Heroin, Cocaine Arrest On Hayes Street: Cranford Police

CRANFORD, NJ - A 51-year-old Colonia man was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop on Aug. 16, according to the Cranford Police Department.

According to authorities, Patrolman John Ratigan stopped a 2004 Toyota on Centennial Avenue and Hayes Street for a seatbelt violation.

Following an investigation on scene, Rattigan arrested a passenger, Robert Haines, for suspected heroin and cocaine found inside the vehicle, police said. He was processed and provided with a Superior Court appearance date.

In addition, the driver was issued a motor vehicle summons for an improper turn, police said.

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