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Top 12 Stories for December on Cranford Patch

Here's a look at a dozen stories Patch readers frequently clicked this month.

1

Cranford Police are investigating a knife-point gas station robbery that occured at the Shell on Raritan Road.


2

Remains of David Civile Found in Shrewsbury River

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David P. Civile, formerly of Cranford was a Tinton Falls kayaker who disappeared on the Shrewsbury River in 2010.


3

Cops: Cranford Man Seriously Injured Will Receive Summons

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A Cranford man allegedly struck the rear of a vehicle while riding his bicycle. He was transported to Morristown Medical Center.


4

There was an unconfirmed report on Friday night of an injured Cranford police officerwho was taken to the emergency room at Overlook Medical Center.


5

Frederick Rizkalla suffered from an undisclosed medical episode prior to crashing.


6

'It Wasn't Me' Hoboken Man Named as Shooter Writes

The man identified in media reports Friday as the shooter in the second deadliest school shooting in American history has told friends that he thinks his developmentally disabled brother may have committed the crime.


7

Clark PD: Cranford Teen Arrested on Theft Charge

Police arrested a Retford Avenue woman on a charge of alleged theft.


8

Residents To Receive Letter Regarding Tree Debris Removal

Trees currently in the streets are not city trees, according to Commissioner Kevin Campbell, who is Commissioner of Public Works. "We are sending out a letter to the residents and advising them that it's their duty to get trees and the logs cleaned up," he said.


9

Cranford-Based Atheist Group Says Sign Was Vandalized

The American Atheists have a tradition of sharing their message during the holiday season.


10

Cranford Woman Cited in Latest Crosswalk Accident in Westfield

A 21-year-old Cranford woman, was issued a summons for failure to yield to a pedestrian in crosswalk


11

Police Find Baby in Burglary Suspect's Car

Police probably weren't expecting three men and a baby when they made arrests in an alleged burglary attempt Wednesday morning on High Street.


12

Police Nab 2 Men in Package Thefts

Hillside men were arrested yesterday for taking a package from the front porch of a on Keith Jefferies Ave. residence.



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