Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Burglary January, 9 2013: A resident of Church Ave. reported being a victim of an attempted Burglary. He stated when he came home at approximately 5:30 p.m. a white male was trying to get into the closed in porch area. When the victim asked the suspect what they were doing he ran off. January 13, 2013: The manager of a Route 22 restaurant reported being a victim of an attempted burglary. He stated sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry into the restaurant by prying open the window to the drive thru. Criminal Mischief January 8, 2013: A resident of Raritan Rd. reported being a victim of Criminal Mischief. He stated that …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Burglary occurred Friday afternoon.
Westfield police after actively investigating a home burglary that took place Friday afternoon on Brown Avenue. Westfield Police Chief David Wayman said police are interviewing suspects and added that he could not provide additional details at this time as the investigation is ongoing. Wayman did note suspects forced their way into the home. Westfield residents reported seeing multiple Westfield and Scotch Plains police cars in the Brightwood Park area before 1 p.m. Friday. Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
The following information is provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. January 1, 2013: A resident of Clinton Avenue reported being a victim of a Theft. He stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) removed the license plates from his vehicle. January 1, 2013: The owner of a Route 22 business reported being a victim of a Theft. He stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) removed several vehicle parts from his yard. January 2, 2013: The owner of a business on East Second Street reported being victim of a Burglary. He stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered his business. Once inside the suspect(s) removed the cash register. Entrance was gain through the front glass window. January 2, …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The Police Department is investigating a burglary on Waldon Road which occurred sometime between 8:20 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 27.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The following information was provided by the Fanwood Police Department. The Fanwood Police Department is investigating a residential burglary on Waldon Road, which occurred on November 27, 2012 between the hours of 8:20 AM and 5:30 PM. The actor(s) made forced entry by breaking a ground floor window. Anyone who may have observed any suspicious person or vehicle should contact the Fanwood Police Department at (908) 322-5000 ext. 119, Detective Sgt. Eugene Chin. Residents should be aware criminal activity usually increases during the holiday season. Please do not hesitate to contact the Fanwood Police should you ever observe any type of suspicious activity or persons in your neighborhood.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Two are robbed at local stores, a Mountain Avenue home burglarized.
Burglary On May 9, a Mountain Avenue residence was burglarized. The victim stated that sometime during the day unknown suspect(s) entered her home and removed several hundred dollars in jewelry. Police have yet to determine how the suspect entered the home. Theft On May 7, a theft occurred at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. A student stated that unknown suspect(s) removed his iPod, valued at $200, from his gym bag which was left in an unlocked locker. On May 8, a theft occurred outside an Orchard Drive residence. The resident stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) went onto his property and removed a row boat, valued at $200 from the side of his property. On May 10, a theft occurred at an East Second Street business. The …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
The horse galloped off from Watchung Stables but was corralled on Route 22 by Scotch Plains officers. Plus, a SP residence was burglarized for pocket change and other news reported by the SPPD.
The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Horse Escapes Scotch Plains Police reported that on Sunday, April 30, a horse escaped from Watchung Stables. After a brief chase, he was cornered by Scotch Plains Police cars on Route 22 in Scotch Plains near the McDonalds. Authorities were able to bring the horse under control without incident, Scotch Plains Police said. Burglary On April 27, a Farley Avenue residence was burglarized. The victim stated that sometime during the day unknown suspect(s) entered her house. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed a jar containing coins. Entrance was gained through a second story window. Fraud On April 23, a Park Avenue store owner …
Monday, April 23, 2012
10 unlocked cars were burglarized in a seven days in Fanwood. Fanwood Police are still investigating these crimes.
Burglary A Midway Avenue resident reported that between the hours of 6 p.m. on April 7 and 8 p.m. on April 8, unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle. Numerous CDs and loose change, valued at $25 were taken from the vehicle. A Herbert Avenue resident reported that between the hours of 8 p.m. on April 11 and 7 a.m. on April 12, unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle. A GPS unit, a lap top computer, and a DVD player with a collective value of $2,500 were taken from the vehicle. A Herbert Avenue resident reported that between the hours of 12 a.m. on April 11 and 12 a.m. on April 12, unknown suspects entered his unlocked vehicle. A GPS unit and a Sirius Satellite Radio with a collective value of $270 were taken from the …
Thursday, April 12, 2012
A series of vehicle burglaries has local law enforcement urging residents to lock their car doors. The culprits responsible for the widespread theft have not been found.
Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo is urging residents to lock their car doors after a series of thefts occurred on the southwest side of town last night. Chief Trigo stated that between the hours of 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11 and 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, four vehicles in the area of Helen Street and Marian Avenue were entered through unlocked doors by unknown suspects. Moveable property was stolen from each of the four vehicles. Scotch Plains was also hit hard with vehicle burglaries this week. According to the SPPD, there were four vehicle burglaries on Belvedere Drive, five on Coles Avenue, and one on William Street. Two weeks ago, Fanwood police reported that a GPS valued at $100 was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Scotch Plains Police have arrested three individuals, two in connection with a Route 22 store burglary, and one in connection with two Route 22 gas station burglaries.
Scotch Plains Police have arrested a man in connection with several burglaries that occurred on February 26 and March 16, 2012 at a Route 22 Gas station. Several thousand dollars in cash and items was stolen from the scene. Zollie Williams, 54, of Scotch Plains was arrested at 12:20 a.m. on March 23 while walking on Pinehurst Avenue in Scotch Plains. He has been charged with two counts of burglary. He was processed and transported to the Union County jail in lieu of bail that was set by the Scotch Plains Municipal Court at $54,000.00 Williams is scheduled to appear in the Union County Superior Court on April 2 in Elizabeth. Police Chief Brian Mahoney stated that Williams became a suspect when the Scotch Plains detective bureau obtained a …
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Two Park Avenue businesses were burglarized on March 10. Recent criminal activity in Scotch Plains also includes reports of fraud, theft, and criminal mischief.
Burglary On March 10, a Park Avenue business was burglarized. The business owner stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered her business. Once inside the suspect(s) removed several hundred dollars in cash. Entrance was gained by smashing the front glass door. On March, 10, a second Park Avenue business was burglarized. The business owner stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered his business. Once inside the suspect(s) removed several hundred dollars in cash. Entrance was gained by smashing the front glass door. Fraud On March 6, a Locust Avenue resident reported an act of fraud. The victim stated that sometime last week unknown suspect(s) made approximately $1,000 in purchases using his debit card without…
Nicole Bitette
2:18 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Hi all, here is the blotter for arrests this week. As you said, Derek, they are the result of auto stops. http://scotchplains.patch.com/articles/scotch-plains-blotter-warrant-and-marijuana-possessions-arrests more ›