Crime & Safety
Burglary, DUI, Shoplifting, Theft Reported In Clark
Clark Police made multiple arrests for shoplifting, theft, DUI and warrants last week.

CLARK, NJ — Clark Police made multiple arrests for shoplifting, theft, DUI and warrants last week.
On Nov. 14 at 6:24 p.m.: In the vicinity of Featherbed Lane, police arrested Michael Martin, 28, of Elizabeth for DUI. He was subsequently released pending a court date. Police Officer Michael Somma was
the arresting officer.
On Nov. 15 at 4:51 p.m.: Police took a report of a theft of a wallet from a patron of Panera Bread at 1255 Raritan Road. The incident is under investigation. Police Officer Alex Ruiz was the investigating officer.
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On Nov. 15 at 4:58 p.m.: Police arrested Stephanie Belasco, 67, of Westfield for shoplifting merchandise valued at $62.98 from the Target Department Store at 45 Central Ave. She was subsequently released on her own recognizance pending a court date. Police Officer Pedro Oliveira was the arresting officer.
On Nov. 15 at 7:06 p.m.: Police arrested Dawn Bazydlo, 49, of Rahway for shoplifting at the Shop-Rite Supermarket at 76 Central Ave. She was subsequently released on her own recognizance pending a court date. Police Officer Pedro Oliveira was the arresting officer.
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On Nov. 16 at 4:13 p.m.: Police arrested Andrew Hazuda, 26, of Clark for theft. He was subsequently released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Police Officer Michael Ciaccio was the arresting officer.
On Nov. 16 at 11:15 p.m.: Police took a report of a theft of car keys from an unsecured locker at L.A.Fitness and subsequent theft of a wallet from a motor vehicle that was parked in the lot of L.A. Fitness at 1255 Raritan Road. The incident is under investigation. Police Officer Brad Dustin was the investigating officer.
On Nov. 17 at 6:05 p.m.: Police took a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle that was parked at 225 Central Ave. The incident is under investigation. Police Officer Pedro Oliveira was the investigating officer.
On Nov. 17 at 7:47 p.m.: Police took a report of a theft of a purse from a patron of Molly Maguires at 1085 Central Ave. The incident is under investigation. Police Officer Michael Hernandez was the investigating officer.
On Nov. 19 at 10:51 a.m.: In the vicinity of Shading Place, police arrested Marita Russell, 32, of Elizabeth, on outstanding warrants from Clark and Perth Amboy for contempt of court. She was subsequently turned over to the Perth Amboy Police Department. Police Officer Mark Detore was the arresting officer.
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