Crime & Safety

SP Police: Residents Report Theft and Burglary

Police activity from Aug. 11 to 15.

Summertime crime continued in Scotch Plains last week, with two local residents reporting they had items stolen from in or around their home.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, a resident of Morse Avenue reported being a victim of theft. The man stated that an unknown suspect removed a television from his property. The TV was valued at approximately $1,500.

Then the next day on Thursday, Aug. 13, a resident of Hunter Avenue reported being a victim of burglary. The woman stated that an unknown suspect entered her vehicle, which was parked in her driveway, and removed a CD player. The CD player was valued at approximately $350.

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Below is the rest of the Scotch Plains police activity from the past week.

Tuesday, August 11:

  • Donald Horan, 58, of Westfield, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Horan was stopped for a motor vehicle violation when the officer discovered the warrant. Horan was transported to police headquarters, where he was processed and released.

Wednesday, August 12:

  • A resident of Hunter Avenue reported being a victim of harassment. The woman stated that her daughter's friend repeatedly rings the doorbell and runs away.

Thursday, August 13:

  • Shannell Powell, 23, of Newark, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Powell was stopped for a motor vehicle violation when the officer discovered the warrant. He was transported to police headquarters, where he was processed and released.
  • A resident of Donato Circle reported being a victim of harassment. The woman stated that she has been receiving numerous calls on her cell phone from an unknown person.

Friday, August 14:

  • Sharon Gallagher, 49, of Scotch Plains, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Gallagher was stopped on a motor vehicle violation when the officer discovered the warrant. She was transported to police headquarters, where she was processed and released.
  • Caitlin Barolotta, 21, of Stirling, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Barolotta was stopped on a motor vehicle violation when the officer discovered the warrant. She was transported to police headquarters, where she was processed and released.

Saturday, August 15:

  • A business owner on Terrill Road reported being a victim of criminal mischief. The owner stated that an unknown suspect spray-painted his garbage dumpsters.

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