Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 2, 2013 Wyckoff Youth surrenders National recognition Wyckoff Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10-13 recently received the national award from National Marine Retailers of America at NACON in San Diego. Pictured are COMO Steven Reames of the National Commodores Association, Mike Klasic of Flotilla 10-13, and District Commodore Vincent Pica. A 20-year-old Wyckoff man who was briefly the target of a manhunt has given himself up in Paramus. The defen- dant, Tyler G. Speziale, was picked up by Wyckoff Police and lodged in Bergen County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bail. “I’m pleased that the defendant chose to do the right thing by ultimately surrendering to authorities,” Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox said. “Additionally, there was a young woman with him voluntarily who was determined to be safe. Her family had been unable to contact her for the better part of a week, and for the obvious reasons they were very concerned for her well-being. I extend my thanks to the officers of my department that investigated this matter with the highest levels of professionalism. I also thank several other local police departments that assisted us in searching for the defendant when information was obtained as to his possible location.” On Sept. 15, Wyckoff Police responded to a Griner Court home to investigate a domestic violence incident. Sgt. Michael Ragucci, Ptl. Peter Goodman, Ptl. Thomas Tully, and Ptl. Kyle Ferreira responded to the home. Police determined that Speziale had been in an argument with his parents during which he caused considerable damage to a car, and windows and doors in the home. Police learned that Speziale had fled on foot prior to the arrival of police officers. During a search of the home in an effort to ini- tially locate him, narcotics were observed in his bedroom. A search warrant was obtained and additional narcotics, suspected methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, testoster- one drugs, syringes, a digital scale, and baggies were found hidden in the room. Warrants were issued for his arrest charging Speziale with possession and distribution of ana- bolic steroids, possession of marijuana, prescription legend drugs, drug paraphernalia and hypodermic needles, and improper destruction of hypodermic needles. Police had urged anyone with information regarding whereabouts of Speziale and his female companion to con- tact the department. J. KOSTER