Cranford Man Among 7 Arrested For Drug-Related Crimes

Editor's Note: One or more names in this report have been redacted in light of additional documentation provided regarding this case.

CRANFORD, NJ — A Cranford man was among seven people police arrested for possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia, according to the police blotter.

On March 25 at 8:41 p.m., Cranford Police Units were dispatched to the area of the 100 block of South Avenue East for a suspicious man.

Following an investigation at the scene, Patrolman Ali Muhammad arrested Matthew DiMarco, 30, of Cranford for being in possession of a hypodermic syringe and drug paraphernalia, police reported.

He was charged with possession of a hypodermic syringe and possession of paraphernalia, processed and provided with a pending municipal court appearance date.

Other Cranford Police Blotter items:

On March 20 at 2:24 p.m.: A 2002 Lincoln was stopped on Centennial Avenue near the intersection of Raritan Road for a brake light out. Following an investigation at the scene, Patrolman Gregory Federici arrested a passenger, Kim Carter, 56, of Newark for suspected heroin located on her person. She was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of paraphernalia, processed and released pending a superior court appearance date. Additionally, the driver was issued motor vehicle summonses for maintenance of lamps.

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On March 22 at 11:22 p.m.: A 2005 Jeep was stopped at the intersection of Centennial Avenue and Raritan Road for tinted windows. Following an investigation at the scene, Patrolman Michael O’Neil arrested the driver, Tajhane Thomas, 22, of East Orange for suspected marijuana located in the vehicle. She was charged with possession of under 50 grams (marijuana) and possession of paraphernalia, processed and released pending a municipal court appearance date. Additionally, she was issued motor vehicle summonses for possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, tinted windows, and maintenance of lamps.

On March 23 at 4:06 p.m.: A 2000 Pontiac was stopped on Myrtle Street near Rod Smith Place for a seat belt violation. Following an investigation at the scene, Patrolman Gregory Federici arrested the driver, George Cucuzzella, 28, of Oceanport for suspected crack-cocaine and heroin located inside the vehicle. He was charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of paraphernalia, processed and released pending a superior court appearance date. Additionally, he was issued motor vehicle summonses for a seat belt violation and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle.

On March 24 at 11:02 p.m.: A 2003 Subaru was stopped at the intersection of North Avenue East and John Street for unclear plates. Following an investigation at the scene, Patrolman Joseph Sherbo arrested a passenger, Efrain Sanchez, 23, Neptune for suspected marijuana and paraphernalia located on his person. He was charged with possession of under 50 grams (marijuana) and possession of paraphernalia, processed and released with a pending municipal court appearance date. Additionally, the driver was issued a summons for unclear plates.

On March 26 at 11:16 p.m.: A 2003 Nissan was stopped at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Cranford Avenue for a having a parking light out. Following an investigation at the scene, Patrolman Shayne Temple arrested the driver, Jason Hay, 23, of Garwood for possession of drug paraphernalia on his person. He was charged with possession of paraphernalia, processed and released pending a municipal court appearance date. Additionally, he was issued a motor vehicle summons for maintenance of lamps.

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