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Police Blotter

SCOTCH PLAINS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Weekly Blotter

 

DATE               DESCRIPTION

10/05/2026

Rodney Pierre, 33 of Union NJ, was arrested by Off. Conti during a motor vehicle stop for an outstanding warrant out of Scotch Plains Municipal Court.  Pierre was transported to HQ, processed and transported to Union County Jail.

10/05/2026

Louis Padilla, 48 of Plainfield NJ, was arrested by Det. Turner following an investigation of numerous shoplifting incidents at a Terrill Rd. business.  Padilla is currently being held at Essex County Jail.

10/06/2026

A resident of Union NJ reported a road rage incident.  The victim stated they were approached by another driver while stopped at a traffic signal and verbally threatened while traveling on Route 22 West.

10/06/2026

A resident of Dogwood Dr. reported a fraud.  The victim stated an unknown individual accessed their bank accounts without authorization and attempted to transfer funds from their account.  The incident is currently under investigation.

10/07/2026

A resident of Country Club Ln. reported a fraud.  The victim stated they were contacted via phone by an individual posing as a PSE&G employee regarding a delinquent account.  The victim was advised to purchase prepaid debit cards and provide the barcode number.  The incident is currently under investigation.