SCOTCH PLAINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Weekly Blotter
DATE DESCRIPTION
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |







