Police Blotter - October 5th, 2023
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.
09/03/2023 @ 0302 hours– North Avenue East at Arlington Road
Arrested:
Mariem Majid, 33, Clifton NJ
Arrested by:
Officer Gianna Ricerca
Charges:
Driving While Intoxicated
Remarks:
On 09/03/2023 at approximately 0302 hours, police conducted a motor vehicle investigation after Officer Gianna Ricerca observed a 2013 Volkswagen had crashed into a utility pole on North Avenue near Arlington Road. Subsequent to an investigation, Officer Ricerca arrested the driver, Mariem Majid of Clifton NJ, for driving while intoxicated. Majid was processed and provided a Municipal Court Appearance Date. In addition, Majid was issued motor vehicle summonses for careless driving, reckless driving, and delaying traffic.
09/25/2023 @ 0207 hours – 300 Block of Walnut Avenue
Arrested:
Srigovind Gutala, 33, Colonia NJ
Arrested by:
Officer Travis Freeman
Charges:
Driving While Intoxicated, Resisting Arrest
Remarks:
On 09/25/2023 at approximately 0207 hours, police stopped a 2020 Black BMW on Walnut Avenue after Officer Antonio Bellomo observed the vehicle failing to maintain its lane of travel. Subsequent to an investigation, Officer Bellomo arrested the driver, Srigovind Gutala, of Colonia NJ for driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest. Gutala was processed and provided a Municipal Court Appearance Date. In addition, Gutala was issued motor vehicle summonses for refusal to submit breath samples, failure to maintain lane, careless driving and for not having valid vehicle insurance.
10/02/2023 @ 0047 hours– Orange Avenue at Manor Avenue
Arrested:
Luis Gonzalez, 49, Newark NJ
Arrested by:
Officer Antonio Bellomo
Charges:
Possession of CDS Ecstasy
Remarks:
On 10/02/2023 at approximately 0047 hours, police stopped a 2000 maroon Mitsubishi on Orange Avenue at Manor Avenue for an equipment violation. Subsequent to an investigation, Officer Antonio Bellomo arrested the driver, Luis Gonzalez of Newark NJ, for possession of CDS Ecstasy. Gonzalez was processed and provided a Superior Court Appearance Date. In addition, Gonzalez was issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to maintain lamps, no front license plate and failure to stop at a red light.
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D/Lieutenant Spencer Durkin
(908) 709-7346
s-durkin@cranfordnj.org
Cranford Police Department
8 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016