WESTFIELD, NJ — A stolen car, criminal mischief, and warrant arrests were reported recently in Westfield.
Westfield Police Blotter – Oct. 11 to Oct. 17:
On Oct. 12 at 8:12 a.m.: A resident of the 200 block of Hyslip Avenue reported illegal dumping. The resident stated that a neighbor placed a large amount of tree roots on their property without permission.
On Oct.12 at 8:50 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a business in the 1100 block of West South Avenue on a report of a customer causing a disturbance by throwing items. The person was seen leaving the business by officers, which led to a motor vehicle stop nearby. Pursuant to an on-scene investigation, Charles C. Barcellon, 55, of Scotch Plains, was placed under arrest for criminal mischief. He was later released upon the issuance of a summons.
On Oct. 14 at 4:04 p.m.: A victim reported that an unknown person was impersonating them online and posting fraudulent job opportunities through LinkedIn and Indeed. No financial loss was reported.
On Oct. 14 at 4:39 p.m.: A business owner on the 400 block of West South Avenue reported fraudulent activity on the business account.
On Oct. 14 at 11:20 p.m.: Officers arrested Matthew F. Edmond, 28, Scotch Plains, in the area of Lamberts Mill Road and Spruce Mill Lane for an active traffic warrant ($550 issued by the North Plainfield Municipal Court) during the course of a motor vehicle stop. He was taken to Westfield Police headquarters, processed, and released upon the issuance of a ROR.
On Oct. 15 at 7:26 p.m.: Officers responded to a business on East Broad Street for a report of criminal mischief. Officers saw significant cracking to a large front window, with the damage estimated at $4,000. The window was last known to be intact on the evening of Oct. 13, and the damage was discovered on Oct. 15.
On Oct. 16 at 1:46 p.m.: A resident of the 900 Block of Dunham Avenue reported that his black Cadillac Escalade was stolen from his driveway between Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 at 11:45 a.m. Video surveillance footage revealed that the vehicle was seen backing out of the driveway of the residence on Oct. 10 at 7:59 p.m. This vehicle was later recovered in the Bronx, NY.
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