A rock was thrown, which broke a Union St apartment window, a man was issued a summons for drinking alcohol in public, and there was a forced entry and attempted burglary at a Valley Rd apartment, Montclair police reported, along with the following:
Drug Arrest
May 21: At about 6:15pm, police approached Jason Josaphat, 20, of Montclair, who was walking on Forest St, near Walnut St, and known to have a $500 warrant out of East Orange. On being told he was being arrested, Josaphat became aggressive, and was placed in custody. Police found 15 ziplock bags of marijuana, with a street value of $300, on him.
Josaphat, who also had a $500 warrant out of Newark, was charged with possession and intent to distribute marijuana and aggravated assault on police. He is being held on $25,000 bail and will be sent to Essex County Jail.
Robberies
May 21: A 29-year-old Montclair resident was approaching the intersection of Elm and Fulton Streets, when a group of young males grabbed his shirt to pull him to the ground and demanded his money. The victim freed himself and ran north on Elm St. The youths were described as being in their late teens or early 20s, and one had dreadlocks. Anyone with information should contact Det. Ray Gulbin at 973.509.4739.

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