Press Release: Subject arrested for possession of crack cocaine 
DATE: 10-17-2017
LOCATION: Norwood Ave, Borough of Deal
OFFICERS INVOLVED: Sgt Brian Egan, Ptl Brad Kerney, and Ptl Christopher Mirrione
ACCUSED: Melvin J Clarida, Age 30, Asbury Park, NJ
NARRATIVE:
On October 17, 2017 at approximately 12:30am Ptl Brad Kerney was on routine patrol in the Borough of Deal. Ptl Kerney observed a vehicle commit a motor vehicle violation on Norwood Ave and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of the Gulf Station in the City of Long Branch.
Further investigation conducted by the officers involved revealed the accused to be in possession of controlled dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia. The accused was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (crack cocaine), possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, driving without a license, failure to keep right, obstructed view, failure to possess registration and operating a vehicle while in possession of narcotics. In accordance with bail reform guidelines the accused was committed to Monmouth County Jail pending court date.
NO PHOTOS OF THE ACCUSED ARE AVAILABLE
PREPARED BY:
Sgt Brian Egan
Public Information Officer
(732) 531-1113
[email protected]
Address/Location
Deal Police Department
190 Norwood Ave
Deal, NJ 07755
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1113
Address/Location
Deal Police Department
190 Norwood Ave
Deal, NJ 07723
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1113
