Clark Police Dept. Announces Two Charged in Vehicle Burglaries

CLARK, NJ — On April 16, at 4:30 a.m., Clark Police were dispatched to the area of John St. and Haliday St. on a report of three suspicious males with flashlights. Patrolman Mateusz Pazdan arrived in the area first and observed a male wearing all black near a John St. residence. Upon seeing Patrolman Pazdan, the male ran into a wooded area. Shortly after, the male was apprehended by Patrolman Pazdan. A search incident to the arrest revealed many items which were later determined to be proceeds from car burglaries. The male, a 15-year-old from Linden, was transported to Police Headquarters and charged with Obstructing the Administration of Law, Receiving Stolen Property, Burglary Tools, and Conspiracy to Commit Burglary.During the time of the arrest, Patrolman Teriq Ricks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Broadway of a silver four-door vehicle matching the description of the vehicle used in the burglaries. With the assistance of Detective Sergeant Mike Ciaccio and Detective Paul Sosnowski, an investigation was begun into the vehicle and its driver. Upon completion of that investigation, the driver, Cristobal Espinoza-Alvarado, 19 years old, from Linden, was arrested and charged with third degree burglary.Both individuals will be required to appear in Superior Court in Elizabeth. Individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty. The Clark Police encourage everyone to report suspicious activities to the Police Department.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.]