4/1/25 |
A resident of Harwich Ct. reported being a victim of fraud. A check that was mailed out was cashed at a check cashing establishment in NYC. It appears the check was intercepted in the mail and was washed. |
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4/3/25 |
The owner of Lawn-Gevity reported fraudulent activity regarding a check he wrote to an employee. It appears the check was cashed at a check cashing establishment in Plainfield. After, someone tried to deposit the check multiple times. This matter is under investigation. |
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4/4/25 |
Justin Brown, a 46-year-old-male, who claims to be homeless, was arrested as a result of a trespassing investigation. The manager of the McDonalds reported that Brown was in the business causing damage in the dining area. A check for warrants showed an active warrant out of Cranford. Brown was processed and released with a new court date. |
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4/6/25 |
L.C. Barnes, a 69-year-old-male who resides at 716 Russell Pl., Plainfield, was arrested for DUI. He was processed and released with summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving and Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Open Container. |
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4/9/25 |
Arvind Anandacoumar, a 31-year-old-male, who resides at 4 Herbert Rd., Scotch Plains, was arrested for an open traffic warrant out of Scotch Plains. He was processed and turned over to Municipal Court, which was in session. |
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4/10/25 |
Emmanuel R. Tolentino, a 26-year-old-male, who resides at 1585 Front St., was charged with burglary after an extensive investigation by Det. Serafin. Tolentino was charged with the 8-1-24 burglaries to Popeye’s and the Scotchwood Diner. He was also charged with the 11-29-24 burglary to Wine Anthology. Tolentino is a fugitive at this time. |
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4/15/25 |
Harren D. Richardson, a 55-year-old-male, who resides at 1227 Front St., Plainfield, was arrested for DUI. P/O Durante stopped Richardson for a suspended registration when he observed the driver to be intoxicated. Mr. Richardson was charged with DUI and DUI Refusal. |
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4/16/25 |
Thomas Covello, a 40-year-old-male, who resides at 2353 Morse Ave., Scotch Plains, was arrested for traffic warrants as a result of a motor vehicle stop by P/O Durante. |
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4/20/25 |
Cheyenne Jones, a 22-yer-old-female, who resides at 1750 E. 2nd St., Scotch Plains, was charged with taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent. She was arrested and transported to Essex County Jail. |
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4/22/25 |
A stolen motor vehicle, which was reported by a dealership in Somerville, was recovered at 1985 Route 22 W. The vehicle was parked in the lot and was noticed by P/O Raimondi. |
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4/27/25 |
Rakiya Kearney, a 24-year-old-female, who resides at 24 Fenimore Dr., Scotch Plains, was arrested for DUI. P/O Von Langen observed Kearney stopped at a green light at the intersection of Raritan Rd. and Martine Ave, apparently asleep in the driver’s seat. Kearney was charged with DUI after a breath test showed her to have a BAC of .08%. |
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4/27/25 |
Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident with a vehicle overturned at the intersection of Raritan Rd. and Martine Ave. Karin Mora-Vargas, a 22-year-old-female, who resides at 2510 New York Ave. Apt. 2, Union City, was arrested and charged with DUI after breath tests proved her BAC was .11%. |
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5/1/25 |
A resident of Jackson Ave. reported someone entered his vehicle overnight. Nothing was taken from the vehicle. This matter is under investigation. |
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5/1/25 |
A resident of Hunter Ave. reported someone entered his vehicle overnight. Nothing was taken. This matter is under investigation. |
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