Prescription Drug Arrest On Centennial Avenue: Cranford Police

CRANFORD, NJ - A 37-year-old Linden man was arrested and charged with possession after a motor vehicle stop on April 27.

According to authorities, Patrolman Ryan Gerrity stopped a 2003 Infiniti on Centennial Avenue for a brake lamp out. Following an investigation on scene, Gerrity arrested the driver, Michael Matzkanich, for suspected suboxone and adderall found in his possession, police said.

He was processed and provided with a Superior Court appearance date. In addition, he was issued motor vehicle summonses for maintenance of lamps, no valid insurance card and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, police said.

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