Crime & Safety

Multiple Reports Of Fraud In Scotch Plains

Four Scotch Plains residents reported incidents of fraud last week.

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Four Scotch Plains residents reported incidents of fraud last week, according to the police blotter.

Scotch Plains Police blotter:

On March 9: A resident on Cook Avenue reported fraudulent activity on a credit card account.

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On March 9: A resident on Plainfield Avenue reported fraudulent activity on a Facebook account.

On March 12: A resident on Old Farm Road reported fraudulent activity regarding government documents sent to his house.

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On March 12: Carlos R. Leon-Alfaro, 23, of Plainfield was arrested on active warrants out of Warren and Bedminster during a motor vehicle stop conducted by Patrolman Rolando Rodriguez. Leon-Alfaro was taken to headquarters and processed.

On March 13: A resident on Tussel Lane reported fraudulent activity on an internet account.

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