Cranford Police Arrest Blotter
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.
01/28/2022 @ 1522 hours
100 Block of Park Drive
Arrested: Braxton Hull, 40, Cranford, NJ; Jasming Arce, 37, Cranford NJ
Arrested by: Patrolman Nelson Hearns, Jr.
Charges: Burglary, Theft
Remarks: On 01/28/2022 at approximately 1522 hours, police units were dispatched to the 100 block of Park Drive for the report of 2 individuals sitting inside another individual’s vehicle. Subsequent to an investigation, Patrolman Nelson Hearns Jr. arrested Braxton Hull and Jasming Arce for burglary to a motor vehicle and theft. Hull and Arce were processed and provided a Superior Court appearance date.
01/30/2022 @ 2333 hours
100 Block of Walnut Avenue
Arrested: Cornell Roper, 48, Cranford NJ
Arrested by: Patrolman Ryan Drew
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit To Breath Testin
Remarks: On 01/30/2022 at approximately 2333 hours, police stopped a 2011 Black Infiniti on the 100 Block of Walnut Avenue for careless driving. Subsequent to an investigation, Patrolman Ryan Drew arrested the driver, Cornell Roper, for driving while intoxicated and refusing to submit to breath testing. Roper was processed and provided a Municipal Court appearance date. In addition, Roper was issued motor vehicle summonses for careless driving, failure to maintain lane, and having an unregistered motor vehicle.
02/03/2022 @ 1458 hours
Centennial Avenue at North Lehigh Avenue
Arrested: Kelly Tse, 30, Old Bridge, NJ
Arrested by: Detective Sergeant Spencer Durkin
Charges: Distribution of CDS, Possession of CDS Heroin
Remarks: On 02/03/2022 at approximately 1458 hours, a 2016 Black Acura was stopped on Centennial Avenue at North Lehigh Avenue for having improper safety glass. Subsequent to an investigation, Detective Sergeant Spencer Durkin arrested the driver, Kelly Tse, for distribution of CDS Heroin and Possession of CDS Heroin. Tse was processed and provided a Superior Court appearance date. In addition, Tse was issued summonses for improper safety glass and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle.
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D/Lt. Matthew R. Nazzaro
PIO - Cranford Police Department
m-nazzaro@cranfordnj.org / 908-709-4313