Police Blotter

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.