Patrolman Joseph Liddy and Patrolman Jeffrey Algor responded to Pazienza Park for a suspicious incident.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy responded to the 2000 block of Ocean Avenue for a report of a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle. Bicyclist refused medical treatment. Patrolman Jeffrey Algor is assisting in the investigation.
Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, Juan Morales 23, Newark & Marbel Alicea 40, Newark were arrested in the 000 block of Pitney Avenue by Patrolman Joseph Liddy. Morales was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, believed to be under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia. Alicea was arrested based on active warrants out of other jurisdictions. Alicea was also issued summons for motor vehicle violations.