Crime & Safety

Suspect Hides Behind Parked Car To Avoid Police

A Garwood man was arrested for possession of suspected heroin.

On May 16 at 2:09 a.m., police arrested a Garwood man for drug possession after he was found acting in a suspicious manner in the ara of South Union and Lincoln avenues.

According to reports, Patrolman Robert Jordan observed a male acting suspicious, as he tried to hide behind a parked car. The officer located the individual, who was identified as Jack Poffenberger, 46, of Garwood.

The patrolman's investigation revealed Poffenberger was in possession of suspected heroin. He was arrested and charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Poffenberger was released and given a Superior Court date.

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