Police Blotter 08/02/2022
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.
07/16/2022 @ 0448 hours
North Avenue East near the Garden State Parkway Interchange
Arrested: Carlos Avilabernal, 35, Newark NJ
Arrested by: Patrolman Robert Chamra
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated
Remarks: On 07/16/2022 at approximately 0448 hours, police responded to North Avenue East in the area of the Garden State Parkway on the report of a 2015 White Nissan stopped at the traffic light despite it cycling green multiple times. Subsequent to an investigation, Patrolman Robert Chamra arrested the driver, Carlos Avilabernal, for driving while intoxicated. He was processed and provided a Municipal Court Appearance Date. In addition, Avilabernal was issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to observe a traffic signal, obstructing traffic, careless driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, use of a wireless device while driving, and failure to possess a credential.
05/11/2022 @ 1256 hours
Munsee Drive
Arrested: Arlene Suriel, 25, Carteret NJ
Arrested by: Detective Robert Jordan
Charges: Theft by Deception; Forgery
Remarks: On 05/11/2022 at approximately 1256 hours, police took report of check fraud from a resident of Munsee Drive. Subsequent to an investigation by the Detective Bureau, Detective Robert Jordan arrested Arlene Suriel on 07/20/2022 for Theft by Deception and Forgery. Suriel was charged and provided a Superior Court Appearance Date.
07/27/2022 @ 2334 hours
Centennial Avenue at Hayes Street
Arrested: Marcelo Barrios, 20, Linden NJ
Arrested by: Patrolman Christopher Folinusz
Charges: Possession of Prescription Pills; Possession of CDS Paraphernalia
Remarks: On 07/27/2022 at approximately 2334 hours, police stopped a 2002 Black Mercedes for an equipment violation. Subsequent to an investigation, Patrolman Christopher Folinusz arrested the driver, Marcelo Barrios, for Possession of Prescription Pills and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. He was processed and provided a Municipal Court Appearance Date. In addition, Barrios was issued motor vehicle summonses for CDS in a motor vehicle, improper display of license plates, and having an unregistered and uninsured vehicle.
08/01/2022 @ 0406 hours
Arrested: Christopher Pauer, 22, Cranford NJ
Arrested by: Patrolman Joshua Sousa
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated
Remarks: On 08/01/2022 at approximately 0406 hours, police responded to the scene of a motor vehicle crash on North Union Avenue near Alden Street. Subsequent to an investigation, Patrolman Joshua Sousa arrested the driver, Christopher Pauer, for Driving While Intoxicated. He was processed and provided a Municipal Court Appearance Date. In addition, Pauer was issued motor vehicle summonses for Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane and Delaying Traffic.
Detective Lieutenant Matthew R. Nazzaro (908) 709-4313
Cranford Police Department m-nazzaro@cranfordnj.org
8 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016