SCOTCH PLAINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Weekly Blotter
DATE DESCRIPTION
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07-24-2026
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A business on Front St. reported illegal dumping. The business owner stated numerous household items were left on the property.
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07-25-2026
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Takier Hill, 26 of Plainfield NJ, was arrested by Off. DiFulco during a motor vehicle stop for an outstanding warrant out of the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Hill was transported to HQ, processed and transported to Essex County Jail.
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07-28-2026
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A resident of Argyle Ct. reported a fraud. The victim stated an unknown individual made unauthorized transactions on their credit card at Bass Pro Shops in excess of $1,700.
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07-29-2026
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A resident of Front St. reported a fraud. The victim stated they received a text notification regarding “suspected fraud attempted” on their credit card. The victim received a phone call from an individual impersonating a representative of a financial institution. The victim was advised to respond to their bank and an FDIC agent would retrieve them money from them there. The victim handed the $6,000 to the individual and then became suspicious.
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07-30-2026
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A resident of Union reported a theft from the vehicle. The victim stated an unknown individual removed the front grill from their vehicle. The grill was valued at $300.
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08-01-2026
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A business on Terrill Rd. reported a theft. An employee of the business stated a Black Chevrolet Malibu left without paying for $55 worth of gasoline.
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08-03-2026
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A business on E 2nd St. reported a burglary. The manager stated an unknown individual entered through a rear door and accessed a safe stealing $400 in cash.
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08-05-2026
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A resident of Willow Ave. reported an attempted fraud. The victim stated an unknown individual was able to access their laptop and attempted to withdraw $432,000 from the account. The withdrawal was caught before the funds were withdrawn.
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