A fire chief from New Jersey has been arrested after allegedly damaging a man’s sports car in a fit of rage. The incident was caught on camera and showed Joshua Scolnick dumping a bucket of rocks, mud, and gravel onto the 1995 Nissan Nismo 270R while it was parked next to the firehouse where he works. The car’s owner, Mark Bahna, claims that Scolnick was upset about rainwater from his sump pump seeping over to the Arbor Hose Company #1 next door.
Bahna, who is a collector and seller of Japanese sports cars, stated that his car was scratched and dented in the incident. He mentioned that the car is priceless and may be one of only two ’95 Nismo 270R’s currently in the U.S. The car is number five out of the 30 that Nissan produced in 1995. Bahna’s attorney, Mark Speed, mentioned that they are exploring all legal options and have reached out to the parties involved.
CBS New York attempted to contact the firehouse where Scolnick works, but did not receive any responses. Piscataway Fire District No. 3, which oversees the firehouse, also did not respond to messages. Police have charged Scolnick with 3rd-degree criminal mischief and he was released on a summons complaint. The incident has caused outrage in the community, and the damage to Bahna’s rare sports car has been a topic of discussion.
The arrest of Joshua Scolnick has sparked anger among members of Piscataway community who are shocked by his behavior. Many are calling for justice for Mark Bahna whose prized sports car was destroyed by Scolnick’s careless actions.
In response to this incident, some residents have started petitioning for stricter disciplinary action against firefighters who commit such crimes.
As for Scolmnick’s defense team they are working round-the-clock to gather evidence and build their case against these charges.
Only time will tell if this case will go forward or not but it is clear that this event has shaken many people within Piscataway community leading them to demand accountability from their leaders and law enforcement officials.
This article highlights how even those in positions of power can make mistakes leading them down a dangerous path ultimately harming others around them. It also shows how quickly things can escalate when emotions run high causing damage not only physically but also emotionally as well as financially for those affected by such actions.
