Arrest Blotter - 09/25/24
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
08/31/2024 @ 00:59 hours – South Avenue at Washington Place
Arrested:
Tanisha Washington, 45, Plainfield, NJ
Arrested by:
Officer James Wilson III
Charges:
Possession of CDS - Cocaine
Remarks:
08/31/2024 at approximately 00:31 hours, police stopped a black 2005 Lexus on South Avenue at Washington Place for improper window tint. After an investigation, Officer Wilson arrested the driver, Tanisha Washington, 33, of Plainfield, NJ, for possession of CDS-cocaine. Washington was processed and provided a Superior Court appearance date. In addition, Washington was issued motor vehicle summonses for improper window tint, driving while suspended and possessing CDS in a motor vehicle.
08/31/2024 @ 20:56 hours – North Avenue at Carpenter Place
Charged:
Michael Melango, 29, Roselle Park, NJ
Arrested by:
Officer Nicolette Tufano
Charges:
Possession of CDS- heroin and prescription pills
Remarks:
On 08/31/2024 at approximately 20:56 hours, Officer Tufano investigated an occupied suspicious vehicle within a business parking lot located within the 400 block of East North Avenue. Subsequent to an investigation, Officer Tufano arrested the driver, Michael Melango, 29, of Roselle Park, NJ, for possession of heroin and prescription pills. Melango was processed and provided a Superior Court appearance date.
09/08/2024 @ 23:36 hours – North Ave East at Carpenter Place
Arrested:
Peter Austin, 52, Blakeslee, PA
Arrested by:
Officer Nicolette Tufano
Charges:
Driving while intoxicated
Remarks:
On 09/08/2024 at approximately 23:35 hours, Officer Tufano investigated an occupied suspicious vehicle within a business parking lot located on the 500 block of East North Avenue. After an investigation, Officer Tufano arrested the driver, Peter Austin, 52, of Blakeslee, PA for driving while intoxicated. Austin was processed and provided a municipal court appearance date. In addition, Austin was issued motor vehicle summonses for careless driving and having an open container of an alcoholic beverage.
09/12/2024 @ 02:45 hours – South Avenue at Lincoln Avenue
Arrested:
Moises Grisalesdelgado, 26, Elizabeth, NJ
Arrested by:
Officer Joshua Sousa
Charges:
Possession of CDS- cocaine
Remarks:
09/12/2024 at approximately 02:45 hours, police stopped a 2017 Honda on South Avenue at Lincoln Avenue for an improper turn. After an investigation, Officer Sousa arrested the driver, Moises Grisalesdelgado, 26, Elizabeth, NJ for possession of CDS-cocaine. Grisalesdelgado was processed and provided a Superior Court appearance date. In addition, Grisalesdelgado was issued motor vehicle summonses for improper window tint, improper turn and CDS in a motor vehicle.
09/13/2024 @ 02:34 hours – Linden Place at Casino Avenue
Arrested:
Wendy Guevara, 27, Garwood, NJ
Arrested by:
Officer Jason Ingram
Charges:
Driving While Intoxicated
Remarks:
On 09/13/2024 at approximately 02:24 hours, police located a one vehicle motor vehicle crash on Linden Place. After an investigation, Officer Ingram arrested the driver, Wendy Guevara, 27, Garwood, NJ, for driving while intoxicated. Guevara was processed and provided a Municipal Court appearance date. In addition, Guevara was issued a motor vehicle summons for careless driving.
09/14/2024 @ 01:17 hours – Elizabeth Ave at Hamilton Avenue
Arrested:
Colin Robertson, 21, Succasunna, NJ
Arrested by:
Officer James Wilson III
Charges:
Driving while intoxicated
Remarks:
On 09/14/2024 at approximately 01:17 hours, police were dispatched to the 100 block of Elizabeth Avenue on the report of a suspicious vehicle parked in a homeowner’s driveway. After an investigation, Officer James Wilson arrested the driver, Colin Robertson, Succasunna, PA, for driving while intoxicated. Robertson was processed and provided a Municipal Court appearance date. In addition, Robertson was issued motor vehicle summonses for careless driving, driving without a license, and obstructing traffic.
09/17/2024 @ 12:23 hours – 1000 block of Springfield Avenue
Arrested:
Jermaine Puryear, 18, East Orange, NJ
Arrested by:
Officer Matthew Siessel
Charges:
Simple assault and disorderly conduct
Remarks:
On 09/17/2024 at approximately 12:23 hours, police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Springfield Avenue on a leaving-the-scene motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers observed a physical confrontation between two individuals. After an investigation by Officer Siessel, Jermaine Puryear, 18, East Orange, NJ was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct. Puryear was processed and issued a Municipal Court date.
09/19/2024 @ 15:02 hours – 10 block of Shetland Avenue
Arrested:
Ecker Montero Hernandez, 24, Paterson, NJ
Arrested by:
Detective Michael Dubitsky
Charges:
Theft
Remarks:
Following an investigation involving a package theft from within the 10 block of Shetland Avenue on 08/19/2024, Detective Dubitsky arrested Ecker Montero Hernadez, 24, Paterson, NJ for theft. Montero Hernandez was processed and provided a Superior Court appearance date
09/24/2024 @ 18:59 hours – 20 block of Commerce Drive
Arrested:
Tywan Myrick, 41, Lodi, NJ
Arrested by:
Officer Ryan McSharry
Charges:
Burglary, theft, and criminal trespass
Remarks:
On 09/24/2024 at approximately 18:59 hours, police were dispatched to a business located within the 20 block of Commerce Drive on the report of an office burglary in progress. After a brief investigation, Officer McSharry located and arrested Tywan Myrick, 41, Lodi, NJ for burglary, theft, and criminal trespass. Myrick was processed and issued a Superior Court appearance date.
D/Lt. Spencer Durkin
(908) 709 - 7346
Cranford Police Department
8 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016