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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Car T-Boned, Overturned at Westfield Avenue and Raritan Road Intersection

No injuries were reported.

A blue sedan was T-boned by another vehicle, flipping it over, at the intersection of Westfield Avenue and Raritan Road on Saturday morning. According to Clark Police Chief Alan Scherb, the car was hit hard from the side by another car making a turn, sending it over. Scherb says there were no injuries and those involved went to the hospital as a precaution. The Clark Fire Department, Clark Police Department and Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad were on the scene.

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Kevin

7:19 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013

Of course, compared with Raritan and Central, it's a walk in the park. Gotta love Clark!   more ›

Thursday, May 16, 2013

[VIDEO] Press Conference Reveals Timeline of Kai's Whereabouts, Further Details on Clark Murder

Police allege the murder of Joseph Galfy, 73, was committed by Internet celeb Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" on YouTube and Facebook.

Update, May 16, 7 p.m. CAUGHT: 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested in Philadelphia --- Original story, May 16, 4 p.m. Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow revealed Thursday new details about the alleged murder of Joseph Galfy, 73, by Internet celeb Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" on YouTube and Facebook. At a Thursday afternoon press conference, Romankow explained that Galfy picked up McGillvary in Times Square on Saturday, May 11, and that McGillvary stayed overnight at Galfy's home on Starlite Drive before leaving for Asbury Park. McGillvary returned to Galfy's home later that day and allegedly committed the murder. McGillvary then left and met up …

Gil McGillivary

9:05 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

Can I have transcripts copies of the evidence? Of Mr. Galfy's computer, cellphone; of Caleb's phone, forensic evidence of his clothing? I live in Canada. We are trying to raise money for an attorney. Who is his present one? Was he read his Miranda rights to NOT say anything? Was he given the opportunity to phone?   more ›

The Clark Blotter: Police Investigate Reports of Burglary, Criminal Mischief

The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Clark police activity from May 6 - 13, 2013: Burglary to a Residence May 10, 5 p.m. – Police took a report of a burglary to a residence at 394 Valley Road. The incident is under investigation. Kenneth Sarnecki was the investigating officer. Criminal Mischief to a Residence May 7, 9:40 a.m. – Police took a report of criminal mischief to a residence at 36 Skyline Drive. The incident is under investigation. Joseph Mirabile was the investigating officer. May 9, 5:19 p.m. – Police took a report of criminal mischief to a residence at 610 Goodman’s Crossing. The incident is under investigation. Christopher Tuccio was the investigating officer. May 10, 6:42 p.m. – Police took a report of criminal mischief at 36 Valley Road. The incident is under …

jessie

2:16 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013

Or we have phones with breaking news alerts and 24/7 media pushing news and not so newsworthy bits all day long. Clark's own ALJ was just ranked 898 I believe in the USA! That's pretty wonderful and new! Homes are selling well, the schools are great and Clark is a top rated place to live! Don't let some clustered news stories get you down! As a lifelong resident of the town, I can name one or two…   more ›

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The Police Blotter, Clark

The Clark Blotter: Woman Arrested for Shoplifting, Drug Possession at ShopRite

The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Clark police activity from April 29 - May 6, 2013: Shoplifting, Possession May 2, 10:01 p.m. – In the vicinity of Raritan Road and Walnut Avenue, police arrested Kathleen Freeman, age 39, single, unemployed of 30 Caswell Avenue in Fords for possession of a CDS (controlled dangerous substance) and for shoplifting from the ShopRite Supermarket at 76 Central Avenue. Freeman was subsequently released on her own recognizance pending a court date. Kenneth Gaulette was the arresting officer.    DUI May 5, 2:25 a.m. – In the vicinity of the Garden State Parkway, police arrested Javier Francisco, age 43, married, self-employed of 1461 Grand Concourse #5D in the Bronx for DUI (driving under the influence). Francisco was subsequently released pending…

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Police Blotter, Clark

The Clark Blotter: Rahway Man Arrested for DUI

The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Clark police activity from April 22 - 29, 2013: DUI April 27, 1:55 a.m. – In the vicinity of Westfield Avenue, police arrested David McCurrie, age 40, single, an electrician of 1617 Oliver Street in Rahway for DUI (driving under the influence). McCurrie was subsequently released pending a court date. Christian Lott was the arresting officer. Shoplifting April 26, 4:07 p.m. – At 76 Central Avenue, police arrested Aneisha Adams, age 35, married, a store clerk of 1212 East Henry Street in Linden for shoplifting at the ShopRite supermarket. Adams was subsequently released on her own recognizance pending a court date. Martin Venezio was the arresting officer. Under the Influence of a CDS, Outstanding Warrants April 26, 9:54 p.m. – In the …

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The Clark Blotter: Clark Woman Arrested for Shoplifting at 7-Eleven

The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Clark police activity from April 15 - 22, 2013: Shoplifting April 18, 11:01 a.m. – At 10 Westfield Avenue, police arrested Janice Beuntelschiess, age 54, single, unemployed of 1295 Westfield Avenue in Clark for shoplifting at the 7-Eleven Market at 10 Westfield Avenue. Beuntelschiess was also detained on two outstanding warrants from Clark totaling $1,714.  She posted bail on the warrants and she was subsequently released on her own recognizance pending a court date. Keith Meehan was the arresting officer. Credit Card Theft April 17, 1:49 p.m. – In the vicinity of Central Avenue, police arrested Quintin Matthews, age 26, single, a restaurant worker of 109 South 12th Street in Newark for credit card theft, theft by deception and fraudulent …

Drop Off Unwanted Prescription Drugs at Clark & Garwood Police Departments, April 27

Operation Take Back New Jersey is a joint program in cooperation with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Jersey State Attorney General.

Both Clark and Garwood police departments are participating in "Operation Take Back" on Saturday, April 27. Details below. This release was received from the Clark Police Department. On Saturday, April 27, 2013, the Clark Police Department will join 380 Law Enforcement agencies across New Jersey in support of Operation Take Back New Jersey, a joint program in cooperation with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Jersey State Attorney General.  Citizens are encouraged to bring unused or outdated prescription or over-the-counter drugs to Police Headquarters at 315 Westfield Avenue, Clark, New Jersey between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Officers of the Clark Police Department will be on duty at Headquarters to accept …

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The Clark Blotter: Clark Teen Arrested for Possession of Drugs, Hypodermic Needles

The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Clark police activity from April 8 - 15, 2013: Possession April 12, 7:34 p.m. – At 1230 Cellar Avenue, Apt. #5, police arrested Alexander Hayhurst, age 18, single, unemployed of 1230 Cellar Avenue, Apt. #5 for possession of CDS (controlled dangerous substances) and possession of hypodermic needles. Hayhurst was subsequently released pending a court date. Daniel Joy was the arresting officer. DWI April 9, 10:46 p.m. – In the vicinity of Virginia Street, police arrested Azariah Lazar, age 19, single, unemployed of 1045 Grove Avenue, Apt. 13H in Edison for Driving While Intoxicated. Lazar was also detained on an outstanding warrant in the amount of $150 from Garwood for contempt of court. Lazar was subsequently released pending a court date. …

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Clark Blotter: Hit-and-Run, Drug Arrest, Criminal Mischief

The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Clark police activity from April 1 - 8, 2013: Drug Possession Arrest April 1, 10:54 p.m. – In the vicinity of Brant Avenue, police arrested Louis Valentinsson, age 33, single, an accountant of 499 Centre Street, Apt. #2 in Nutley for possession of CDS (controlled dangerous substances). He was subsequently released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Joshua Disano was the arresting officer. Hit-and-Run April 2, 10:19 p.m. – Police took a report of a hit and run motor vehicle. The vehicle was parked at 225 Terminal Avenue. The incident is under investigation. Daniel Joy was the investigating officer. Criminal Mischief April 3, 11:27 a.m. – Police took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle that was parked at 45 Central …

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

The Police Blotter, Clark

The Clark Blotter: Cell Phone Stolen From ShopRite Patron

The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Clark police activity from March 25 - April 1, 2013: Theft of Cell Phone March 26, 2:28 p.m – Police took a report of a theft of a cell phone from a patron of the ShopRite Supermarket at 76 Central Avenue. The incident is under investigation. Keith Meehan was the investigating officer. Fictitous Driver's License, Fictitous Insurance Card March 27, 3:06 p.m. – In the vicinity of the Garden State Parkway northbound, police arrested James Pope, age 40, single, unemployed of 330 Sanford Avenue in Newark for presenting a fictitious driver’s license, presenting a fictitious insurance card, hindering apprehension and on five outstanding warrants from Hillside, Newark and Springfield. Bail was set at $25,000 and he was subsequently transported to …

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