Crime & Safety
The Clark Blotter: Theft, Shoplifting and Two Drug Arrests
The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Clark police activity from Aug. 8 - 15, 2011.
Aug. 15, 10:37 a.m. - In the vicinity of Lexington Blvd. and Raritan Road, police arrested Aisha Smith, age 31, single, a security officer of 54 Cedar Avenue in Newark for possession of CDS (controlled dangerous substances). She was also detained on an outstanding warrant in the amount of $120 from Elizabeth for contempt of court. She was subsequently released on her own recognizance pending a court date. George Marmarou was the arresting officer.
Aug. 13, 4:08 p.m. - Police took a report of a theft of keys from a locker at Bally’s Total Fitness at 140 Central Avenue, which resulted in a burglary to a motor vehicle, which was parked at the same location. The incident is under investigation. Brian Renda was the investigating officer.
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Aug. 12, 3:53 p.m. - In the vicinity of 45 Central Avenue, police arrested Fitz Guera, age 22, single, a salesman of 179 Saratoga Avenue, Apt. 3A in Brooklyn on an outstanding warrant in the amount of $119 from Readington for contempt of court. He was subsequently released after posting bail. Brian Renda was the arresting officer.
Aug. 11, 2:07 a.m. - In the vicinity of 201 Oak Ridge Road, police arrested Ryan Barnett, age 20, single, a student of 61 Westgate Drive in Edison for possession of CDS (controlled dangerous substances) and possession of CDS paraphernalia. He was subsequently released on his own recognizance pending a court date. George Marmarou was the arresting officer.
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Aug. 9, 6:44 a.m. – Police took a report of a theft of items from a motor vehicle, which was parked at 61 Fairview Road. The incident is under investigation. Marty Venezio was the investigating officer.
Aug. 8, 4:58 p.m. – At 1184 Raritan Road, police arrested Richard Gardner, age 57, single, a tutor of 654 Westwood Road in Long Branch for shoplifting $21.27 in merchandise from the Barnes & Noble Bookstore. He was subsequently released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Joseph Mirabile was the arresting officer.
Editor's Note: This report has been updated on Thursday, August 25, to reflect dropped charges.
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