Scotch Plains Man Arrested for Drugs: Blotter

Clark, NJ -- A Scotch Plains man was arrested for possession of drugs along with two others last week in Clark.

On March 11 at 3:11 p.m., in the vicinity of Lake Avenue, police arrested Christopher Regent, age 29, single, unemployed of 17 Autumn Court in Colonia on outstanding warrants from Clark, Newark and North Brunswick totaling $2,000, for contempt of court. He was subsequently released on his own recognizance.

Also arrested were Joseph Colatrella, age 26, marital status unknown, employment status unknown of 291 Country Club Lane in Scotch Plains and Alexandri Marcino, age 24, single, unemployed of 43 Nassau Street in Clark for CDS possession/distribution.

Both persons were subsequently turned over to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office on their warrant. Det. Sgt. George Marmarou was the Arresting Officer.