Crime Blotter: January - February 2026
January 28, 2026, 2:00 PM
Patrol officers responded to a private residence on Westfield Road for a reported dispute in progress. While on scene, the parties were separated and it was determined the incident did not rise above a verbal altercation. The defendant left the scene without incident.
January 22, 2026, 11:49 AM
Patrol officers took a report of theft from the rear of a private business on South Avenue in reference to stolen cooking oil. The removal company reported an unknown party had unlawfully emptied the tank at an unknown time without permission.
January 22, 2026, 7:15 PM
Patrol Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Midway Avenue and Tower Pl after a random plate inquiry showed an active ATS warrant for the registered owner. During this time, it was determined, Daniela Cardona, a 30-year-old Clifton resident, had an outstanding traffic warrant for $1,000 from the Union Beach Municipal Court. Cardona was arrested and was able to post partial bail. She was then released on her own recognizance with a new court date to appear in Union Beach on February 18, 2026.
January 5, 2026, 7:24 PM
Patrol officers took a report of harassment from a male party who walked into police headquarters. The male party stated his neighbor had been harassing him in reference to an ongoing dispute. The male party wished to have this incident documented.
January 7, 2026, 2:32 PM
Patrol Officers responded to a private residence on South Avenue for a report of harassment. The female resident advised that her former neighbor is harassing her by posting defamatory Google Reviews about her. The female resident wished to have the incident documented.
January 11, 2026, 3:18 PM
Patrol officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of South Avenue and Fourth Street for a motor vehicle violation. During this time, it was determined that Stephen Buckman, a 29-year-old North Plainfield resident, had an outstanding traffic warrant for $5,500 from the Newark Municipal Court. Campbell was arrested and released on his own recognizance with a new court date to appear in Newark on January 15, 2026.
