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.

1. 10/18/2021 @ 1537 hours
South Avenue West at Lincoln Avenue West
Arrested: Lorenzo Venturino, 22, Cranford
Arrested by: Patrolman Christopher Folinusz
Charges: Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute; Possession of CDS; Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs; Possession of CDS Paraphernalia
Remarks: On 10/18/2021 at approximately 1537 hours, a 2002 Beige Chevrolet was stopped on South Avenue West near Lincoln Avenue West for license plate and brake light violations. Subsequent to an investigation, Patrolman Christopher Folinusz arrested the driver, Lorenzo Venturino, for possession of prescription legend drugs, possession of CDS with the intent to distribute, possession of CDS paraphernalia and possession of CDS. Venturino was processed and released with a Superior Court first appearance date. In addition, Venturino was issued motor vehicle summonses for improper display of license plates, maintenance of lamps, possessing CDS in a motor vehicle, failing to possess credentials, and failing to inspect a motor vehicle.

2. 10/24/2021 @ 0307 hours
Centennial Avenue at Cayuga Road
Arrested : Christopher Patterson, 42, Irvington
Arrested by : Patrolman Christopher Gross
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated
Remarks: On 10/24/2021 at approximately 0307 hours, a 2011 Green Buick was stopped on Centennial Avenue near Cayuga Road for delaying traffic. Subsequent to an investigation, Patrolman Christopher Gross arrested the driver, Christopher Patterson, for driving while intoxicated. Patterson was processed and released with a Municipal Court Appearance Date. In addition, Patterson was issued motor vehicle summonses for careless driving, delaying traffic, failing to wear a seatbelt, and failing to submit to breath testing.

Public Information Officer:

Detective Lieutenant Matthew R. Nazzaro 
Cranford Police Department 
8 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-4313
m-nazzaro@cranfordnj.org