WESTFIELD
Major crime and incident report
Friday, July 14, 2017
9:44 a.m.: Accident, Central Street. Police reported that an officer’s vehicle backed into another. No injuries reported or tow trucks requested.
10:04 a.m.: Larceny, walk-in. A walk-in party reported that they lost their wallet and someone had allegedly used their debit card before it could be canceled. A total of $62 was reported as the alleged loss.
10:18 a.m.: Vandalism motor vehicle, Leonard Avenue. Police received a report of a car that reportedly had a rear taillight “smashed out” and a screw in a tire. No further information was available.
1:49 p.m.: Larceny, Rachael Terrace. Police received a report of jewelry that was allegedly stolen. The jewelry was valued at approximately $2,000. Police reported that it is under investigation.
4:10 p.m.: Accident and arrest, Union Street. Police reported a two-vehicle accident involving a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze and a 2008 Pontiac G6. Police reported that Jason Kendall, 40, of Feeding Hills, reportedly had a suspended license and was operating one of the vehicles. Police then reported that while taking inventory of the vehicle they allegedly found a small quantity of heroin. Police arrested Kendall and charged him with operating motor vehicle with license suspended and possession class A drug.
7:06 p.m.: Vandalism, Zephyr Drive. Police received a report of damage to the siding of a home and a light with what appeared to be buckshot or some type of pellet. Police reported that they were unsure when this occurred.
11:08 p.m.: Accident, hit-and-run, Russell Road. Police received a report from a person who claimed to have witnessed a vehicle hit a hydrant and then leave. They reported that no water was coming from the hydrant but the hydrant was on its side. They also provided police with a license plate. Police stopped the vehicle at Lloyds Hill Road and Russell Road. Police arrested alleged operator Moses Garcia, 32, of Westfield, on a warrant, as well as operating a motor vehicle with a license suspended subsequent offense, leave scene of property damage, marked lanes violation and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
