Alleged counterfeiter takes own life Wednesday

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On Tuesday, July 15, officers with the Westfield Police Department (WPD) executed a search warrant in the 16800 block of South Park Drive regarding a counterfeit sports memorabilia scheme.

On Wednesday, July 16, the search extended to the 300 block of Hoover Street. Upon arrival, officers found the individual deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The investigation is ongoing and the FBI is assisting. WPD will provide updates as they become available.