Fire Chief Charged with Criminal Mischief for Damaging Rare Sports Car: A Closer Look at the Incident in Piscataway, New Jersey

In Piscataway, New Jersey, a fire chief has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly damaging a rare sports car. Joshua Scolnick, the fire chief, is accused of dumping rocks, mud, and gravel onto a 1995 Nissan Nismo 270R while it was parked next to the firehouse where he works. Surveillance video captured the incident and provided evidence of Scolnick’s actions.

Mark Bahna, the owner of the car, claims that Scolnick was upset about rainwater from his sump pump seeping over to the Arbor Hose Company #1 next door on West 7th Street. Bahna stated that they are examining all legal options with their attorney. He explained that his car was parked on his property between his building and the volunteer firehouse. Bahna specializes in collecting and selling Japanese sports cars and mentioned that his car was scratched and dented. He emphasized that it is priceless and may be one of just two ’95 Nismo 270R’s in the U.S., with his being car number five out of the original 30 produced by Nissan in 1995.

Despite attempts to reach out to the parties involved, responses have not been received yet according to attorney Mark Speed. CBS New York reached out to 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 disclosed that Scolnick was charged with 3rd-degree criminal mischief and was released on a summons complaint.