Scotch Plains Police Reports: March 16 to 19

Scotch Plains police arrested a Plainfield man last week for speeding away from them.

William Harris, 19, was arrested for eluding police. When an officer attempted to stop him for a motor vehicle violation, Harris decided to flee on Route 22 and continue driving at a high rate of speed. He was later arrested at his residence and transported to police headquarters, where he was processed and released.

Below are the rest of the recent Scotch Plains police reports.

Tuesday, March 16:

• Kevin Anderson, 22, of Westfield, was arrested for an outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle violation. He was transported to police headquarters, where he was processed and released.

Thursday, March 18:

• Kelly Zavala, 24, of North Plainfield, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Zavala was pulled over for a motor vehicle violation when the officer smelled the odor of alcohol. She was transported to police headquarters, where he was processed and released.
• Andrew Crawford, 22, of Plainfield, was arrested for an outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle violation. He was transported to police headquarters, where he was processed and released.
• A resident of Muir Terrace reported being a victim of fraud. The resident told police that an unknown suspect made several thousand dollars of unauthorized purchased on their credit card.

Friday, March 19:

• A resident of Haven Avenue reported being a victim of harassment. The man told police that he has received several calls from an unknown person telling him that he is a criminal and will go to jail.
• A resident of Birth Street reported being a victim of fraud. The man told police that an unknown suspect withdrew several thousand dollars from his bank account without his authorization.
• A resident of Farley Avenue reported being a victim of criminal mischief. The woman told police that an unknown suspect spray painted the side of her house.