Fire Chief Charged for Damaging Rare Sports Car in New Jersey

A New Jersey fire chief in Piscataway has been charged with damaging a man’s rare sports car by dumping a bucket of rocks, mud, and gravel on it. The incident occurred when the car was parked next to the firehouse where the fire chief, Joshua Scolnick, works.

Mark Bahna, the car’s owner, claims that Scolnick was upset about rainwater from his sump pump seeping onto the firehouse property next door. Bahna stated that his car was parked on his property between his building and the volunteer firehouse. His attorney, Mark Speed, mentioned that they are exploring all legal options and have reached out in writing to the parties involved, awaiting a response.

Despite attempts to contact Scolnick at the firehouse and reaching out to Piscataway Fire District No. 3, where the firehouse is located, there were no responses. Police have charged Scolnick with 3rd-degree criminal mischief for allegedly damaging Bahna’s prized possession – a priceless ’95 Nismo 270R’. The car is one of only two in the U.S., and it represents Bahna’s lifelong passion for collecting rare vehicles.