Heroin Arrest On North Avenue East: Cranford Police

CRANFORD, NJ - A 27-year-old Parlin man was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop on May 6, according to the Cranford Police Department.

According to authorities, Patrolman Gregory Federici stopped a 2017 Mazda on North Avenue East and the Garden State Parkway 137 Exchange for a seatbelt violation.

Following an investigation on scene, Federici arrested Anthony Torres, 27, respectively, for suspected heroin found in their possession, police said.

He was processed and provided with Superior Court appearance dates.

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