Crime Blotter: September - October 2025
September- October 2025 Fanwood Police Department Crime Blotter
October 31, 2025, 11:10 PM
Patrol officers responded to a residence on Staggard Place for a report of criminal mischief. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting party. It was determined that an unknown party threw eggs at the residence. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
October 29, 2025, 7:46 AM
Patrol officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Midway Avenue and Russell Road after a random plate inquiry revealed that the driver, Michael Campbell, a 24-year-old Somerville resident, had an outstanding traffic warrant for $1,000 from the Fanwood Municipal Court. Campbell was arrested and released on his own recognizance with a new court date to appear in Fanwood November 6, 2025.
October 28, 2025, 07:38 AM
Patrol officers responded to a residence on Mary Lane for a report of a bicycle theft. The total value of the bicycle was $400. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
October 27, 2025, 10:10 AM
Patrol officers discovered that the trail camera that was placed on the PSE&G pole at Forest Road Park was missing. The incident was documented by patrol officers.October 17, 2025, 03:59 PM
Officers were notified by the Plainfield Police Department that Nibaldo Broncanolema, a 26-year-old resident of Newark, had been arrested on an outstanding Fanwood warrant for failure to appear in court. Fanwood officers responded to the Plainfield Police Department and took custody of the individual, transporting him to Fanwood Police Headquarters for processing.
Following processing, the individual was transported to the Union County Jail, where he was lodged pending a court appearance in Fanwood Municipal Court scheduled for Thursday, 10/23/25 at 1:30 PM. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
October 17, 2025, 01:09 PM
Patrol officers responded to the police department for a report of fraud. A business owner on South Avenue reported that an unknown individual attempted to cash a forged business check. While the account and routing numbers were accurate, all other information on the check was falsified. The check did not clear, and no funds were withdrawn from the business account. The incident was documented by responding officers.
October 16, 2025, 12:515 PM
Patrol officers responded to the police department for a report of potential fraud. A resident of Midway Avenue reported that an unknown individual appeared to have affixed their previously surrendered New Jersey license plate to an unidentified vehicle, which was then driven through an E-ZPass toll booth. As a result, the victim was charged approximately $14 for the toll violation.
Further investigation revealed that the unknown individual fraudulently replicated the victim’s license plate number and displayed it on the vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 26, 2025, 08:48 AM
Officers responded to the police department for a report of fraud from a resident of Madison Avenue. The victim stated that a bank account was opened in his name without his authorization. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 24, 2025, 12:57 PM
Patrol officers and detectives responded to a residence on Glenwood Road for a report of a missing person. With the assistance of the Union County Office of Emergency Management, Union County Prosecutors Office, Westfield Police Department, and the Middlesex Borough Police Department, the missing person was located in Middlesex NJ. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 22, 2025, 04:58 PM
A resident of South Avenue reported that he was scammed by an unknown Zelle user to send him $500 via Zelle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 19, 2025, 01:33 PM
Patrol officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on a motorcyclist for a traffic violation. The motorcyclist failed to stop for the officer. The motorcyclist's license plate was not visible to the officer. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 18, 2025, 11:10 AM
Patrol officers conducted a motor vehicle stop for a driving with a suspended license/registration. Further investigation revealed that the registered owner, Darnell Deshon Harris, a 47-year-old Plainfield resident, had an active warrant for his arrest of $1,000 out of the Borough of Fanwood. Mr. Harris was able to pay partial bail of $300.00, and he was released on his own recognizance with a new court date of September 25, 2025. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 17, 2025, 07:34 AM
A resident of Forest Road reported that their sprinkler head was stolen from their front lawn by an unknown individual. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 6, 2025, 08:27 AM
Patrol officers responded to the police department for a report of cyber fraud. The victim, who resides on North Avenue, reported that an unknown individual stole his American Airline miles and purchased a flight to China. The total mileage stolen was 151,000 miles totaling $1,510.00. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 5, 2025, 10:27 AM
A resident of Rainier Road reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported nothing missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 01:20 PM
A resident of Glenwood Road reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported nothing missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 12:55 PM
A resident of Paterson Road reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported nothing missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 12:49 AM
A resident of Glenwood Road reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported nothing missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 11:16 AM
A resident of Paterson Road reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported nothing missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 11:07 PM
A resident of Tillotson Road reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported nothing missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 09:27 AM
A resident of Hunter Avenue reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported nothing missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 08:23 AM
A resident of Birchwood Terrace reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported $100 in cash missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 06:45 AM
A resident of Glenwood Road reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported $4.00 in cash missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 06:27 AM
A resident of Tillotson Road reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported nothing missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 4, 2025, 05:52 AM
A resident of Tillotson Road reported that their unlocked motor vehicle was burglarized. The resident reported nothing missing from their vehicle. The incident was documented by patrol officers.
September 2, 2025, 04:40 PM
Patrol Officers arrested, Robert Moskal, a 38-year-old Scotch Plains resident for an outstanding warrant out of Manville NJ for simple assault. The male posted full bail and was released on a summons to appear with a new court date.
