in Dumont at approximately 7 - 730AM and continue to the area of Hardenburgh Avenue

June 4th
Milling will continue down Knickerbocker Road beginning at approximately 7 - 730AM up to the front of the High School

June 5th
Paving will begin at 7 - 730AM from Delong Avenue to the front of the high school.

June 6th
Paving concludes.

The above information is subject to change and the Demarest Police Department will issue updates as they become available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication have secured the freedoms we cherish today. Let us take a moment to remember their legacy, offer our gratitude, and reflect on the true cost of our liberty. Thank you to all those who participated in today’s service.

It’s that time again! If you would like to support the 41st Law Enforcement Torch run, please click on the link!

Help us in supporting thousands of athletes who participate in Special Olympics NJ!

https://support.sonj.org/give/553772/ #!/donation/checkout?c_src=wixdonate

Please don’t hesitate to call us if you see any suspicious activity!

Join us for the National Take Back Initiative! Demarest PD, in collaboration with the DEA, is hosting the event on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Last year, over 4,383 law enforcement partners nationwide collected a staggering 599,897 pounds of unwanted medicines. Our goal is to provide a safe and anonymous opportunity for NJ citizens to dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted medications. Let’s tackle potential sources of abuse and misuse together, safeguarding public health and safety. Together, we can make a difference! The collected medications will be responsibly converted to clean energy by Covanta Energy at their waste facilities. Join us in protecting our community and environment.

- Medications may be disposed of in original containers, but residents are encouraged to remove identifying information from the label.
- All liquids, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container, ensuring that the cap is tightly sealed.
- Intra-venous solutions, injectables (including epipens), and syringes WILL NOT be accepted.
- Illicit substances such as ma*****na and methamphetamine WILL NOT be accepted.
- V**e pens will only be collected if the resident has removed the battery from the device; otherwise, they will not be accepted.

Don’t let distraction take the wheel! Distracted driving is a major issue on New Jersey’s roads, contributing to nearly half of all crashes in our state in 2019, the most recent year with data available.
To tackle this, law enforcement agencies across NJ are ramping up efforts as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay campaign.

Remember, every distraction counts – stay focused on the road!

Over the weekend, NYPD Officer Jonathon Diller was laid to rest. Demarest Officers, along with Police officers nationwide, gathered to honor the fallen hero, who was promoted posthumously to Detective First Grade. He is survived by his wife and one-year-old son. Our condolences to his family, the 105th Precinct, as well as our brothers and sisters in the NYPD as a whole.

With warm weather rapidly approaching, the Demarest Police Department’s traffic unit is out setting up its speed sign.
Please watch out for pedestrians bicyclist and motorcycles.

If anyone knows the owner of this dog, please have them contact the Demarest PD.

The Demarest Police Department conducted a pedestrian safety detail today on Park Street. The purpose was to educate and enforce laws that are meant to protect our residents, mainly Title 39:4-36, which states that, “The driver of a vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway within a marked crosswalk..”

Please continue to drive with caution in and around town, especially during school drop off and pick up times.

Big congratulations to Paul Schmidig on his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Lieutenant! With a proud lineage as a second-generation police officer, following in his dad’s footsteps as chief of the Bergen County Police Department, Paul started in the borough as a Demarest special police officer in 2003. He has since become an active shooter instructor, traffic officer, and a member of the Bergen County Rapid Deployment Force and Rapid Deployment Team. He has also served on the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Task Force.

Congratulations on your accomplishment and here’s to your continued success!

Officer Saint-Hilaire and Lt/Det Del Greco had a blast reading with kindergartners at County Road School for Read Across America Day! It’s always a pleasure for Demarest Officers to join in this annual event, spreading the love of reading and inspiring our young ones in the community!

Please assist the DPW by refraining from parking on the street. Additionally, driving with snow on your roof is both hazardous and illegal. Your cooperation ensures a smoother winter for everyone. Thank you!

Call your utility company to report outages.
Call 9-1–1 for emergencies, downed wires, and downed trees
Do not put garbage or recyclables out
Stay away from downed wires
Stay inside
Do not drive through flooded roadways!

Be safe!

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⚠️ State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain 🌧️ , high winds 💨, and flash flooding 🌊.

Warning for Solicitation Scams/Gypsies Contractors

- All Solicitors much have an approved “Demarest Solicitors Badge”. They went through a vetting process, all companies must be registered and individuals names.
- Always be vigilant of party’s coming to your door offering service.
Signs to look for: Professionalism in their appearance, proper credentials for the company they are representing. - Are they wearing some type of uniform (Shirt/Jacket/Logo)
- When they are giving you estimates on the work, if they are cheaper then any other company beware!
- Like the old adage says if it’s too good to be true more likely it is.

Please immediately contact the Demarest Police if you are unsure or skeptical of the contractor.

Please plan accordingly!
Thank you for your cooperation.

The Demarest Police Department is proud to ring in the new year by congratulating Frank Visaggio on his promotion to Deputy Chief!

Demarest PD and Demarest Volunteer Ambulance members were also awarded for their actions during calls to service which saved the life of a resident:

Deputy Chief Visaggio
LT Bartelucci
PO Krynicky
PO Owens

Demarest Volunteer Ambulance Corps members:
Roberta Hoag
Andy Woods
Jeff Geisenheimer
Julie Fortunato (not pictured)

Congratulations to all and here’s to an amazing 2024!