Busted Headlight Leads To Cranford Drug Arrest: Cops

CRANFORD, NJ - A 21-year-old Roselle man was arrested and charged with possession of under 50g, marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop, according to the Cranford Police Department.

On Nov. 13 Patrolman Robert Chamra stopped a 2004 Mitsubishi on Raritan Road and Moen Avenue for having a headlight out, police said. Following an investigation at the scene, Chamra arrested the driver, Jefry Jimenez, for suspected marijuana found inside the vehicle, police said.

In addition to being charged with possession of under 50g, marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, he was issued motor vehicle summonses for an unregistered vehicle, maintenance of lamps, no valid insurance card in possession and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, police said.

He was processed and provided with a Municipal Court appearance date.

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