January 30, 2017
At approximately 11 p.m., Patrolman William Hannon conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2008 silver Honda Accord in the area of West Colfax Avenue at Larch Street for a moving violation. Upon further investigation, Patrolman Hannon observed a rear seat passenger Paul Lamberti, age 24 from Mountainside, to be in possession of suspected marijuana. He was placed under arrest and was charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and was issued a summons for failure to wear a seatbelt. He was later released with a future court date.
February 4, 2017
Officer Gregory Polakoski arrested Diego S. Principe, age 28 of Elizabeth, for Possession of CDS (suspected marijuana) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the area of East Westfield Avenue. Mr. Principe was processed and released on a summons. Motor vehicle summonses were also issued.
February 6, 2017
Officer Gregory Polakoski arrested Joanne K. Talbot, age 44 of East Orange, for Possession of CDS (suspected marijuana) pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the area of East Westfield Avenue and Chestnut Street. Ms. Talbot was processed and released on a summons. Motor vehicle summonses were also issued.
February 7, 2017
Officer William Hannon arrested Mohamed T. Kaba, age 18 of Newark, for Possession of CDS (suspected marijuana) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the area of West Westfield Avenue and Chiego Place. Mr. Kaba was also arrested on a Union Township Municipal Court warrant totaling $750. He was processed and issued a summons. Motor vehicle summonses were also issued. Mr. Kaba was subsequently turned over to Union Township Police Department as he was unable to post bail.
February 8, 2017
Officer Richard Gaylord arrested Michael J. Watson, age 25 of Roselle, for Possession of CDS (suspected marijuana) pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the area of West Lincoln Avenue and Colfax Avenue. Mr. Watson was processed and released on a summons. Motor vehicle summonses were also issued.
That same day, officer William Hannon arrested Christopher Ruiz-Aragon, age 18 of Somerset, for Obstruction, Possession of CDS (suspected marijuana) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the area of Madison Avenue and Pershing Avenue. Mr. Ruiz-Aragon was processed and released on a summons. Motor vehicle summonses were also issued.
February 12, 2017
Officer John Fitzgerald arrested Norberto Pena, age 24 of Paterson, for Possession of CDS (suspected marijuana) pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the area of Galloping Hill Road and East Grant Avenue. Mr. Pena was processed and released on a summons. Motor vehicle summonses were also issued.
February 14, 2017
Officer William Hannon arrested Brittany F. Charles, age 18 of Woodbridge, for Possession of CDS (suspected marijuana) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the area of West Westfield Avenue and Valley Road. Ms. Charles was processed and released on a summons. Motor vehicle summonses were also issued.