Posted January 8, 2017
Wed 4 Jan 5:00 PM. A resident of Park Pl reports 2 packages containing foot wear were stolen from his property.
Sun 1 Jan 2:15 AM. A female 21 of 193 Gordon St, Perth Amboy was arrested at QuicChek, 395 Somerset St, for disorderly conduct when she started to curse at and threaten employees while she was throwing a bottle of hand soap at the cashier
Sun 1 Jan 2:26 AM. A male 27 of 618 W Front St., Plfd. was robbed and assaulted at Geraud Ave and the boro line. The victim could not describe the actors and believes his wallet may have been stolen.
Sun 1 Jan 11:00 PM. A male 21 of 341 Evona Ave, Plfd. was arrested at Grove St. & the boro line after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation for a $500.00 warrant out of Piscataway.
No time or date on the report. The victim reports he was approached by an unknown male in the Wells Fargo Bank who asked for assistance in cashing a check. The victim later found that the check was fraudulent.
Tue 27 Dec 11:05 AM. A cellular phone was stolen from Kentucky Fried Chicken, 506 Somerset St.
Wed 28 Dec. 8:10 AM. A brick was thrown through the side window of a vehicle parked on Grove St. A lunch bag was removed from the vehicle.
Thur 29 Dec 12:00 AM. A resident of Brook Ave reports someone opened credit card accounts in her name and charged $1,365.00.
Fri 30 Dec 12:37 PM. The resident of 127 Delacy Ave reported damage to her Christmas decorations in the amount of about $210.00.
Fri 30 Dec 9:22 PM. A female 39 of 23 Steiner Pl was arrested at home for disorderly conduct after she refused to stop screaming at people when instructed to do so by the police.
Tue 20 Dec 11:08 PM. A male 44 of 158 Kearney Ave, Kearney was arrested at Warfield Rd & West End Ave for obstruction when he ran from the scene of a motor vehicle accident and refused to cooperate with the police after he was apprehended.
Thur 22 Dec 12:00 AM. A resident of 46 Myrtle Ave reported the rear registration plate was stolen from his car.
Thur 22 Dec 8:46 PM. The resident of 68 West End Ave returned home to find a male in his rear yard who fled when he saw the homeowner.
Thur 22 Dec 9:56 PM. A customer entered the Hunan Royal Restaurant, 88 Watchung Ave, and had a verbal altercation with an employee. When the customer was leaving he took menus and threw them into the street.
Fri 23 Dec 7:54 AM. A resident of 577 Ayres Ave reports a burglary to her unlocked vehicle. Nothing appears to have been stolen. The vehicle was parked in her driveway overnight.
Mon 26 Dec 10:36 PM. A Fairview Ave resident walked into headquarters and reported his landlord took about $1,000.00 worth of items from him because he was behind with his rent.
Mon 26 Dec 11:01 PM. A male 20 of 1201 Cameron Ave, Plfd. was arrested at Graybar Drive & Mountain Ave during a motor vehicle stop for possession of marijuana.
Tue 27 Dec 1:30 AM. A victim entered headquarters and reported he was assaulted on Fairview Ave by a friend who used a knife to cut his finger. The victim refused medical attention.
Wed 28 Dec 10:00 PM. A resident of Fisk Place reported a vehicle was stolen from his driveway between 10 PM last night and 4:20 AM this morning.
Thur 29 Dec 3:13 AM. An employee of QuickChek, 395 Somerset St, reported 2 black females shoplifted $20.00 worth of items from the store then fled the area.
Fri 30 Dec 1:41 AM. A male 42 of 60 Willow Av was arrested at QuickChek for shoplifting. He ate a bowl of chili in the store and left without paying.
Posted December 27, 2016
Tues.13 Dec 5:36 PM. A female reported she was held up and robbed at Craig Pl & Grove St by a light skinned black male. She believed he was concealing a handgun in his jacket. Stolen were a Samsung phone and 2 debit cards. The suspect then fled north on Grove st.
Wed 14 Dec 12:01 AM. Christmas decorations were reported stolen from 16 Jackson Ave.
Wed 14 Dec 8:08 AM. A report of the theft of PTA funds by the former PTA treasurer at Stony Brook School was reported by the victim.
Wed 14 Dec 7:32 PM. An attempted burglary, through the side door, at 174 Jefferson Ave. was reported. Entry was not gained.
Thur 15 Dec 4:20 PM. 1275 Rock Ave., package valued at $41.00 was stolen from the front door step of the apartment.
Fri 16 Dec 9:30 AM. A burglary was reported at the Somerset Farms Garden Center, 960 Rt. 22 E. A window was broken and $120.00 was stolen.
Fri 16 Dec 11:16 AM. A package valued at $299.00 was reported stolen from 148 Jackson Ave.
Fri 16 Dec 8:50 PM. A wallet was reported stolen from Star Liquors, 25 Greenbrook Rd.
Fri 16 Dec 11:39 PM. A male 19 of 1891 W 4th. St., Piscataway was arrested at Howard Johnson’s, 1025 Rt. 22 W., for possession of prescription drugs.
Sun 18 Dec 1:00 PM. The theft off about 100 lbs of copper wire was stolen from an unsecured garage at Grove St & Linden Ave. The victim was unable to put a value on the stolen property.
Mon 19 Dec 7:00 AM. A 2003 Ford van was reported stolen from Duer St. no address in the police report.
Posted December 19, 2016
Wed 7 Dec 6:43 AM. A burglary to a trailer was reported at 46 Pearl St. Power tools were stolen.
Wed 7 Dec. 4:40 PM. A burglary was reported on Forest Brook Dr. A glass front door was opened and a package containing $225.76 worth of merchandise was stolen.
Thu 8 Dec 4:55 PM. A resident of Delacy Dr. reported the theft of a package from his neighbor’s porch. The thief was observed riding a bicycle and holding 3 packages.
Fri 9 Dec 12:00 AM. A resident of 14 Willow Ave. reported her ex-boyfriend tried to enter her residence through a 3rd floor window. The suspect then jumped 3 floors to the ground and fled the scene. The suspect was located and transported to a hospital.
Fri 9 Dec 11:51 AM. A male 18, of 5 3rd Ave., Bridgewater was arrested at 35 Wilson Ave., North Plainfield High School, for possession of marijuana & drug paraphernalia.
Sat 10 Dec 4:06 AM. A person reported being assaulted by unknown friends at the Portuguese BBQ, 48 Watchung Ave. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Sat 10 Dec 8:25 AM. A resident of 25 Washington Ave. reported his 2006 Toyota Rav 4 was stolen during the evening hours.
Mon 12 Dec 7:00 AM. A burglary to a motor vehicle was reported in the area of Grandview Ave. & Somerset St. Nothing was taken from the vehicle which might have been left unlocked.
Mon 12 Dec 7:00 PM. A burglary to a motor vehicle was reported in the area of Grandview Ave. & Somerset St. The only items taken were 4 keys attached to a key chain.
Mon 12 Dec 8:23 PM. Mr Weber of the International Club, 403 Somerset St., reported that Mr. Long, owner of the Somerset Square property, was trespassing on the property of the International Club by using a ladder to install a security camera on the rear of the Somerset Square Laundry. Mr. Weber reports when Mr. Long was removing the ladder it struck him on the shin.
Posted December 11, 2016
Sun 27 Nov 12:06 AM. A male 30 of 104 East St., Bound Brook was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Somerset St. & the borough line for possession of marijuana.
Sun 27 Nov 11:24 AM. The resident of 159 Westervelt Ave. reported a ladder was found propped against the 2nd floor window of the house. The window was damaged and a garage window and a dryer vent were also damaged. Nothing was taken from the residence.
Sun 27 Nov 9:36 PM. A female 25 of 620 W. 7th. St., Plfd was arrested at CVS Pharmacy, 780 Rt. 22 , for shoplifting. A $2,500.00 warrant from Plfd. was also found for this female.
Mon 28 Nov 4:08 PM. A black BMX bicycle was reported stolen from the rear of the property at 188 Somerset St.
Mon 28 Nov 4:08 PM. A resident of 634 Parkview Ave. reported she was harassed & threatened during an argument with a male. This male also poured a drink in the face of the female.
No time or date on this report. A package valued at about $75.00 was stolen from the front door step of 475 West End Ave.
Posted December 1, 2016
Sat 19 Nov 1:23 AM. A resident of Manning Ave reported the theft of an Apple Ipad mini & clothing from a vehicle parked in the driveway.
Sat 19 Nov 5:00 AM. A resident of the 10 block of Grove St reported damage to her Nissan Altima. The headlight and taillight lenses were broken.
Sun 20 Nov 10:51 AM. The resident of 49 Coddington Ave reported damage to her Buick Verano that occurred between 11/18 10:00 PM and 11/20 10:51 AM. A rear window was shattered.
Sun 20 Nov 7:41 PM. 2 black males restrained a victim at Prospect Pl & Washington Ave while a 3rd black male went through the victims pockets stealing a cell phone valued at about $190.00. The 3 males then fled west on Myrtle Ave.
Tues 22 Nov 9:58 PM. A male 21 of 16 W 2nd St, Bound Brook was arrested at Rt 22 E & Gray St for possession of marijuana.
Wed 23 Nov 4:57 PM. The resident of 40 Willow Av reported the theft of wood chipper, generator and snowblower from the rear yard and shed. The value of the items is in excess of $1,000.00. This took place between 3:00 & 4:45 PM.
Thur 24 Nov 11:00 PM. A stolen vehicle was recovered in the West End Gardens parking lot.
Fri 25 Nov. 2:00 PM. A resident of 431 Richard Way reported being harassed by another neighbor by setting off fireworks.
Fri 25 Nov 3:50 PM. The resident of 53 Willow Ave reported his garage was broken into and a power washer and power vacuum were stolen.
Fri 25 Nov 8:37 PM. A male 29 of 743 Carlton Ave, Plfd was arrested at Tesoro Salvadorano, 64 Somerset St, for trespassing. He returned to the building after he was twice escorted out and told not to return by the management.
Sat 26 Nov 2:30 AM. A male 20 of 928 W Front St, Plfd was arrested at Park Pl & Somerset St., during a motor vehicle stop, for possession of marijuana.
Sat 26 Nov 2:40 AM. A female 26 of 744 W 3rd St, Plfd was arrested at Park Pl & Somerset St. for theft. She stole money from the taxi she was riding in.
Sun 28 Nov 10:38 AM. The resident of 33 Willow Ave reported someone broke into a detached garage and stole a snow blower.
Posted November 22, 2016
Tues. 15 Nov 5:30 AM. A garage at 49 Craig Pl, was burglarized. Stolen were 2 cases of Corona Beer valued at $20.00.
Tues. 15 Nov 12:57 PM. A burglary at 210 Brook Ave. was reported. Entry was gained through a rear door that may have been left unlocked. Stolen was about $50,000.00 in jewelry. There were no visible signs of forced entry.
Thur. 17 Nov 12:00 PM. A burglary to a shed in the area of Grove St. & Mercer Ave. was reported. Stolen was a leaf blower valued at about $300.00.
Thur. 17 Nov 12:02 PM. A burglary to a garage was reported at 81 Norwood Ave. Stolen was a hand held leaf blower and a bicycle. No value of the items listed in the report. The incident took place during the overnight hours.
Mon. 21 Nov 7:00 AM. A cement mixer & a yellow Excavator were stolen from a construction site at 1200 Rt. 22 E. next to the Tile Shop. The incident took place between 18 Nov 3:00 PM and 21 Nov 7:00 AM.
Thur. 10 Nov 7:40 PM. A male 36 of 1990 Filbert Lane, Plfd. was arrested on Clinton Av, during a motor vehicle stop, for a $150.00 warrant out of Plfd.
Fri. 11 Nov 11:06 AM. A burglary was reported to an apartment on Steiner Pl. No address or point of entry was listed in the report.
Sat. 12 Nov 4:27 PM. 2 motorcycles were observed traveling at a high rate of speed on Greenbrook Rd. A marked patrol unit attempted to stop the motorcycles. When the patrol unit was seen the cyclists drove recklessly into oncoming traffic at a high rate of speed. No registration plates were seen on the motorcycle as they fled the scene.
Posted November 7, 2016
Mon. 31 Oct 3:21 PM. A group of juveniles caused damage to a vehicle parked in the area of Harrison Ave. & Walnut St.
Tue. 1 Nov 6:07 PM. A male 22 of 575 Warfield Rd. was arrested in front of his residence for a $500.00 warrant out of New Brunswick.
Wed. 2 Nov 2:00 AM. A male 28 of 432 W. 4th St., Plfd. was arrested at 1165 Rt. 22 during a motor vehicle stop for a $2,757.09 NP warrant.
Wed. 2 Nov 11:01 AM. A female entered CVS Pharmacy, 780 Rt. 22 E, and attempted to shoplift $190.00 of merchandise. When confronted by an employee the female fled the scene leaving the merchandise.
Wed. 2 Nov 3:37 PM. A female reported a black male about 12 years old wearing a black puffy jacket stole her cell phone from her hand as he rode his bicycle in the area of 95 Mercer Ave. The victim gave chase and the suspect dropped the cell phone
Wed. 2 Nov 5:31 PM. A resident of Rockview Ave. reported a package stolen from the front porch of the residence. No address listed in the police report.
Posted November 3, 2016
Mon 24 Oct 5:11 AM. A resident of Grove St. reports someone broke a window on a motor vehicle.
Tue 25 Oct 1:02 PM. A male entered Costco, 1290 Rt. 22 East, and attempted to shoplift multiple door bells.
Tue 25 Oct 6:20 PM. A male 23 of 81 Harrison Ave. was arrested at his home for a $1,723.00 warrant out of Middlesex.
Wed 26 Oct 7:50 AM. A boro resident reported the burglary of an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the area of Grandview Ave. & Verdon St. Total amount of items stolen is $52.00.
Thur 27 Oct 7:27 AM. A resident of 88 Mercer Ave. reported someone used a black marker to put graffiti of a provocative nature on his vehicle. The estimated damage is about $250.00.
Thur 27 Oct 7:58 AM. A resident of 115 Sweetbriar Ln reports criminal mischief to her vehicle while it was parked at her residence.
Fri 28 Oct 8:28 PM. A male reported he was the victim of an armed robbery while in the area of 36 Myrtle Ave. Three black males robbed him at gun point then threw him to the ground and kicked him in the face.
Sat 29 Oct 9:00 AM. A vehicle was reported stolen from the area of 161 Sanford Ave.
Sat 29 Oct 7:30 PM. The victim gave a stranger a ride. While in the vehicle the stranger removed the victim’s wallet from his front pocket, stole $200.00 and replaced the wallet in the pocket. The victim was unaware this was happening.
Sat 29 Oct 9:41 PM. A male 30 of 52 Bernards Ave., Bernardsville was arrested for DWI on Fairview Ave. His BAC reading was 0.20%
Sun 30 Oct 2:04 PM. A male 33 of 11 Myrtle Ave was arrested at 473 Somerset St. for being a disorderly person. He was highly intoxicated.
Mon 31 Oct 2:05 AM. A victim reported he was assaulted at the Bridge Tavern, 54 Watchung Ave.
Mon 31 Oct 9:00 AM. The police received a report of eggs being thrown at a house in the area of Harold St. & Jennings Ln.
Wed 19 Oct 4:52 PM. A vehicle caught fire at 497 Rt. 22 Wwest. The NP Fire Dept. extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries.
Wed 19 Oct 5:00 PM. A resident of 264 Jackson Ave. reported her child’s bicycle was stolen from the front porch. The value of the bicycle is about $100.00.
Wed 19 Oct 7:21 PM. A male 47 of 83 Watchung Ave. was arrested at Linden Ave. & Steiner Pl. on a $200.00 NP warrant.
Thur 20 Oct 5:02 AM. A black male as seen entering a vehicle parked in the driveway of 304 Brook Ave. The resident scared the suspect causing him to run south.
Thur 20 Oct 10:06 AM. A resident of 148 Delacy Ave. reported a theft.A company named Asceneuron sent the victim an email offering employment. The company then asked the victim to cash a check that was fraudulent. the check bounced.
Thur 20 Oct 12:18 PM. A teacher at East End School reported a black male might have been taking pictures of the children playing outside of the school. Police units were unable to locate the suspect.
Thur 20 Oct. 2:43 PM. A resident of 21 Myrtle Ave. reported someone cut her pet’s leash that was in the back yard. Value of the leash is about $10.00.
Thur 20 Oct 7:56 PM. A male 24 of 24 Sycamore Ave., Plfd. was arrested at Park Pl. & Vine St. for hindering apprehension.
Thur 20 Oct 9:00 PM. A male 33 of 58 Aberly Dr., Manalapan was arrested at headquarters on a $1000.00 warrant.
Fri 21 Oct 4:01 PM. An employee of Buy Rite Liquors, 967 Rt. 22 W. reported a black female with blond weave in her hair, about 30 years old, shoplifted 3 bottles of alcoholic beverages. Total value of $195.00.
Fri 21 Oct 5:18 PM. A resident of 79 Manning Ave. reported a white male stole a package from his front porch that was delivered by UPS. Value of the package is $16.00.
Sat 22 Oct 12:48 AM. A male 24 of 73 Lexington Ave., Plfd. was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Mountain Ave. & Rt. 22 E for DWI. The suspect refused to submit to a breath test.
Sat 22 Oct 4:45 PM. A male 26 of 97 Oraton St., Newark was arrested at 273 Somerset St. on a $1,000.00 warrant.
Posted October 22, 2016
Mon 17 Oct 2:01 PM. There was an attempted burglary at a Mountain Ave. home, no address in report, when the rear door was forced open and it activated an alarm. No items were stolen from the home.
Mon 17 Oct 2:41 PM. A male of 19 Chatham St. was arrested on Brook Ave. for a Union County Warrant for child support.
Mon 17 Oct 9:09 PM. A male 18 of 300 Central Ave., Plfd. was arrested on Fairview Ave. for assault. The victim was on Fairview Ave. when he was punched in the face by a black male. Based on the description given by the victim a suspect was stopped by police and positively identified by the victim as the assailant.
Tue 18 Oct 10:48 PM. A home on Fisk Pl. was reported burglarized. Various items were stolen. No address or point of entry listed in the police report.
Tue 18 Oct 12:00 AM. The victim reported she had her car washed at Somerset Auto Spa, 412 Somerset St. When she arrived home her husband observed his iPod had been removed from the vehicle.
Tue 18 Oct 12:00. A resident of 23 Pearl St. reports she left her apartment open for an exterminator. When she returned home she found that 2 checks made out to her, totaling $332.00, were missing.
Wed 12 Oct 1:19 AM. A male 56 of 1272 Park Ave., Plfd. was arrested at Grove & Walnut St for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Wed 12 Oct 1:19 AM. A male 53 of 1154 W. 3rd St., Plfd. was arrested at the Emerald Car Wash, 750 Rt. 22 W., on a $114.00 out of Irvington.
Wed 12 Oct 11:04 AM. A male 49 of 401 Rt. 22 W. was arrested at Dorian Rd & North Dr. for possession of marijuana.
Wed 12 Oct 6:5 PM. A female 35 of 113 Bedford Ct., Piscataway was arrested at headquarters on a $250.00 Plfd. warrant.
Fri 14 Oct 5:24 PM. A resident of 39 Myrtle Ave. reported a package was stolen from her front porch. Tracking information indicated the package was delivered 11 Oct.
Fri 14 Oct 11:31 PM. A male 39 of 1165 Rt. 22 W. was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at 1275 Rock Ave. for possession of marijuana.
Sat 15 Oct 5:06 PM. A resident of Farragut Rd. reported a bicycle stolen. No address in police report.
Sun 16 Oct 1:15 AM. A male 43 of 810 St Mary Ave., Plfd, was arrested at Duer St. & Greenbrook Rd. for DWI after his car rolled over.
Sun 16 Oct 2:21 AM. A male 18 of 73 Commerce St., Perth Amboy was arrested at Gavin & Steiner Pl. for obstruction when he refused to stop fighting when instructed to do so by the police. There were about 30 people involved in the fight.
Sun 16 Oct 2:35 AM. A 41 year old male reported his vehicle was damaged in the QuickChek lot when a person that was punched during a fight fell into his car door.
Mon.17 Oct 8:59 AM. A male 43 of 36 Grandview Ave. was arrested on Myrtle Ave. on a NP warrant. This took place after his vehicle was stopped for not having a child properly restrained.
Posted October 11, 2016
Thur 6 Oct 12:00 AM. A resident of 68 Jackson Ave reported she was being harassed by 2 males on Twitter. They posted a picture of the victim and made obscene comments.
Thur 6 Oct 6:00 AM. A house on Sycamore Ave. (no address in report) was reported burglarized while the resident was at work.
Thur 6 Oct 7:23 PM. Packages worth $77.00 were stolen from the front porch of 120 Myrtle Ave. between 9:55 AM & 4:58 PM.
Thur 6 Oct 10:00 PM. A male 46 of 1459 Clinton Ave., So. Plfd. was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Sat 8 Oct 11:00 AM. Packages were stolen from 221 Watchung Ave. after being delivered by UPS.
Sun 9 Oct 1:01 AM. A male 24 of 23 Duer St was arrested at Duer St. & Lincoln Pl. for DWI, refusing to take a breath test, and possession of marijuana.
Sat 9 Oct 1:53 AM. A male 52 of 1904 Woodland Ave., So Plfd was arrested at Somerset Pl.n& Somerset St., during a motor vehicle stop, for hindering apprehension by giving false identification information to the police.
Sat 9 Oct 4:00 PM. A real estate agent reported a house on Fisk Pl. (no address in report) was broken into. Damage to his house was caused by the basement being flooded.
Sun 10 Oct 12:00 AM. A female came to 32 Myrtle Ave. to retrieve clothing that belonged to her brother. An argument started and when the female was leaving the residence, she intentionally knocked over a 47″ flat screen television.
Mon 11 Oct 10:46 AM. A male 19 of 450 West End Ave. was arrested at home for possession of marijuana. He was smoking as he passed police officers.
Mon 11 Oct 5:24 PM. A resident of 560 Fisk Pl. reported her home was burglarized. When she returned to her home she saw a female & male fleeing from the home. About $386.00 worth of items were stolen. No point of entry in the report.
Mon 11 Oct 8:44 PM. A male 59 of 714 Drake Ave., Middlesex was arrested at Jackson Ave. & Somerset St. during a motor vehicle stop for active warrants totaling $2,120.00.
Mon 11 Oct 11:51 PM. A male 21 of 906 Baltimore Ave., Linden was arrested Stone & Union St. for possession of marijuana.
Tue 4 Oct 9:11 AM. An employee of the Asian Food Market, 1011 Rt. 22 W, reported someone broke a 6 ft. window on the front of the business. Estimated cost of repair is $4,200.00.
Tue 4 Oct 10:21 AM. A victim reported her iPhone 5, worth $500.00, was stolen in the area of Somerset St. No address in report.
Tue 4 Oct 11:24 AM. A resident of 103 Sycamore reported a neighbor has been trespassing on her property and looking in the windows as he walks his dog.
Tue 4 Oct 3:07 PM. The police received a report of a person at 33 Summit Ave. wearing a clown mask and was scaring children. When confronted by the police, the person said he was wearing the mask to show his friend and had not intended to frighten any children.
Tue 4 Oct 9:57 PM. A male 31 of 65 Mercer Ave. was arrested at Mercer & Sycamore Ave. for possession of marijuana during a motor vehicle stop.
Wed. 5 Oct. A male 20 248 Leland Ave., Plfd. was arrested at 28 Grandview Ave. for hindering apprehension. He provided false identification information to the police. He was also charged with under age consumption of an alcoholic beverage.
Posted October 7, 2016
Mon. 26 Sept 8:00 AM. 2 bicycles were stolen from the area of Little Pl. & Malcolm Av. The value of the bicycles is about $150.00
Fri 30 Sept 3:10 PM. A bicycle, worth $130.00, was stolen from the area of Grove St. & Rockview Av.
Sat 1 Oct 12:04 AM. A resident of 213 Clinton Av. reported an unknown male was banging on their door. The suspect fled prior to the arrival of the police.
Sat 1 Oct 10:38 AM. A male 40 of 17 Davis Av., East Orange was arrested on Norwood Av. during a motor vehicle stop for a warrant issued by the Essex County Sheriffs’ Dept.
Sun 2 Oct 11:35 PM. A male 39 of 911 W. 7th St., Plfd. was arrested at Fairview Av & Somerset St., during a motor vehicle stop for a $500.00 warrant out of Plfd.
Mon 3 Oct 2:42 AM. A male 22 of 161 Sanford Av. was arrested at Soria Taxi, 140 Somerset S.,t for being a disorderly person. He was cursing at bystanders and the police.
Mon 3 Oct 9:41 AM. A resident of Duer St. reported criminal mischief to a vehicle. The damage took place between 9 PM 10/2 & 9:41 AM 10/3.
No date or time on report. Criminal mischief was reported to a vehicle on Duer St. It took place between 4:00 PM 10/2 & 7:30 AM 10/3.
No date or time on report. Criminal mischief was reported to a vehicle on Duer St. it took place between 5:00 PM 10/2 & 8:00 AM 10/3.
Mon 3 Oct 4:05 AM. A victim reported a theft of $39,000.00 after entering into a verbal agreement with Killer Karz, 897 Rt. 22 W., to sell a vehicle the victim had previously purchased. The victim has not received the proceeds of the sale.
Mon 3 Oct 1:23 PM. A resident of 6 Howard reported seeing a clown on the corner of Duer & Howard St. The clown skipped in the direction of 6 Howard St., then left the area.
Mon 3 Oct 5:13 PM. The contents of a package, worth $130.00, delivered to 106 Duer St., was stolen from the front porch.
Mon 3 Oct 2:49 PM. A backpack was stolen from the front yard of 28 Greenbrook Rd. The contents of the backpack are worth about $500.00.
Posted October 2, 2016
Tue. 27 Sept 5:21 PM. A female 50 of 5 Hurley Av. was arrested on Belmont Av. for DWI after hitting a parked vehicle.
Wed. 28 Sept 12:00 AM. A resident of 158 Jackson Av. reported a burglary to his unlocked detached garage. Stolen was lawn equipment worth $3,263.50.
Wed 28 Sept. A boro resident came to headquarters and reported someone charged $173.82 on his stolen stole credit card.
Wed 28 Sept 4:03 AM. A revident of 98 Fairview Av. reported his cell phone, worth $400.00, was stolen from his vehicle.
Wed 28 Sept 6:41 AM. A resident of 170 Grove St. reported his 2011 Dodge Durango was stolen during the evening hours.
Wed 28 Sept 9:06 AM. An employee of Sign A Rama, 1030 Rt. 22 E., reported he and the store manager were threatened by a male. This male said he would cause damage to the business and harm the store owner if he was not paid for work he did for the business.
Wed 28 Sept 4:50 PM. An employee of Quality Auto Glass, 650 Rt. 22 E, reported that during a dispute with a customer, the customer yelled obscenities at him and threw paperwork that was on the front counter.
Wed 28 Sept 11:05 PM. A patron of the Bridge Tavern, 54 Watchung Av., reported he was assaulted and had his credit card stolen.
Thur 29 Sept 9:05 AM. M A Watchung Av. resident reported criminal mischief to a motor vehicle.
Posted October 1, 2016
Sat 24 Sept 12:00 AM. A resident of 95 Mercer Av. reported someone stole a package from her front porch.
Sat. 24 Sept 12:47 AM. A resident of 28 Grandview Av. reported her vehicle alarm was activated. She observed a Hispanic male wearing a white tee shirt and jeans in the vehicle. This male fled befor the arrival of police.
Sun 25 Sept 10:00 AM. A cell phone worth $850.00 was stolen from the area of Arnold Ave. & Greenbrook Rd. No other information in the report.
Sun 25 Sept 9:52 PM. Illegal dumping was reported at QuickChek, 395 Somerset St.
Sun 25 Sept 10:29 PM. A male 25 of 534 E Front St., Plfd was arrested at Pearl St & Watchung Av for DWI. His BAC reading was .24%
Mon 26 Sept 11:00 AM. A male 32 of 1215 North Av., Plfd was arrested on Leland Av. during a motor vehicle violation. A $1,275.00 warrant out of Union County was found.
Mon 26 Sept 8:00 PM. A male 37 of 174 Sanford Av was arrested at Delacy & Mountain Av. for DWI after being involved in a hit and run motor vehicle accident.
Posted September 25, 2016
Sun. 18 Aug 12:00 AM. A resident of Prospect Pl. reports his home was burglarized about 2 weeks ago. Stolen were 6 pair of used Nike sneakers.
Thur. 15 Sept 9:21 PM. A male 34 of 78 Lincoln Pl. was arrested during a motor vehicle stop on Craig Pl. for hindering apprehension. The driver was operating a Soria Taxi and gave false identification information because his license was suspended. There was also a $1,139.00 warrant out of Woodbridge.
Thur. 15 Sept 9:54 PM. A male 25 of 31 Norwood Av., Plfd. was arrested at 37 Grove St. for possession of CDS. Police were called to the location on a report of a male breaking a side window.
Sat. 17 Sept 5:00 AM. A male 20 of 396 West End Av. was arrested at Clinton Av. & Greenbrook Rd. for DWI after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. His BAC reading was .14%
Sat. 17 Sept 11:34 AM. A male 57 of 72 Jackson Av. was arrested at QuickChek for shoplifting $6.30 worth of merchandise after an employee recognized the person as a shoplifter from 16 Sept.
Sat. 17 Sept 8:41 PM. A female 21 of 1164 Sawmill Rd., Brick was arrested at Greenbrook Rd. & Stone St. for receiving stolen property. The vehicle she was driving was reported stolen out of Windsor Twp. on 8/1/2015.
Fri. 9 Sept 11:43 AM. A female 57 of 19 Craig Pl. was arrested for shoplifting 7 bottles of shampoo from Fine Fair on Somerset St.
Sat. 10 Sept 12:06 AM. A male 21 of 478 W. Front St was arrested at Green Acres Park for hindering apprehension.
Sun. 11 Sept 6:58 PM. A female 30 of 144 Lawrence Av. was arrested at home for disorderly conduct after being involved in a fight.
Tue. 13 Sept 11:50 PM. A Netherwood Ave. resident reported an unknown male was sitting in the family’s parked car. The male fled prior to the arrival of police.
Wed. 14 Sept 12:00 AM. The resident of 83 Willow Av. reported someone burglarized her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway. Stolen was an unknown amount of change.
Wed. 14 Sept 12:01 AM. A male 23 of 802 E. Front St., Plfd. was arrested at Farragut Rd. & the boro line during a motor vehicle stop for possession of marijuana.
Thur. 15 Sept 10:59 AM. A resident of Netherwood Av. reported someone stole a package from her front porch.
Thur. 15 Sept 6:32 PM. The owner of a property on Washington Av. reported someone entered the vacant house. No address in the police report.
Fri. 16 Sept 6:27AM. A resident of Duer St reported his vehicle was burglarized.
Posted September 12, 2016
Sun. 28 Aug 4:00 PM. A report of theft of $37.94 of gas from the BP Station, 462 Somerset St. Driver pulled away without paying.
Sun. 28 Aug. A garden hose at a Farragut Rd. residence was damaged. Cost of damage $40.00.
Sun. 28 Aug 10:28 PM. A male reported he was assaulted at Tesoros Salvadoreno, 64 Somerset St. Another male struck the victim in the face with a beer bottle. He was transported to a hospital.
Sun. 28 Aug 10:43 PM. A male 31 of 1155 W. Front St., Plfd. was arrested at Tesoros Salvadoreno, 64 Somerset St., on warrants totaling $14,159.00.
Mon. 29 Aug 5:11 PM. A male 47 of 201 E 9th St,. Plfd was arrested at Watchung Av, & 2nd St Plfd. on a $500.00 warrant out of Green Brook.
Mon. 29 Aug 11:56 PM. QuickChek, 395 Somerset St., reported several males shoplifted items from the store.
Tue. 30 Aug 9:48 AM. A Grove St. resident reported her unlocked vehicle was entered. Nothing was taken.
Tue. 30 Aug 1:58 PM. A male 27 of 325 Halsey St., Plfd. was arrested at Greenbrook Rd & Wilson Av. during a motor vehicle stop on a warrant out of Plfd.
Wed. 31 Aug 8:45 PM. A male 20 of 52 Roosevelt Av., Plfd. was arrested at McDonalds, 234 W Front St., on a $350.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Fri 26 Aug 11:11 AM. A male 45 of 29 Grove St. was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Rockview & Sycamore Av. for a Union County $22,087.00 child support warrant.
Sat. 27 Aug 10:56 PM. A male 22 of 37 Prospect Pl. was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Prospect Pl. & Washington Av. on a $250.00 warrant out of Plfd.
Sat. 27 Aug 11:32 PM. A male 29 of 401 Rt. 22 E. was arrested at 155 Delacy Av. for resisting arrest, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated assault on a police officer, and hindering apprehension.
Sat. 27 Aug. 6:13 AM. A male 45 of 516 W. 4th. St., Plfd. was arrested at headquarters on a NP warrant.
Sat. 27 Aug 6:16 PM. A male 22 of 445 Catalpa Ave. was arrested at Clinton Liquors, 64 Watchung Av., on a $258.00 warrant out of Green Brook.
Sat 27 Aug 6:39 PM. A male 25 of 835 William St., Easton PA was arrested at headquarters on warrants totaling $500.00.
Sat. 27 Aug 6:45 PM. A female 25 of 78 Lincoln Av., Newark was arrested during a motor vehicle stop for hindering apprehension at Harmony St. & Somerset St. She gave false identification information to the police.
Sun 28 Aug 12:30 AM. aAreport of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle at North Dr. & Rt. 22W was made to the police. The estimated damage is $500.00.
Sun 28 Aug 3:15 AM. A male 23 of 253 North Dr. was arrested at Watchung Av. & the boro line after stealing the cell phone of the victim at a local bar.
Posted August 28, 2016
No time or date on the police report. A patron reported a cashier at the Dollar Tree, 1023 Rt. 22 W., stole $20.00 from her while ringing items. The incident is under investigation.
No time or date on the police report. A resident of 182 Grove St. reports the passenger side front window on her vehicle was smashed out during the day.
Wed. 24 Aug. 10:26 AM. The resident of 390 Greenbrook Rd. reported his garage had been burglarized. Entry was gained through a side window. Stolen was $200.00 worth of yard equipment. This took place between 3:00 & 7:00 AM.
Wed. 24 Aug. 11:46 AM. A male 26 of 137 Westervelt Av. was arrested at headquarters on warrants totaling $879.00.
Wed. 24 Aug. 8:07 PM. A male 25 of 239 Bergen St., S.Plfd. was arrested at S. Plfd. headquarters on a $500.00 NP warrant and transported to NP.
Thur. 25 Aug. 2:48 AM. A stolen vehicle was recovered from the area of 213 Westervelt Av. The vehicle had been set afire and abandoned. The NP Fire Dept. responded.
Thur. 25 Aug. 5:55 PM. A male 38 of 515 W 7th St., Plfd. was arrested at Pearl St. & Watchung Av. during a motor vehicle stop on a $150.00 warrant out of Bound Brook.
Fri. 26 Aug. 12:00 AM. The owner of 54 Myrtle Ave. reported someone damaged the 2nd floor window. The cost of repair is about $300.00
Thur. 18 Aug. 7:25 AM. A female 21 of 393 Grove St. was arrested for trespassing at Fabric Collection, 799 Rt. 22 W.
Thur. 18 Aug. 3:25 PM. A female 24 of 393 Grove St. was arrested at home for criminal mischief to 3 motor vehicles. The cost of repairs is in excess of $1,100.00.
Fri. 19 Aug. 5:47 PM. A male 57 of 713 Liberty St., Plfd. was arrested at Craig Pl .& Somerset St. when he was recognized as a person having a $250.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Fri. 19 Aug. 10:49 PM. A male 47 of 310 Monroe Av., Plfd. was arrested at Howard Johnson’s, 1025 Rt. 22 W., on a $500.00 warrant out of Watchung.
Sat. 20 Aug. 1:40 AM. A male 29 of 60 Myrtle Av. was arrested at Quick Check, 395 Somerset St., on a warrant out of Plainfield.
Sat. 29 Aug. 1:55 AM. A male 27 of 32 Myrtle Av. was arrested at Quick Check, 395 Somerset St., for possession of marijuana.
Sun. 21 Aug. 11:18 PM. A male 35 of 269 Watchung Av. was arrested at Suds R Us, 350 Somerset St., for lewdness. He had a large tear in his pants and was exposing his gentile region.
No time or date on the police report. A resident of 377 Windsor St. reported a burglary to his motor vehicle. Stolen from the unlocked vehicle was as Cannon digital camcorder valued at $500.00.
Tue. 16 Aug. 10:21 PM. The owner of Fabric Collection, 799 Rt. 22 W., reported someone smashed a store window valued at $2,000.00.
Wed. 17 Aug. 2:04 PM. A resident of 629 Greenbrook Rd. reported burn marks on her front door. The damage is valued at $300.00.
Wed. 17 Aug. 7:10 PM. A female 21 of 520 Mountainview Dr. was arrested at CVS Pharmacy, 780 Rt. 22 E., for shoplifting.
Wed. 17 Aug. 10:40 PM. A male 23 of 1216 W. 6th. St., Plfd. was arrested at Grandview & Norwood Av. for a warrant out of Scotch Plains.
Wed. 17 Aug. 11:14 PM. 184 Mali Dr. A vehicle was burglarized. A purse was taken from the unlocked vehicle.
Thur. 18 Aug. 12:00 AM. A resident from the apartments at 1275 Rock Av. reported someone stole his GT mountain bike from his back porch. The value of the bike is $400.00.
Thur.18 Aug. 4:33 AM. A resident of 19 Duer St. reported religious items stolen from his apartment. He believes the housing maintenance workers stole them.
Thur.18 Aug. 10:26 AM. A resident of 134 Watchung Av. reported someone damaged his 1999 Lexus 300. The vehicle was covered with paint and there were scratches along the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Fri. 12 Aug. 12:00 AM. A Mountain Av. resident reported he had a $220.00 check stolen from his home.
No time or date on the report. The resident of 15 Harrison Av. reports 2 bicycles stolen from the property. No further information in the report.
Sun. 14 Aug. The resident of 130 Sanford Av. reported someone threw numerous eggs at her 2016 Hyundai while it was parked in front of her residence.
Sun. 14 Aug. 1:48 AM. A female 23 of 627 7th. St., Plfd. was arrested at 1165 Rt. 22 W for obstructing an investigation & resisting arrest.
Sun. 14 Aug. 2:38 AM. A female 21 224 Prescott St., Plfd. was arrested at Gavin & Steiner Pl. for assault.
Sun. 14 Aug. 11:29 PM. A female 22 of 31 Norwood Av., Plfd. was arrested at Somerset Pl. & Somerset St. during a pedestrian violation for warrants totaling $1,000.00.
Mon. 15 Aug. 10:27 PM. A male 23 of 401 Rt. 22 W. was arrested at East End School, while the police were conducting a premise check, for a $250.00 warrant out of Cranford.
Mon. 15 Aug. 11:49 PM. A male 47 of 299 Leland Av. was arrested in the rear lot of 25 Washington Av. for prostitution.
Tue. 16 Aug. 9:17 AM. A female 23 of 649 Essex St., Plfd. was arrested at 173 Netherwood Av. during a motor vehicle stop for a $215.00 out of South Plainfield.
Tue. 16 Aug. 8:55 PM. A male 27 of 1900 W. 7th. St., Piscataway was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Craig Pl. & Somerset. St. on warrants totaling $3,250.00.
Tue. 16 Aug. 11:00 PM. A male 23 614 E. 6th. St., Plfd. was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Posted August 15. 2016
Tue. 2 Aug. 12:00 PM. A resident of Sycamore Av. was the victim of a phone scam and lost $649.00
Fri. 5 Aug. 12:00 AM. A resident of 401 Rt. 22 W. reported someone punctured the front passenger side tire. A neighbor was able to get a partial registration number of the vehicle being driven by the person that punctured the tire.
Sat. 6 Aug. 1:45 AM. A male, 31, of 701 Sherman Av., Plfd. was arrested at the Bridge Tavern, 54 Watchung Av., for disorderly conduct by causing a public alarm.
Sat. 6 Aug. 1:00 PM. A report of a landscape trailer being stolen from the rear of 1005 Rt. 22 W. was made to the police. Value of the trailer is $1,000.00
Sun. 7 Aug. 11:45 AM. A female, 40, of 760 E. 2nd St., Plfd. was arrested at headquarters on a $1,862.00 NP warrant.
Sun. 7 Aug. 6:33 PM. A bicycle described as a purple Huffy with a purple basket was reported stolen from the lawn of a residence on Townsend Pl.
Posted August 10, 2016
Thur. 4 Aug. 7:14 PM. A resident, 21, of 399 Grove St. was arrested for a theft at that address.
Thur. 4 Aug. 9:14 PM. A male, 33, of 100 Sanford Av. was arrested on a $2,155.00 warrant out of Fanwood.
Wed. 3 Aug. A female, 33, of 1602 A West Lake Av., Neptune was arrested at headquarters on a $750.00 NP warrant.
Wed. 3 Aug. A resident of 268 Manning Av. reported her car was burglarized while parked outside her residence. Stolen has her purse containing $15.00 cash and a NJ Drivers License. A vehicle window was left open.
Tue. 2 Aug. 4:28 PM. A resident of 401 Rt.22 E. reported a male followed her home from the Watchung Square Mall. He is described as a white male, about 40, wearing a baseball hat, sunglasses, and driving a Honda Accord.
Tue. 2 Aug. 8:55 PM. A male, 56, of 28 Greenbrook Rd. was arrested at Grandview Av. & Somerset St. during a suspicious activity investigation when heroin was found on his person.
Sun. 31 July 2:28 AM. A male, 30, of 393 Grove St. was arrested for DWI at Rt. 22 & the overpass following a motor vehicle accident.
Sun. 31 July 4:34 PM. ,A male, 26, of 500 Grant Av., Plfd. was arrested at Brook Av. & Pearl St. on a $250.00 Plainfield Warrant.
Fri. 29 July 11:25 AM. A male, 46, of 413 Watchung Av., Plfd. Was arrested at Quick Check, 395 Somerset St., during a motor vehicle stop on a NP warrant.
Fri. 29 July 12:00 AM. A female, 58, of 1011 Park Ln., Plfd. was arrested at Quick Check, 395 Somerset St., during a motor vehicle stop on a NP warrant.
Fri. 29 July 1:00 PM. A Willow Av. resident reported criminal mischief to the Washington Park Historic District sign at Orchard Av. & Rockview Av.
Fri. 29 July 10:59 PM. The residents of 475 Mountain Av. reported seeing 2 black males on their property. The suspects fled before the arrival of the police.
Thur.27 July 4:00 PM. A male, 53, of 25 Branchbrook, Pl. Newark was arrested on a $750.00 NP warrant.
Wed. 26 July 11:17 PM. A male, 23, of 253 North Drive, was arrested at Somerset St. & Summit Av. during a motor vehicle stop on a Sctoch Plains warrant.
Tue. 25 July 12:00 AM. A female, 38, of 1802 Wilshire Ct., Hillsborough was arrested at Craig Pl & Duer St. on an active warrant for escape from a NJ half way house.
Mon. 24 July 9:02 AM. A resident of 200 Greenbrook Rd. reported their gray 2000 Toyota Corolla was stolen from their driveway.
Mon. 24 July 10:12 AM. A resident of 62 Sycamore Av. reported someone stole his wallet from his pants that were left on an ironing board overnight. $241.00 in cash and a $159.99 check were stolen along with several credit cards.
Sun. 23 July 1:02 AM. A male, 31, of 70 Marshall St., Elizabeth was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Somerset St. & the borough line on a warrant out of Elizabeth.
Sun. 23 July 5:44 PM. A resident came to headquarters to report his bicycle was stolen from his back yard. The value of the bike is about $500.00. No indication in the report as to what the address of this theft was.
Sun. 23 July 10:55 PM. A Martinsville resident reported that while stopped at West End & Willow Av. a male tried to reach into his vehicle, telling the driver he wanted his wallet. The victim drove from the area.
Sun. 23 July 11:23 PM. A male, 46, of 661 W 4th. St., Plfd. was arrested in Plfd. on a NP warrant.
Mon. 22 July 7:02 PM. A resident of Muriel Av. reports someone damaged his vehicle by putting 2 dents in the hood.
Thur. 21 July 1:06 AM. A resident of 672 Denninger Rd. reported there were 2 unknown males in his fathers car. The 2 males fled. The police searched the area but were unable to locate anyone. There was nothing stolen form the burglarized vehicle.
Thur.21 July 5:07 PM. A male, 23, of 126 N. 20th. St., Kenilworth was arrested at Warfield Rd. & West End Av. during a motor vehicle stop on a warrant out of Edison.
Wed. 20 July 10:42 PM. Headquarters received a report of a suspicious black male in the area of Norwood. Av. & Wells Rd.
Tue. 19 July 2:27 AM. 2 motorcycles were stolen from 35 Willow Ave. No further information in the report.
Tue.19 July. 2:42 PM. Between June 28 and July 19 someone burglarized the detached garage at 171 Sycamore Av. Stolen from the garage was a Toro lawnmower valued at $100.00.
Tue. 19 July 4:10 PM. A patron of Bank of America, 535 Somerset St. reported someone stole $1,460.00 from her account by making an ATM withdrawal.
Tue. 19 July 7:52 PM. A male, 20, of 22 Johannis St., Plfd. was arrested at Pearl St. & Watchung Av. during a motor vehicle stop on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Sun. 10 July 12:00 AM. The victim reported an unknown person that was helping his x-girlfriend move at 45 Harrison Av. stole an engagement ring belonging to him.
Posted July 25, 2016
Sun. 17 July 12:30 AM. A male, 55, of 1105 W. 6th. St., Plfd. was the victim of an armed robbery at Leland & Mountain Av. The victim was operating his cab, stolen was $120.00. The actor fled the area on foot.
Sat. 16 July 1:30 AM. A male, 25, of 154 Sycamore Av. was arrested at Pearl St. & Watchung Av. on a $600.00 NP warrant.
Sat. 16 July 2:17 AM. A female, 26, of 333 Talmage Av., Bound Brook was the victim of a robbery at 375 Somerset St., Mi Mundo Latino Bar. Her purse was stolen and she was stabbed in the head. She was transported to RWJ in New Brunswick for treatment. Her attacker fled south on Somerset St.
Sat. 16 July 3:42 AM. A female, no age listed, was punched in the face by a Hispanic male, at Pearl St. & Watchung Av. after telling him all lives matter. The victim was transported to JFK Hospital for treatment.
Sat. 16 July 7:00 PM. The resident of 31 Rockview Av. reported a vehicle that was parked in the driveway was burglarized. Stolen was a wallet containing $30.00 and a social security and insurance card. The vehicle was locked with the passenger window being slightly open.
Sat. 16 July 10:30 PM. A male, 45, of 428 E. 6th. St., Plfd. was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Sat. 16 July 5:59 PM. A male, 40, 21 Willow Ave, was arrested at 64 Somerset St. for possession of marijuana and an active warrant. This took place during a motor vehicle stop
Fri. 15 July 12:00 AM. A male, 50, of 1227 E. Front St., Plfd. was arrested at Mountain and Norwood Ave. during a motor vehicle stop for obstruction and being in possession of a prohibited weapon. No mention in the report of what the weapon was.
Fri. 15 July 10:28 AM. A male, 32, of 173 Albert St. was arrested at home for possession of marijuana when his girlfriend reported finding a plastic bag of marijuana in her basement.
Thur.14 July 8:00 AM. A burglary was reported in the area of Brook & Norwood Av. About $1,900.00 in property was stolen. No address or point of entry in the police report.
Thur. 14 July 6:34 PM. A female, 22, of 1411 Park Av., Plfd. was arrested on Duer St. on a $950.00 warrant out of Bernards.
Thur. 14 July 9:35 PM. A male, 24, of 427 Warfield Rd. was arrested on Lawrence Av. during a motor vehicle stop on a $289.00 warrant out of Bridgewater.
Thur. 14 July 11:00 PM. A male, 49, of 46 Grove St. was arrested by Union County on a $1,017.00 NP warrant.
Wed. 13 July 9:54 AM. A male, 29, of 910 George St., Plfd. was arrested in Plainfield on a NP warrant and turned over to NP.
Tue. 12 July 8:38 PM. A male, 25, of 43 Isabella Av., Newark was arrested at Regent & Somerset St. during a motor vehicle stop on a $250.00 warrant out of Newark.
Mon. 11 July 3:43 AM. There was a structure fire at 86 Farragut Pl. NP Fire Dept. responded. No injuries reported.
Mon. 11 July 11:23 PM. A male, 20, of 525 E 6th St., Plfd. was arrested at Grove St. & Linden Av. during a traffic stop on warrants out of Plainfield and So. Bound Brook.
Mon. 11 July 2:13 AM. A male, 25, of 490 Amboy Av., Perth Amboy was arrested at Grandview Av. & Watchung Av. on a NP Warrant.
Sun. 10 July 12:32 PM. A male, 35 , of 17 Stone St. punched through a glass counter at Orlando’s Chicken,125 Somerset St., causing about $500.00 in damage. He then fled the restaurant.
Sun. 10 July 6:32 PM. A male, 23, of 28 Washington Av. was arrested at home on a warrant out of Plainfield.
Sun. 10 July 11:20 PM. A female, 51, of 1744 So. 2nd St., Plfd. was arrested at Craig Pl & Watchung Av. for possession of drug paraphernalia and an active warrant out of Plfd. This took place during a pedestrian stop.
Sun. 10 July 9:36 PM. A resident of 1 Allen Pl. reports when he returned home from being away for 2 days he found his home had been burglarized. A 40” television and some jewelry were stolen. No point of entry listed in the report.
Sat. 9 July 11:31 PM. A male, 29, of 143 Inslee Pl., Elizabeth was arrested at Mountain Av. & Rt. 22 E. during a motor vehicle stop for a $300.00 warrant out of Irvington.
Thur.7 July 8:08 PM. Rt. 22 W. a driver reported 2 juveniles threw a rock that damaged the victim’s front windshield as he was driving. The 2 juvenile fled on bicycles.
Sat.2 July 7:07 AM. A male, 34, of 647 W. 7th. St., Plfd. was arrested a headquarters on a $300.00 NP Warrant.
Sat. 2 July 8:25 PM. A male, 20, of 27 Mali Dr. was arrested at Somerset St. & the boro line during a motor vehicle stop for possession of marijuana.
Sun. 3 July 1:06 AM. A male, 29, of 126 New Market Rd., Dunellen was arrested at Duer St. & the boro line for hindering apprehension when he gave false identification information to the police.
Fri. 1 July 10:32 AM. A female, 22 of 31 Norwood Av., Plfd. was arrested during a pedestrian violation at Duer St. & the boro line for an active warrant out of the Somerset County Prosecutors Office. In a search, incident to arrest, a hypodermic syringe was found on the person.
Posted July 14, 2016
Fri. 8 July 2:31 AM. A male, 20, of 310 Brook Ave. was arrested at Brook Ave. & Farragut Rd. on warrants out of Bridgewater, Cranford, and Edison
Thur. 7 July 9:35 PM. A female, 42, of 128 Talmage Ave., Bound Brook, was arrested at Craig Pl. & Duet St. after being recognized as a person being wanted for active warrants.
Thur. 7 July 11:54 PM. A male, 22, of 185 Hale St., New Brunswick was arrested at Grandview & Norwood Ave. on a $2,000.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Wed. 6 July 12:30 AM. A vehicle parked at Duer St. & Gavin Pl. had its rear window smashed.
Wed. 6 July 4:50 PM. A male, 64, of 401 Rt. 22 W. was arrested for shoplifting at Quick Check on Somerset St.
Posted July 6, 2016
Sat. 25 June 3:19 AM. A female, 21, of 340 Evona Av., Plfd. was arrested at Fairview Av. & Verdon St. during a motor vehicle stop on a $801.00 warrant out of Plfd.
Sat. 25 June 4:00 AM. A female, 23, of 69 Abbond Ct., Plfd. was arrested on Fairview Av. on a $1,000.00 warrant out of S. Plfd.
Fri. 24 June 11:36 PM. A male, 23, of 401 Rt. 22 W. was arrested at Norwood Av. & the boro line for possession of marijuana.
Thur. 23 June 12:59 PM. A female, 39, of 501 W. Camplain Rd., Manville was arrested at headquarters on warrants out of Green Brook & Hillsborough totaling $751.00.
Thur. 23 June 6:42 PM. A male, 56, of 322 Franklin Pl., Plfd. was arrested at Craig Pl & Duer St. during a motor vehicle stop on a $500.00 warrant out of Plfd.
Thur. 23 June 10:11 PM. A male, 36, of 46 Rutledge Av., Ewing was arrested at Duer St. & the boro line during a motor vehicle stop for possession of heroin and outstanding warrants out of S. Bound Brook.
Thur. 23 June 12:44 AM. A female, 49, of 48 Duer St. was arrested at Prospect Pl. & Washington Av. on an active warrant after being stopped for suspicious activity.
Thur. 23 June 3:53 AM. A male, 39, of 450 West End Av. was arrested at 325 Watchung Av, on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Wed. 22 June 3:00 AM. A male, 26, of 137 Johnston Av., Plfd was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 warrant out of NP.
Wed. 22 June 9:40 AM. A male, 22, of 223 Johnston Av., Plfd. was arrested on Vine St. during a motor vehicle stop for a $220.00 warrant out of Roselle.
Wed. 22 June 10:00 AM. A female resident of the apartment complex at 1300 Rt. 22 E. reports she was followed home by an unknown black female driving a red Chevrolet Tahoe.
Wed. 22 June 4:16 PM. A male, 30, of 46 Grove St. was arrested at 46 Grove St. for obstruction and released. No further information in the police report.
Wed. 22 June 7:36 PM. A male, 26, of 243 E. 6th. St., Plfd. was arrested at Race & Somerset St. for hindering apprehension after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation. He gave false identification information to the police.
Wed. 22 June 9:39 PM. A male, 46, of 142 Terrill Rd., Plfd. was arrested on Duer St. on a $250.00 warrant out of S. Plainfield.
Tues.21 June 8:17 AM. A vehicle at 167 Sycamore Av. was burglarized. The vehicle was unlocked. An unknown amount of change was stolen and the vehicle was ransacked.
Tues. 21 June 9:52 PM. A male, 60, of 251 Cedar St. was arrested at Duer & Dupont St. during a bicycle stop for a $170.00 warrant out of Plfd.
Mon, 20 June 1:00 PM. The victim reported someone stole her debit card and took $4,773.36 from the victims account.
Fri. 10 June 3:12 PM. A male, 33, of 337 Myrtle Av,. Scotch Plains was arrested at Grandview & Norwood Av. for theft. The proceeds recovered amounted to $180.00. No information where the theft took place or what was stolen in the report.
Posted June 20, 2016
Tues. 14 June 8:54 AM. A female 20 of 460 W. 41st. St., NY was arrested at CVS Pharmacy at 780 Rt. 22 E. for shoplifting.
Thur. 16 June 12:00 AM. A male 23 of 614 E. 6th. St., Plfd. was arrested on Watchung Av. for a $250.00 warrant out of Bedminster.
Thur. 16 June 4:25 PM. A resident of Summit Av. reported a burglary to her home. $20,000.00 in cash was stolen from a dresser drawer in a bedroom. A Hispanic male was seen on a neighbors surveillance camera entering the residence.
Thur. 16 June 11:12 PM. A female 33 of 825 E. Front St., Plfd. was arrested at Coddington Av. & Somerset St. during a motor vehicle stop for possession of marijuana.
Thur. 16 June 11:55 PM. A male 29 of 70 Herberton Av., Staten Island was arrested at Harmony St. & Watchung Av. during a motor vehicle stop on a $120.00 warrant out of Fort Lee.
Thur. 16 June 1:16 AM. The owner of a vehicle parked at Duer St. & Lincoln Pl. observed someone attempting to burglarize his vehicle. The suspect fled on foot. Nothing was reported taken from the vehicle.
Sun. 19 June 6:36 PM. A resident of the apartments at 401 Rt. 22 W. reported someone keyed her vehicle.
Sun. 19 June 9:53 PM. A male 36 of 133 Parkside Rd., Plfd. was arrested at Race St. & Watchung Av. during a motor vehicle violation investigation on a warrant out of Scotch Plains.
Posted June 15, 2016
Thur. 9 June 12:00 AM. A resident of the rooming house at 15 Duer St. reports a female known to him stole $112.00 from him when he was in the bathroom.
Thur. 9 June 4:0021 PM. A daytime burglary was reported to a home on Deforest Av. No address or point of entry in the police report.
Fri. 10 June 12:00 AM. The police responded to Howard Johnson’s Hotel, 1025 Rt. 22 W., on a report of an assault. No arrest was made.
Fri. 10 June 1:33 AM. A male 39 of 63 Bernards Av., Bernardsville was arrested at Rt. 22 E. & Westervelt Av. for DWI following a motor vehicle accident.
Fri. 10 June 7:27 PM. A male 53 of 1025 Rt. 22 Howard Johnson’s Hotel, was arrested on a $500.00 warrant out of Green Brook, following a dispute investigation.
Sat. 11 June 2:27 PM. A female 49, of 208 Mulenberg Pl., Plfd. was arrested on Washington Ave. for a burglary to a residence on Washington Av. She was lodged in the Somerset County Jail with a bail of $50,000.00.
Sat. 11 June 4:00 PM. The resident of 15 Stone St. reported someone dumped a box of beer cans and old clothing next to his trash container on Stone St.
Sat. 11 June 11:33 PM. A male 35 of 607 Park Av. Plfd. was arrested on Watchung Av. on a $500.00 warrant out of Plainfield, after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation.
Sun. 12 June 12:00 AM. A robbery took place at Craig Pl. & Somerset St. A gold chain was pulled off the neck of the victim. The chain had a value of about $400.00.
Mon. 13 June 9:49 AM. A resident of the apartment complex at 1300 Rt. 22 E. reported an attempted burglary. Entry was attempted, unsuccessfully, through the front door and a first floor window. When the window was opened a television in the living room was knocked over,this caused the burglar to flee.
Mon.13 June 7:50. A male 53 of 31 Fairview Av. was arrested at Grove St. & Lincoln Pl. for warrants out of Union County, East Brunswick and Plainfield, after being stopped for a bicycle violation.
Mon. 13 June 8:17 PM. A Mercer Av. resident reports someone through a rock through a class table in his back yard. This took place about 8:00 AM and again about 5:00 PM this date.
Tue. 14 June 1:41 AM. A male 24 of 1744 Mountain Av., Scotch Plains, was arrested at Sanford Av. & the boro line, during a motor vehicle stop, on a $215.00 warrant out of Scotch Plains and a $500.00 warrant out pf Plainfield.
Mon. 6 June 6:29 PM. A resident of 6 Hurley Av. reported a theft of fog lights that were delivered by USPS. The fog lights valued at $42.99 were replaced by anther item not ordered by the victim. USPS insists the fog lights were delivered.
Mon. 6 June 6:59 PM. A female 38 of 117 Worden Av., Hopelawn was arrested at Howard Johnson’s, 1025 Rt. 22 W. during an investigation of a complaint of taking a motor vehicle without consent. She had in her possession a hypodermic syringe. She also ha active warrants out of Edison and was turned over to the Edison Police.
Mon. 6 June 9:22 PM. A male 45 of 1459 Clinton Av. So. Plfd. was arrested at Park Pl .& Somerset St. on active warrants out of Union & Westfield.
Wed. 8 June 12:30 AM. A male 51 of 88 Grand St., Paterson was arrested at Mountain Av. & Rt. 22 E. during a motor vehicle stop on a $377.00 warrant out of Paterson.
Wed. 8 June 10:08 AM. The police responded to 46 Grove St. on a report of a male with a hand gun. The victim said a light skinned black male, about 30 years old, pointed a gun at him then fled the scene. Police checked the area with negative results.\
Wed. 8 June 12:15 PM. A male 29 of 1114 Saint Marks Pl., Plfd. was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Thur. 9 June 12:20 AM. A female 22 of 31 Norwood Av,. Plfd. was arrested at Craig Pl & Duer St/ for possession of heroin after being stopped for a pedestrian violation.
Posted June 6, 2016
Thur. 2 June 12:00 AM. A resident of 20 willow Av. reported a burglary from his locked room. His Toshiba laptop was stolen. The apartment that his room is in is shared my numerous other tenants.
Thur. 2 June 2:19 AM. A male 20 of 510 Auten Rd., Hillsborough was arrested at Manning & Oneida Avs. for possession of CDS during a motor vehicle investigation.
Thur. 2 June 9:00 AM. A resident of 72 Jackson Av. reports a burglary to his apart while he was away for a month because he could not pay his rent. Several items were stolen from the apartment.
Fri. 3 June 12:57 AM. A male 23 of 517 W. Front St., Plfd. was arrested on Duer St. for DWI. No BAC reading in report.
Fri. 3 June 9:34 PM. A female 23 of 393 Grove St. was arrested at 7-11, 568 Rt. 22 E., for shoplifting.
Fri. 3 June 9:34 PM. A male 20 of 460 W. 41 St. NY, NY was arrested at 7-11, 568 Rt. 22 E., for shoplifting.
Fri. 3 June 10:51 PM. A male 24 of 1144 Sawmill Rd., Mountainside was arrested at Gray St .& Rt. 22 for DWI. His BAC reading was 0.15%. He was also issued summonses for careless & reckless driving.
Fri. 3 June 11:11 PM. A male 36 of 127 Greenbrook Rd. was arrested at headquarters on a warrant out of Plfd.
Sun. 5 June 4:59 PM. A female 45 of 47 Prospect Pl. was arrested at headquarters on a $89.00 warrant out of Cranford.
Sun. 5 June 2:20 AM. A male 19 of 331 Liberty St., Plfd. was arrested at the International Club, 403 Somerset St,. for disorderly conduct when the police responded to a report of a large fight in the club’s parking lot.
Mon. 6 June 5:02 PM. A male 55 of 131 Linden Av. was arrested at Pearl St. & Watchung Av. during a parking complaint on warrants out of the Somerset County Prosecutors Office, Green Brook & North Plainfield totaling $1,669.00.
Mon. 6 June 5:42 PM. The resident of 97 Mercer Av. reported a theft from the property. About a month ago someone stole the end cap off the roof rack of his GMC Terrain; two weeks ago the fog light was stolen from the vehicle. This weekend the complainant was away and returned to find someone stole the end post off the handrail from the rear porch stairs. The end posts are carved wood pineapples painted in 24K gold valued at $1,500.00. This is a contributing property in the Washington Park Historic district.
Tues. 24 May 7:57 PM. A resident of Fairview Av. reported a neighbor threatened to kill the family dog.
Thur. 26 May 7:15 PM. A resident of 1300 Rt. 22 E. reported damage to a vehicle in the amount of $100.00. It is suspected that the resident of apt.78 of the complex caused the damage.
Mon.30 May 10:09 PM. The resident of 437 Richard Way. reported a thin black male burglarized his vehicle while it was parked in his driveway.
Tues.31 May 2:19 AM. The police rescued a resident of 29 Grove St., who was asleep at the time, from a fire by breaking down the front door of the home.
Tues.31 May 2:57 AM. A resident of 641 Somerset St., the Villa Maria Property, reported a burglary to his residence. $1,670.00 worth of property was stolen. No point of entry listed in the report.
Tues. 31 May 8:57 PM. A resident of 45 Fairview Av. reported he was harassed by a person he knows.
Wed. 1 June 12:00 AM. A home in the area of Brook Av. & Westervelt Av.was burglarized. Stolen from the home was the copper piping. No address listed in the report.
Wed.1 June 9:30 AM. A vehicle parked in the area of Grandview Av. & Somerset St. was vandalized.
Wed. 1 June 3:40 PM. A male 27 of 28 Greenbrook Rd. was arreated at Linden Av. & Somerset St. for outstanding warrants.
Wed. 1 June 6:30 PM. A customer came into 389 Somerset St., Continental Check Cashing, complaining to the manager about poor service. The manager spoke about improving the service. The customer then threatened to kill the victims family,then fled in a black vehicle.
Wed. 1 June 11:49 PM. A female 23 of 393 Grove St. was arrested at Graybar Dr. & Mountain Ave. for theft.
Posted June 2, 2016
Mon. 23 May 4:00 PM. An Apple iPad was stolen from the backpack of the victim while in the area of Grove St. & Rockview Av.
Tues. 24 May 10:09 PM. The victim reports he was assaulted by a male that he knows during a dispute over driving the victim’s car. This took place at 102 Sanford Av.
Thur. 2 May 12:00 AM. The manager of the CVS, 708 Rt. 22 E., reports a person shoplifted about $50.00 in merchandise and fled the scene.
Fri. 27 May 2:21 AM. A female 47 of 1206 E. 7th. St., Plfd was arrested at Harrison Av. & Rt. 22 W. on a $225.00 warrant out of Plfd. after being stopped for sitting in the highway.
Sat. 28 May. A male 25 of 904 W. 4th. St., Plfd. was arrested at the International Club, 403 Somerset St., for assault. He assaulted his former girlfriend and her 41 year old mother by throwing the mother to the ground causing a cut on the back of her head. Both victims refused medical help.
Sat. 28 May 9:29 PM. A male 26 of 301 Irvin Turner Blvd., Newark was arrested at 26 Somerset Place on a $350.00 warrant out of Newark, DWI, aggravated assault and throwing bodily fluids at a law enforcement officer.
Sat. 28 May 10:00 PM. A male 55 of 1976 6th. St., No. Brunswick was arrested at Rt.22 W. & Wilson Av. for DWI after being involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Sun. 29 May 5:09 PM. A male 30 of 543 W. 6th. St., Plfd. was arrested at Craig Pl. & Grove St. on warrants out of Plainfield & Roselle totaling $500.00 after he was stopped for a motor vehicle violation.
Mon. 30 May 1:20 AM. A male 23 of 730 St. Marys Av., Plfd. was arrested at 401 Rt. 22 for disorderly conduct.
Posted May 25, 2016
Mon. 16 May 1:29 AM. A male 52 of 19 Duer St. was arrested at 23 Duer St. for possession of heroin after being stopped for a bicycle violation. He attempted to flee but was apprehended. Found on his person were 9 wax folds of heroin.
Mon. 16 May 11:00 AM. A male 52 of 1215 Lenox Av., Plfd. was arrested at Pearl St. & Somerset St.on a warrant out of Watchung.
Tues. 17 May 7:30 AM. A female patron of of 7-11, 568 Rt. 22 E., left her cell phone along with $120.00 on the check out counter. An Hispanic male took the phone.
Tues. 17 May 1:28 PM. A burglary was reported in the area of Fairview and Watchung Ave. $1,500.00 was stolen. No address or point of entry in the report.
Tues. 17 May 7:04 PM. A male & female that were banned from Quick Check, 395 Somerset St. for shoplifting, entered the store and were told by the manager to leave. The male tried to start a fight with the manager. The male & female fled the scene prior to the arrival of the police.
Tues. 17 May 9:45 PM. The owner of a business at 63 Watchung Av. reported someone damaged the window of his business between the hours of 9:45 PM 5/16/2016 and 2:00 PM 5/17/2106. The name of the business is not listed in the report.
Tues. 17 May 9:45 PM. A male 39 of 450 West End Av. was arrested at Duer St. & the boro line, during a motor vehicle stop, on a $47,237.20 warrant from the Somerset County Sheriffs Dept.
Tues. 17 May 10:00 PM. The victim reported his bicycle, that was chained to another bicycle, was stolen on Duer St. No Duer St. address in the report.
Wed. 18 May 4:30 AM. The victim reported he chained his bicycle to his front porch on Grove St. at 4:30 AM and went to work. About 6:45 PM he realized his bike had been stolen. No Grove St. address in the report.
Thur.19 May 12:11 AM. A male 20 of 1820 Myrtle Av., Plfd. was arrested at Craig Pl. & Somerset St. during a motor vehicle stop on a NP warrant.
Posted May 13, 2016
Mon. 9 May 8:37 PM. A male, 20, of 20 Albert St., Plfd., was arrested at Watchung Av. & the boro line during a motor vehicle stop for a $150.00 warrant out of Plfd.
Tue. 10 May 12:42 AM. A male, 33, of 13204 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD., was arrested at Greenbrook Rd. & Judges Ln. for DWI, careless driving, reckless driving, failure to maintain lanes, no insurance for the motor vehicle, and resisting arrest. His blood alcohol reading was 0.21%
Wed. 11 May 12:00 PM. A burglary was reported to a residence on Albert St. Multiple items were stolen. Entry was gained by smashing a window on the front door. No address listed in the report.
Thur. 12 May 4:00 PM. A resident of Myrtle Ave. reported she was the victim of a check scam. She cashed a check for $3,918.60 and sent money to others before she found the check was worthless. No other details in the report.
Thur. 12 May 6:18 PM. A male, 45, of 521 W. 5th. St., Plfd., was arrested at Craig Pl . & Grove St. when stopped for a bicycle violation on a $778.00 warrant out of Dunellen.
Thur. 12 May 7:52 PM. A male, 23, of 40-41 Bloomingdale Dr., Hillsborough, was arrested at 7-17 865 Rt. 22 W. on an active warrant out of Woodbridge.
Fri. 13 May 1:21 AM. M A male, 22, of 187 Forest Pl., Bay Shore, NY, was arrested at Howard Johnson, 1025 Rt. 22 W., for being a disorderly person and possession of marijuana after he was found to be highly intoxicated and disturbing other guests at the hotel.
Fri. 13 May 11:35 AM. A resident of 8 Anworth Av. reported her purse was stolen from her unlocked vehicle that was parked in her driveway overnight. Her purse along with other items stolen are valued at approximately $423.00.
Thur. 5 May 5:25 PM. The resident of 205 Somerset St. reported his residence was burglarized. The bedroom door was kicked open, nothing was taken.
Sat. 7 May 10:59 PM. A male, 50, of 556 4th., St. Plfd., was arrested at Grove St. & the boro Line on a warrant out of South River.
Sun. 8 May 12.00 AM. A male, 24, of 418 W 5th., St. Plfd., was arrested at Duer St. & Gavin Pl. during a motor vehicle stop on a $500.00 warrant out of Plfd.
Sun. 8 May 12:21 AM. A male, 18, of 132 French St. was arrested at 15 Duer St. for possession of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sun. 8 May 1:28 AM. A male, 53, of 775 N. Broad St., Elizabeth was arrested at Duer St. & the boro line for possession of drug paraphernalia after he was stopped by the police for j-walking.
Sun. 8 May 11:50 AM. A male, 45, of 707 E. Front St., Plfd. was arrested for shoplifting $378.72 in merchandise from Costco, 1290 Rt. 22 E.
Fri. 29 April 2:00 PM. A burglary at 163 Brook Av. was reported. Stolen was $2,900.00 worth of jewelry. No point of entry was listed in the report.
Sat. 30 April 12:00 AM. Someone entered the property at 21 Myrtle Av. and cut a goats chain leash. The goat was not harmed during the incident. This happened between Tuesday 26 April and Thursday 28 April.
Sat. 30 April 12:11 AM. A male, 25, of 176 Cedar Grove Ln., Somerset was arrested at the International Club, 403 Somerset St., for disorderly conduct.
Sat. 30 April 2:11 AM. A female, 41, of 138 Garside St., Newark was arrested at 361 Mountain Av. for criminal mischief. She was charged with causing damage to the property owner’s vehicle.
Tues 3 May 4:26 PM. A male, 40, of 141 Garfield Av., Plfd. was arrested in New Providence on a NP warrant.
Tues. 3 May 5:31 PM. A green 2-door Ford Explorer was stolen from the front of 39 Mountain Av. The vehicle was left unlocked with the engine running.
Tues. 3 May 7:43 PM. A female 20, of 460 W. 41 St., NY was arrested at Quick Check, 395 Somerset St. for shoplifting.
Wed. 4 May 10:47 AM. A male, 20, of 608 E. 7th. St., Plfd., was arrested at Mountain Av. & Rt 22 E for possession of marijuana when he was stopped for a motor vehicle violation.
Wed. 4 May 2:00 PM. A report of criminal mischief was reported at West End School. Someone caused $600.00 worth of damage to a soccer goal.
Wed. 4 May 4:53 PM. A male, 19, of 96 Brook Av., was arrested at his home for an assault that took place during a domestic violence incident.
Posted April 19, 2016
Fri 15 April 11:13 AM. A male came into headquarters and reported his social security card had been stolen.
Fri. 15 April 12:20 PM. A resident of Judges Ln. reports a process server bullied his way into the victims home in an attempt to serve papers.
Fri.15 April 5:17 PM. A female resident located her son’s bicycle that was stolen from Jackson Ave. at the intersection of Fairview Ave. & Westervelt Ave. The bicycle was being ridden by a juvenile.
Fri. 15 April 6:30 PM. A male, 25, of 8 Perdue Rd., Edison was arrested at Pearl & Somerset St. during a motor vehicle stop for a $400.00 warrant out of Belmar.
Fri. 15 April 11:57 PM. The NP Fire Dept extinguished a structure fire on West End Ave. (no address listed in the report). No injuries resulted from this incident.
Sun. 17 April 1:37 AM. A male, 16, was the victim of an armed robbery on Meadowbrook Rd. A female, 14, that was with the victim fled the scene. The victim was robbed at gun point by 2 males. Taken was a cell phone. The robbers then fled the scene in a vehicle. No description listed in the police report.
Wed. 13 April 7:25 PM. A male, 28, of 142 Central Ave. Plfd. was arrested at headquarters on an $500.00 warrant out of Union Twp.
Wed. 13 April 9:16 PM. A male, 29, of 77 Sanford Ave. Plfd. was arrested at Mountain Av. & Watchung Ave., during a motor vehicle stop, for possession of marijuana and hindering apprehension.
Wed. 13 April 9:41 PM. A male, 35, of 51 Mount Pleasant Ave., Newark. was arrested at Rt.22 W. & West End Ave. on a $150.00 NP warrant.
Thur. 14 April 12:00 AM. The front tire on a vehicle parked at 575 Warfield Rd. was slashed.
Thur. 14 April 12:00 AM. A cell phone was stolen from an unlocked vehicle at 351 N. Drive.
Posted April 14, 2016
Tue. 12 April 12:44 AM. A male, 35, of 138 E. 6th., St Plfd. was arrested at Craig Pl. & Duer St. for warrants totaling $10,000.00 out of Somerville.
Tue. 12 April 10:29 AM. A burglary to a motor vehicle in the area of 462 Oakridge Ave. was reported. Stolen from the unlocked vehicle was a personal computer and an unspecified amount of currency.
Tue. 12 April 4:00PM. A resident of 21 Fairview Ave. reported the theft of his government assistance for Section 8 housing.
Tue. 12 April 5:46PM. A male, 25, of 6204 Harcourt Rd., Clifton was arrested at Watchung Ave. & the Boro line during a motor vehicle stop for a $114.00 warrant out of East Orange.
Tue. 12 April 11:38 AM. A male, 23, of 1210 W. 7th. St., Plfd was arrested at Watchung Ave. & the Boro line for an outstanding Plainfield warrant.
Wed. 13 April 1:04 AM. A female, 19, of 65 Coddington Ave. was arrested at Coddington Ave. & Whitewood Ave. on an active NP warrant.
Sun. 10 April 7:00 PM. An unlocked vehicle was entered at 359 Manning Ave. A wallet containing a NJ driver’s license, social security card, credit cards, and $50.00 cash was stolen.
Sun. 10 April 7:4o PM. A male, 36, of 312 Watchung Ave. was arrested at Gavin Pl. & Steiner Pl. on an active warrant out of S. Plainfield after being stopped for a littering violation.
Sun. 10 April 11:22 PM. A female, 20, of 4 Durling Way, Hillsborough was arrested at Denninger Rd. & Tremont Av. on a $1,500.00 warrant out of Roselle.
Mon. 11 April 1:29 AM. A male, 20, of 728 Greenbrook Rd. was arrested at headquarters for disorderly conduct when he called 911 three times asking for a ride home. He was found to have marijuana in his possession during the arrest.
Mon. 11 April 11:32 PM. A male, 20, of 728 Greenbrook Rd. was arrested at Denninger Rd. & Tremont Av. for possession of marijuana.
Posted April 12, 2016
Mon. 4 April 6:37 PM. A male, 34, of 15 Duer St. was arrested for theft at Duer St. & Craig Pl. after he stole a wallet from another male and throwing it off the Duer St Bridge.
Mon. 4 April 9:26 PM. A male, 26, of 331 Netherwood Ave., Plfd. was arrested at Howard Johnson’s, 1025 Rt.22 W, on a $2,241.00 warrant from Piscataway.
Mon. 4 April 11:13 PM. A male, 58, of 1750 S. 2nd. St., Piscataway was arrested at Grove St. & Prospect Pl. during a motor vehicle stop on a warrant out of the Union County Sheriff’s Dept.
Wed. 6 April 2:07 AM. A female, 21, of 23 Duer St. was arrested at West End Ave. & the boro line for possession of marijuana
Wed. 30 Mar. 11:11 PM. A vehicle fire was reported at Myrtle Ave. & Washington Ave. The North Plainfield Fire Dept. extinguished the fire without incident.
Wed. 30 Mar. 11:41 PM. A vehicle was keyed while it was parked behind 1060 Rt. 22E.
Fri. 1 April 7:26 PM. A female, 47, of 511 Waterstone Dr., Lawrenceville, GA was arrested at Harrison Ave. & Rt. 22 E. on a $12,119.00 warrant out of Watchung during a motor vehicle stop.
Sat. 2 April 2:27 AM. A fight was reported at Quick Check, 395 Somerset St. A female claims she was punched by a black male, 5’7″in his mid or late twenties, who fled the scene. All those at the scene were uncooperative.
Sat. 2 April 7:56 PM. The North Plainfield Fire Dept. was dispatched to 269 Jefferson Ave. on a reported structure fire. They were assisted by Plainfield, Green Brook, & Watchung.
Sun. 3 April 4:56 PM. A male, 39, of 125 LIberty St., Plfd. was arrested at 71 Somerset St. for assault.
Sun. 3 April 9:30 PM. A male 44, of 111 E. Ninth St., Plfd. was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP Warrant.
Sun. 2 April 10:32 PM. A vehicle was stolen in front of 117 Watchung Ave., Pepes Pizzeria. The vehicle was left running when it was stolen.
Mon. 4 April 1:57 AM. A male, 25, of 213 Gertrude Terr., Dunellen was arrested at Greenbrook Rd. & Maple Ave. for hindering apprehension. He provided a false name to police during a motor vehicle stop. He was found to have $1,250.00 in active warrants for his arrest.
Posted April 4, 2016
Wed. 30 Mar. 6:30 AM. A resident of the 300 block of West End Ave. reported a firearm he owned was either lost or stolen from his residence. The Smith & Wesson 4006 was found missing. The last time he saw the weapon was 6 months ago.
Mon. 21 Mar. 2:55 PM. A male, 22, of 1165 7th. St., Plfd. was arrested at West End Ave. & the Boro line for an active warrant during a motor vehicle stop.
Fri. 25 Mar. 11:04 PM. A male, 27, of 81 Deborah, Plfd. was arrested at Grove St. & the Boro line during a motor vehicle stop for an active warrant out of Watchung.
Fri.25 Mar. 11:43 PM. A male, 21, of 1227 E. Front St., Plfd. was arrested at Grove St. & the Boro line during a motor vehicle stop for a $500.00 warrant out of New Brunswick.
Sat. 26 Mar. A male, 21, of 82 Linden Ave. was arrested at the International Club, 403 Somerset St., for disorderly conduct when he attempted to fight with the bar security officer. While being processed at headquarters, he spit in the face of a police officer. That action resulted in him being charged with aggravated assault.
Sat. 26 Mar. 7:15 PM. A male, 24, of 133 Garfield Ave., Plfd. was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Brook Ave. & Pearl St. for possession of marijuana.
Sat. 26 Mar. 9:22 PM. A female, 25, of 15 Duer St. was arrested at her home during the service of active warrants for possession of a hypodermic syringe.
Sat. 26 Mar. 10:30 PM. A male, 53, of 1025 Rt.22 W. Howard Johnson’s was arrested at his apartment for a $1000.00 warrant out of Bridgewater.
Sat.26 Mar. 10:44 PM. A male, 24, of 302 Mountain Ave. was arrested at 1025 Rt.22 W., Howard Johnson’s, for possession of marijuana.
Sun. 27 Mar. 9:00 PM. A male, 22, of 1165 W. 7th. St., Plfd. was arrested at Howard Johnson’s for $1,000.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Posted March 26, 2016
Thur. 1 Mar. 10:35 PM. A female of 321 Elmora Ave., Plfd. was arrested at Grove St. & Rt.22 on an outstanding warrant from the Union County Sheriff’s Dept.
Mon. 21 Mar. 11:46 AM. A male, 19, of 475 West End Ave. was arrested at home for assault.
Mon. 21 Mar. 2:55 PM. A male, 22, of 1165 7th. St,. Plfd. was arrested at West End Ave. & the Boro. line for an active warrant, during a motor vehicle stop
Tue. 22 Mar. 4:20 PM. A female, 34, of 421 W. 5th. St., Plfd.was arrested at headquarters for an outstanding $500.00 NP warrant.
Wed. 23 Mar 9:45 AM. A male, 31, homeless, was arrested at 38 Pearl St. for trespassing an criminal mischief. He was issued as summons and released.
Wed. 23 Mar. 9:45 AM. A male 22, homeless, was arrested at 38 Pearl St. for trespassing and criminal mischief. He was issued a summons and released.
There is no time or date on this report. A burglary to a motor vehicle was reported in the area of Leonard Pl & Mountain Ave. No items were taken from the vehicle. Report 6492.
Thur. 17 Mar .12:16 AM. A male, 50, of 1137 W. 7th.St., Plfd. was transported from Middlesex County Jail to Somerset County Jail when he was arrested on a NP warrant.
Fri. 18 Mar. 11:04 PM. A male, 24, of 1349 S.2nd. St., Plfd. was arrested at Rt. 22 E & Westervelt Ave. on an outstanding warrant during a motor vehicle stop.
Fri. 18 Mar. 11:15 PM. A female, 25, of 47J Mravlag Manor, Elizabeth was arrested at West End Ave. & the boro line on an outstanding warrant from Elizabeth during a motor vehicle stop.
Sat. 19 Mar. 12:19 AM. A male, 33, of 81 Harrison Ave. was arrested on Front St., Plfd. for an outstanding NP warrant.
Sat. 19. Mar. 12:40 PM. The victim reported her driver’s side window was smashed while parked at 573 Rt. 22 W. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
Sat. 19. Mar. 6:06 PM. The victim reported she was helping a friend at 74 Grove St. move and left her bicycle outside. When she had returned someone had stolen the bicycle.
Sun. 20 Mar. 4:43 PM (Incident location not in report) A resident returned home to find a notice on his door from “NJ Archangel” stating they had been there to gather information. The resident called the number left and got a voicemail advising to call back at another time or leave a message. The resident thought this might be some type of scam.
Posted March 17, 2016
Sun. 13 Mar. 8:21 PM. A female, 24, of 620 W 7th. St., Plfd. was arrested at CVS Pharmacy, 780 Rt. 22 E. for shoplifting $180.00 worth of merchandise.
Mon. 14 Mar. 4:40 PM. A male, 25, of 674 W. 7th. St., Plfd. was arrested at 263 Somerset St. on an outstanding warrant.
Fri. 11 Mar. 8:07 PM. A male, 28, of 45 Harrison Ave. was arrested at Quick Check, 395 Somerset St. for disorderly conduct. He was in the parking lot harassing people for money.
Sat. 12 Mar. 6:00 PM. A resident of 203 Somerset St. reported her apartment was broken into. A laptop computer was stolen.
Sat. 12 Mar. 10:35 PM. A male, 32, of 618 W. Front St., Plfd. was arrested at Tesoros Salvadoreno, 64 Somerset St., for assault after striking another patron over the head for no apparent reason. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Sat. 12. Mar. 11:35 PM. A male, 55, of 842 W. Front St., Plfd. was arrested at 52 Grandview Ave. on a NP warrant.
Thur. 10 Mar. 12:05 PM. A male, 23, of 239 Brook Ave. was arrested at his home for obstructing, following a report from a property maintenance inspector who was trying to gain entrance to the residence and was being denied.
Thur.10 Mar. 10:41 PM. A male 56 of 1233 E.7th,St Plfd. was arrested at Somerset St. & the boro line on a $32,768.00 warrant out of the Union County Sheriff’s Dept.
Posted March 11, 2016
Tue. 8 Mar 1:39 PM. The alarm at a Denninger Rd. residence was activated. When they arrived the found the residence had been burglarized. No point of entry or address in the police report.
Tue.8 Mar. 6:49 PM. Greenbrook Road & West End Ave. Road rage incident. The female driver of a vehicle at the scene reports a vehicle almost sideswiped her. The male passenger of that vehicle exited and smashed the passenger side window with his hand of the complainants vehicle causing injury to a female passenger, he then left the scene.
Wed. 9 Mar. 2:40 AM. A male 33 of 1213 George St., Plfd. was stopped at Jackson Av. & Somerset St. for crossing against the red light. It was found that the violator had numerous active warrants for his arrest. During his arrest he was found to have in his possession fraudulent documents, LSD and marijuana.
Posted March 10, 2016
Thur. 3 Mar. 10:00 AM. A male 51 of 395 Richard Way was arrested at his home on a warrant out of Scotch Plains for aggravated assault
Thur. 3 Mar 11:54 PM. A male 45 of 420 Huntington Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Craig Pl. & Duer St. for outstanding warrants. During the arrest drug paraphernalia was found on his person.
Fri. 4 Mar. 12:00 AM. A male 35 of 36 Andover Ave., Plainfield was arrested for an outstanding $250.00 warrant out of Cranford during a motor vehicle stop. No location of the arrest in report.
Fri. 4 Mar. 10:30 AM. A female 26 of 363 Evona Ave., Plainfield was arrested on a $1,844.00 warrant out of S. Plainfield during a motor vehicle stop on Somerset St.
Sat. 5 Mar. 1:20 AM. A female 43 of 259 Schley St., Newark was arrested on Westervelt Ave. for an outstanding warrant out of Perth Amboy during a motor vehicle stop.
Sat. 5 Mar. 7:00 AM. The resident of 572 Greenbrook Rd. reported his Meyer snow plow was stolen from his front yard.
Sun. 6 Mar. 1:00 AM. A male 48 of the apartments at 301 Maple Ave was arrested at his home for disorderly conduct. When the police arrived they found the resident intoxicated, screaming profanities, and engaging in loud and tumultuous behavior causing the area residents to be alarmed.
Posted March 4, 2016
Fri. 26 Feb. 1:09 AM. A male, 31, of 67 Abbotsford Rd. was arrested at Somerset St. & the boro line for an active $350.00 warrant out of Springfield Twp. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Mon. 29 Feb. 4:00 PM. The resident of 76 Summit Av. reported an attempted burglary. He believes it took place between 26 & 29 Feb. around 4:00 PM. An attempt was made to pry open a porch window on the west side of the house. Entry was not gained. The resident believe the incident took place 27 Feb. because she heard a loud bang in the rear of her house.
Tue. 1 Mar. 4:58 PM. A male, 19, of 114 Kearny Av., Jersey City was arrested at 401 Rt.22 E. during an investigation of soliciting without a permit and for an active $2,500.00 warrant out of Bayonne.
Tue. 1 Mar. 10:43 PM. A male, 44, of 820 W. Front St., Plainfield was arrested at Grove St. & Prospect Pl. during a motor vehicle stop for giving false identification information.
Tue. 1 Mar. 10:52 PM. A female, 33, of 717 Watchung Av., Plainfield was arrested at Duer St. & Craig Pl. for a $500.00 warrant out of Plainfield. During the arrest she was found to have heroin in her possession.
Tue. 1 Mar. 11:30 PM. A male, 46, of 26 Somerset Pl. was arrested at headquarters for a $500.00 warrant.
Wed. 24 Feb. 3:30 PM. A male, 22, of 201 Grant Av. Plainfield. was arrested at Leland Av. and the boro line, during a motor vehicle stop, for an active warrant out of the Union County Sheriffs Dept.
Wed. 24 Feb. 3:30PM. A female, 23, of 615 E. Front St., Plainfield was arrested at Leland Av. & the boro line, during a motor vehicle stop for active warrants out of Bound Brook & Watchung totaling $1,000.00.
Thur. 25 Feb. 5:48 PM. A male, 47, of 293 Watchung Av. was arrested at Headquarters on an active NP warrant.
Fri. 26 Feb. 4:0 PM. A female resident of Mountain Ave. reported she was searching for employment online and was hired under false pretenses by a company called “The Halter Group.” They also attempted to take funds from her bank account.
Fri. 26 Feb. A male 53 of 1025 Rt. 22 W, Howard Johnson’s was arrested at his residence for active warrants out of Bridgewater & Bound Brook during the investigation of a dispute.
Sun. 28 Feb. 12:00 AM. A male, 45, of 837 St. Mary Av., Plainfield reported his 2004 Chrysler was stolen from Coddington Av. & Watchung Av. The vehicle was involved in a hit and run accident the night it was reported stolen.
Sun. 28 Feb. 10:28 PM. A male, 27, of 56 Sanford Av., Plainfield was arrested on North Dr. for an active warrant during the investigation of a motor vehicle accident.
Posted on February 21, 2016
Wed. 17 Feb. 2:59 PM. A burglary was reported at 14 Willow Ave. in which a bag of clothing, a television and a blanket were stolen totaling $400.00. Entrance was gained through a front door of this apartment building.
Thur. 18 Feb. 1:20 AM. A male, 24, of 810 Edin Ave., Highland Park was arrested at 450 Little Pl. on an active warrant out of the Middlesex County Sheriffs, Dept.
Thur. 18 Feb. 1:20 AM. A male, 24, of 810 Edin Ave., Highland Park was arrested at 450 Little Pl. on an active warrant out of the Middlesex County Sheriffs’ Dept.
Tue. 16 Feb. 12:50 PM. A male, 31, of 49 Duer St. was arrested at 362 Somerset St. during an investigation of an assault for an outstanding $500.00 warrant
Wed. 17 Feb. 2:23 AM. A female, 42, of 128 Talmage Ave. Bound Brook was arrested on a $1,399.00 warrant out of Bound Brook when she was stopped for a pedestrian violation at Washington Ave. and the borough line.
Wed. 17 Feb. 10:00PM. A male, 31, of 457 Mountainview Dr. was arrested at home on an outstanding warrant out of Broward Fl. He was taken to Somerset County Jail awaiting extradition.
Posted Feb. 17, 2016
Sat. 6 Feb. 2:00 PM. A burglary of a motor vehicle took place at the apartments at 1165 Rt. 22W.
Fri. 13 Feb 10:23 PM. The police were dispatched to 82 Rockview Av. on a report of a loud party. The party was dispersed and the property owner was advised that no one was supposed to be on the property.
Fri. 13 Feb. 11:00 PM. A male, 38, of 427 Zambory St., Perth Amboy was arrested at 82 Rockview Av. on outstanding warrants totaling $4,714.00. He was turned over to the Westfield Police.
Fri. 13 Feb 11:41 PM. A male, 31, of 1471 Francis Lane, Plainfield was arrested at 82 Rockview Av. during the investigation of a loud party on out standing warrants totaling $4,411.00. He was turned over to the Warren County Sheriffs Dept.
Mon. 15 Feb. 12:35 PM. A male, 27, of 28 Quabeck Ave., Hillside was arrested for 2 outstanding warrants at Grandview Ave. & Somerset St. after he was stopped for a motor vehicle violation
Posted February 12,2016
Mon. 1 Feb. 10:11 AM. A female, 22, of 901 Renate Dr., Hillsborough was arrested at Rt. 22 W. & Rock Ave. during a motor vehicle stop for an active warrant.
Fri. 5 Feb. 5:09 PM. A resident of Mercer Ave. reported their home had been burglarized. No address or point of entry listed in the report.
Fri. 5 Feb. 11:41 PM. A male, 39, of 450 West End Ave. was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Clinton Ave. & Greenbrook Rd. on an active warrant out of Plainfield.
Sun. 7 Feb. 8:11 PM. The resident of 372 Mountain Ave. reported a burglary to their home that had taken place earlier in the day. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window. About $400.00 in cash was stolen from the house.
Mon. 8 Feb. 12:17 AM. A female, 31, of 147 Remmington Ave., Plainfield was arrested for warrants out of Plainfield & Somerset County when she was found in Greenbrook Park after the closing time.
Mon. 8 Feb. 11:44 AM. A male, 53, of 392 Berkman St., Plainfield was arrested for possession of CDS after the vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped at Duer St. & Park Pl. for a motor vehicle violation. The female driver of the vehicle was charged with obstruction of justice. Another male passenger in the vehicle was charged with possession of CDS and distribution of CDS within 1000 feet of a school. The 2 males were taken to Somerset County Jail.
Tue. 9 Feb. 12:02 PM. A female, 20, of 167 Atlantic Ave., Metuchen was arrested at Sycamore Ave. & the Boro line during a motor vehicle stop for possession of CDS and a warrant out of Union Twp.
Tue. 9 Feb. 5:07 PM. A male, 56, of 518 Watchung Ave., Plainfield was arrested at 48 Craig Pl. after fleeing from police on a bicycle. When he was stopped, 17 wax folds of heroin and a syringe were located on him.
Tue. 9 Feb. 7:56 PM. A resident of 75 Watchung Ave. came into headquarters to report damage to her vehicle while it was parked in the lot of 75 Watchung Ave. The door lock was damaged.
Tue. 9 Feb. 9:26 PM. A male, 47, of 511 W 3rd St., Plainfield was arrested at Craig Pl. & Duer St. during a drug investigation for possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing apprehension.
Tue. 9 Feb. 10:45 PM. A male, 26, of 3370 Route 208 Campbell Hall, NY was arrested at Mountain Ave. & North Dr. on a $350.00 warrant out of East Orange.
Wed. 10 Feb. 12:59 AM. A male, 24, of 36 Raymond Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Mountain Ave. & Richard Way for DWI. His BAC was .18%
Posted February 7, 2016
Wed. 13 Jan. A male, 20, of Orange was charged with eluding and receiving stolen property. He was apprehended in a lot at 68 Brook Ave.
Sat. 30 Jan. A male, 19, from Somerville was arrested on Duer St. for obstruction of justice and resisting arrest. Bail was set at $25,000.00.
Mon. 1 Feb. 11:20 PM. A male, 43, of 26 Manning Ave. was arrested at Fairview Ave. & Somerset St. during a motor vehicle stop on $1,578.00 warrant out of Raritan Borough.
Thur. 4 Feb. 6:01 PM. A female, 41, of 143 S. 8th Ave., Manville was arrested at headquarters on warrants totaling $1,500.00. She was turned over to the Somerset County Jail.
Thur. 4 Feb. 8:05 PM. A resident and her son of the apartments at 301 Maple Ave. observed 2 males with black hoods in their doorway appearing to be attempting to break in. The son screamed at the actors and they fled in different directions, entered an older model Honda Civic, and fled west on Rt. 22. The police checked the area for the vehicle with negative results.
Tues. 2 Feb. 5:30 PM. A resident of the Terrace View Apartments at 301 Maple Ave. reported someone pulled up to him on a motorcycle, hit him on the head, pointed the gun at him, and fled the scene.
Tues. 2 Feb. 7:45 PM. A resident of the Cypress Gardens Apartments at 1165 Rt. 22 West reported that a burglary to an apartment had occurred. Three suspects were apprehended. No charges at this time. No point of entry or value of any merchandise stolen appears in the report.
No date listed on the report. At 6:35 PM the victim, a male, was walking in the area of 26 Willow Ave. when he was assaulted by one of 2 black males. An area resident heard the noise and yelled out that she was going to call the police. The actors fled the scene. The victim refused any medical attention and was transported to his home by the police.
Thur. 28 Jan. 8:00 AM. A resident reported someone stole his game system out of his bag when it was left unattended near the bridge at Greenbrook Rd. & Grove St.
Thur. 28 Jan. 5:12 PM. A resident reported his cell phone was stolen out of his bag when it left unattended near at the bridge at Greenbrook Rd. & Grove St.
Fri 29 Jan. 4:14 PM. A male, 31, of 115 6th.St., Plainfield was arrested at Greenbrook Rd. & Grove St. following a motor vehicle stop resulting from a report of suspicious activity when it was found he had multiple active warrants from North Plainfield and surrounding municipalities.
Sat. 30 Jan. 1:24 AM. A male, 38, of 85 Duer St. was arrested at 85 Duer St. for interfering with a police investigation.
Mon. 1 Feb. 3:00 AM. A resident of Summit Ave. reported his vehicle, a 1995 Acura, was stolen from the front of his home. No suspects at this time.
Posted January 28, 2016
Fri. 22 Jan. 10:33 AM. A male, 28, of 100 Pulaski St., Dunellen was arrested at Geraud Ave. & Myrtle Ave. When stopped for a motor vehicle violation it was found there were active warrants totaling $1,200.00. He posted bail and was released.
Posted January 15, 2016
Sat. 9 Jan. 3:38 AM. A female, 23, of 393 Grove St. was arrested for harassment and disorderly conduct due to an altercation with a store employee at the 7-11, 865 Rt. 22 W.
Mon. 11 Jan.11:01 PM. A resident of Richard Way reported a burglary to his vehicle while parked. No address given in the report.
Tues. 12 Jan. 12:00 AM. The manager of Suds R Us, 350 Somerset St., reported that a person went behind the sales counter and stole a bundle of dry cleaning.
Tue.12 Jan. 5:41 AM. A resident of Graybar Drive reported a burglary to a motor vehicle. No items were taken. No address listed in the report.
Tues. 12 Jan. 1:49 PM. A resident of 1300 Rt. 22 E. reported a package was stolen from her front stoop. A neighbor described the suspect as a black male driving a 4 door gray vehicle. The suspect stopped his vehicle took the package and fled.
Tues. 12 Jan. 11:14 PM. A resident of Brook Ave. reported a burglary. Entrance was gained through a basement window. A cell phone was stolen. No address listed in the police report.
Posted January 9, 2016
Tues. 5 Jan. 10:18 AM. A male, 24, of 835 E. Front St., Plainfield was arrested at Race & Somerset St. on 2 active warrants during a motor vehicle stop.
Wed. 6 Jan. 12:00 AM. A female, 49, of 11 Dunlap Pl., Middlesex was arrested at Howard Johnsons, 1025 Rt. 22 W on warrants from New Brunswick, Berkeley Heights and Perth Amboy.
Wed. 6 Jan. 7:17 PM. A female, 50, of 50 Lincoln Pl. was arrested at her home for possession of drug paraphernalia when the police went to serve outstanding warrants.
Wed. 6 Jan. 11:00 PM. A female, 24, of 97 Franklin St., Plainfield came into headquarters and was arrested on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Thur. 7 Jan. 9:32 AM. A resident of the apartments at 475 West End Ave. reported his company vehicle was burglarized. Entry was gained by breaking a lock on the rear hatch of the vehicle. Stolen were approximately $10,399.00 worth of tools.
Thur.7 Jan. 10:37 AM. A female, 30, of 518 Watchung Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Pearl St. & Watchung Ave. for an outstanding warrant from Union Twp. During the arrest drug paraphernalia was found in her pocket.
Thur. 7 Jan. 1:46 PM. A female, 25, of 311 Manning Ave. was arrested at her home on warrants out of E. Brunswick and Plainfield totaling $900.00.
Thur. 7 Jan. 8:09 PM. A male, 52, of 458 Oakridge Ave. was arrested at Craig Pl. & Duer St. for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Thur. 7 Jan. 9:36 PM. A female, 19, of 328 Jefferson Ave. was arrested at Clinton Ave. & Greenbrook Rd. on a $500.00 warrant out of Roselle.
Fri. 8 Jan. 1:04 AM. A female, 43, of 239-A Pleasantview Dr., Piscataway was arrested at Howard Johnsons, 1025 Rt. 22 W. for possession of cocaine & heroin. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Fri. 8 Jan. 7:45 AM. A male, 27, of 80 Academy St., Poughkeepsie, NY was arrested at Rt. 22 E. & West End Av. on an active warrant when he was stopped for a pedestrian violation.
Fri 8 Jan.1:51 PM. A male, 23, of 1233 Landsdowne Terr., Plainfield was arrested at Leland Ave. & the borough line on an active $350.00 warrant out of Union Twp. after being stopped for a safety belt violation.
Posted January 7, 2016
Fri. 1 Jan. 4:38 PM. A resident of 468 West End Ave reported someone slashed the passenger side tires on his vehicle while it was in the parking lot of the apartment complex.
Fri. 1 Jan. 5:31 PM. A male, 47, of 57 Fairview Ave. was arrested at Howard St. & Somerset St. during a motor vehicle stop on a $630.00 warrant out of So. Plainfield.
Sat. 2 Jan. 3:14 AM. A male, 21, of 319 Lee Pl., Plainfield was arrested at Howard Johnson’s, 1025 Rt. 22 W. for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sat.2 Jan. 1:32 PM. An employee of Texas Road House Restaurant, 1258 Rt. 22 E. reported being harassed at work by 3 kitchen employees.
Tue. 5 Jan. 6:05 AM. A male, 49, of the apartments at 375 North Dr. was arrested on a charge of domestic violence.
Tue. 5 Jan. 12:14 PM. A male, 32, of 130 E. Front St., Plainfield was arrested at Crosson Pl. & West End Av. for hindering apprehension. He gave false identification information to the police when he was stopped for a motor vehicle violation. Outstanding arrest warrants were located when the police were able to identify him.
Posted December 31, 2015
Tues. 29 Dec. 5:25 AM. The resident of 634 Parkview Ave. reported he was robbed at gunpoint by 2 black males, one with a tattoo on his face, and a black female. While in the victim’s residence they stole his wallet, watch, X Box and cell phone. They then hit the victim on his head with the gun, and fled west on Parkview Ave. in a silver or gray Toyota. The police canvassed the area but could find no suspects.
Tues. 29 Dec. 3:22 PM. A resident of the apartments at 401 Rt. 22 W. reported his 2000 white Volkswagen Jetta, that was parked at the corner of Dorian Rd. & North Dr. was stolen sometime between 7:00 AM 27 Dec. and 29 Dec. The value of the vehicle is about $10,000.00.
Posted December 28, 2015
Sat. 26 Dec. 9:31 PM. A resident of Ayres Ave. (no address listed in police report) reported a burglary in progress. The actor(s) broke a rear window of the residence and fled the scene. One of the actors is described as a black male in dark clothing, possibly a juvenile.
Sat. 26 Dec. 9:52 PM. A male, 28, of 400 E. Front St., Plainfield was arrested at Brook Ave. & Watchung Ave. on warrants out of No. Plainfield, Robbinsville and Passaic totaling $1,505.00.
Fri. 25 Dec. 8:14 PM. A male entered headquarters to report he was assaulted while at a party in a home on Lincoln Pl. The assault took place around 3:00 AM that morning.
Thur. 24 Dec. 6:00 PM. A male, 50, of 461 Catalpa Ave. was arrested on Greenbrook Rd. for DWI after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Thur. 24 Dec. 12:52 AM. A female, 37, of 148 Alexander St. Newark was arrested on Grove St. during a motor vehicle stop for outstanding warrants from New Brunswick and Secaucus totaling $1,500.00.
Mon. 21 Dec. 7:30 AM. A victim at 22 Duer St. reported damage to the front passenger side window of her vehicle. The estimated cost of the damage is $300.00.
Posted December 22, 2015
Mon. 21 Dec. 4:40 PM. An employee of Somerset Tire, 588 Mountain Ave., reported his personal car engine was stolen from the store. He believes it was stolen between Saturday night and Monday Morning. The engine is valued at $2,000.00.
Mon.21 Dec. 9:02 PM. The resident of the apartments at 1165 Rt.22 W. reported his apartment had been burglarized. Entry was gained through a bedroom window. A total of $90.00 in cash and jewelry were stolen in this burglary.
Wed. 16 Dec. 12:00 AM. A Grove St. resident reported a burglary to his apartment. Stolen from the 3rd floor apartment were a cell phone valued at $300.00 and a 5 gallon jug holding about $600.00 in change. It is unknown at this time how entry was gained. There was no address for the burglary in the police report.
Wed. 16 Dec. 6:30 PM. A resident of Lincoln Pl. reported a burglary to his residence. Entry was gained through the rear basement door between 6:30 AM & 6:30 PM. $5.00 in change was stolen from his basement apartment. The dresser drawers were gone through but nothing was taken. There was no address for the burglary in the police report.
Wed. 16 Dec. 9:03 PM. A resident of Ayres Ave. reported his vehicle was damaged overnight. It appears someone scratched the vehicle with a key or similar object. This took place between 9:00 PM 12/15 and 7:00 AM 12/16. No address for this incident listed in the police report.
Thur. 17 Dec. 8:32 PM. A male, 44, of 601 W. 7th. St., Plainfield surrendered at headquarters and was arrested on numerous NP warrants. He was turned over to the Somerset County Jail.
Fri. 18 Dec. 12:00 AM. A juvenile reported her Samsung Galaxy 3 cell phone was stolen from her book bag while she was at the North Plainfield Memorial Library earlier in the day.
Fri. 18 Dec. A resident of Westervelt Ave. reported someone stole his Star Shower Laser Light display from his front yard. The value of the item is $40.00. There was no address for this theft in the police report.
Fri. 18 Dec. 3:23 PM. A male, no age listed in the report, of 5 Maxwell Ct., Warren was arrested for DWI on Rt. 22 W. His blood alcohol content (bac) was 0.24%.
Sat. 19 Dec. 7:27 PM. A motorist reported someone threw at object at their vehicle while driving on West End Ave.
Sat. 19 Dec. 7:33 PM. A motorist reported someone threw an object at their vehicle while driving on Greenbrook Rd.
Mon. 21 Dec. 1:50 AM. A female, 36, of 697 W 3rd St., Plainfield was arrested at Mi Mundo Latino bar 375 Somerset St. for disorderly conduct. She was intoxicated and was attempting to start a fight with customers of the bar by standing in Somerset St. blocking traffic and engaging in a profanity laced tirade.
Fri. 11 Dec. 11:26 PM. A male, 41, of 5 New Walnut St. was arrested on Watchung Ave. for DWI. His blood alcohol content was 0.20%.
Sa.t 12 Dec. 1:14 PM. The resident of 125 Westervelt Ave. reported a bicycle was stolen from the property. The bicycle is described as a Tony Hawk BMX with pink handle bars and rims. It was stolen between 1 & 1:14 PM on 12 December.
Sat. 12 Dec. 10:26 PM. A male reported he was assaulted at 13 Coddington Av.by 4 white males, one might have been carrying a knife. Nothing was taken from the victim and he was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Mon. 14 Dec. 9:30 AM. A resident of 35 Craig Pl. reported an incident of criminal mischief. The front and rear drivers side of his vehicle was damaged.
Posted December 13, 2015
Wed. 9 Dec. 6:29 PM. A resident of Manning Ave. reported someone stole a debit card and purchased $61.75 of merchandise from Clinton Liquors at 64 Watchung Ave.
Thur. 10 Dec. 12:52 AM. A resident of Sanford Ave. reported 2 laser Christmas light units were stolen from their front lawn. Each unit cost $40.00.
Thur. 10 Dec. A resident of Willow Av. reported an attempted burglary to her home. She found a storm window on the Gerard Ave. side of the home forced open. This took place between 12/9 & 12/10. The time is unknown.
Posted December 9, 2015
Fri.4 Dec. 8:55 PM. The resident of 99 Jennings Lane reported the house had been burglarized. Entry was gained through a first floor window and exit was made through the dining room sliding door. Jewelry and a Sony PS4. The total value of the items stolen is about $4,000.00. There is no estimated time the burglary took place in the report.
Posted December 3, 2015
Wed. 2 Dec. 12:00 PM. The resident of 118 Rockview Ave. reported the residence had been burglarized sometime between 11-16 & 12-2. Stolen from the home was cash & jewelry. No information in report on how entry was gained.
Posted December 1, 2015
Sun. 22 Nov. 11:23 PM. A male, 39, of 744 Watchung Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Grandview Ave. & Watchung Ave. for DWI after hitting a parked car. The driver attempted to flee the scene on foot and was apprehended by police.
Sun. 22 Nov. 11:39 PM. A male, 19, of 59 Duer St. was arrested at 162 Walnut St. for DWI after hitting a tree and overturning his vehicle. He was transported to a hospital where blood was taken to determine his blood alcohol content.
Fri 27 Nov. 7:12 AM. A male, 40, of 44 Fairview Ave. was arrested at Grove St. & Linden Ave. for DWI where his vehicle was observed obstructing traffic. His blood alcohol content was .16%.
Fri.27 Nov. 11:15 AM. A male, 33, of 337 Myrtle Ave., Plainfield was arrested on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Fri. 27 Nov. 9:11 PM. The resident of 124 Mali Dr. reported the home had been burglarized. Entry was gained by breaking the glass of a back door. No items are reported to have been stolen from the home.
Fri 27 Nov. The resident of 125 Netherwood Ave. reported his home had been burglarized. Entry was gained through a kitchen window. The items stolen were a bag of pistachios and a screen from the kitchen window worth $70.00. No suspects at this time.
Sun.29 Nov. 8:33 PM. A male, 21, of 627 E.7th. St., Plainfield was arrested at Duer St. & Mercer Ave. during a motor vehicle stop for possession of marijuana.
Posted November 30, 2015
Sat. 21 Nov. 10:52 AM. A male, 30, of 904 Grant Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Prospect Pl. & Washington Ave. for disorderly conduct. When stopped for motor vehicle violations, the actor started yelling obscenities and causing an obstruction to oncoming traffic.
Wed. 25 Nov. 12:01 AM. A male, 45, of 738 St. Mary’s Ave., Plainfield was arrested for DWI at 375 Somerset St., Mundo Latino Bar, after he struck a parked vehicle and was attempting to leave the scene. The driver’s blood alcohol level was 0.22%.
Wed. 25 Nov. 2:32 AM. A male, 22, of 217 E. 7th.St., Plainfield was arrested on Somerset St. for DWI after being involved in as motor vehicle accident. His blood alcohol level was 0.19%
Wed. 25 Nov. 12:14 PM. The resident of 328 Greenbrook Rd. reported suspicious activity around that location. 2 males appeared to be observing the house. The victim believes they were planning on burglarizing the home.
Wed.25 Nov 6:25 PM. The victim was notified she left her purse in a shopping cart at Costco 1290 Rt. 22 E. When she returned to the store she found that $125.00 in cash and 2 debit cards were missing from the purse.
Wed. 25 Nov. 9:50 PM. A report came from the area of Belmont Ave. & Manning Ave. about a black male burglarizing vehicles. 3 unlocked vehicle had been entered. Stolen from these vehicles was loose change. The male was described as being tall & thin wearing a red hooded sweatshirt.
Fri. 27 Nov. A burglary was reported at 82 Belmont Av. The owner noticed his son’s bedroom window had been broken. A $1,500.00 Movado watch was stolen.
Posted November 27, 2015
Sat. 21 Nov. 10:08 PM. A male, 37, of 511 W. Front St., Plainfield was arrested at Craig Pl. & Somerset St. at a motor vehicle stop on a $150.00 Plainfield warrant.
Fri. 20 Nov. 6:48 PM. A male, 35, of 1156 W.8th. St., Plainfield was arrested at Plainfield Headquarters on a North Plainfield warrant. North Plainfield transported him to the Somerset County Jail.
Mon.19 Oct. 6:20 PM. A male, 53, of 121 Westervelt Ave. turned himself in at headquarters on an assault charge. He was arrested and released on $500.00 bail.
Mon. 19 Oct. 9:20 PM. A male, 29, of 1143 Myrtle Ave., Plainfield was stopped on Duer St. for not having a light on his bicycle and was arrested when 2 warrants totaling $1,361.00 were located.
Mon.19 Oct. 11:02 PM. A male, 23, of 1228 Cameron Ave., Plainfield was stopped at Rt. 22W & West End Ave. for having no light on his bicycle and was arrested when 2 warrants were located totaling $741.00.
Published November 15, 2015
Fri.13 Nov. 1:00 PM. A resident of 167 Netherwood Ave. reported her vehicle was burglarized overnight. The vehicle was left unlocked.
Wed. 11 Nov. 7:11 AM. Criminal mischief was reported to a vehicle parked in the rear lot of 64 Somerset St. The vehicle incurred $1,000 worth of damage. No indication in the report as to what the damage consisted of.
Thur. 11 Nov 9:05 PM. A female, 37, of 36 Myrtle Ave. was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 warrant.
Thur. 11 Nov. 10:37 PM. A male, 38, of 82 Rockview Ave. was arrested in Westfield on a NP warrant. He was turned over to NP and transported to the Somerset County Jail.
Tue. 10 Nov. 12:00 AM. A resident of the apartments at 300 Maple Ave. reports on or about 7 Nov. he heard his front door open. When he went to investigate he found a black male in the house. He shouted for the intruder to get out. The intruder ran from the area. No explanation was given by the victim as to why he did not report the incident in a timely manner.
Published November 12, 2015
Sun. 8 Nov. 2:40 PM. A resident of Pearl St. reported between 10:30 PM 11/7 and 2:30 PM 11/8 that someone keyed the driver’s side door of her vehicle.
Fri. 6 Nov. 2:06 AM. A male 26 of 33 High St., Orange was arrested at 7-11 at 568 Rt.22 W for disorderly conduct, hindering apprehension and J walking. Warrants totaling $3,000.00 were also located.
Fri. 6 Nov. 10:40 PM. A male 31 of 918 Kenyon Ave.. Plainfield was arrested at Oakridge Ave. & West End Ave. for warrants totaling $7,537.00. He also had a no bail warrant out of the Union County Sheriffs’ office.
Wed. 4 Nov. 4:26 PM. The resident of 215 Maple Terrace reported damage to her vehicle. She believes the damage was the result of a parking dispute. There is no indication as to what the damage consisted of.
Wed. 4 Nov. 8:00 PM. A male 45 of 1951 Plainfield Ave., Plainfield was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Wed. 4 Nov. 11:09 PM. A female resident of 51 Sycamore Ave. reported her ex-boyfriend assaulted her current boyfriend with a baseball bat he had retrieved from his vehicle. He then fled the scene. The current boyfriend was transported to JFK for treatment.
Wed. 4 Nov.11:35 PM. A male 18 of 952 Kenyon Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Fairview Ave. & Somerset St. during a motor vehicle stop on a $500.00 warrant out of Plainfield. He also received a summons for maintenance of lights.
Published November 5, 2015
Tue. 3 Nov. 6:28 PM. The resident of 388 Watchung Ave. reported patio furniture was stolen from his rear yard on 31 October. Stolen were 4 antique wrought iron chairs and the glass portion of an antique wrought iron table.
Tue. 3 Nov. 9:36 PM. A male 41 of 100 Manning Ave. was arrested at Chatham St. & Watchung Ave. during a motor vehicle stop for an equipment violation on a $500.00 warrant out of Newark. He posted bail and was released.
Tue. 3 Nov. 10:17 PM. The resident of 366 Richard Way reported he heard noise outside. When he went to investigate he observed a male in his vehicle. The suspect fled when he saw the resident. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
Posted November 2, 2015
Mon 2 Nov. 1:30 AM. A resident of the apartments at 1300 Rock Ave reported a suspicious person was attempting to gain entry to the apartment by jiggling the door handle. When the resident turned on the front porch light the suspect fled. The police canvased the area with negative results.
Sun. 1 Nov. 6:24 PM. A male 57 of 1115 Heckel Dr., Mountainside was arrested at Terrill Rd. in Watchung for DWI. His BAC was .14%
Sat. 31 Oct. 4:36 AM. A female 31 of 275 Seneca Pl., Plainfield was arrested at Park Pl. & Vine St. for DWI after she was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She refused to submit to a breath test and was charged accordingly.
Fri. 30 Oct. 2:14 AM. A male 30 of 969 W 4th. St., Plainfield was arrested on Craig Pl. for DWI after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. His BAC was .25%
Mon. 26 Oct. 3:37 PM. A female 22 of 2720 N.16th. St., Philadelphia, PA was arrested at Jefferson Ave. & Rt. 22 W. for possession of marijuana.
Wed. 21 Oct. 19:18 PM. A male 37 of 936 W. Front St., Plainfield was arrested at Grove St. & Linden Ave. for hindering apprehension when he provided false identification information to a law enforcement officer.
Posted October 31, 2015
Fri. 23 Oct. 12:35 PM. A male 24 of 1404 E 2nd St., Plainfield was arrested at Graybar Dr. & Mountain Ave. on an active warrant out of Cranford.
Fri. 23 Oct. 9:32 PM. A male 32 was punched in his face by an acquaintance at Pearl St. just east of Watchung Ave. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Sat. 24 Oct. 2:58 AM. A male 43 of 7518 Woodville Rd., Mount Airy, MD was arrested for DWI at North Dr. & Rt. 22 W when police responded to a report of a man sleeping on Rt.22 in a blue pickup truck. His BAC was .17%
Sat. 24 Oct. 4:35 AM. A male resident of Harrison Ave. reported a female guest stole his cell phone and vapor equipment.
Sun. 25 Oct. 1:19 PM. A male reported he dropped his wallet in the parking lot of CVS, 780 Rt. 22 E. Someone recovered the wallet and tried to use his bank card. No age or address of victim in report.
Mon .19 Oct. 11:02 PM. A male 23 of 1228 Cameron Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Rt. 22 W & West End Ave. on 2 warrants totaling $741.00 after he was stopped for not having a light on his bicycle.
Mon. 19 Oct. 6:20 PM. A male 53 of 121 Westervelt Ave. was arrested for assault after he turned himself in at headquarters. Mon. 19 Tue. 20 Oct. 9:20 PM. A male 29 of 1143 Myrtle Ave., Plainfield was arrested on Duer St. for 2 warrants totaling $1,361.00 after being stopped for not having a light on his bicycle.
Tue. 20 Oct. 4:00 PM. The resident of 2 Coddington Ave. reported the theft of a seven foot Meyers snow plow from the driveway of the property. The value of the plow is $800.00
Tue. 20 Oct. 11:29 PM. A male 34 of 935 W. 8th. St., Plainfield was arrested in Newark on a $563.00 NP warrant & a $250.00 Plainfield warrant. He was transported to the Somerset County Jail.
Tue. 21 Oct. 1:30 AM. A female 27, of 55 Thosmor Rd.,Bedminister was arrested at Harrison Ave. & Rt. 22 W on warrants out of the Somerset County Prosecutors Office & Sewell, NJ.
Posted October 21, 2015
Mon. 12 Oct. 1:11 PM. An employee at the Raceway Gas Station at 643 Rt. 22 W. reported that a motorist had stolen $15,00 worth of gas when he drove off with the nozzle still in his tank.
Fri. 16 Oct. 10:01 AM. A male 27 of 220 Muriel Ave. was arrested at his home on an active NP warrant.
Fri. 16 Oct. 7:42 PM. A male 44 of 55 Gavin Pl. was arrested at Rt. 22 W. & Rock Ave. for DWI after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. At headquarters he refused to give and adequate breath sample. He was charged and released to a family member
Sat. 17 Oct. 1:08 AM. A male 23 of 1233 Landsdown Terr., Plainfield was arrested at Sal’s Deli parking lot, 422 Somerset St., during a motor vehicle stop, on a $350.00 NP warrant.
Sun. 18 Oct. 12:00 AM. A male 34 of 380 Evona Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Watchung Ave. & the city line, during a motor vehicle stop, on a $250.00 NP warrant.
Posted October 19, 2015
Sat. 10 Oct. 9:00 AM. A resident reported someone attempted to break into his vehicle while it was parked at Duer St. & Park Pl. The passenger side door handle had been pried off.
Sat. 10 Oct. 10:48 PM. A male 44 of 74 morning Glory Rd. Warren was arrested at Greenbrook Rd. & Rock Av. for DWI after he was observed striking a curb. He refused to submit to a breath test. He was charged with DWI and refusal.
Fri. 9 Oct. 1:13 AM. A male 26 of 79 Glen Ct. was arrested at Fairview Av. & Somerset St, on a $1,000.00 warrant out of Middletown, NJ.
Fri. 9, Oct. 1:27 AM. A male 30 of 316 Rock Ave., Piscataway, was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP warrant. The Union County Police dropped this person off a headquarters.
Fri. 9 Oct. 7:16 PM. A male 27 of 427 Warfield Rd. was arrested at Warfield & Clinton Ave. during a motor vehicle stop on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Thur. 8 Oct. 7:46 PM. A male 30 of 39 Harrison Ave. was arrested at headquarters for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A $300.00 warrant out of Springfield, NJ was also located.
Wed. 7 Oct. 9:38 AM. A male 25 of 350 Hillcrest Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Delacy Ave. & Grandview Ave. on a fugitive from justice warrant out of Florida.
Wed. 7 Oct. 11:00 AM. A male 42 of 11 Carolina Ave., Port Monmouth, NJ, reported his vehicle had been keyed at the NP High School. The vehicle was parked in the middle school parking lot.
Wed. 7 Oct. 11:00 AM. A male of 41 Saw Mill Rd. Warren, reported his vehicle was keyed while parked in the middle school parking lot during school hours.
Wed. 7 Oct. 10:54 PM. A male of 8405 4th. Ave., No. Bergen was arrested at Rt.22 E. & Westervelt Ave. on a $100.00 warrant out of Jersey City, during a motor vehicle check.
Mon. 5 Oct.9:47 PM. A male 21 of 3 Myrtle Ave. was arrested at 765 Rt. 22 W. for possession of marijuana during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle.
Sat. 3 Oct. 10:58 PM. A male 40, of 185 Duer St. was arrested at 30 Greenbrook Rd. for DWI after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. His blood alcohol content was .18%.
Posted October 7, 2015
Mon. 5 Oct. 11:24 AM. A male, 37, of 36 Myrtle Av. was arrested at headquarters for assault.
Sun. 4 Oct. 12:21 PM. A male, 32, of 45 Coddington Ave. was arrested at 128 Westervelt Ave. for DWI after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. His blood alcohol content was .21%. He was also issued summonses for reckless driving and having an open container of an alcoholic beverage in the vehicle.
Sun. 4 Oct. 8:48 PM. A male, 23, of 22 Highland Ave., Newark was arrested at Tesoros Salvadoreno, 64 Somerset St. on an $81.00 warrant out of Bridgewater. This took place during an investigation of an odor of marijuana and an open container of an alcoholic beverage in public.
Sat.3 Oct. 1:08 PM. The resident of 71 Pearl St. reported a burglary to her vehicle. $200.00 was taken from the vehicle.
Sat. 3 Oct. 10:58 PM. A male, 40, of 185 Duer St. was arrested at 30 Greenbrook Rd. for DWI after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. His blood alcohol content was .18%.
Thur. 1 Oct. 7:15 PM. A male, 32, of 1360 George St., Plainfield was arrested at Linden Ave. & Somerset St. on a $200.00 NP warrant.
Thur. 1 Oct. 8:24 PM. A male, 21, of Dearberry Lane, Monmouth Junction, was arrested was arrested at the Middlesex County Jail on a NP warrant.
Fri. 2 Oct. 12:47 AM. A male, 21, of 591 Fisk Pl. was arrested at 591 Fisk Pl. for possession of marijuana. This took place during an investigation of a suspicious, parked occupied vehicle.
Fri. 1 Oct. 11:25 AM. A resident of 470 West End Av. reported that between midnight and 11:25 AM, someone flattened her passenger side front and rear tires.
Mon. 28 Sept. 8:01 PM. A resident of the apartment complex at 1300 Rt. 22 W. reported her apartment had been burglarized today between 6 & 8 PM. The apartment was ransacked and various forms of identification were stolen along with $4,500 in cash. No point of entry listed in the police report.
Wed. 30 Sept. 7:01 PM. A male, 28, of 1114 St. Marks Pl,. Plainfield was arrested at West End Aev. & the city line on two NP warrants totaling $824.00 during a motor vehicle stop. He was turned over to the Somerset County Jail
Tue. 29 Sept. 9:34 PM. A male, 22, of 505 W 3rd. St., Plainfield, was arrested on Prospect Place on a $500.00 warrant out of Plainfield. During the arrest he was found to be in possession of marijuana and was arrested for that also.
Tue. 29 Sept. 11:51 PM. An apartment at the apartment complex at 1165 Rt. 22 W. was burglarized between 11:15 AM & 11:30 PM. Today. Entry was gained through a dining room window. Several items were stolen from the apartment.
Sun. 27 Sept. 12:28 AM. A male, 20, of 32 Harrison Av. was arrested on Harrison Ave. for an outstanding warrant.
Sun. 27 Sept. 3:57 AM. A male, 35, of 35 Prospect Pl. was arrested at his home on a $300.00 warrant out of NP.
Sat. 26 Sept. The resident of 38 Rockview Avr. reported her house had been burglarized during the evening hours. She reported this burglary on Sunday morning, 27 Sept. Entry was gained through the front door. The resident was sleeping in her bed room at the time of the burglary. The basement of the home had been ransacked. It is unknown if anything was stolen. For some reason we have not received a police report relating to this incident. The information pertaining to this incident came directly from the resident.
Sat. 26 Sept. 4:00 PM. On the above date and time a North Plainfield Library employee reported seeing a black male remove 3 DVD’s from their cases and conceal them on his person before leaving.
Sat. 26 Sept. 2:46 AM. A male, 21, of 60 Myrtle Ave. was arrested at Linden Av. & Washington Ave. for DWI after a motor vehicle accident. Test results indicated 0.00% blood alcohol content. He was released with multiple summonses.
Sat. 26 Sept. 1:26 AM. A male, 2,5 of 164 Greenbrook Rd. was arrested at Greenbrook Rd. & Stahls Way on a $164.00 warrant out of S .Plainfield during a motor vehicle stop.
Thur.24 Sept. 7:42 PM. A male, 26, of 137 Johnston Ave., Plainfield was arrested at 840 Watchung Ave. on a $847.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Sat. 26 Sept. 3:21 AM. A male, 36, of 255 Duer St. was arrested at 105 Norwood Ave. for DWI after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. He refused to submit to giving breath samples. He was charged with refusing and given multiple other summonses.
Sat. 26 Sept. 6:34 PM. A female of 8 Oliver Ct., Hillsborough was arrested for shoplifting at CVS Pharmacy 780 Rt. 22 E. A female companion was also arrested. They both fled CVS in a motor vehicle but were apprehended by the police.
Thur. 24 Sept. 11:30 PM. A male, 23, or 33 Chatham St. was arrested on a $1,500.00 warrant out of Atlantic City at Duer St. & Park Pl, during a motor vehicle stop.
Posted September 27, 2015
Wed. 23 Sept. 12:37 PM. The owner of The Brook Restaurant 58 Greenbrook Rd. reported a workman stopped in to give an estimate for work to be done. This workman left his Ipad Mini on a table in the restaurant. When he returned to retrieve it, it was gone. The Ipad is valued at $800.00.
Wed. 23 Sept. 9:01 PM. A male 21 of 307 Mobus Av. was arrested for possession of marijuana, on Mobus Av. during a motor vehicle stop.
Wed. 23 Sept. 10:52 PM. A female 33 of 19 Craig Pl. was arrested at 19 Craig Pl. on a $430.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Thur. 17 Sept. 7:15 PM. A male 35 of 906 Dumas Av, Plainfield, was arrested at headquarters on an active NP warrant.
Thur. 17 Sept. A male 24 of 1038 W. 7th. St., Plainfield was arrested at Somerset St. & Summit Av. on warrants out of Bound Brook & Bridgewater totaling $12,000.00.
Fri.18 Sept. 12:54 AM. A male 52 of 19 Duer St. was arrested at his home on a $500.00 warrant out of Berkelely Twp.
Fri.18 Sept. 2:00 AM. A female 33 of 2989 Hamilton Blvd., S. Plainfield, was arrested at headquarters on a $750.00 warrant out of NP.
Fri.18 Sept. 11:30 AM. A resident of Arnold Av., no address listed in report, reported a vehicle burglary. $7.00 in change was stolen from the vehicle.
Fri. 18 Sept. 4:36 PM. A male 33 of 401 Rt.22 W. was arrested for shoplifting at the CVS Pharmacy, 780 Rt.22 E.
Sat. 19 Sept. 1:40 AM. A male 35 of 433 W. 4th. St., Plainfield was arrested at Myrtle Av. & Sycamore Av. for possession of heroin. The investigation also revealed a warrant from the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office.
Sat. 19 Sept. 6:30 PM. The resident of 200 Somerset St. reports he was awakened by knocking at his door. When he looked out he saw 2 black males. One of these males signaled for the victim to open the door. When he refused to open the door one of the males smashed one of the glass panes in the door then fled the area.
Sun. 20 Sept. 6:15 PM. The residents of 755 Ayres Av. reported a burglary to their locked vehicle. Entry was made through the passenger door. Items stolen were an insurance card and the vehicle registration. This took place between 9/19 10:00 AM and 6:15 PM 9/20.
Tue. 22 Sept. 2:13 AM. A male 24 of 19 Duer St. was arrested on a $500.00 warrant out of West Orange. This took place during a domestic violence investigation,
Posted Sept. 20,2015 **Vehicles Burglarized *Homes Burglarized
**Fri.18 Sept. 6:06 AM. A resident of 724 Anna Pl. reported a burglary to their motor vehicle. Various items were reported stolen. The vehicle was left unlocked.
*Thur.17 Sept. 9:00 AM. The resident of 39 Steiner Pl. reported 9 plants were stolen from her front porch between 8/29 & 9/6. The total value of the theft is $270.00.
Thur.17 Sept. 11:00 AM. A male 24 of 2225 Newark Av. Scotch Plains was arrested by the State Police on a NP warrant and turned over to the boro.
Wed.16 Sept. 4:36 PM. A male 22 of 27 Harrison Av. was arrested at Walnut St. & Wilson Av. on a Plainfield warrant.
**Wed. 16 Sept. 6:00 AM. The resident of 234 Henry Ct. reported her car was burglarized. Loose change was taken. No indication of vehicle being locked in report.
**Wed. 16 Sept. 7:45 AM. The residents of 233 Henry Ct. reported their vehicle was burglarized. A cell phone and a laptop computer were stolen from the vehicle. Total value of stolen items is about $1,000.00. No indication of vehicle being locked in report.
**Wed. 16 Sept. 9:26 AM. The resident of 42 Harrison Ave. reported his vehicle was burglarized, however, nothing was taken. No indication of vehicle being locked in report.
Wed. 16 Sept. 6:36 PM. A male 27 of 220 Muriel Av. was arrested at 138 Mali Dr. for trespassing. He had been told repeatedly by the homeowner and police to stay away from the property.
Fri. 11 Sept. 2:05 PM. A male 51 of 85 Tices Ln,. E. Brunswick was arrested at headquarters on a warrant out of Springfield Twp.
Posted Sept. 15, 2015 ** Vehicles vandalized *Homes burglarized
**Fri. 11 Sept. 2:00 AM. A report of a burglary to a motor vehicle was made by the resident of 138 Meadowbrook Dr. Stolen from the vehicle was a TomTom X3 GPS valued at $300.00.
**Fri.11 Sept. A report of a burglary to a motor vehicle was made by the resident of 85 Mali Dr. Nothing appeared to have been stolen at the time this report was made.
**Wed. 9 Sept. 9:06 AM. A resident of the apartments at 401 Rt.22 reported her vehicle had damaged while it was parked on North Dr. The damage was caused by profanity being scratched into the paint. The estimated cost of repair is between $500.00 & $1,000.00. The incident took place between 9/8/15 9:00 PM & 9/9/15 9:06 AM.
Wed. 9 Sept. 1:43 PM. A male, 29, of 711 Plainfield Ave., Plainfield, was arrested on Mountain Ave. during a motor vehicle stop when it was found that there were active warrants from Piscataway & Plainfield totaling $1,453.00.
Wed. 9 Sept. 3:55 PM. A male, 29, of 206 Spooner Ave., Plainfield was arrested when he entered headquarters during an auto investigation, on an active NP warrant.
Wed. 9 Sept 10:23 AM. A male, 27, of 98 Fairview Ave. was arrested at Duer St. & Park Pl. during a motor vehicle stop on a $430.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Tue. 8 Sept.12:00 AM. A female, 18, of 280 Corbett Pl. was arrested on Lewis St. for possession of marijuana when she was observed smoking in a motor vehicle.
**Tue. 8 Sept. 6:45 AM. A resident reported when she returned to her vehicle at 1275 Rock Ave. she found several items missing from the vehicle.
**Tue. 8 Sept. 8:00 AM. A resident of 241 N. Jackson Ave. reported his vehicle had been burglarized. This took place between 1:00 AM &8:00 AM 8 Sept. Nothing of value was stolen.
Tue. 8 Sept. 8:30 AM. An elderly resident of 145 Leland Ave. was reported as a missing & endangered adult. Her information was entered into the nationwide computer system. She was later found in S. Plainfield after an extensive search by multiple law enforcement agencies and a K-9 unit.
Tue. 8 Sept. 8:34 AM. A male, 26, of 175 1st. St., Newark was arrested for hindering at Duer St. & Greenbrook Rd. after giving false information during a domestic violence investigation. When he gave the correct information it was found that he had multiple active warrants for his arrest.
*Tue. 8 Sept. 10:15 PM. A resident of apartments on 450 Little Pl. reported when she returned home she found her apartment had been burglarized. The apartment had been ransacked. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. Entrance was gained through a rear bedroom window.
Mon.7 Sept. 12:45 AM. A male, 27, of 290 Terrill Rd., Plainfield was arrested at Crosson Pl & West End Ave. for warrants totaling $1,500.00 out of NP & Middlesex Twp. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
**Mon. 7 Sept. 7:06 AM. A female resident of 45 Prospect Pl. reported someone used a sharp object to put scratches on the passenger side of her vehicle that was parked in front of her house. This took place during the evening hours.
*Mon. 7 Sept. 8:12 AM. A resident of 32 Somerset Pl. reported he believes a person, known to him, stole cash from the residence. The suspect denies the act.
Sun. 6 Sept. 1:15 AM. A male, 28, of 234 W. Main St, Somerville was arrested at 15 Harrison Ave. on an outstanding warrant out of the Somerset County Prosecutors Office. He was also charged with hindering for supplying a false name during the investigation.
Sun. 6 Sept. 3:41 AM. The operator of a cab reported that he believes 2 female clients stole $100.00 from his cab when he delivered them to 180 Muriel Ave.
*Sat. 5 Sept. 1:00 AM. The residents of 281 Brook Ave. reported their house was burglarized again today between the hours of 1:00 & 2:00 AM. Entry was gained through a dining room window. Stolen was $281.00 from a wallet in the kitchen. The victims reported their house was burglarized .
*Sat. 5 Sept. 12:32 PM. A resident of 146 Norwood Ave. reported the residence was burglarized during the evening. Stolen was a computer worth $200.00. No information on how entry was gained in the report.
Sat. 5 Sept. 11:28 PM. A male, 22, of 401 Rt. 22 W. was arrested at his home on a $2,500.00 warrant out of Newark.
Fri. 4 Sept. 12:08 AM. A male, 33, of 502 Watchung Ave., Plainfield was arrested on Grove St. for DWI, unlicensed driver, careless driving, and reckless driving after the vehicle he was operating hit a parked car. His alcohol reading was 0.20%.
Fri.4 Sept. 9:21 AM. A male, 41, of 345 Evona Ave., Plainfield was arrested at headquarters on a NP warrant.
Thur. 2 Sept. 9:17 PM. A female, 48, no address given, reported she received harassing phone calls from an unknown male on 9/3/15 9:17 PM.
*Sat. 29 Aug. Stolen was $100.00 from a purse in the kitchen and $200.00 from a wallet in the dining room. At this burglary the actor/s entered through a door on the back porch then through a door in the dining room.
Posted on Sept. 1, 2015
Fri. 28 Aug. 10:45 AM. A male, 51, of 1275 Rock Ave, Apt.H-1, was arrested on a $500.00 warrant out of Plainfield during a motor vehicle stop at Redfield Rd. & Rock Ave.
Fri. 28 Aug. 6:19 PM. A male, 36, of 8 Oliver Ct., Hillsborough was arrested for shoplifting at Clinton Liquors, 64 Watchung Ave.
Sat. 29 Aug. 5:09 PM. A female, 25, of 1659 W 3rd. St., Piscataway was arrested on Warrants totaling $908.00 out of Dunellen & Watchung. This took place at Geraud Ave. & Myrtle Ave. during a motor vehicle stop.
Mon. 31 Aug. A female, 35, of 83 Westervelt Ave. was arrested at Tesoros Salvadoreno Restaurant, 64 Somerset St, for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. She was highly intoxicated, belligerent and attempted to assault a police officer.
Wed. 19 Aug. 12:22 AM. A female, 23, of 393 Grove St. was arrested at headquarters on a $10,000.00 warrant out of E. Orange for making terroristic threats.
Fri. 21 Aug. 9:08 PM. The victim reported as he was pulling into the PB Station at 1310 Rt.22 E. when an unknown person shot a white paintball into his vehicle,striking the inside front windshield. No injuries reported.
Sat. 22 Aug. 3:21 PM. The manager of Costco, 1290 Rt 22 E., reported damage to a fence on the property.. Estimated cost to make the repair is $200.00.
Sat. 22 Aug. 10:04 PM. A male, 23, of 21 E 7th. St. Plainfield was arrested at La Strada Pizza, 391 C Somerset St. for criminal mischief when he threw a glass bottle in front of the restaurant causing damage to a vehicle.
Sun. 23 Aug. 9:56 AM. A male, 55, of 28 Greenbrook Rd. was arrested at Gavin & Steiner Pl on an outstanding warrant from the Somerset County Sheriff’s Dept. During a search of the suspect, drug paraphernalia was found.
Mon. 24 Aug. 6:21 PM. A male, 43, of 629 No. Av. Ext., Dunellen was arrested at 520 Greenbrook Rd. for DWI. No alcohol level reading in report.
Tue. 25 Aug. 11:37 AM. A male, 29, of 73 S. Fulton St,. Woodbridge was arrested at Rt. 22 E. & Somerset for possession of a hypodermic syringe after being stopped for a traffic violation. A $500.00 warrant out of Plainfield was also found and served.
No date or time listed in report for this incident. A male 53 of 5 Berry Hill Ct. was arrested at 5 Berry Hill Ct. on a charge of criminal mischief out of Dunellen.
Posted August 24, 2015
Fri. 21 Aug. 11:14 PM. The police received a report of a burglary at an apartment at 450 West End Ave. Entry was gained by climbing through an open bedroom window. $4000,00 worth of items were stolen and the apartment was ransacked.
Thur. 20 Aug. 12:07 AM. A male, 24, of 418 E.2nd. St., Plainfield was arrested at Locust Place & Rockview Ave. on an active $750.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Wed. 19 Aug. 11:45 PM. A male, 19, of 652 E.6th. St., Plainfield was arrested at Magnolia & Rockview Ave. as the result of a suspicious person investigation. He was charged with hindering apprehension. A $500.00 warrant out of Plainfield was found for the suspect.
Sun. 16 Aug. 12:00 AM. The owner of the Bridge Tavern, 54 Watchung Ave., reported the building had been burglarized between 14 & 16 Aug., no point of entry in report. Stolen were power tools, an amplifier, and bottles of liquor totaling $3,200.00
Sat. 15 Aug. 8:55 AM. A female resident of 210 Meadowbrook Dr. reported her vehicle was vandalized while it was parked in front of her residence. The vehicle had numerous scratches on it. The vandalism took place between 14 & 15 August and between the hours of 6:45 PM & 5:30 AM. The vehicle is a 2011 Ford Edge.
Thur.13 Aug. 8:18 AM. A male, 36, of 301 Maple Ave. was arrested for domestic violence assault. He was released after posting $500.00 bail. The assault took place at 301 Maple Ave.
Fri. 13 Aug.11:13 AM. A female, 47, of 128 E. Broad St., Westfield was arrested at headquarters on a $379.00 warrant out of NP. She was unable to post bail and was sent to the Somerset County Jail.
Wed. 12 Aug. 5:44 PM. The police received a report of over 15 juveniles on bicycles broke 8 windows at 641 Somerset St. 641 Somerset St. is the abandoned building we know as the Villa Maria Property.
Wed. 12 Aug. 9:51 PM. A female 34 of 24 Hamiltonian Apartments, Middlesex was arrested at Brook & Norwood Ave. on a $689.99 warrant out of South Plainfield during a motor vehicle stop.
Posted August 10, 2015
Sun. 9 Sept.11:51 AM. A resident of 39 Harrison Ave. reported her ex-finance stole a ring from her house with a value of $2,100.
Sat. 8 Aug. 3:39 AM. A Male, 37, of 214 S. Hampton Dr., Silver Springs MD was arrested at Rt. 22 & Wilson Ave .for DWI.
Sat. 8 Aug. 9:04 AM. A resident of 5 Stone St. was arrested on a warrant at Duer St. & Linden Ave., after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation.
Sat. 8 Aug. 7:30 PM. AM. A CVS employee reported an attempted shoplifting of 60.57.
Fri. 7 Aug. 11:19 PM. A male, 3,6 of 14 Berton Pl., Belleville was arrested at Mountain Ave. & Rt. 22 E. during a motor vehicle stop on a $250.00 warrant out of Edison.
Fri. 7 Aug. 9:35 AM. An employee of Pritek Technologies, 326 Somerset St., reported a shoplifting in which a black male stole an Apple Mac Book and fled on foot. The value of the item stolen is $1,200.00.
Thur. 6 Aug 12:12 PM. An employee of CVS Pharmacy, 780 Rt. 22 E., reported an attempted shoplifting of $17.85 worth of merchandise. No further information in report.
Wed. 5 Aug. 2:29 AM. A male, 19, of 81 Myrtle Ave. was arrested at Greenbrook Rd. & West End Ave., during a motor vehicle stop, on a $200.00 Piscataway warrant.
Mon. 3 Aug. 3:28 AM. A male was assaulted by someone he is familiar with, at Craig Pl. & Duer St. The victim was struck in the head with a pipe and his wallet was stolen.
Sat. 1 Aug. 1:46 PM. The resident of 17 Hurley Ave. reported a person that he knows stole $800.00 worth of landscaping equipment from him and sold it to a pawn shop in Middlesex.
Sat. 1 Aug. 10:50 PM. A male, 24, of 1337 Marlborough Ave., Plainfield was arrested at 182 Rockview Ave. for DWI after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. No. alcohol reading in report.
Thur. 30 July 5:55 PM. A male, 5,1 of 15 Vine St. was arrested at Grandview Av. & Somerset St. after he was recognized by a police officer as having an active Piscataway warrant.
Sun. 26 July 5:32 PM. A male, 29, of 348 Front St., Plainfield was arrested at Prospect Pl. & Washington Ave. during a motor vehicle stop for an outstanding $400.00 NP warrant.
Posted on August 4, 2015
Thur. 30 July 9:02 PM. A male, 25, of Tallahassee, Fla. reported he was car- jacked on Duer St. & Gavin Pl. by two Latino males. One of the males had a hand gun. Stolen was a Chevy Tahoe, plate # 460-YSV Florida.
Thur. 30 July 5:55 PM. A male, 51, of 15 Vine St. was arrested on a Piscataway warrant. The arrestee was recognized as having an active warrant by a NP police officer
Thur. 30 July 12:15 AM. A male, 25, of 79 Glen Ct. was arrested at Duer St & Dupont St. on a $500.00 warrant out of So. Bound Brook after being stopped for not having a light on his bicycle.
Wed. 29 July 5:32 PM. A male, 29, of 348 Front St., Bound Brook was arrested at Prospect Pl. & Washington Ave. on a $400.00 warrant out of NP during a motor vehicle stop.
Posted on July 29, 2015
Sun. 26 July 1:32 AM. A male of 407 Central Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Quick Check, 395 Somerset St, for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Sat. 25 July 12:50 AM. A male, 31, of 341 Liberty St., Plainfield was arrested at 1025 Rt. 22 W,. Howard Johnsons, on warrants out of Piscataway & Highland Park totaling $1,575.00. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Sat. 25 July 1:20 AM. A female, 25, of 1227 E Front St., Plainfield was arrested at Howard Johnsons on a $575.00 warrant out of Piscataway.
Thur. 23 July 9:05 PM. A male, 20,of 82 Linden Ave. was arrested at Watchung Ave. & the city line on a NP warrant during a motor vehicle stop.
Wed. 15 July 10:30 PM. A male, 56, of 301 Maple Ave. was arrested on a $500.00 NP warrant at headquarters and transported to the Somerset County Jail.
Mon. 13 July 4:55 PM. A male, 46, of 233 Oakmoor Ave., Scotch Plains was arrested at Myrtle & Willow Ave. during a motor vehicle stop on a $1,750.00 warrant out of Upper Freehold.
Posted July 18, 2015
Sun. 12 July 12:05 AM. A male, 50, of 318 W 7th St., Plainfield was arrested by Elizabeth on a $800.00 NP warrant.
Sun. 12 July 4:04 PM. A resident of the apartments at 1300 Rt. 22 E. reported seeing his neighbor deliberately slam his car door into the victims parked vehicle causing damage to the vehicle. This is not the first time this has happened.
Sun. 12 July 10:08 PM. A male, 41, of 29 Lincoln Pl. was arrested at Suds R Us, 350 Somerset St. on a $200.00 NP warrant. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Sun. 12 July 10:11 PM. A male, 25, of 1026 Clinton Av,. S. Plainfield was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Rt. 22 E. & West End Av. on a $1,000.00 warrant out of Union Twp. He was also issued a summons for driving while suspended.
Mon. 13 July 12:04 PM. The owner of Second Time Around 103 Somerset St. reported someone dumped a brown leather couch on his property.
Mon. 13 July 6:00 PM. A female, 31, of 748 Webster Pl., Plainfield was arrested on a $934.00 warrant out of NP.
Mon.13 July 11:13 PM. A male, 45, of 311 Liberty St., Plainfield was arrested on a $750.00 warrant out of Piscataway when he was stopped for J-Walking at Craig Pl. & Grove St.
Tue 14 July 1:30 AM. A male, 56, of 234 E. 5th St., Plainfield was arrested at headquarters on a NP warrant. No further information in report.
Posted July 10, 2015
Thur. 9 July 6:02 AM. A male, 23, of 1227 E. Front St., Plainfield was arrested Grove St. & Rt. 22 W. during a motor vehicle stop for a $250.00 active warrant out of Seaside Park, speeding and failing to wear a seat belt.
Wed. 8 July 5:05 PM. A male, 41, of 374 Somerset St. was arrested at Park Place during a motor vehicle stop on a $750.00 warrant.
Wed. 8 July 8:09 AM. A male 29 of 1208 Hollywood Av., no municipality listed in report, was arrested at Rock Av. & Rt. 22 E. for an active warrant.
Tue. 7 July 8:06 AM. A male, 19, of 427 John St., Plainfield was arrested during a motor vehicle stop, at Grandview Av. & Somerset St. for an active warrant. No further information in police report.
Tue. 7 July 10:00 PM. A male, 40, of 824 Vorhees Av., Middlesex was arrested at headquarters for a $996.00 NP warrant.
Sat. 4 July 1:32 AM. A female, 35, of 823 W. 3rd. St., Plainfield was arrested at the Quick Check lot, 395 Somerset St., on an NP warrant. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Thur. 2 July 12:21 AM. A male, 24, of 1113 Julia St., Elizabeth was arrested at headquarters on a $2,926.00 NP warrant.
Thur. 2 July 11:05 PM. A resident of the 100 block of West End Ave. reported their home was burglarized. Entry was gained through a window. $700.00 was stolen. No information as to the time period this burglary took place or where in the house the window that was used to gain entry was located.
Wed. 1 July 6:15 PM. A driver left the Raceway Gas Station, 643 Rt. 22 W., without paying for $20.00 worth of gas. The vehicle was a Toyota Rav 4. No registration information reported.
Tue. 30 June 10:15 PM. A male, 50 of 979 S. Clinton Av., Irvington, was arrested at Rt. 22 W. & Wilson Ave. for an active warrant out of Essex County.
Mon.29 June 12:07 PM. The female resident of 19 Craig Pl. reported that a female she knows did $300.00 worth of damage by hitting her door with a brick.
Mon. 29 June 9:30 PM. A male 41 of 196 Maple Ave., Irvington, was arrested at Rt. 22 W. & Wilson Av. for an active warrant out of Union County.
Sun. 28 June 7:45 PM. A male, 40, of 300 W.7th. St., Plainfield was arrested at 18 Washington Av. for possession of drug paraphernalia & for 2 warrants totaling $700.00.
Sat. 27 June 8:00 AM. A male, 57, of 903 E. Front St., Plainfield was stopped at Manning Av. & Sanford Av. for J-Walking. It was found at that time that there were warrants out of Newark & Plainfield he was placed under arrest.
Wed. 24 June 8:05 PM. Management of Costco 1290 Rt. 22 E., reported an employee stole $797.57 from the store.
Wed. 24 June 1:12 PM. A male, 21, of 1160 Washington Av., Scotch Plains was arrested at headquarters on a NP warrant.
Wed. 24 June 2:57 PM. A female, 40, of 143 South Av., Manville, was arrested at Grove & Dupont St. on a $500.00 warrant out of Cranford. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Wed 24 June 3:56 PM. A female, 36, of 525 E. 6th St., Plainfield was arrested at Grove & Dupont St. for hindering apprehension when she gave false identification information to the police during a motor vehicle stop. It was found she was wanted by the Union County Sheriff’s Dept.
Tue. 23 June 12:30 PM. An apartment was burglarized at 1165 Rt. 22 W. Cyprus Gardens. Entry was gained by cutting a screen on a kitchen window. About $4750.00 in jewelry was stolen. This took place between the hours of 12:30 PM & 10:15 PM.
Tue. 23 June 6:00 PM. A male, 33, of 375 State St., Perth Amboy was arrested in Perth Amboy on a NP warrant. NP Police transported the subject to the county jail.
Mon. 22 June 8:43 AM. A female, 31, of 34 N.18th. St., Manville was arrested at West End Av. & Willow Av. on a $150.00 warrant out of Manville. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Mon. 22 June 11:41 PM. A female, 24, of 9 Willow Av., Fanwood was arrested at headquarters on a Somerset County Prosecutors Office warrant.
Mon. 22 June 8:03 PM. A female, 32, of 1005 W Front St., Plainfield was arrested during a pedestrian stop at Leland Av. & the borough line on a $308.00 warrant out of Woodbridge.
Mon.22 June 10:42 PM. A male, 53, of 167 Manning Av. was arrested for trespassing when he entered the residence at 159 Manning Av. via an unsecured basement door.
Sat. 20 June 2:45 AM. A male, 29, of 1108 Putnam Av., Plainfield was arrested at headquarters on a NP warrant and turned over to the Somerset County Jail.
Sat. 20 June 1:02 AM. A male, 39, of 1240 S. 11th Av., S. Plainfield was arrested for criminal mischief when he was seen by an officer, smashing the front glass door of a business at 379 Somerset St.
Sat. 20 June 1:00 PM. An employer at North Plainfield Nissan 545 Rt. 22 W. reported $6,000.00 was stolen from his vehicle. He believes an employee is responsible for the missing money.
Sun. 21 June 9:57 AM. A female resident of the apartments at1275 Rock Av. reported her wedding ring an engagement ring are missing from her apartment. The rings are worth about $1,400.00 No other details in report.
Fri. 19 June 2:00 AM. A male reported he was assaulted and robbed in the area of 26 Steiner Pl. suspects were described as 2 black males between the ages of 17 & 25, 1 tall with braids the other short and stocky. No further information available.
Fri 12 June 11:33 AM. the resident of 121 Norwood Av. reported during the evening someone entered his vehicle and went through his belongings. Nothing was taken. No mention in report if the vehicle was locked.
Wed. 17 June 8:15 PM. The resident of 114 Watchung Av. reported his 2011 Acura MDX had been stolen from the rear parking lot of his residence on Saturday 6 June around 3:00 AM. The owner could not supply any information on the vehicle at this time.
Wed. 17 June 6:00 AM. The resident of 174 Willow Av. Ext. reported the residence had been entered, 2 laptops and jewelry had been stolen. A rear window and a sliding rear door were found open by police.
Wed. 17 June 5:21 PM. The resident of 397 Watchung Av. reported his home was broken into. He believes his arrival home scared the burglar away. Nothing was taken. entrance was gained through a kitchen window that had a fan in it. The screen on the window was cut and the fan had been pushed in.
Wed. 17 June 10:42 AM. A male 27 of 400 E. Front St. Plainfield was arrested at Mountain Av. & No. Drive on a $500.00 warrant out of Robbinsville
Sat.13 June 12:33 AM. A male, no age listed, of 21 Geraud Av. reported he was assaulted by an unknown male that resides in an apartment at the same address as the victim. The victim received a laceration on his neck and was transported RWJ New Brunswick for treatment.
Sat.13 June. A male 30 of 1160 Park Av. Plainfield was arrested at Greenbrook Rd. and Grove St. for careless driving, having an open container of an alcoholic beverage, delaying traffic and DWI. His BAC was .15%. The police received a report of a person sleeping at the traffic light at this location.
Sat.13 June. A male 33 of 622 Ocean av. Jersey City, was arrested at Mountain ave. & North Dr. for possession of marijuana. A records check revealed an active warrant out of the Hudson County Sheriffs Dept. No warrant amount listed.
Fri. 12 June 7:46 AM. The resident of 71 Belmont Ave. reported someone entered her vehicle and rummaged through the interior and stole a pair of sunglasses that were later located. She also reported her unlocked residence was entered and an Apple MacBook valued at $1,500.00 was stolen.
Fri. 12 June 4:55 PM. A male 49, of 510 Watchung Av. Plainfield, was arrested on Washington Ave. for an outstanding warrant out of Union Beach.No warrant amount listed in report.
Fri.12 June 6:45 PM. A male 33 of 208 Clinton Av. Plainfield, was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Thur.11 June 11:27 PM. A male 46 of 1918 S. Central Av. S.Plainfield was arrested on Duer St. for warrants totaling $2,500.00 out of Upper Freehold, Plainfield and Bound Brook.
Tue. 9 June 5:38 PM. A male 46 of 569 Mountainview Dr. was arrested at headquarters on a NP warrant. No bail amount listed in report.
Sun. 7 June 11:33 PM. A male 34 of 1610 W 6th. St. Plainfield was arrested at Harrison Ave. & Walnut St. for DWI. No alcohol level reading in report.
Sun 7 June 10:44 PM. A male 31 of 536 W. 2nd. St Plainfield was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP warrant.
Sat. 6 June 12:07 AM. A male 27 of 234 W. Main St. Somerville was arrested at 401 Rt. 22, Regency Village Apartments, for disorderly conduct. He was yelling and screaming profanities to the extent of alarming the area resident.
Sat. 6 June 1:57 AM. A male 21 of 40 Washington Ave. was arrested at Tesoros Salvadoreno Restaurant 64 Somerset St. for disorderly conduct when he attempted to start a fight with security after he was told he would have to leave the premiss.
Sat. 6 June 12:07 PM. A male 30 of 185 Muriel Ave. was arrested at 25 Washington Ave. on an active warrant. No mention in the report of the amount of the warrant of the issuing agency.
Fri. 5 June 11:45 AM. A female 43 of 19 Chatham St. was arrested at Lincoln Pl. & Somerset St. for hindering apprehension when she gave false identification information to the police.
Thur. 4 June 11:14 PM. A male, 27, of 1222 Clinton Pl, Plainfield was arrested at Craig Pl. & Somerset St. on a $250.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Fri. 5 June 12:07 PM. A male, 38, of 525 Trinity St. Plainfield was arrested at Summit Av. & Westervelt Av. on an active NP warrant.
Fri. 5 June 6:13 PM. The owner of the business at 120 Watchung Ave., no business name in report, reported a customer paid for work that was done on his vehicle on 3 June, with a bad check in the amount of $360.00.
Sat. 6 June 12:07 AM. A male, 27, of 234 W. Main St., Somerville was arrested at 401 Rt. 22, Regency Village Apartments, for disorderly conduct. He was yelling and screaming profanities to the extent of alarming the area resident.
Sat. 6 June 1:57 AM. A male, 21, of 40 Washington Ave. was arrested at Tesoros Salvadoreno Restaurant 64 Somerset St. for disorderly conduct when he attempted to start a fight with security after he was told he would have to leave the premiss.
Sat. 6 June 12:07 PM. A male, 30,of 185 Muriel Ave. was arrested at 25 Washington Ave. on an active warrant. No mention in the report of the amount of the warrant of the issuing agency.
Wed. 3 May 10:15 AM. A male, 56, of 748 W 7th. St., Plainfield was stopped for a motor vehicle violation at Forestbrook Dr. & North Dr. and arrested for an outstanding warrant. No mention in the report of the amount of the warrant or from which municipality it originated.
Wed. 3 May 11:48 PM. A male, 27, of 1024 W. 5th, St., Plainfield was arrested during a motor vehicle violation at Rock Arv. & Rt.22 E, for an active warrant of $1,584.00 out of So. Plainfield.
Posted June 4, 2015
Wed. 27 May 11:56 AM. A female 45, of 757 Springfield Ave., Irvington was arrested at White Tiger, 1019 Rt.22 W. on a $200.00 warrant out of Irvington.
Thur. 28 May 8:36 AM. A resident of 1624 Windrew Ave., South Plainfield was arrested at Rockview Ave. & West End Ave. on a $5,000.00 warrant out of S.Plainfield.
Thur. 28 May 9:33 AM. The resident of 639 Somerset St. reported a bicycle stolen from that location. The value of the bicycle was about $80.00.
Mon. 18 May 12:37 AM. A male 40, of 101 Washington Ave., Warren was arrested at Rt.22 W. & Rock Ave. for DWI.
Sat. 23 May 2:24 AM. A male 27, of 965 W. Front St. was arrested at 41 Willow Ave. for DWI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lanes, and operating a motor vehicle on a side walk after driving onto the lawn of 41 Willow Ave.
Sat. 23 May 10:40 PM. A male 56, of 716 Vail Ave., Piscataway was arrested at Rt.22 East & Jefferson Ave. on a $2,500.00 warrant out of New Brunswick.
Sat. 23 May 5:30 AM. A resident of the apartment complex at 1300 Rt.22 West reports hearing a loud noise about 1:00 AM. When he awoke he found his front door lock was broken. No report of entry being gained.
Sun. 24 May 12:57 AM. A male 58, of 401 Rt.22 W was arrested on Somerset St. for DWI and refusing to take the breath test when he was observed by police parking in a prohibited area.
Tue. 26 May 9:56 PM. A male 23, of 100 Myrtle Ave. was arrested at Dupont St. & Grove St. on a $114.00 warrant out of So. Plainfield. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Tue. 26 May 10:22 PM. A male 31, of 567 Ayres Ave. was arrested at headquarters on a $750.00 NP warrant.
Tue. 26 May 1:15 AM. A male 20, no address in report, reported he was assaulted at Lincoln Pl. & Vine St. by a friend. The victim was taken to RWJ Somerset for treatment.
Wed. 27 May 10:59 AM. A female 33, of 421 W. 5th.St., Plainfield was arrested at Gray St. & Rt.22 W. for possession of marijuana and for an outstanding warrant out of Plainfield.
Wed. 27 May 7:30 PM. A male 43 of 1032 Floral St., Elizabeth was arrested at the Monmouth County Jail on a 500.00 active NP warrant, and was transported to Somerset County Jail.
Thur. 28 May 5:30 PM. A male 19, of 279 Duer St. was arrested at his home for assault as the result of a domestic violence incident involving his former girlfriend.
Thur. 28 May 7:54 PM. A male 28, of 329 Berwin Ave, Ewing was arrested at Fanwood Police headquarters on an outstanding NP warrant. No warrant amount listed in report.
Fri. 29 May 2:42 AM. A female 22, of 1799 W. 5th. St,. Piscataway was arrested at Rock Ave. & Warfield Rd. on a $114.00 warrant out of Piscataway. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Sat.30 May 4:14 PM. A resident of the apartments at 351 North Drive came to headquarters and reported her apartment had been burglarized and about $4,200.00 was stolen along with other various items. The report does list the point of entry.
Fri. 15 May 11:09 PM. A male 52, of 1025 Rt.22 Howard Johnson’s, was arrested for theft of services when he failed to pay a taxi driver. It was also found that he had an active $500.00 warrant out of Berkley Twp.
Sun.17 May 3:04 AM. A female, no age or place of residence in report, reports she was struck in the face by a male in the area of the Bridge Tavern, 54 Watchung Ave. The suspect fled the area after the assault.
Sun. 17 May 4:55 PM. A male 19, of 231 Netherwood Ave, Plainfield was arrested for possession of an alcoholic beverage underage at Brook Ave. & Farragut Rd. during a motor vehicle stop.
Thur. 21 May 6:34 PM. A female 31,of 520 spring St,. Elizabeth was arrested at headquarters on a $500.00 NP Warrant.
Thur, 21 May 11:00 PM. A male 50, of 37 Westcott St, East Orange, was arrested at headquarters on a $750.00 NP warrant
Mon.18 May 3:02 AM. A motor vehicle was reported stolen from Global Auto Mall, 1099 Rt. 22 W. Value of the vehicle is $27,500.00
Tues. 19 May 1:57 PM. A male 33, of 1227 E. Front St. Plainfield was picked up from Middlesex County Jail on a $700.00 NP warrant.
Tue. 19 May. A resident reported his home had been broke into while he was out of the county. Stolen were pieces of jewelry & camera equipment totaling $12,000.00. There is no mention in the report of where the residence is located or how entrance was gained.
Wed. 20 May 3:24 PM. A male 35, of 519 Central Ave., Plainfield, was arrested at headquarters on a $750.00 NP warrant.
Wed 20 May 9:37 PM. A male 19, of 84 Harrison Ave. was arrested for trespassing at the Quick Check after being told by management not to return to the store due to his past conduct.
Sun. 10 May 12:17 AM. A male, 40, of 86 Brook Ave. was arrested at Brook Ave. & Sanford Ave for DWI.
Thur. 14 May 8:00 PM. A female, 26, of 266 Watchung Ave. was arrested in the NP Municipal Court on a $328.00 warrant out of North Brunswick.
Wed. 6 May 11:47 PM. A male, 21, of 1300 Rt. 22 was arrested at Rt. 22 W & Rock Ave. for obstructing after refusing to surrender his driving credentials during a motor vehicle stop.
Tue. 5 May 8:40 PM. A female, 36, of 8 Oliver Ct. Hillsborough was arrested at 64 Somerset St. on a $350.00 warrant out of Piscataway
Mon. 4 May 6:40 PM. A male, 64, of 363 Somerset St. was arrested for shoplifting a Lindt Chocolate Bar worth $2.99 at Quick Check, 395 Somerset St.
Sun. 3 May 9:25 PM. A male, 42, of 261 Whitebridge Rd. Edison was arrested at Rt. 22 & Wilson Ave for DWI and having an open container in his vehicle.
Tue. 5 May 8:40 PM. A female, 36, of 8 Oliver Ct., Hillsborough was arrested at 64 Somerset St. on a $350.00 Warrant out of Piscataway.
Posted May 18, 2015
Thur. 14 May 1:12 AM. A male. 31, of 32 Old Town Ct,. Bernardsville was arrested at Watchung Ave. & the city line for possession of CDS during a motor vehicle stop.
Thur. 14 May 10:00 PM. A male, 25, of 733 E. 6th. St., Plainfield was arrested at 1300 Rt. 22 on a warrant from Union County.
Sat. 9 May 8:50 PM. A male 52 of 81 Lembeck Ave., Jersey City was arrested in Westfield on a $1,157.00 NP warrant.
Sat. 9 May 10:27 AM. A male, 23, of 1246 Moffett Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Norwood Ave. & the city line on a warrant. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Fri. 8 May 3:12 PM. A male, 51, of 85 Tices Lane, E. Brunswick was arrested at headquarters on a $750.00 warrant out of Marlboro Twp.
Thur.7 May 7:38 PM. The owner of Natural Nails reported a woman was yelling and cursing at employees for something that happened 2 weeks prior.
Fri. 1 May 11:10 PM. A male, 57, of 621 E 6th. St., Plainfield was arrested at the Union County Jail on a $600.00 NP warrant.
Mon. 4 May 10:56 AM. A car parked in the lot of CVS Pharmacy 780 Rt. 22 E. was damaged. The vehicle owner noticed a large scrape mark on the vehicle. It is unknown how the scratch got there.
Posted May 4, 2015
Fri. 1 May. 10:30 AM. A female reported her purse was stolen from a shopping cart in the lot of the Asian Food Market Rt. 22 W. while she was unloading groceries into her vehicle.
Fri. 24 April 3:40 PM. A male, 43, of 10 Steiner Pl. was arrested a headquarters on an outstanding $200.00 NP warrant.
Sat.25 April 11:48 AM. A male, 39, of 805 3rd Pl. Plainfield was arrested in Fanwood on a $214.00 NP Warrant and turned over to NP.
Sat. 25 April 8:00 PM. A male, 50, of 126 Terrill Rd. Plainfield was arrested at Grove St. & the city line on an outstanding $14,270.00 warrant out of Union County. He was transported to the Union County Jail.
Sun. 26 April 1:20 AM. A female, 24, of 9 Willow Ave. was stopped at Washington Ave. & the city line for improper crossing. She ran from the police and attempted to throw an item off the Washington Ave. Bridge. An investigation revealed she was in possession of heroin.
Sun. 26 April 1:42 AM. A male, 31 of 567 Ayres Ave. was arrested at Grove St. & Rockview Ave, on a DWI and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. This took place following a report of a vehicle being parked in the middle of the roadway.
Sun. 26 April 2:04 AM. A male, 54, of 302 Jasmine Lane, Newark was arrested at Washington Ave. & the city line during a pedestrian stop, on a $250.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Mon.27 April 9:59 AM. The police reported to 100 Sanford Ave. on a neighbor dispute concerning a dog at large. The person making the complaint claimed she was assaulted by her neighbor.
Tue. 28 April 4:03 PM. A male, 41, of 68 Sunset Rd. was arrested at headquarters on 2 outstanding NP warrants totaling $11,865.00.
Tue. 28 April 8:30 PM. The police received a report of a male pointing a gun at at another person at the 7-11 at 865 Rt. 22 W. When the police arrived, no suspects could be located, no injuries were sustained.
Posted April 27, 2015
Thur. 16 April 8:07 PM. A male, 30, of 407 New St,. Plainfield was arrested at 140 Somerset St. on an immigration warrant.
Mon. 20 April 8:07 AM. A female, 30, of 842 W. 4th. St., Plainfield was arrested at Grove St. & Greenbrook Rd. on a $500.00 NP warrant following a motor vehicle stop.
Wed. 22 April 6:00 AM. A female resident of Graybar Dr. reported someone slashed a tire on her vehicle while it was parked on Graybar Dr.
Wed. 22 April 11:25 AM. A male, 43, of 1128 E. 2nd. St., Plainfield was arrested at Watchung Ave. & the city line during a motor vehicle stop. An active warrant was located out of PA. He was held in lieu of $50,000.00 bail.
Wed. 22 April 9:00 PM. A male, 51, of 111 Rockview Ave. posted $500.00 bail for an active warrant out of Brick Twp.
Thur. 23 April 11:00 PM. A male, 26, of 909 Park Ave., Plainfield was arrested by Edison PD on an NP Warrant and turned over to NP.
Posted April 22, 2015
Sat. 11 April 2:46 PM. An unknown male walked into the BP Gas station at 1310 Rt. 22 and stole an Entourage Black Cigar valued at $2.00.
Fri. 17 April 5:37 PM. A male, 45, of 26 Somerset Pl. was arrested at Somerset & Chatham St. for possession of marijuana after he was stopped to be served an active warrant.
Fri. 17 April 8:48 PM. A male, 33, of 522 W. 4th. St., Plainfield was arrested at 200 E. 4th. St. by the Plainfield Police on an active $326.00 NP warrant and turned over to NP.
Fri. 17 April 11:42 PM. A female, 33, of 820 W. Front St., Plainfield was arrested on Somerset St. during a motor vehicle stop on a $350.00 warrant out of Plainfield. She was also charged for hindering apprehension when she gave false name to the police.
Sat.18 April 11:18 PM. A male, 29, of 124 Tappan Ave. was arrested at his home on warrants from NP & Plainfield totaling $1,250.00. He was also arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia when a search incidental to arrest revealed a crack pipe.
Sun.19 April 2:49 AM. NP Police responded to Watchung Av. & Pearl St. on a report of a stabbing. Upon their arrival they found Juan J. Dealcruz with a stab wound in the middle of his back. He was taken to RWJ Hospital in New Brunswick. No address given for the victim.
Posted April 20, 2015
Wed. 15 April 5:00 AM. A male, 2,5 of 1221W.5th. St , Plainfield was arrested at Pearl St. & Watchung Ave. on an active warrant. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Wed. 15 April 10:15 AM. A male, 26, of 632 E 6th., St. Plainfield was arrested at Rt.22 E. & Raymond Ave. on 2 active warrants totaling $1,183.00
Tue. 14 April 1:38 AM. A male, 23, of 5 Minerva St., Jersey City was arrested at 401 Rt. 22 while attempting to steal a tire from a vehicle parked in the apartment complex lot. A 20 year old accomplice was also arrested.
Fri.10 April 11:11PM. A male, 22, of 239 Brook Ave. was arrested at police headquarters on a boro warrant, and sent to SC Jail in lieu of bail.
Fri. 10 April 11:58 PM. A male, 38, of 49 Grandview Ave. was arrested for possession of marijuana during a motor vehicle stop at Myrtle Ave. & Washington Ave.
Sat. 11 April 10:11 PM. A male, 19, of 261 North Drive was arrested at his home on a $750.00 boro warrant.
Posted April 14, 2015
Sat. 4 April 4:12 PM. A female 39, of 15 Henry Rd., Branchburg was arrested at Rt. 22 & Rock Ave. on an outstanding $650.00 warrant out of Bound Brook.
Tue. 7 April 9:39 PM. A female of Warfield Rd. reported 2 black males had attempted to enter her vehicle that was parked in her driveway. The 2 suspects were detained but could not be identified by the victim.
Wed. 8 April 2:55 AM. A male, 45, of 606 Berkman St., Plainfield was arrested at Chatham St. & Watvhung Ave. on a $503.00 warrant out of the boro.
Wed. 8 April 5:04 AM. A male, 18, of 521 Greenbrook Rd. allowed a person to use his cell phone while at the intersection of Dahila Terr. & Greenbrook Rd. This person attempted to steal the phone. The victim got into a scuffle and was cut on the hand by a box cutter the suspect had. The suspect then fled the scene on a bicycle prior to the arrival of police.
Wed. 8 April 10:00 PM. A male, 34, of 1145 W. 7th. St., Plainfield was arrested at Myrtle Ave. & Willow Ave. on a $300.00 warrant out of the boro during a motor vehicle stop.
Thur. 9 April 10:30 AM. A female, 41, of 440 Somerset St. entered headquarters to report her drivers license lost. She was arrested when it was found there were 2 active boro warrants for her.
Thur. 9 April 12:43 PM. A female, 40, of 167 Jacques St. Elizabeth was arrested at headquarters on an active $150.00 boro warrant.
Thur. 9 April 10:25 PM. A female, 33, of 70 Jackson Ave. was arrested at Race St. & Watchung Ave. on an active warrant out of Raritan Boro.
Fri, 10 April 9:20 PM. A male, 33, of 80 Welland Ave., Irvington was arrested at Greenbrook Rd. & Martins Way on an outstanding $1,967.84 warrant for child support.
Fri. 10 April 11:40 PM. The police responded to 450 Little Pl. on a report of a burglary. An apartment was broken into. Stolen was a Mac Book and jewelry. Total value of loss is $1,900.00. No point of entry in report.
Posted April 7, 2015
Thur. 2 April 11:01 PM. A male, 41, of 51 Sycamore Ave. was arrested on Grove St. for having on an outstanding child support warrant from Union County. Bail was set at $28,174.00.
Sat. 4 April 1:05 AM. A male, 21, of 300 Central Ave., Plainfield was arrested on a $750.00 borough warrant at police headquarters.
Tue. 31 Mar. 3:07 PM. A male, 28, of 27 N. 6th. St, Newark was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Pearl St. & Watchung Ave.on warrants out of E. Orange and Newark totaling $3,250.00.
Tue. 31 Mar. 5:16 PM. A male, 34, of 144 Mahar Ave., S. Plainfield was arrested at Grove. St. and the city line for possession of marijuana during a motor vehicle stop.
Tue. 31 Mar. 11:04 PM. A male 19, of 1348 W. Front St,. Plainfield was arrested at Mountain Ave. & Watchung Ave. during a motor vehicle stop for an outstanding $250.00 warrant.
Wed.1 April 2:05 AM. A male, 23, of 7 Myrtle Av. was arrested on Willow Ave. on a $500.00 borough warrant.
Wed. 1 April 7:23 PM . A male, 27, of 400 E. Front St., Plainfield was arrested on Jackson Ave. on a $500.00 warrant out of Plainfield.
Posted March 31, 2015
Sunday, 29 Mar. 1:09 AM. A male, 23, of 41 Ridgeway Ave., Hillside was arrested at Coddington Av. & Watchung Ave. on a $130.00 Warrant out of Kenilworth.
Sun. 29 Mar. 7:48 PM. A male, 19, of 54 Mountain Ave. was arrested at Grove St. & Park Pl. on a 500.00 borough warrant. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Mon. 30 Mar. 1:57 AM. A male, 28, of 1008 Arlington Ave., Plainfield was arrested for disorderly conduct at the Mi Mundo Latino Bar 375 Somerset St. The arrest was the result of a fight at the bar.
Mon. 30 Mar. 7:20 PM. A male, 21, of 1071 Plainfield Ave. was arrested at Myrtle Av. & Sycamore Av. on warrants from the borough & Bloomfield totaling $750.00 . The arrest was made as the result of a resident reporting a suspicious vehicle in the area.
Thur. 26. Mar. 2:50 PM. A male, 41, of 1275 Rock Ave. entered headquarters to pay a $265.00 warrant out of N.P.
Fri. 27 Mar. 1:48 AM. An employee at a store at 865 Rt. 22 W. reported her black Nine West purse was stolen. It contained cash and several other valuable items. The name of the store was not in the report.
Fri. 27 Mar. 2:15AM. A male, 26, of 74 Washington Ave. was arrested at his home on a $1,030.00 N.P. warrant.
Wed. 25 Mar. 10:43 AM. A burglary to the abandoned residence at 31-35 Grove St. was reported. Stolen from the residence was an unknown amount of copper as well as 9 radiators. It is unknown when the burglary to place.
Wed. 25 Mar. 2:33 PM. A female, 23, of 280 Chelsea Blvd. Plainfield was arrested for hindering apprehension during motor vehicle stop on Netherwood Ave. She also had ad outstanding warrant out of Watchung for $376.00.
Wed. 25 Mar.8:07 PM. A male, 52, of 1300 Rt.22 E. dumped the bumper from his vehicle on the borough easement at Arnold Ave. & Warfield Rd. The vehicle owner was involved in a motor vehicle accident on 3/6/15 causing the bumper damage. He then dumped the bumper on 3/24/15. A citizen reported the incident which led to the investigation.
Wed. 25 Mar. 10:03 PM. A female, 36, of 1802 Wilshire Ct. Hillsborough was arrested at Washington Ave. & the city line by a North Plainfield officer that recognized her as having active warrants from the Somerset County Prosecutors Office.
Thur. 26 Mar. 1:46 AM. A female, 23, of 217 Lee Pl. Plainfield was arrested at 19 Craig Pl. on a $2,090.00 So. Plainfield warrant when she was stopped for being a disorderly person.
Posted March 25, 2015
Thur. 19 Mar 1:26 PM. A male, age 31, of 306 E. Front St., Plainfield, was arrested on a $1,164,00 warrant out of So. Plainfield after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation at Mountain Ave. & Netherwood Ave.
Thur. 19 Mar. 9:20 PM. A female resident of 440 Somerset St. reports someone stole her son’s Nintendo DS valued at $300.00, from her bedroom. She believes one of the 5 residents living on the second floor of may have taken it.
Thur. 19 Mar. 12:17 AM. A male, age 20, of the apartments at 1275 Rock Ave. was arrested for possession of marijuana at Leland Ave. & Mountain Ave. during a motor vehicle stop.
Wed.18 Mar 12:58 PM. A male, age 55,of 251 Mountain Ave., Somerville, was arrested for shoplifting at Quick Check on Somerset St.
Mon. 16 Mar. 10:13 AM. A male, age 29, of 1108 Putnam Ave., Plainfield, was arrested at Norwood Ave. & the city line on an outstanding warrant.
Mon. 16 Mar. 2:07 PM. A male, age 24, of 140 Windsor Ave., Westfield, was arrested at Craig Pl. & Duer St. on an outstanding $750.00 warrant out of West Orange.
Mon. 16 Mar. 2:40 PM. A male, age 30, of 17 Maple Ave., No. Brunswick, was arrested by the Middlesex Sheriffs Dept. on a $852.00 No. Plainfield warrant, then turned over to North Plainfield.
Mon. 16 Mar. 4:26 PM. A male, age 24, of 339 Bergen St., So. Plainfield , was arrested by So. Plainfield Police on a $500.00 No. Plainfield warrant then turned over to No. Plainfield.
Mon. 16 Mar. 5:49 PM. A male, age 40, of 1250 Terrill Rd., Scotch Plains, was arrested on a $500 Green Brook warrant during a motor vehicle stop at Somerset St. & the city line.
Tue. 17 Mar. 12:46 PM. A male, age32, of 130 W. Front St., Plainfield, was arrested by the US Marshalls and transported to NP on a $153.00 warrant.
Tue. 17 Mar. 3:32 PM. A male, age 47, of 1275 Rock Ave., reported someone caused $350.00 in damage to his vehicle by scratching it with a key. The vehicle was parked in the lot at 1275 Rock Ave.
Tue. 17 Mar. 9:00 PM. A female, age 18, of 62 Edgewood Terr. So. Bound Brook, reports she was assaulted by a friend’s father at 304 Grove. St.
Tue. 17 Mar. 9:00 PM. A resident of Cypress Apartments on Rt. 22 W. reports her apartment had been burglarized between 6:30 & 9:00 PM this date. Multiple items were taken with a value of $2.300.00. No point or method of entry in report.
Wed. 18 Mar. 2:30 AM. A male, age 21, of 60 Myrtle Ave. was assaulted and robbed at Myrtle Ave. & Gerard Ave. The victim reports the actor stuck a sharp metal object, possibly a gun or knife, in his back anc took his white I-phone 5C, a wallet with about $3.00 in it, his NJ drivers license, a Visa credit card, and other forms of identification. He was then punched in the head and jaw. It is unknown how many actors there were.
Posted March 18, 2015
Tue. 10 Mar. 5:16 PM. A female, age 34, of 15 Wilson Ave. reported she believes that damage to a railroad tie, used as part of a retaining wall on her property, was caused by the front end loader being used by the NP Dept. of Public Works. Estimated cost of the damage is $50.00.
Fri. 13 Mar. 4:08 PM. A resident of the 600 block of Warfield Rd. reported someone stole one of the registration plates from her vehicle when it was parked in her driveway. This took place between 3/10 & 3/13/2015. The registration plate number was not listed in the report.
Fri.13 Mar. 6:10 PM. A male, age 25, of 126 First St., Elizabeth was arrested on a $500.00 North Plainfield warrant. The subject was brought to headquarters by the Plainfield Police.
Sun. 15 Mar. 1:13 AM. A male, age 38, of 27 Koster Blvd., Edison, was picked up at the Metuchen Police Dept. on outstanding traffic warrants out of Green Brook & North Plainfield totaling $1,080.00.
Sun. 15 Mar. 10:08 PM. A female, age 24, of 325 Franklin Pl,. Plainfield, was arrested for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop at the city line and Sycamore Ave.
Mon.16 Mar. 1:48 AM. A male, age 60, of 25 Stone St. was arrested on a $200.00 warrant out of Camden during a motor vehicle stop at Jennings Lane & Somerset St.
Wed. 11 Mar. 3:14 PM. A male, age 25 ,of 649 E. 7th. St., Plainfield, was arrested for obstruction and resisting arrest at Mali Dr. & Meadowbrook Dr. He was observed running through rear yards on Mountain Ave. He was turned over to the Watchung Police when it was found it was the Watchung Police he was running from.
Fri. 13 Mar. 10:38 AM. A male, age 56, of 23A Washington Ave. was arrested at Craig Pl. & Duer St. on a $400.00 outstanding warrant out of Plainfield after being recognized by the arresting officer.
Fri. 13 Mar. 11:37 AM. A male, age 40, of 1223 E 7th. St., Plainfield was arrested at CVS Pharmacy Grove St. & Rt. 22 E. for obtaining a controlled dangerous substance
Posted March 12, 2015
Fri. 6 March.10:11 AM. A male, age 42, of 65 Fairview Ave. was arrested for aggravated assault when he struck a pedestrian with a motor vehicle. This happened during a dispute.
Fri. 6 Mar. 11:08 AM. Residents of the apartments at 401 Rt.22 E. report they returned to their apartment and found that it had been burglarized. An investigation found that entry had been gained through an unsecured living room window. Stolen were numerous credit cards, $4,800.00 cash a gold watch and $300.00 worth of hair extensions.
Fri. 6 Mar. 11:03 PM. Clinton Ave. & Greenbrook Rd. The occupant of a Nissan Maxima assaulted a passenger of another vehicle at this location as the result of road rage.
Sat. 7 Mar. 10:52 AM. A male, age 46, of 46 Grove St. was arrested for contempt of court out of Plainfield. This took place at his home during the execution of a $500.00 warrant.
Sat. 7 Mar.12:12 PM. A male, age 30, was arrested at Craig Pl. & Somerset St. on a $169.00 outstanding warrant from Fanwood. This took place during a motor vehicle stop.
Sat .7 Mar. 2:02 PM. A female, age 39, of 8 Orchard Ave. reports a burglary to her home that took place between 3-3-15 at 7:00 PM and 3-6-15 11:00 AM. She believes the suspects were the former owners of the property and that they returned to collect some of their belongings that had been left behind.
Sun. 8 Mar. 1:32 AM. A male, age 23, of 835 W. 3rd. St., Plainfield was arrested for disorderly conduct at 403 Somerset St.
Sun. 8 Mar. 4:10 AM. A female ,age 25, of 1275 North Ave., Plainfield, was arrested for DWI in front of 71 Pearl St. when she was involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Sun. 8 Mar. 5:47 AM. A male, age 34, of 54 Valerie Drive Manville was arrested for DWI at Brook Ave. & Watchung Ave. where he was involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Sun. 8 Mar. 2:31 PM. A male, age 34, of 1227 E 2nd. St., Plainfield was arrested for contempt of court on warrants out of Carteret & Plainfield, totaling $1,500.00. This took place at Grandview Ave. & Norwood Ave. during a motor vehicle stop.
Sun. 8 Mar. 10:19 PM. A female, age 35 of 1122 E. 2nd. St,. Plainfield was arrested for contempt of court when during a motor vehicle stop it was found that there was a $2,500.00 warrant out of South Plainfield, and a $267.00 warrant out of Plainfield. No location of the stop listed.
Mon. 9 Mar. 1:48 PM. A male, age 54, of 322 Franklin Pl., Plainfield was arrested for contempt of court at the Plainfield Police Station on a $500.00 warrant out of North Plainfield.
Tue.10 Mar. 10:37 AM. A male, age 46, of 520 E. 6th. St. Plainfield was arrested for contempt of court at Forest Brook Dr. & North Dr.. during a motor vehicle stop.
Tue. 10 Mar. 3:41 PM. A female, age 19, of 39 Grove St. reports some unknown person punctured the front and rear tires on the driver’s side of her vehicle. This took place between the hours of 10:30 PM 3-9-15 and 5:30 AM 3-10-15 at Grove St. & Prospect Pl. no suspects at this time.
Posted March 5, 2015
Sat. 28 Feb. 2:15 AM. A male, age 22, of 553 Raritan Rd., Linden was arrested for DWI at Rt. 22 E. & West End Ave.
Sat. 28 Feb. 10:53 AM. A male, age 41, of 49 Waner Ave., Piscataway was involved in an argument and was subsequently run down by a white pick-up in front of 31 Steiner Pl. that fled the scene. No suspects at this time.
Sat. 28 Feb. 2:34 PM. A male, age 45, of 648 Townsend Pl. reports damage to his tent was caused by a cigarette burn. He believes his neighbor is responsible. The cost of the damage is estimated at $200.00.
Sat. 28 Feb. 8:16 PM. A male, age 24, of 352 East End St., Plainfield was arrested at the International Club, Somerset St. & Grandview Ave., for resisting arrest. When the police arrived at the club they observed the actor exhibiting tumultuous behavior, shouting obscenities, flailing his arms around, and pushing people. He refused to obey the police instructions to calm down and had to be placed in handcuffs and be transported to headquarters.
Sun.1 Mar. 12:23 AM. A male, age 36, of 11334 Evans St., Beltsville, MD reported he was assaulted at the Bridge Tavern, 54 Watchung Ave. by an unknown male. The victim reports he was struck on the head with a metal object. The victim was transported by North Plainfield Fire/ Rescue, to Somerville for medical treatment.
Posted February 27, 2015
Wed. 25 Feb. 6:30 AM. A female, age 43, of 146 Watchung Ave. reported someone stole her 2002 Acura RSX, sometime during the course of the evening, from a street next to her residence. No further information.
Wed. 25 Feb. 7:39 PM. A male, age 31, of 1330 South Ave., Plainfield was arrested at Manning Ave. & Westervelt Ave. for hindering apprehension when he gave false information to a police officer during a motor vehicle stop.
Thur., 26 Feb. 9:15 PM. A resident of 401 Rt. 22 East reported the between the hours of 7:30 AM & 9:15 PM someone entered his apartment and stole $2000.00 in cash and 4 years worth of income tax paperwork. No information on how entry was gained.
Fri.27 Feb. 12:29 AM. A male, age 21, of 174 Duer St. was arrested at Craig Pl & Duer St. for possession of a hypodermic syringe after being stopped for not having a headlamp on his bicycle.
Posted February 25, 2015
Mon. 23 Feb. 10:58 AM. A female, age 55, of 144 Belmont Ave. reports someone damaged her 2014 Honda by putting sugar in the gas tank.
Mon. 23 Feb. 6:28 PM. The attendant at the gas station at 421 Somerset St. reports someone drove off without paying for $34.30 of gasoline.
Sat. 22 Feb. 1:30 AM. A female, age 43, of 13 Melrose Ave, Plainfield was arrested for DWI at Grove St. & Linden Ave. after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation.
Sat. 22 Feb. 12:06 PM. A female, age 83, of Orchard Ave. reported her vehicle had been burglarized while parked at Mercer Ave. & Washington Ave. The passengers side window was broken and electronics were stolen from the vehicle.
Sun.22 Feb. 8:40 PM. A male, age 58, of 48 Bay St., Stirling was arrested for DWI at Linden Ave. & Somerset St. It was found that there were 2 outstanding warrants from Bound Brook for this person.
Fri. 20 Feb. 10:24 PM. A male, age 21, of 1822 W 4th. St., Dunellen was arrested for possession of marijuana at Myrtle Ave. & Sycamore Ave. after he was stopped for walking in the middle of the street.
Posted February 17, 2015
Tue. 17 Feb. 5:15 AM. A borough resident reported he parked his car in the area of Manning Ave. & Westervelt Ave. overnight. When he came out of his home at 5:15 AM, the car was not there. No vehicle information listed in the police report.
Mon. 16 Feb. 12:57 AM. A female, age 40, of 1006 Clinton Ave., Plainfield was arrested for DWI at Clinton Ave. & Warfield Rd. following a motor vehicle accident in which she struck a vinyl fence and ran into the embankment of the Costco property.
Posted February 13, 2015
Thur. 12 Feb. 9:43 PM. The police attempted to stop a vehicle at Myrtle Ave. & Sycamore Ave. for a traffic violation. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed and fled from the police. The pursuit was terminated by the shift commander as the vehicle was heading east on Rt.22.
Fri. 13 Feb. 1:09 AM. A male age, 23, of 1223 W 4th. St., Plainfield was arrested in front of 20 Willow Ave. for DWI during a motor vehicle investigation.
Wed. 11 Feb. 6:46 AM. A male, age 32, of 67 Summit Ave. reported his 1997 customized Acura was stolen from in front of his house between 8 PM 10 Feb. & 5:56 AM 11 Feb. The value of the vehicle is $5000.00.
Tue. 10 Feb. 5:24 PM. A resident of the apartments at 301 Maple Ave. reported he left his Ipod unattended on the trunk of his car for about 30 minutes and it was stolen.
Tue. 10 Feb. 8:18 PM. A female resident of 11 Rockview Ave. reports she asked a male friend of hers who was walking by the residence to assist her with a problem she was having with her car. The male said he needed to use her cell phone for light, she gave him the phone. He then struck her in the face with a closed fist and fled the area with the phone.
Posted February 9, 2015
Be vigilant, report any unusual activity to the police at 908-769-2937 or if an emergency call 911.
A resident of the 100 block of Rockview Ave. was assaulted and threatened with a machete at Orchard Ave. & Rockview Ave. around 5:38 PM Friday 6 Feb. as he walked home. As he walked on Willow Ave/ near Orchard Ave., he noticed a male riding slowly on a bicycle. At the intersection of Orchard and Rockview Ave., another male that had been walking behind the victim pushed him to the ground. Both assailants demanded money and threatened the victim with a machete. A willow Ave. resident heard the commotion and and called the police. As this person started walking toward the noise, one of the assailants told her to put the phone down and pointed the machete at her. She continued her call. The assailant fled west on Rockview Ave. and are described as Hispanic males, possibly 15 or 16 years, old wearing hoodies. The victim was taken to RWJ Hospital in New Brunswick where it took 5 stitches to close a wound.
Sun. 8 Feb. 3:04 AM. A male, age 19, of 226 Jefferson Ave. was arrested at Cedar St. & Maple Ave. during a motor vehicle investigation for possession of marijuana.
Sun. 8 Feb. 9:42 AM. A male, age 25, of 1355 . E 7th. St., Plainfield, was arrested at Rt.22 W & West End Ave. during a motor vehicle stop for possession of marijuana. Motor vehicle summonses were issued for driving while suspended and improper safety glass.
Fri. 6 Feb. 3:01 PM. A male, age 60, of 1165 Rt. 22 W. reported someone stole his sunglasses from his vehicle while it was parked at 1165 Rt.22 W.
Fri. 6 Feb. 7:49 PM. A male reports someone stole his Samsung Galaxy cell phone. The victim stated he left the phone in the toilet of the Quick Check, 395 Somerset St. When he returned a few minutes later to retrieve it, the phone was gone.
Posted February 6, 2015
Thur. 5 Feb. 9:37 AM. A male, age 80, of 209 Glenside Pl. reported he sent a person, who claimed to be from Capital One Bank, Money Pak Green Dot cards in the amount of $2,996.00 to secure a $15,00.00 loan from the bank. This action turned out to be a scam.
Thur. 5 Feb. 12:13 AM. A male, age 25, of 361 Jerome St., Brick was arrested at Mountain Ave. & Oneida Ave. during a motor vehicle stop for possession of marijuana. A motor vehicle summons was issued to the same person for unclear plates
Wed. 4 Feb. 11:35 PM. A male, age 19, of 189 Dukes St,. Kearney was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia during a motor vehicle stop at Mountain Ave. & Somerset St.
Tue. 3 Feb. 8:00 PM. A male, age 47, of 145 Manning Ave. reported he had been assaulted by his landlord because he did not have the rent money on time.
Tue. 3 Feb.3:02 AM. A male, age 42, of 300 Central Ave. Plainfield, was stopped at Mountain Ave, & Verdon St. for failing to cross in a crosswalk. During the investigation it was found that there were active warrants out of Fanwood , Plainfield and Hagerstown Md. The subject was turned over to the Somerset County Jail.
Tue. 3 Feb.9:31 PM. A male, age 41, of 425 E 7th. St., Plainfield was arrested for giving false information when he was stopped at Manning Ave. & Somerset during a motor vehicle stop. When the correct name was established, an active warrant from Plainfield was found.
Tue. 3 Feb. 9:50 PM. A resident of 268 Jefferies Pl. reported someone stole 4 of her rings. The value of the theft is $2,720. No other information in police report.
Posted January 30, 2015
Wed. 28 Jan. 11:40 AM. A male, age 20, of 218 E.9th. St., Plainfield was arrested on Leland Ave. during a motor vehicle stop for hindering apprehension.
Sat. 10 Jan.12:19 PM. A female, age 37, of 221 Westervelt Ave. reported someone illegally used her identification to purchase $113.00 of merchandise at Walmart in Watchung.
Thur. 22 Jan. 2:45 PM. The manager of Quick Check, 395 Somerset St., reported a black male shoplifted 10 boxes of candy by placing them in his jacket and left the store. The estimated value of the candy is between $300.00 & $400.00.
Sun. 25 Jan.1:45 AM. A male, age 42, no address listed, reported someone stole his denim jacket which he left hanging on a chair at the Mi Mundo Latino Bar, 375 Somerset St. In the jacket were his house and vehicle keys.
Posted January 22, 2015
Tue. 20 Jan. 12:33 AM. A female, age 23, was arrested at Myrtle Ave. & Sycamore Ave. during a motor vehicle stop a when hypodermic syringe and marijuana was in her possession. The investigation revealed there were also several outstanding warrants for her.
Tue. 20 Jan. 7:08 PM. A male, age 23, of 100 Myrtle Ave. was arrested at Geraud Ave. for possession of marijuana when the police were investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area.
Tue. 20 Jan. 6:21 PM. A female, age 26, of the apartments at 301 Maple Ave. reported someone entered her apartment through an open window and stole her laptop computer.
Tue. 20 Jan. 11:29 PM. A male, age 21, of 515 W. 7th. St., Plainfield was arrested during a motor vehicle stop at Clinton Ave. & Greenbrook Rd. when marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in his possession. During the investigation it was found that there was an outstanding warrant from Seaside Heights for this male.
Mon. 19 Jan. 4:51PM. An employee of Landmark Pharmacy, 345 Somerset St., reported a black male was observed taking an unknown amount of Advil without paying for it. He then fled south on Somerset St.
Mon. 19 Jan. 11:24 PM. A male, age 19, of 112 Duer St. was arrested at 64 Somerset St. when during a motor vehicle stop, marijuana was found in his vehicle.
Mon. 19 Jan. 11:23 PM. A male, age 20, of 263 Duer St. was arrested for possession of an alcoholic beverage under the legal age when the vehicle he was in was stopped for a motor vehicle investigation at 64 Somerset St.
Posted January 20, 2015
Fri 16 Jan. 5:00 PM. The resident of 13 Beech Lane reported his home was burglarized. When he returned to his home at 8:15 PM, he found that someone had entered his home through a second floor window by using a wooden ladder that was found leaning against the house. The dressers and closets were searched by the burglar. It is not sure at the time of the report what was stolen.
Fri.16 Jan. 7:30 PM. The residents of 11 Beech Lane reported their home was burglarized. Entrance was gained through a rear bathroom window. Stolen from the bedroom was jewelry and loose change. The residents were not sure of the value of the items stolen at this time.
St. 17 Jan. 9:47 PM. A male, age 23, of 428 W. Second St., Plainfield was arrested for hindering apprehension when he used another’s identification to avoid the fact that he was driving while on the suspended list and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. This took place on Watchung Ave. during a motor vehicle stop.
Sun. 18 Jan. 2:26 AM. A mal, age 62, of 518 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, was arrested for DWI at Advance Auto Parts Rt. 22 East.
Sun. 11 Jan. 9:38 PM. A male age, 38, of 328 West Cambria St., Philadelphia PA, was arrested by US Marshall’s, assisted by the North Plainfield Police, at 64 Somerset St. on a warrant for being a fugitive from justice out of Springfield Mass. e was turned over to the Somerset County Jail pending extradition.
Sun.11 Jan. 10:00 PM. A male juvenile was robbed at knife point at 478 Somerset St. The robbers are described as 2 black males wearing dark clothes and construction boots. The amount stolen was $10.10. North Plainfield Police units searched the surrounding area with negative results.
Sat. 10 Jan. 12:40 PM. A female, age 18, of 65 Coddington Ave. was arrested at 19 Fairview Ave., 2nd. floor, on an outstanding, no bail, warrant from Somerset County Family Court.
Sat. 10 Jan. 2:29 PM. A male resident, age 37, of 58 Willow Ave. reported he observed a small window at the front entrance of the residence had been broken by an unknown individual. Cost of repair is estimated at $200.00.
Sun. 11 Jan. 9:15 AM. The manager of the Quick Check 395 Somerset St. reported an unknown black male, about 50 years old ,5’10 in height, med. build and wearing a long blue ski coat, dark pants and brown boots, was observed concealing a package of Polar Ice Gum in his coat. When the manager attempted to stop this person from leaving, he fled on a bicycle. The value of the gum is $20.00. Several police units checked the area to no avail.
Sun. 11 Jan.11:56 AM. A male, age 40, of 181 Sanford Ave. reported when he went to his vehicle he found that someone had smeared feces on the windshield and drivers’ side door of the vehicle.
Tue.13 Jan. 12:05 PM. Rencor Inc. reported a burglary at 588 Rt.22 East. A saw worth $800.00 was stolen from one of their sea box containers.
Tue.13 Jan. 6:28 PM. A resident at 450 Oakridge Ave. reported a scam. She received 2 voice-mails on 5 Jan. from someone that identified himself as an employee of the US treasury Dept. When she returned the call she was told, by a male who claimed he was from the US Treasury Legal Dept., that she owed $3000.00 in federal taxes from 2010. He advised her to purchase a money order from Western union and call him back with the validation number and if this was not done immediately the sheriffs dept. would be at her residence to arrest her. The victim told the male she would call the IRS at which time the male hung up.
Posted January 12, 2015
Sun.11 Jan. 10:00 PM. A male juvenile was robbed at knife point at 478 Somerset St. Robbers are described as 2 black males wearing dark clothes and construction boots. The amount stolen was $10.10. North Plainfield Police units searched the surrounding area with negative results.
Sun, 11 Jan. 9:38 PM. A male age 28 of 328 West Cambria St., Philadelphia, PA was arrested by U.S. Marshalls, assisted by the North Plainfield Police, at 64 Somerset Street on a warrant for being a fugitive from justice out of Springfield Mass. He was turned over to the Somerset County Jail pending extradition.
Thur. 8 Jan. 12:36 AM. A male age 40 of 73 Beechwood Rd, Summit was arrested at Regent St. & Somerset St during a motor vehicle stop for operating an unregistered vehicle, when it was found he had marijuana in his possession.
Tue. 6 Jan.7:00 AM. The manager of the apartments at 351 North Dr. reported someone threw a rock though the manager’s office door.
Sun. 4 Jan. 11:51 AM. A male age 24 of 76 Grandview Ave. reported his 2006 Honda was stolen from the street in the area of Grandview Ave. & Verdon St. Value of the vehicle is $11,000.00.
Mon. 29 Dec.8:23 PM. A male age 26 of 67 Mountain Ave. was stopped at Leland Ave, & Mountain Ave. for a motor vehicle violation . The driver gave a false name. Further investigation revealed his license was suspended.
Mon. 29 Dec. 2:12 PM. A female came into headquarters and reported someone had opened an account with Verizon, using her Identification. She reports this took place in 2010.
Mon. 29 Dec. 1:50 AM. A male age 46 of 596 Valley Rd. Gillette was arrested on Steiner Pl. for DWI.