PARSIPPANY — A female resident of Parsippany received a phone call, which identified the incoming number as her husbands, at 5:34 p.m. on Monday, March 5.

After she answered the call, she was advised by that caller that he was a Parsippany Police Officer and her husband was under arrest for money laundering.

The fraudulent officer further advised the victim that if she hung up the phone that she would also be arrested. He then instructed her that she must transfer $6,000.00 into a specific account while she stayed on the phone with him.

After the money transfer was completed at the bank, she was given the address of the Police Department and a fraudulent case number for reference. The victim then realized that she was defrauded and contacted Police.

Please remember that at no time will a police officer call you and demand immediately payment over the phone or through a wire transfer. We also will not threaten to arrest you if you hang up the phone. When in doubt hang up the phone and locate the agencies number that is calling you from their official webpage or phone book and contact them. Scammers can alter their caller ID information to make it appear that it is coming from legitimate entities.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hill Police Patrol Officers responded to a residence on Eileen Court for a burglary reported by the resident on Thursday, March 1 at 8:42 p.m.

Upon their arrival, it was determined that the burglary occurred between 10:00 a.m. and the time she called. The unknown suspects forced entry through the front door and stole jewelry and cash.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officers responded to Sonesta Suites, 61 Interpace Parkway, at 2:47 a.m. on Friday, February 23 for a reported robbery in the parking lot.

Upon their arrival, they spoke to the 32 year old male victim. The victim advised the officers that he drives for Lyft and when he arrived at the pickup location he was supposed to have one passenger, but two male passengers got into his vehicle.

He further explained that he informed them that the additional passenger would increase the fare. A verbal altercation ensued and the victim requested the two males to exit his vehicle.

The victim stated after they exited, they pulled him out of his vehicle and he was held by one male, while the other male punched and kicked him. He was then thrown to the ground and struck with a brick, in addition to being punched and kicked.

The suspects stole his Samsung Galaxy cellphone valued at $824.00, along with $60.00 in cash and fled into the building. The victim was treated by EMS for his facial injuries and refused further medical treatment.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office CIS Unit responded to the scene along with Parsippany Detective A. Morelli to assist in the investigation. While on scene Detective Morelli observed two males that matched the description of the suspects.

While speaking to both males, identified as Dewand Proctor, 23, Paterson, and Bobby Rawl, 24,  Paterson, they gave officers fictitious names. Both suspects were placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.

Prior to departing the scene, Detective Anthony Morelli was able to recover the victim’s stolen cellphone.

After further investigation Dewad Proctor and Bobby Rawl were both charged with the following: one count of 1st Degree Robbery, one count of 2nd Degree Conspiracy to commit Robbery, one count of 3rd Degree Hindering, one count of 3rd Degree Theft by Unlawful Taking, one count of 3rd Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, one count of 3rd Degree Aggravated Assault, one count of 4th Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and one count of Simple Assault, a Disorderly Persons offense.

They were both transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending their first appearance.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

PARSIPPANY — While patrolling Route 46 East, Patrol Officer Arthur Ohlsen observed a vehicle stopped in a lane of travel on Route 46 West in front of Arlington Plaza at 2:46 a.m. on February 24.

He conducted a motor vehicle stop and made contact with the driver, who was standing outside of his vehicle. The driver stated that he was an Uber driver and was just assaulted by the passenger. The driver did not report any injuries.

Officers made contact with the passenger, Elizabeth Suasnabar-Vila, 26, Denville.

Due to her being belligerent towards officers and her level of intoxication, an ambulance was requested to respond to the scene. While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, she attempted to walk away several times. Officers stopped her for her safety at which time she attempted punch Officer Denis DeMuro and also attempted to kick Officer Arthur Ohlsen. For her safety she was restrained until EMS arrived on scene.

Upon arrival of Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad, the officers escorted Ms. Suasnabar-Vila to the ambulance. While transferring her, she spit on both officers faces.

She was transported to Saint Clare’s Hospital for treatment.

She was subsequently processed and charged on a Complaint-Summons with Aggravated Assault-Throwing Bodily Fluids at Law Enforcement Officers. She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.