Seatbelt Violation Leads To Syringe Arrest

CRANFORD, NJ - A 28-year-old Cranford man was charged with possession of hypodermic syringe after a motor vehicle stop, according to the Cranford Police Department.

On Dec. 3, Patrolman Ryan Gerrity stopped a 2002 Honda on North Avenue East and John Street for a seatbelt violation, police said. Following an investigation at the scene, Gerrity arrested the driver, James Molloy, for a hypodermic syringe found in his possession, police said. In addition, he was issued a motor vehicle summons for a seatbelt violation.

He was processed and provided with a Municipal Court appearance date.

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