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Scotch Plains Blotter: Drug Arrest and Obstruction of Justice

The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

 

The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department.

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February 7, 2013:

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Louis King, 32, of Plainfield was arrested for Obstruction of Justice. Officer Richie stopped King for a motor vehicle violation on Route 22 and while speaking to him King gave several names and date of births. He was placed under arrest and transported to H.Q. where he was processed and released.


February 9, 2013: 

Arturo Yanez, 20, of Edison was arrested for Possession of Marijuana. Officer B. Belford stopped Yanez for a motor vehicle violation on Cooper Road and while speaking with him he observed the Marijuana.  He was placed under arrest and transported to H.Q. where he was processed and released.   


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