SCOTCH PLAINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Weekly Blotter
DATE DESCRIPTION
01/16/23 |
A resident of Cooper Road reported a suspicious individual in their yard attempting to open the rear doors to the house shortly after midnight. Under investigation. |
01/17/23 |
Haneef Wofford age 41, of 351 North Drive North Plainfield NJ was arrested subsequent to a motor vehicle stop by Officer Michael Baltazar for an outstanding traffic warrant. Subject was transported to headquarters processed and released. |
01/17/23 |
A resident of Rahway Road reported bank fraud. Under investigation |
01/18/23 |
A citizen reported apartment rental scams in the Rivervale Apartments, under investigation. |
01/19/23 |
A resident of Clinton Lane reported online fraud through Facebook. Under investigation. |
01/19/23 |
A resident of Willow Avenue reported retirement benefit fraud. Under investigation. |
01/20/23 |
Dwight McQueen age 25, of 43 Stony Hill Road Eaton NJ was arrested subsequent to a motor vehicle stop by Officer Frank Durante for an outstanding traffic warrant. Subject was transported to police headquarters and processed. |
01/20/23 |
A resident of Front Street reported a fraudulent account was opened with their information at a furniture store. Under investigation. |
01/20/23 |
A resident of Henry Street reported social security benefits fraud. Under investigation. |
01/21/23 |
A resident reported a burglary to their motor vehicle in the area of Martine Avenue and Cooper Road while it was parked. Under investigation. |
01/21/23 |
A resident of Country Club Lane reported that their vehicles catalytic converter was stolen off of their car overnight. Under investigation. |