Scotch Plains Blotter: Criminal Mischief, Theft, Fraud and Arrests

The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department.

November 26, 2012: An owner of a Route 22 store reported being a victim of Criminal Mischief. He stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) threw a rock at his building causing damage.

November 27, 2012: The manager of a Route 22 gas station reported being a victim of a Theft.  He stated a customer received approximately $40 in gas and then left without paying.

November 28, 2012:  A resident of Evergreen Avenue reported being a victim of Harassment.  She stated that she has been having an ongoing dispute with her neighbor who yells at her all the time.

November 29, 2012: The custodian of a Park Avenue church reported being a victim of Criminal Mischief.  He stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) broke a window in the back door.  

November 30, 2012: A patron at a Park Avenue restaurant reported being a victim of a Theft.  He stated when he went to the bathroom an unknown susp

ect(s) removed his backpack from his seat.  The backpack contained several video games valued at approximately $200.             

November 30, 2012:  A resident of Country Club Blvd. reported being a victim of a Theft.  He stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) removed his bicycle which was left on his back deck.  The bike was valued at approximately $200.

November 30, 2012:  A resident of Cooper Road reported being a victim of Fraud.  She stated that unknown suspect(s) made approximately $400 in purchases on her credit card without her authorization.

November 30, 2012:  Satasia Marshman Age. 19 of Rahway N.J. was arrested for a $500 outstanding warrant issued by the Irvington court.  Off. Ostrowski stopped Marshman for an investigation on Westfield Ave. and discovered the warrant.  She was transported to H.Q. where she was processed and released.

December 1, 2012:  Anthony Henry Age. 22 of Plainfield N.J. was arrested for a $1,496 outstanding warrant issued by the Scotch Plains court.  Officer Silva stopped Henry for a motor vehicle violation on Cooper Road and discovered the warrant.  He was transported to H.Q. where he was processed and released.

December 2, 2012: Dion Johnson Age. 31 of Edison N.J.  was arrested for a $350 outstanding warrant issued by the Plainfield court.  Officer Lavery stopped Johnson for a motor vehicle violation on Rahway Road and discovered the warrant. He was transported to H.Q. where he was processed and released.

December 2, 2012: Oscar Mera-Aguire Age. 21 of North Plainfield N.J. was arrested for Possession of Marijuana. Officer Luciano stopped Mera-Aguire for a motor vehicle violation on Cushing Road and while speaking with him he observed the Marijuana. Mera-Aguire was placed under arrest and transported to H.Q. where he was processed and released.