On February 12, 2010 at 3:35 PM officers Airan Fernandez and Joseph Kaulfers were on patrol when they observed a 2001 Honda Civic stopped in the middle of the street on N. Wood Ave. and Price St. They then observed a male approach the driver and engage in a hand-to-hand transaction with the driver. Believing that a drug deal had taken place, they pulled the vehicle over when it pulled away from the intersection. The driver, Christopher Worden, male, age 19, of Linden, was found to be in possession of an "Apple bag", used to package drugs. The passenger, Katherine S. Loveland, female, age 22, of Cranford, was found to be in possession of a zip-lock bag with 10 small baggies of marijuana. Both individuals were charged with possession and distribution of marijuana, distribution within 500’ of George Farawell Memorial Park. Mr. Worden was also charged with possession of CDS paraphernalia, being an unlicensed driver and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. Both were released on summonses with a county court date set for February 19, 2010.

Detective Lieutenant James Sarnicki

Linden P.D.

908-474-8551

ALL PERSONS ARRESTED ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.