How to Report a Crime in Hopatcong

Let's talk in hypotheticals:

A crime just happened in Hopatcong. You saw it. You heard about it. You want the police to know.

How would you make that happen? Here are five things you need to know about reporting a crime in the borough.

1. You Need to Know Whom to Call: The police department can be reached at (973) 398-5000 or (973) 398-9001 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
2. You Need to Know About Your Identity: If you want, you can remain anonymous. Especially by calling the 9001 number.
3. You Need to Know What to Do: Perhaps write a note fully detailing all you know so you can recount it to the dispatcher.
4. You Need to Know About Doing it Online: Click here to see a form allowing residents to submit crime tips anonymously. There are several categories to fill out, including questions like, "What is the incident or crime you are reporting?" and "What is it you would like to see happen?"
5. You Need to Know About Patch's Crime Reports: Patch reports most arrests within the borough after reviewing police reports, which can be accessed through the Open Public Records Act. Click here for our police and fire section.