Kenilworth Marijuana Charges
January 12, 2015
Kenilworth Police have made several marijuana and drug paraphernalia arrests recently. The majority of these arrests are stemming from traffic stops such as speeding which lead the cops to search the car. Typically, if an officer smells marijuana emanating from the inside of the car after a stop, they will ask for a consent to search the vehicle or tow it back to the station until they can get a search warrant. However, it is important to note that police can still search your car even if ... Read More»
Kilo of Cocaine Seized by Union County Prosecutor’s Office
October 28, 2014
A joint law enforcement task force took down six individuals who were apparently involved in a major cocaine distribution organization like something out of the movie "Scarface" with Al Pacino. The task force, made up of FBI and detectives from the Union County Prosecutor's Office and Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, found a kilo of coke from the bust - which works out to be over 2 pounds. In total, the drugs were spread throughout 3 vehicles in Linden and a stash house in Perth ... Read More»
Man Charged in 50 Burglaries Across 2 NJ Counties
October 28, 2014
A serial cat burglar was finally caught after burglarizing approximately 50 residences, according to police. This could arguably make him the most prolific burglar in recent history in Union and Middlesex Counties. The defendant, a Bronx man, allegedly stole $60,000 worth of merchandise from homes throughout both counties in a burglary spree that spanned eight months, according to police.
The burglaries plagued residents for approximately eight months while police remained baffled by the ... Read More»
Theft by Deception Charges in Linden NJ
October 16, 2014
Linden police are investigating a series of scams targeting senior citizens in the area after the latest incident involving a 89-year-old woman who was nearly scammed for $7,900. The suspect has supposedly been targeting senior citizens in grocery store parking lots as they try to get into their car. According to police, he tells them something is wrong with their car and that he could fix it no problem; but here is the catch - he charges an exorbitant amount of money to perform the ... Read More»