Fanwood Police Reports: March 28 to April 5

Fanwood police arrested three people last weekend for drug possession after a routine motor vehicle stop.

During the stop, which took place at 11:52 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at the intersection of South Avenue and Fourth Street, a Fanwood officer discovered the smell of burning marijuana in the vehicle. A passenger in the rear of the vehicle had a small bud of marijuana the size of a marble sitting on his shirt, and when the officer asked him to keep his hands on the back of the driver seat, he failed to do so and put the bud in his mouth and tried to swallow it.

Once backup arrived for the officer, they took the individuals out of the car and notified Union County's canine unit to bring a drug dog. The dog located a clear baggy containing a white rocky substance thought to be rock cocaine, and in addition discovered additional marijuana in the car. All three people in the car were arrested.

The driver, Kyisha Perkins, 25, of Plainfield, was charged with a motor vehicle violation and possession of marijuana. She was released on a summons. Lamar Henderson, 23, of North Plainfield, was charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine. Dwayne Pentile Jr., 25, of North Plainfield, was charged with possession of marijuana and destruction of evidence. Both were released on summons pending their court dates.

Below are the rest of the recent Fanwood police reports.

Sunday, March 28:

• Rubin Anderson, 31, of Plainfield, was arrested for an outstanding Linden warrant at 12:09 p.m. after a motor vehicle violation stop on the 40 block of South Avenue. He was released on bail.
• Jillian Wilchez, 28, of Jersey City, was arrested for a Westfield warrant at 2:04 p.m. after a motor vehicle violation stop at the intersection of Westfield Road and Morris Avenue. She was turned over to Westfield police.

Thursday, April 1:

• Shonda Holloman, 37, of Elizabeth, was arrested for an active North Plainfield warrant at 8 a.m. after a motor vehicle violation stop at the intersection of Midway Avenue and Terrill Road. North Plainfield police picked her up.
• Lisa Leitao, 37, of Colonia, was arrested for a Mountainside warrant at 9:44 a.m. after a motor vehicle violation stop on the 200 block of South Avenue. She posted bail and was released.
• Shaun Myers, 35, of Roselle, was arrested for an active Clark warrant at 12:03 p.m. after a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Terrill Road and East Seventh Street. He posted bail and was released.
• Josiel Pierre, 27, of Elizabeth, was arrested for a Roselle warrant at 12:43 p.m. after a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of South and Old South avenues. He posted bail and was released.
• The manager of a store on the 60 block of South Avenue reported a shoplifting incident at 5:46 p.m. The manager gave police a description of the shoplifter, and soon after they found a vehicle matching the description driving down North Avenue. Officers pulled the vehicle over and then brought the manager to the scene to identify the suspect. The manager told police that the suspect put a bottle of Johnny Walker malt whiskey in his pocket and attempted to walk out of the store, but when employees wouldn't let him leave, he put the bottle back and left. The manager didn't want to sign complaints, stating that he just didn't want the individual in his store anymore. During a check of those in the suspect's vehicle, police discovered that one had a warrant out for his arrest. David Jackson, 44, of Jersey City, was arrested on a probation violation from Somerset County and was picked up by the Somerset County Sheriff's Department pending a court date. The other two were released.

Friday, April 2:

• Eric Opher, 39, of Bound Brook, was arrested for hindering apprehension, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of cocaine. Opher was stopped for a motor vehicle violation at 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Terrill Road and Midway Avenue. When officers asked for identification, he gave them a fake name. Once officers identified his real name, they realized there was a warrant out for his arrest. Also during the investigation they found drug paraphernalia and cocaine in his possession. Opher was arrested and brought into police headquarters, where he was unable to post bail. He was taken to Union County Jail.

Monday, April 5:

• Scott Mallory, 39, of Whitehouse Station, was arrested for a Fanwood warrant at 9:41 a.m. after a motor vehicle violation stop at the intersection of Midway Avenue and Shasta Pass. He posted bail and was released.
• A business owner at the 500 block of North Avenue reported a shoplifting incident. An employee at the store said a white male, between 35 and 40 years old, 6-foot-1, and 200 pounds, came into the store and bought several items, but before leaving took two milkshakes from the soda fountain without paying. Employees were unable to spot him outside, but said he left in a green Honda driving eastbound on North Avenue. The suspect was wearing a gray jogging suit and silver sneakers. Total value of items stolen: $6.04. The incident is still being investigated.