WESTFIELD, NJ – The Westfield Police Department has issued the following police blotter reports of recent events in the community. These incidents do not represent the total scope of police activity, the department said. The Westfield Police Department reminds readers that the suspects identified in these incidents are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
A resident reports that their catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle. The victim vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence at the time of the incident. The victim provided some suspect and suspect vehicle descriptions. The estimated cost to repair the vehicle and replace the catalytic converter is over $1,000.00.
A resident reported that the catalytic converter for their vehicle was stolen from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked in the roadway when the theft occurred. The estimated value to replace the catalytic converter is $1,000.00. This incident appears to be related to another incident of a catalytic converter theft from a motor vehicle.
An individual reported a theft by deception that occurred at a business in the area of the 100 block of Elm Street. The individual stated that she had paid approximately $500.00 for a class dating back to September 13, 2020, and upon completion, she was to receive proof of completion. Upon completion, she states that she never received her certificate or a refund from the individual. Attempts by her to make contact have gone unanswered.
A witness reported observing a suspicious incident when a motor vehicle parked in front of a home on the 700 block of Prospect Street. An occupant exited the vehicle and went into the driveway near parked vehicles. The occupant then reentered the parked vehicle. The resident and owner of the vehicles in the driveway was contacted and their did not recognize the vehicle nor the individual who entered their driveway based on the description provided.
Jose Aranzamendi was placed under arrest on the strength of an active warrant out of Union County Sheriff’s Department pursuant to motor vehicle stop on Terminal Avenue near Central Avenue in Clark. He was transported to Westfield Police Headquarters where he was processed and turned over to the Union County Sheriff’s Department.
A resident of the 300 block of Lamberts Mill Road reported an incident of identity theft and fraud. According to the resident an unknown actor(s) used his identity to open a fraudulent account with AT&T, incurring service charges in the amount of $1,315.36.
Kyle Harvin was placed under arrest on the strength of outstanding warrants out of Westfield, Linden and Scotch Plains Municipal Courts (total warrant amount was $3,250.00) pursuant to an investigation in Municipal Parking Lot #6, located in the area of Rahway Avenue and Watterson Street. Harvin was transported to Westfield Police Headquarters where he was processed and later transported to Linden Police Department.
A business owner located in the 200 block of West North Avenue reported an incident of theft. Between 08-25-2022 and 08-26-2022 an unknown actor(s) stole a tip jar containing approximately $15.00.
A resident responded to Westfield Police Headquarters to surrender found property. She stated that while shopping in Clark Township she found a bag which was left behind inside a shopping cart. Unable to locate the owner, she responded to Westfield Police Department and turned over the bag containing various personal items along with a large sum of US currency.
A business owner in the 0 to 100 block of Elm Street reported being a victim of criminal mischief. According to the victim, an unknown juvenile scratched the driver side of her vehicle which was legally parked in the the alleyway.
A resident of the 700 block of Clarence Street reported an identity theft that occurred between the date of June 25, 2022 and September 1, 2022. During that time, unknown actor(s) opened up two bank accounts and applied for loans while utilizing her name, address, birthdate, and social security number. Upon checking her credit report, she noticed multiple soft credit checks from a number of businesses. It should be noted that the victim did not suffer any monetary loss at this time.