Crime & Safety

The Fanwood Blotter: Police Make Arrests for Active Warrants, DWI, Marijuana Possession

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

On 04/02/2013 @ 2:30 PM Officer made a M.V. stop @ South Ave. & Terrill Rd. for a M.V violation. A check of the driver shows an active warrant out of Watchung. The driver was arrested, processed, posted bail and released. Defendant is a Charles Barco 28 year old male from Plainfield.  

On 04/04/2013 @ 12:51 AM Officer made a M.V. stop @ Russell Rd. & Paterson Rd. for a M.V. violation. While the Officer was speaking with the driver he could detect a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle. The driver was asked to step out of the vehicle to perform some sobriety tests which he was unable to complete. The driver was arrested, processed, charged with D.W.I. and released to a responsible person. Defendant is a Michael Carlin 47 year old male from Westfield.  

On 04/04/2013 @ 8:36 AM Officer made a M.V. stop @ South Ave. & Martine Ave. for a M.V. violation. A check of the driver shows an active warrant out of Linden. the driver was arrested, processed, posted bail and released. Defendant is a Quiana Roberson 29 year old female from Newark.  

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On 04/05/2013 @ 1:32 AM Officer did a random license plate check and found that the registered owner had an outstanding warrant out of Roselle. The Officer made a M.V. stop @ North Ave. & Hetfield Ave. to verify the driver as the registered owner. It was confirmed and the driver was arrested. During the incident to arrest the Officer located suspected marijuana on the driver. The driver was processed, charged with possession of marijuana, posted bail and released pending his court appearance. Defendant is a Sean O'Brien 37 year old male from Elizabeth.

On 04/05/2013 @ 3:50 AM Officer was on routine patrol and found a suspicious vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway at Paterson Rd. & Hunter Ave. The Officer stopped the vehicle and checked the driver and passenger. Both driver and passenger had active warrants and both were placed under arrest, processed. The driver was turned over to South Plainfield P.D. and the passenger was turned over to Plainfield P.D. Defendants: Driver is a Hyneefa Braxton 21 year old female from Plainfield. Passenger is a Rysuan Braxton 23 year old male from Plainfield.  

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On 04/05/2013 @ 2:25 PM Officer made a M.V. stop in the 300 block of North Ave. for a M.V. violation. A check of the driver shows an active warrant out of Berkeley Heights. The driver was arrested, processed, posted bail and released. Defendant is a Joshalyn Milligan 24 year old female from Plainfield.    

On 04/06/2013 @ 10:43 AM Officer made a M.V stop @ Terrill Rd. & South Ave. for a M.V violation. A check of the driver shows an active warrant out of South Plainfield. The driver was arrested, processed, and turned over to South Plainfield P.D. Defendant is a Babacar Faye 30 year old male from Plainfield.  

On 04/06/2013 @ 10:56 PM Officer made a M.V. stop @ Martine Ave. & Paterson Rd. for a M.V. violation. A check of the driver shows an active warrant out of Phillipsburg. The driver was arrested, processed, posted bail and released. Defendant is a Gabriella Makkas 19 year old female from Easton, Pa. 


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