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In Memoriam
Chief George A. Shelbourne (Ret.)
Devoted Member 1948 - 1991
 The Hillside Police Department regrets to announce the passing of former Chief of Police George A. Shelbourne.  Chief Shelbourne was a Hillside native and one of the longest serving members of the Hillside Police Department.  A graduate of Hillside High School, he served in the United States Navy during the second world war.  He began his police career in 1948 and rose through the ranks of the Police Department until he was appointed chief of police in 1969.  He retired in 1991 after 43 years of service.

As chief of police, Shelbourne earned his bachelor's degree from William Paterson College.  He directed the Union County Tactical Squad for two years and served as director of the Union County Police Chiefs Training Academy.  He was a president of the Union County Police Chiefs Association and lifetime member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. 

Chief Shelbourne was a highly respected member of the law enforcement community and will be missed.

New Alert Service

February 2010 - The Hillside Police Department will utilize a new information service to deliver emergency alerts, crime alerts, announcements and other police-related information to township residents and others who wish to use the system.  The new service will send instant messages to subscribers via Internet, e-mail, and cell phone. 

The new system, Nixle, will be used to post both emergency and non-emergency information.  It will supplement but not replace the existing “reverse 9-1-1” system the Police Department uses to send emergency messages to home phones. 

Hillside residents, business owners and commuters are encouraged to take advantage of the free service by visiting www.nixle.com.  By logging onto the website at any home computer, visitors can view messages posted by the Hillside Police Department at any time. 

Residents can also receive emergency alerts, announcements and local traffic advisories as soon as they are posted on the system by creating a free account.  This is a more effective use of the system because it sends emergency alerts and important messages immediately via text messages sent to cell phones and e-mail accounts.    

The Nixle system will be used frequently to distribute information to the public at absolutely no cost to taxpayers.

 

 

 

 

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HPD SALUTES:

 HPD Salutes is a news column to recognize outstanding police work by Hillside police officers.

November 13, 2009 Hillside Police Officers Matthew Casterline and Bryan Arrington observed David B. Frischman, 27, of Livingston driving a blue 1997 Acura, disregard a stop sign at the intersection of Schley Street and Winans Avenue in Hillside.  They followed him a short distance into Newark and conducted a motor vehicle stop near the intersection of Fabyan Place and Keer Avenue.  When they approached the vehicle to speak to the driver, both officers immediately observed a plastic baggie with suspected drugs inside.  When they ordered the Frischman out of the car, he attempted to shift the vehicle into drive.  Officer Casterline attempted to prevent him from shifting into drive and a struggle ensued between Frischman and Officer Casterline.  Frischman was then able to get the vehicle into drive with Officer Casterline partially inside, dragging him for approximately 10 - 15 feet.  The officer then fell to ground and sustained minor injuries.   

Both officers returned to their vehicle and pursued Frischman onto Route 78 West.  After notifying the New Jersey State Police, Hillside Police terminated the pursuit near Exit 40 in Berkeley Heights.  Approximately one hour later, Frischman was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Route 78 in Warren Township.  When the New Jersey State Police arrived at the scene of the crash, Frischman assaulted the state trooper and attempted to stab him with a hypodermic needle.  Frischman was then placed under arrest and transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries caused by the crash. 

Frischman is charged by Hillside police with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (car), Eluding Police, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

Frischman has also been charged by the NJ State Police, Somerset Barracks.

July 30, 2008 Our patrol officers received information from a resident that their car was stolen. While one of our units was still completing the stolen vehicle report another patrol unit observed the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Valley View Road and Conant Street. Officers Ronald Bartell and Allan Lu then attempted to stop the stolen vehicle. The driver, later identified as Samuel DeJesus, 35, of Newark, ignored the officers’ signal to stop and began attempting to elude them through streets in Hillside and into the City of Elizabeth. The pursuit of the vehicle was eventually terminated due to the highly dangerous driving of DeJesus. Moments later the officers reengaged the pursuit with the help of Elizabeth Police officers on Routes 1 & 9 North. As DeJesus attempted to exit the highway he lost control of his vehicle at the McClellan Street exit ramp and struck a guard rail. Officers Bartell and Lu then positioned their police vehicle to block DeJesus from continuing his attempt to escape. However, DeJesus then attempted to push the officers’ vehicle out of his way by accelerating forward and ramming the police car. When he was unsuccessful, he reversed a few feet and drove forward again ramming the police vehicle a second time. DeJesus was repeatedly ordered to put his hands up and take his foot off the accelerator by officers. Upon the arrival of backup officers DeJesus was removed from the vehicle and arrested. Further investigation revealed that DeJesus had stolen two other vehicles from Hillside residents.

DeJesus is held on $25,000 bail. He’s charged with Eluding, Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Burglary Tools, Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. More charges will follow upon completion of the investigation of the other two vehicles stolen by DeJesus.

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