DWI, Drugs, Shoplifting Arrests Made In Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Police report making three arrests last week for drug possession, driving while intoxicated and shoplifting.

Cranford Police Blotter:

On July 24 at 11:54 p.m.: A 2002 Chrysler was stopped on South Avenue East near High Street when the driver was seen using a cellular device while driving. Following an investigation at the scene, Patrolman Joseph Sherbo arrested the driver, Evan Korunow, 25, of Westfield for prescription legend drugs located inside the vehicle. He was processed and provided with a superior court appearance date. In addition, he was issued motor vehicle summonses for use of a cellular device while driving, not having a valid registration card in his possession, not having a valid insurance card in his possession, driving an unregistered vehicle and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle.

On July 28 at 4:14 a.m.: Police units were dispatched to the area of North Avenue West and Alden Street for a suspicious motor vehicle. Following an investigation at the scene, Patrolman Joseph Sherbo arrested the driver, Simon Laurent, 39, of Roselle for driving while intoxicated. He was processed and provided with a municipal court appearance date. In addition, he was issued motor vehicle summonses for careless driving, delaying traffic, and having no valid registration card in his possession.

On July 28 at 9:58 a.m.: Police units were dispatched to a business along South Avenue West for an alleged shoplifting. Following an investigation at the scene, Patrolman Corey LoForte arrested the suspect, Clifford Lawson, 60, of Newark for shoplifting a pair of sunglasses. He was processed and provided with a municipal court appearance date. He was released on his own recognizance.

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