May 26, 2017
At approximately 10:35 p.m., Roselle Park Police Department (RPPD) Officer Ryan Hokanson was walking past a parked and occupied 2015 Nissan in the parking lot of a local business on West Westfield Avenue. While walking past the vehicle, Officer Hokanson reportedly detected the strong odor of suspected marijuana coming from the Nissan. He approached and spoke with the driver – Corey Grafton, age 28 from Roselle. A narcotic investigation was conducted which led to the discovery of suspected cocaine and marijuana. Mr. Grafton was placed under arrest and charged with two (2) counts of Possession Of CDS. He was also found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Roselle Park Municipal Court for $1,297. Mr. Grafton was issued two motor vehicle summonses for Driving While Suspended and Possession Of CDS In A Motor Vehicle. He was released on a summons after posting full bail and was given a first appearance Superior Court date of June 8th.
May 29, 2017
At around 11:25 p.m., RPPD Officer William Hannon conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Honda that was reportedly observed traveling eastbound on West Westfield Avenue with an equipment violation. During the stop, the driver of the vehicle, Patrick S. Dalton, age 24, and passenger, Kyle I. Williams, age 22, both from Linden were found to be in possession of suspected marijuana.
Mr. Dalton was placed under arrest and charged with Possession Of CDS and Paraphernalia. He was also issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to wear a seatbelt, brake light out and Possession Of CDS In A Motor Vehicle.
Mr. Williams was placed under arrest and charged with Possession Of CDS. He was also issued a motor vehicle summons for failure to wear a seatbelt.
Both were released on a summons with a Municipal Court first appearance date of June 8th.
June 4, 2017
At approximately 4:40 p.m., RPPD Officer Mitchell White assisted an individual in police headquarters lobby who was identified as Darius A. Johnson, age 19 from Union. He supplied Mr. Johnson with an envelope to place his fine payment in for the court. While having contact with Mr. Johnson, Officer White reportedly detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from Mr. Johnson and conducted an investigation. Mr. Johnson was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was placed under arrest and charged with Possession Of CDS and paraphernalia. He was later released on a summons with a Municipal Court first appearance of June 15th.
June 6, 2017
At approximately 1:50 a.m., RPPD Officer Kyle Snyder conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2009 Toyota for an equipment violation on West Westfield Avenue. During the stop and narcotic investigation, the driver, Trevor S. Louther, age 33 from Roselle, was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Mr. Louther was placed under arrest and charged with possession of c.d.s. and paraphernalia. Motor vehicle summonses were also issued for no front license plate, failure to exhibit registration card, and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. The suspect was released on a summons with a Municipal Court date of June 22nd.