NBPD Officer Jeffrey Vega has been named Officer of the Month as a result of his actions during several incidents in March 2022.
 
On March 6, squad officers were provided with a BOLO (be on the lookout) from Union City Police Department for a person wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred within their jurisdiction. While patrolling in the vicinity of 13th Street and Paterson Plank Road, Officer Vega observed the suspect vehicle traveling southbound on Paterson Plank Road at a high rate of speed. Officer Vega conducted a felony motor vehicle stop. Officer Vega was able to safely remove the suspect from the vehicle and take him into custody. Officer Vega's vigilant patrolling led to the apprehension of a dangerous offender.
 
On March 8, Officer Vega was conducting a check of the area of 4100 Tonnelle Avenue, the location of recent burglaries and thefts. Officer Vega observed a male who is a known burglar within our jurisdiction. Officer Vega conducted an inquiry with the male and, along with a fellow officer, used good tactics and investigative techniques to compare live body camera footage to evidence collected from prior burglaries and thefts, positively identifying the male as the suspect from prior burglaries and thefts. The male was placed under arrest and was found to have outstanding warrants out of Hoboken and be in possession on burglary tools and drug paraphernalia. This proactive policing led to the arrest and clearance of multiple active investigations.