Crime Blotter: June - July 2026
July 28, 2026 12:28 PM
A resident of Beech Avenue reported than an unknown party was able to hack into their Amazon account and order two Garmin watches totaling $1823.27. The packages were delivered to the UPS Store in Westfield where an unknown party picked them up. This matter is being investigated by the detective bureau.
July 13, 2026 07:53 AM
Two residents of South Avenue reported their vehicles were vandalized overnight causing significant damage. After an investigation by the Fanwood Detective Bureau, the suspect James Conahan, age 64 of Fanwood, was arrested for 2c:17-3 (Criminal Mischief) of the 3rd Degree. He was released with a pending court appearance.
July 5th 2026, 01:37 AM
Lucio Solorrzanoramirez of Elizabeth, NJ was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated near the intersection of Midway Ave and Paul Place. He was transported to Fanwood Police Headquarters, processed, and released on a summons.
June 28th,2026, 16:06 PM
A resident of Nichols Court reported that the license plate to his motorcycle may have been stolen sometime between June 26 and June 28.
June 25th,2026, 19:32 PM
A resident of Hunter Avenue reported that an unknown party made a fraudulent purchase on his credit card for $105.56. This matter is being investigated further.
June 25th,2026, 13:01 PM
Robert Tandoc, age 39, of Chatham, was arrested for Criminal Sexual Contact following an investigation by the detective bureau where an adult female reported that she was inappropriately touched by an employee at a private business on South Avenue.
June 25th 2026, 10:50 AM
Jalier Burns, age 25, of Plainfield, was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on Terrill Road. During the interaction Mr. Burns was found to have two active arrest warrants totaling $5000.00 out of Kenilworth and Union. He was released on his own recognizance with a new court date.
June 20th 2026, 12:02 PM
Wieslaw Ostrowski, age 42, of Rahway, was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on Martine Avenue. During the interaction Mr. Ostrowski was found to have an active arrest warrant for $1000.00 out of Colts Neck. He was released on his own recognizance with a new court date.
June 20th 2026, 12:02 PM
Shaquille Austin, age 30, of N. Plainfield, was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on Farley Avenue. During the interaction Mr. Austin was found to have an active arrest warrant for $1000.00 out of Union. He was released on his own recognizance with a new court date.
June 18th,2026, 17:05 PM
Saiharish Kota, age 36, of Scotch Plains, was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on South Avenue. During the interaction Mr. Sterling was found to have an active arrest warrant for $1000.00 out of South Plainfield. He was posted required bail and was released on his own recognizance with a new court date.
June 16th,2026, 21:41 PM
James Sterling, age 27, of Plainfield, was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on Beech Avenue. During the interaction Mr. Sterling was found to have an active arrest warrant for $750.00 out of Piscataway. He was released on his own recognizance with a new court date.
June 15th 2026, 09:15 AM
Chanel Lowry, age 42, of Plainfield, was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on South Avenue. During the interaction Mr. Lowry was found to have an active arrest warrant for $1000.00 out of Mountainside. She was released on her own recognizance with a new court date.
June 14th 2026, 07:07 PM
Abdoulaye Toure , age 30, of N. Plainfield, was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on Midway Avenue. During the interaction Mr. Toure was found to have an active arrest warrant for $550.00 out of Watchung. He was released on his own recognizance with a new court date after posting partial bail.
June 14th,2026, 04:34 AM
An unknown male party entered the yard of a private residence on Paterson Road and pulled on the vehicle’s door handles. The vehicle was locked and entry was not gained. This matter is being investigated by the detective bureau.
June 14th,2026, 00:16 AM
An unknown male party entered the yard of a private residence on Terrill Road and pulled on the vehicle’s door handles. The vehicle was locked and entry was not gained. This matter is being investigated by the detective bureau.
June 11th 2026, 10:33 AM
Joshua Garcia, age 39, of Elizabeth, was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on North Avenue. During the interaction Mr. Garcia was found to have an active arrest warrant for $750.00 out of Bound Brook. He was released on his own recognizance with a new court date.
June 6th, 2026, 13:26 PM
A resident of Paterson Road reported that they believe someone stole the vehicle emblem from their car. It is valued at $1500 due to it being attached to a sensor. This matter is being investigated by the detective bureau.
June 3rd 2026, 12:13 PM
A Fanwood Resident reported that they were a victim of fraud. An unknown party posed as a Microsoft security employee over the telephone. They deceived the resident into believing they needed to purchase $11,000 in bitcoin following an alleged error. This matter is being investigated by the detective bureau.