Crime & Safety

Police Arrest Two for Narcotics in Dairy Queen Parking Lot

Cranford Police activity from June 24-28.

Police arrested two Elizabeth residents Thursday, both charged for possession and distribution of narcotics. Police also charged a Colonia resident Friday with driving while intoxicated on the corner of North Avenue and Arlington Road. Here are the details:

Thursday, June 24:

Police arrested a 30-year-old man and a juvenile at 4:29 p.m. in the Dairy Queen parking lot on North Avenue, for allegedly possessing and distributing a large quantity of ecstasy. Police also charged the 30-year-old with employing a juvenile for narcotics distribution. While police released the juvenile to his mother, the adult was held at Union County Jail, with bail set to $50,000.

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Friday, June 25:

Officer Robert Jordan noticed a vehicle crossing the center line on North Avenue and Arlington Road at 12:32 a.m. Upon stopping the vehicle, Jordan arrested the 29-year-old male driver from Colonia for driving while intoxicated. Jordan also issued the driver a summons for failure to keep right on the roadway.

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