Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Arrests Made for Drug Possession

The following information was obtained from the Westfield Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

April 18: A Westfield resident reports being the victim of theft. The victim states that she left her iPhone at the Westfield Diner and an unknown suspect stole the phone, valued at $320.

After being stopped for a motor vehicle violation, Pais Claudio, 38, of Roselle Park was arrested for being in possession of drug paraphernalia and under 50 grams of marijuana. He was processed and released.

David Gorczyca, 26, of Kenilworth was arrested for possession of CDS marijuana and possesssion of drug paraphernalia pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at E. Broad and Elmer Streets. He was transported to headquarters, processed and released on multiple summonses. 

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A Capital One credit card was located within the downtown central business district and turned over to the police department. The credit crard was secured for safekeeping within a police locker. 

April 19: Amanda Paskow, 24, of Rahway was arrested at E. Broad St. and West Court for driving while intoxicated. Paskow was released to a sober adult.

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