Monday, September 17, 2012
The following information was provided by the Fanwood Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
Theft Between July 26, 2012 & August 19, 2012: The victim reported his locked bicycle was stolen from theNorthside Train Station. The value stolen is $500.00 and the description of the bicycle is a Decathlon Sport color Blue. Between August 10, 2012 & August 13, 2012: A resident in the 10 block of LaGrande Ave. reported that she had several boxes on her front porch stolen. The value is $21,000.00. Between August 11, 2012 & August 19, 2012: A resident in the 80 block of Montrose Ave. reported an unknown person stole several solar lights from the front of his house. The value stolen is $ 100.00. Between August, 17 2012 & August 19, 2012: A resident in the 20 block of King St. reported an unknown person stole her I-Pad 2 from her house. …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Five were arrested in five days for possession of cocaine and marijuana.
Theft On June 19, a theft occurred at a Waldheim Avenue business. A worker stated he left his wallet in the company truck and when he returned the wallet was missing. The wallet contained several hundred dollars in cash. Entry was gained through an unlocked door. On June 21, a theft occurred outside a Gallagher Avenue residence. The victim stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway. Once inside the suspect(s) removed an undetermined amount of cash. Entrance was gained through an unlocked door. Fraud On June 21, a Pheasant Lane resident reported being victim of fraud. The victim stated that unknown suspect(s) opened up a credit card without his authorization. The victim …
Monday, June 25, 2012
Edward Byron III was arrested for possession of marijuana in LaGrande Park. Other Police news also includes, theft, tire slashing, and car burglary.
Theft A South Avenue business reported that sometime between 7:30 p.m. on May 29, and 11:30 a.m. on May 31, $450.00 of merchandise was stolen. A Paterson Road resident reported that a several items totaling $9,650 were stolen from their home. The resident stated that the theft occurred sometime between 9 a.m. on June 5, and 9 p.m. on June 6. Criminal Mischief Sometime between 9 p.m. on June 12, and 8 a.m. on June 13, an act of criminal mischief occurred outside a Coriell Avenue home. The resident reported that an unknown suspect slashed the tires on two of their vehicles. The damage to the two vehicles totaled $1,800. Burglary A Mary Lane resident reported that sometime between 8 p.m. on June 16 and 8 p.m. on June 17, an unknown person …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Thousands of dollars in jewelry are stolen from an SP residence, a disgruntled boyfriend plagues another, are among the crimes investigated by the SPPD this past week.
Fraud On June 4, A Clydesdale Road resident reported being a victim of fraud. The victim stated that she received a call from a loan company stating an unknown suspect(s) tried to obtain a loan using her information. On June 4, a South Avenue resident reported being a victim of fraud. The victim stated that unknown suspect(s) tried to wire several thousand dollars from his bank account to an unknown account. Theft On June 6, a theft occurred outside a Rahway Road residence. The victim stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle while it was parked in his driveway. Once inside the suspect(s) removed several pieces of electronic equipment worth approximately $500. Entrance was gained through an unlocked door. On …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Westfield resident Kyle Harvin was charged with a DWI. Fanwood Police also investigate a stolen car, landscaping lights.
Stolen Vehicle A South Avenue business reported that sometime between May 27 and May 28, a rental car was not returned. The vehicle was entered as a stolen vehicle. The vehicle is described as a 2004 Ford Taurus, color Blue with N.J. license plate ZFK-66A. Theft A Tillotson Road resident reported that sometime between May 27 and May 28, landscaping lights valued at ten dollars were stolen from the front of her yard. Arrests Kyle Harvin, 35, of Westfield, was arrested at 9:39 p.m. on May 27, for driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit a breath sample. The Officer stopped Harvin for a motor vehicle violation at Westfield Road and Sun Valley Way for a motor vehicle violation. While the Officer was speaking to the Harvin, he detected …
Friday, June 8, 2012
SP Police responded to a report of a stolen car door this week. Police news also includes, marijuana charges, credit card fraud, and vehicle break ins.
Theft On May 31, a theft occurred outside a Valley Avenue residence. The victim stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) removed the door from his Jeep vehicle. The door was valued at approximately $200. On May 29, a theft occurred outside a Country Club Lane residence. The victim stated that sometime over the last several days an unknown suspect(s) stole the rear spare tire cover off her vehicle. The cover was valued at approximately $260. On May 31, a theft occurred outside a Wood Road residence. The victim stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle. Once inside the suspect(s) removed a laptop computer valued at approximately $800. Entrance was gained through an unlocked door. Criminal Mischief On May…
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Yes, you read that right. A SP resident reported that an unknown suspect has been stealing copper pipes during his home renovation.
Theft On May 24, a theft occurred at a Woodland Terris resindence. The resident stated that sometime over the last several days an unknown suspect(s) removed the copper pipes at the house he was renovating. The pipes were valued at approximately $1,000. On May 23, a patron at a Lamberts Mill Road gym reported being a victim of a theft. The victim stated that sometime during the day unknown suspect(s) removed her lap top computer from her unlocked locker. The computer was valued at approximately $2,000. On May 25, a patron at a Park Avenue restaurant reported a theft. The victim stated she had she left her iPhone on the table and when she returned it was missing. The phone was valued at approximately $500. Harassment On May 21, a Donsen …
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 15, 2012
Two are arrested in Fanwood for possession of marijuana. Fanwood PD also tackle local theft, active warrants and a DWI.
Arrests Driving While Intoxicated Juan Tequitalapa, 29, of Elizabeth, was arrested at 10:52 p.m. on May 1, for driving while intoxicated. The Officer stopped Tequitalapa for a motor vehicle violation at South Martine and Herbert Avenue. While speaking with the driver, the Officer detected a strong odor of an alcohol beverage coming from inside of the vehicle. The Officer asked the driver to step out of the vehicle to perform field sobriety tests which he was unable to complete. Tequitalapa was arrested, charged, processed and released to a responsible person pending his court hearing. Possession of Marijuana Nassor Jessie, 28, of Newark, was arrested at 3:20 a.m. on May 2, for possession of marijuana and an active warrant out of Hillside. …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
SPPD arrests a Westfield resident for possession of heroin, investigates theft, fraud, criminal mischief.
Fraud On May 2, a Raritan Road resident reported being victim of fraud. The victim stated that unknown suspect(s) opened up a credit card without his authorization and accumulated a total of $3,500 in charges. On May 5, a Montague Avenue resident reported being a victim of a fraud. The victim stated that unknown suspect(s) took his social security check and cashed it without his authorization. Theft On May 2, a Park Avenue resident reported a theft. The victim stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle while it was parked in the parking lot. Once inside the suspect(s) removed a laptop computer valued at approximately $600. Entrance was gained through an unlocked door. On May 3, a theft occurred at a Front …
Jersey Teapot-Party
1:05 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
Shelly: Think about this over Independence day. Is everybody that drinks alcohol scum? It appears you want to use the nanny state to force everybody to live in compliance with your social norms. However you don't care if our forceful government catches any violent criminals, because hey we got some non violent pot smokers and ruined their lives! You appear to have zero tolerance and compassion … more ›