Police Blotter: Diamond Ring Stolen, Two DWIs and Drug Arrests

While last week's biggest public safety news was the pedestrian being hit by a car, driven by a suspected drunk driver, in front of Lord & Taylor, the police have been busy with other crimes during the week. A second DWI arrest was made last week, along with two drug related arrests and routine arrests on unpaid warrants. A bike was taken from a downtown street corner and a resident reported a diamond ring stolen.

Aug. 4

• Matthew Kaelblein, 36, of Westfield came to police headquarters to be arrested for a $165 warrant from Bridgewater. He posted bail and was released.
• Ralph Shields was arrested at the Middlesex County Jail on an outstanding traffic warrant. The Westfield Municipal Court set bail at $1900 and did not allow a 10-percent payment for the bail. An investigation showed Shields had an unpaid warrant from Cranford in the amount of $520 and an unpaid warrant from Newark for $250.

Aug. 5

• Leslie Boughner, 55, of Westfield was arrested for DWI after she hit pedestrian Gina Marotta, 25, of Clark on North Avenue in front of Lord & Taylor. Marotta was crossing from the employee parking lot to the department store when she was hit.

Aug. 6

• Sarah Weber, 20, of Westfield was arrested for possession of under 50 grams of marijuana while police were investigating the intersection of Grandview Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue.

Aug. 7

• Steven Frederick, 48, of Brentwood, NY was arrested for DWI following a motor vehicle accident in the traffic circle.
• Qiana Monroe, 26, of Westfield was arrested on a warrant from Westfield and she posted bail.
• Kamil S. Matthews was arrested at the Essex County Jail on a warrant from Westfield with bail set at $500. He was unable to make bail and was committed to the Union County Jail.
• A resident reported the theft of a kid's bike from in front of a business at the intersection of East Broad Street and Prospect Street. The bike is a BMX style, has a "special" make, is black in color and is valued at $500. The detective bureau is currently investigating the case.

Aug. 8

• Patrick C. Thomson of Westfield was arrested on a Sayreville warrant.

Aug. 10

• Tiquana Cabbell of Piscataway was arrested for possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• A resident of Lincoln Road reported that a diamond ring had been stolen from the residence.

Aug. 11

• Sean Betts of Linden was arrested on a warrant from Linden. Westfield police transported him to Linden.