Crime & Safety
Scotch Plains Blotter: Car Taken From Driveway, Warrant Arrests and Credit Card Fraud
The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
November 5, 2012:
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Marvin Harris Age. 53 of Avenel was arrested for a $1,100 outstanding warrant issued by the Scotch Plains court. Officer Silva stopped Harris for a motor vehicle violation on East Second St. and discovered the warrant. He was transported to H.Q. where he was processed and released.
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November 5, 2012:
A resident of Crestwood Road reported being a victim of Fraud. He stated he made a purchase over the internet when the unknown suspect cashed the payment and did not deliver the correct item that was to be sold.
November 8, 2012:
A resident of Edgewood Terrace reported that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) removed his vehicle which was parked in the driveway.
November 9, 2012:
A resident of Park Place reported being a victim of Fraud. She stated that unknown suspect(s) removed several hundred dollars from her debit card without her authorization.
November 9, 2012:
Stephen Caprari Age. 29 of Gilette was arrested for a $1,250 outstanding warrant issued by the Wall court. Officer Lavery stopped Caprari for a motor vehicle violation on Front St. and discovered the warrant. He was transported to H.Q. where he was processed and released.
November 10, 2012:
A resident of Watchung Terrace reported being a victim of Fraud. He stated that unknown suspect(s) made approximately $900 in purchases on his credit card without his authorization.
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