Crack Pipe Arrest In Cranford: Police

CRANFORD, NJ - A 40-year-old Linden man was arrested and charged with possession after a motor vehicle stop on Aug. 24.

According to authorities, Patrolman Ali Muhammad stopped a 2008 Chrysler on Raritan Road and the Garden State Parkway 136 Exchange for a break light out. Following an investigation on scene, Muhammad arrested a passenger in the vehicle, Jimmy Tabaczek, for possession of a suspected crack pipe found in the vehicle, police said.

He was processed and provided with a Municipal Court appearance date. In addition, the driver was issued a motor vehicle summons for maintenance of lamps.

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