Incident Log — 1000 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
Location: 1000 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth, Union County, NJ 07201 Complainant: Michael C., 1009 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Updated: April 15, 2026
October 7, 2024 — 7:28 AM — 18-Wheeler Sidewalk & Driveway Blockage
Video: 2024-10-07_0728_18Wheeler_Sidewalk.mp4
- An 18-wheeler with trailer attempted to back into the loading dock at 7:28 AM
- The front of the truck was parked on the sidewalk, partially blocking a neighbor's driveway
- The truck completely obstructed the road directly in front of a residential bedroom window
Violations: Illegal parking on sidewalk, blocking a private driveway, obstructing public roadway
Summary: Large commercial vehicle parked across sidewalk and driveway at 7:28 AM, disrupting residential access.
October 10, 2024 — 6:29 AM — Furniture Unloading / Roadway Obstruction
Video: 2024-10-10_0629_Furniture_Unloading_Idling.MP4
- Two trucks stopped directly on the roadway
- Furniture unloaded onto the street, blocking traffic
- Both trucks idling throughout the entire unloading process
- Driver stated "I don't know" when asked to turn engine off
- Second truck remained running behind the first
Violations: Illegal idling (Elizabeth Code § 7.08.060 B.8; N.J.A.C. 7:27-15.8), roadway obstruction, unlawful unloading in street, pre-7 AM operation
Summary: Two idling trucks obstructed the public roadway while unloading furniture onto the street at 6:29 AM.
March 3, 2026 — 2:40 PM — Phone Slap Assault
Video: 2026-03-03_Phone_Slap.mp4
- While telling an idling 18-wheeler driver to turn his engine off, a male from a second truck inserted himself into the conversation
- The male became hostile, told complainant to "go get a job" and "stop bothering people"
- After being told to mind his own business, he approached aggressively, used a slur, and slapped the phone out of complainant's hand, knocking it to the ground
- The entire confrontation was captured on video
Action Taken: No police report filed; damage limited to phone
Summary: Unprovoked physical assault and verbal abuse on video during an idling enforcement confrontation.
April 14, 2026 — 6:33 AM to 6:43 AM — Dual Truck Idling Before 7 AM
Video: 2026-04-14_Kobe-Front-Door_0633-0643.m4v
- 6:33 AM — First truck started and began idling
- 6:38 AM — Second truck started; both trucks idling simultaneously
- 6:43 AM — First truck departed after approximately 10 minutes of continuous idling
Violations: Illegal idling exceeding 3 minutes (Elizabeth Code § 7.08.060 B.8), pre-7 AM operation
Summary: Two trucks idling simultaneously before 7 AM; first truck idled approximately 10 continuous minutes.
April 14, 2026 — 8:25 AM to 8:35 AM — Green Diamond Logistics Idling
Video: 026-04-14_0825-0835_Green_Diamond_Idling.m4v
- 8:25–8:35 AM — Green Diamond Logistics truck idled for approximately 8–10 minutes
- Driver parked on sidewalk, left truck running while retrieving paperwork from personal car
- Driver smiled at camera and ignored request to turn engine off
Violations: Illegal idling exceeding 3 minutes (Elizabeth Code § 7.08.060 B.8), sidewalk obstruction
Summary: Named commercial carrier (Green Diamond Logistics) idled on sidewalk; driver ignored shutoff request on camera.
April 14, 2026 — 10:10 AM to 10:19 AM — Skyline Logistics Roadway Obstruction
Video: 026-04-14_1010-1019_Skyline.m4v
- 10:10–10:19 AM — Skyline Logistics 18-wheeler blocked the oncoming traffic lane
- Second truck reversed the entire length of the road in reverse
- Both lanes blocked simultaneously
- Driver left truck unattended in active traffic lane
Violations: Illegal idling, roadway obstruction (both lanes), hazardous reversing, unattended vehicle in roadway
Summary: Named commercial carrier (Skyline Logistics) blocked both traffic lanes; second truck reversed full road length; driver left vehicle unattended.
June 2, 2025 — 6:58 AM — Police Officer Directing Trucks to Move
Video: 2025-06-02_0658_police_officer_directing_trucks_to_move_pt3.mp4
- 6:58 AM — Police officer on scene directing warehouse trucks to move
- Labeled "pt3" indicating this was part of an ongoing incident with multiple clips
Violations: (confirm with Michael — officer presence suggests prior complaint or active obstruction)
Summary: Police officer actively directing warehouse trucks at 6:58 AM. Establishes prior law enforcement awareness and response to truck activity at this address. ⚠️ Michael — please add details: what triggered police response, were summonses issued, any report number?
April 15, 2026 — Before 5:00 AM to 7:12 AM — Early Morning Operations & Compactor Violations
Video: 2026-04-15_Morning_Violations.mp4 (not yet in Incident Log folder — add when ready)
- Business was operating before 5:00 AM
- 6:20 AM — Truck already idling on-site upon first observation
- 6:32 AM — First cardboard compactor turned on
- 6:39 AM — Second cardboard compactor turned on; both machines now running simultaneously
- 7:01 AM — Additional truck started idling while both compactors were still running
- 7:09–7:12 AM — Enterprise rental truck idled for over 6 minutes; manager present, no corrective action taken
Violations: Operating before permitted hours; prolonged truck idling exceeding 3 consecutive minutes (Elizabeth Code § 7.08.060 B.8); dual commercial compactors generating excessive noise before 7:00 AM (Elizabeth Noise Control Ordinance)
Summary: Sustained violations from before 5:00 AM through at least 7:12 AM. Both compactors running before 7:00 AM. Multiple trucks idled beyond the legal limit. Manager present, no action taken.
Video File Reference
| Filename | Date | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-07_0728_18Wheeler_Sidewalk.mp4 | Oct 7, 2024 | 7:28 AM | |
| 2024-10-10_0629_Furniture_Unloading_Idling.MP4 | Oct 10, 2024 | 6:29 AM | Uppercase .MP4 |
| 2026-03-03_Phone_Slap.mp4 | Mar 3, 2026 | 2:40 PM | |
| 2026-04-14_Kobe-Front-Door_0633-0643.m4v | Apr 14, 2026 | 6:33–6:43 AM | |
| 026-04-14_0825-0835_Green_Diamond_Idling.m4v | Apr 14, 2026 | 8:25–8:35 AM | ⚠️ Filename missing leading "2" |
| 026-04-14_1010-1019_Skyline.m4v | Apr 14, 2026 | 10:10–10:19 AM | ⚠️ Filename missing leading "2" |
| 2025-06-02_0658_police_officer_directing_trucks_to_move_pt3.mp4 | Jun 2, 2025 | 6:58 AM | pt3 — other parts? |
| 2026-04-15_Morning_Violations.mp4 | Apr 15, 2026 | Before 5:00 AM – 7:12 AM | ⚠️ Not yet in folder |
May 13, 2026 — 6:40 AM — Multiple Trucks Idling + Cardboard Compactor Before Hours
Video: 2026-05-13_0640_multiple_trucks_idling_compactor_before_hours.mp4
- Multiple commercial trucks parked and idling at the 1000 Jefferson loading area continuously from ~6:40 AM through ~6:54 AM EDT
- Rear-yard cardboard compactor operated during the same window
- All activity occurred BEFORE the permitted 7:00 AM commercial-noise start time
- Police were called by resident at approximately 6:50–6:54 AM EDT; responding officer was provided a printed one-page violations summary
Violations:
- NJ State Idling Law (N.J.A.C. 7:27-14 & 7:27-15.8) — >3 min idling per truck, $250–$1,000 first-offense
- Elizabeth City Noise Ordinance (Title 10 / Ch. 10.36) — compactor + loading prohibited before 7 AM weekdays
- Zoning Ordinance Z-08-06 — operating outside site-plan-approved business hours
Summary: 14-minute window of before-hours commercial activity captured on continuous Reolink RLC-823S1 recording; clip + sidecar archived in Master Evidence; matter referred to responding officer on-scene.
May 13, 2026 — 6:40 AM — iPhone Companion Clip · Driver on Sidewalk + Unattended Idling
Video: 2026-05-13_0640_iphone_driver_idling_sidewalk_park_enterprise_rental.mov (4 min 16 sec)
- Enterprise commercial rental truck for the 1000 Jefferson business
- Idles continuously >4 minutes — captured end-to-end by iPhone, no edit cuts
- Driver pulls truck UP ONTO THE SIDEWALK and parks
- Driver exits cab, walks off into the employee parking lot, leaving the truck running
Violations (additional to the camera clip):
- NJ Title 39:4-138 — driving/parking on sidewalk
- NJ Title 39:4-137 — leaving motor vehicle unattended with engine running
- NJ Idling Law (N.J.A.C. 7:27-14 & 7:27-15.8) — >3 min idling, captured end-to-end
Summary: Eyewitness 4K HEVC clip captures Enterprise rental truck idling on sidewalk for 4+ minutes, driver dismounts and walks off engine-running. Companion to the 6:40 AM camera clip from the same time window.
EPD Case #26-085029 — On-scene officer report (2026-05-13, ~7:00 AM)
Responding officers (multiple patrol units on scene) — observations relayed to resident:
- Officer indicated tickets will be issued to the truck parked on the sidewalk at 1000 Jefferson and to the van parked on the sidewalk further down the street (both have been there for multiple days, sidewalk-parking violation).
- Officers observed and walked around the Enterprise rental truck captured in the resident's iPhone clip.
- EPD Case #: 26-085029 — assigned to this morning's responding-officer action.
- Linked clips:
2026-05-13_0640_multiple_trucks_idling_compactor_before_hours.mp4and2026-05-13_0640_iphone_driver_idling_sidewalk_park_enterprise_rental.mov.
Prior EPD case number for cross-reference: #26-078108 (2026-05-02 pre-7AM cardboard dumping).
EPD Case #26-085029 — Responding officer + commendation
- Responding officer: Officer Nick Turner, Elizabeth PD
- Officer's on-scene actions: documented sidewalk-parking violations, called tow for the Enterprise rental box-truck, observed multiple-truck idling.
- 2026-05-13 — Resident called Elizabeth PD to formally commend Officer Turner's response. Desk sergeant noted that resident wanted to thank the department officially for sending Turner; said this was unusual (most calls are complaints) and that he would write up the commendation.