PARK RIDGE—Local police have arrested a Pearl River, N.Y., woman they say keyed two vehicles in the Ridge Diner parking lot late last month — and are asking for the public’s help identifying one of the owners.
Police said Jennifer Watkins, 42, of 112 Ridge St., was caught on surveillance footage scratching the passenger side of a white SUV as she entered the diner between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 31. Video then shows her keying the passenger side of a 2004 Acura TSX as she left, authorities said.
The Acura’s owner, an 89-year-old woman, reported the damage later that day, according to police. The owner of the SUV has not been identified.
Watkins was arrested, processed, and released on Feb. 17. She is charged with criminal mischief with damage, a third-degree crime.
Anyone with information about the white SUV or the incident is asked to call Detective Michael Albanese at 201-391-5401, ext. 235.
Police Chief Joseph Rampolla said the charge is an accusation and that Watkins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.