Crime & Safety
2 Unlocked Vehicles Burglarized Reported In Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains Police also reported two bike thefts, criminal mischief to a township business and home, fraud, warrant arrests and more.
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Two unlocked vehicles were reportedly burglarized in the township, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.
On Oct. 16: A resident on Brandywine Court reported the theft of his handicap placard from his unlocked vehicle. Victim believes theft occurred sometime on Oct. 15.
On Oct. 27: A resident in the 1400 block of Martine Avenue reported their vehicle was burglarized overnight. Vehicle was left unlocked and had miscellaneous items taken.
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Other Scotch Plains Police blotter items:
On Oct. 16: Raymond E. White, 41, of Plainfield was arrested for providing false information to a law enforcement officer during a motor vehicle stop conducted by Patrolman Andrew Gitto. White also had an
active warrant out of the Union County Sheriff’s Department. White was transported to headquarters and processed.
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On Oct. 17: A resident on Shackamaxon Drive reported a fraud. The victim’s account information was used to make an unauthorized transaction at a bank in Jersey City. This is under investigation.
On Oct. 20: Katherine Nemeth, 24, of Cranford was arrested during a suspicious person investigation conducted by Patrolman Jason Everitt. Nemeth was charged with disorderly conduct.
On Oct. 21: A Warren resident reported their vehicle was damaged while parked in the 1500 block of E. Second Street sometime overnight.
On Oct. 21: A resident on Black Birch Road reported a criminal mischief. The exterior of the home was spray painted. Unknown when incident occurred.
On Oct. 21: Phillip A. Fusco, 36, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Union during a motor vehicle stop conducted by Patrolman Gerard Rites. Fusco was transported to headquarters and processed.
On Oct. 21: Alex L. Moreno, 22, of Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of North Plainfield during a motor vehicle stop conducted by Patrolman Bryan Frew. Moreno was transported to headquarters and processed.
On Oct. 21: A resident on Elm Ct. reported a fraud. Someone purchased a cell phone and opened several accounts in victim’s name. This is under investigation.
On Oct. 22: Two residents in the 2300 block of Mountain Avenue reported the theft of bicycles from the property. The bikes were located a short time later in the area of Bird Ave. This is under investigation.
On Oct. 23: A business in the 1700 block of E. Second Street reported a criminal mischief. The owner reported damage to a door in the rear of the building.
On Oct. 29: Royland Angus, 27, of Irvington was arrested for possession of marijuana and on an outstanding warrant out of Roselle Park during a suspicious person call by Patrolman Eric Fricks. Angus was transported to headquarters and processed.
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