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Ten Arrested As Drug Trafficking Operation Broken Up During Bust In Baltimore: State's Attorney Ten Arrested As Drug Trafficking Operation Broken Up During Bust In Baltimore: State's Attorney
Ten Arrested As Drug Trafficking Operation Broken Up During Bust In Baltimore: State's Attorney A drug trafficking organization operating in several locations throughout Baltimore has been broken up following a lengthy investigation into dealing throughout the region. The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office announced on Monday that nearly a dozen people have been arrested, and a host of drugs and cache of weapons were seized by investigators who have been "terrorizing the community."  Those indicted include:  Davon Butler; Taquan Lee; George Lee; Tykala Donaldson; Romiyo Testaye; Jason Williams; Gerard Anderson; Louis Brown; Terrell Cloude; Shamika Watson. "This inves…
Flying High: Bag Filled With 34 Pounds Of Ketamine From Amsterdam Seized At Dulles Airport Flying High: Bag Filled With 34 Pounds Of Ketamine From Amsterdam Seized At Dulles Airport
Flying High: Bag Filled With 34 Pounds Of Ketamine From Amsterdam Seized At Dulles Airport Nearly $1 million worth of ketamine never made it to the streets in the DMV after a package coming from Amsterdam into Dulles International Airport was intercepted, according to US Customs and Border Protection officials. Last month, nearly 34 pounds of ketamine hydrochloride arrived in an airline’s rushed baggage, but, officers at the airport made sure it did not go any further than that. CBP agriculture specialists initially detected anomalies when they x-rayed the suitcase on Aug. 8 when it arrived from the notoriously liberal nation, and officers were alerted. The anomalies c…
4 Charged With Selling Pot In Stratford Smoke Shop Bust 4 Charged With Selling Pot In Stratford Smoke Shop Bust
4 Charged With Selling Pot In Stratford Smoke Shop Bust Four employees of a Fairfield County smoke shop have been charged with allegedly selling marijuana without a license. The arrests occurred on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Cream Smoke Shop at 955 Ferry Blvd., in Stratford. According to Capt. Jerry Pinto of the Stratford Police, the department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit, recently investigated the activities at the shop, which is not licensed to sell or distribute cannabis or THC products. The investigation began after the unit had received information that underage juveniles were purchasing cannabis and THC products at the sh…
Mass Amounts Of Cocaine, $17K Seized From Mom-Son Duo In Bloomfield, Newark SWAT Raids: Cops Mass Amounts Of Cocaine, $17K Seized From Mom-Son Duo In Bloomfield, Newark SWAT Raids: Cops
Mass Amounts Of Cocaine, $17K Seized From Mom-Son Duo In Bloomfield, Newark SWAT Raids: Cops Detectives have put a stop to one family's cocaine distribution business in a series of raids across Essex County Tuesday, July 9, authorities said. More than 10,000 vials of cocaine, several hundred grams of cocaine, $17,600 in cash and a handgun with an extended magazine were seized by detectives, ultimately leading to charges against Edwin Medina, 32 and his mother, Sandra Almodovar, 51, both of Newark, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II announced.  Detectives from the ECPO Narcotics Task Force first seized more than a kilo of suspected cocaine in a series of…
FBI Takes Down Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Ring: 17 Arrested, 43 Pounds Of Drugs Seized: AG FBI Takes Down Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Ring: 17 Arrested, 43 Pounds Of Drugs Seized: AG
FBI Takes Down Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Ring: 17 Arrested, 43 Pounds Of Drugs Seized: AG A months-long investigation involving the FBI led to the arrest of 17 drug traffickers in the Philadelphia area and the seizure of illegal guns, drugs, and cash. Vincent Lofton, 60, one of the alleged heads of the trafficking network, was arrested, along with 16 other people at various locations after search warrants were executed Tuesday, April 9, Attorney General Michelle Henry, said. He was arraigned Wednesday and bail was set at $1 million. Investigators served more than a dozen search warrants at homes and on vehicles vehicles, and a financial institution. Others arrested include…
4 Men Arrested In $500K Cocaine Bust In Mercer County: Prosecutor 4 Men Arrested In $500K Cocaine Bust In Mercer County: Prosecutor
4 Men Arrested In $500K Cocaine Bust In Mercer County: Prosecutor An investigation into cocaine sales in Mercer County culminated with four arrests and the seizure of $500,000 in drugs, authorities said. The investigation led law enforcement officials to the Motel 6 in Lawrence Township the evening of March 21. Detectives executed a search warrant and located William Adrover Rodriguez inside a room on the first floor with approximately 5.1 kilograms of powder cocaine, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri  The street value of the confiscated narcotics is approximately $500,000, Onofri said. Ro…
‘KITTY FLIPPERS’: $500,000 Worth Of Dangerous Ecstasy/Ketamine Mix Seized In Hudson ‘KITTY FLIPPERS’: $500,000 Worth Of Dangerous Ecstasy/Ketamine Mix Seized In Hudson
Kitty Flippers’: $500,000 Worth Of Dangerous Ecstasy/Ketamine Mix Seized In Hudson More than five kilos of a highly dangerous – and potentially fatal – drug mixture was seized and three men arrested in North Bergen in a joint operation of local and federal authorities. A handgun and $100,000 in drug cash were recovered along with the nearly 12 pounds of Ecstasy and Ketamine, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Members of Suarez’s Narcotics Task Force teamed up with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Newark and the federal Postal Inspection Service to make the case, the prosecutor said on Monday, Feb. 26. Arrested in the area of 91st Street and Bergenwood Aven…
30 Kilos Of Cocaine Worth $3M Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police 30 Kilos Of Cocaine Worth $3M Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police
30 Kilos Of Cocaine Worth $3M Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police Thirty kilos of cocaine and other substances worth more than $3 million were seized during a recent drug bust in Maryland, police said. A search warrant carried out at the home of Willians Quintanilla Beltran on W. Park Drive in Langley Park turned up 30 kilos of cocaine, 25 ounces of cocaine laced with fentanyl, 37 grams of methamphetamine and more than $120,000 in cash, Prince George’s County Police Department said in a Thursday, Feb. 22 release. The net worth of the drugs seized totals more than $3 million, police said. Beltran was charged with several drug offenses and was being held o…
Heroin, Fentanyl, Guns Seized, 17 Arrests Made In Atlantic City Operations Heroin, Fentanyl, Guns Seized, 17 Arrests Made In Atlantic City Operations
Heroin, Fentanyl, Guns Seized, 17 Arrests Made In Atlantic City Operations More than a dozen people have been arrested in a wave of violence and killings that marred the beginning of 2024 in Atlantic City, authorities said. Atlantic City police arrested 17 people in several operations targeting "areas of violence" from January, the department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 6. One additional person is wanted in the crime surge. Seven of the 17 arrested people were being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, while the other 10 were released on a summons with a future court date. The identities of those arrested were not released. During the arrests, office…
Police Seize 66K Fentanyl Pills, Pot, Mushrooms During Massive Drug Bust In Virginia Police Seize 66K Fentanyl Pills, Pot, Mushrooms During Massive Drug Bust In Virginia
Police Seize 66K Fentanyl Pills, Pot, Mushrooms During Massive Drug Bust In Virginia Tens of thousands of fentanyl pills have been taken off the street after a massive bust was reported in Prince William County, according to authorities. The Manassas Police Department announced on Thursday that a multi-agency investigation led to the seizure of drugs, weapons, and other contraband.  On Tuesday, Jan. 30, a search warrant was executed in Manassas that led to the arrest of four people found to be in possession of what police described as "a substantial amount of illegal narcotics and firearms."  During the course of the investigation, law enforcement personnel seize…
Trove Of Weapons, Drugs Seized In Delco Raids: Police Trove Of Weapons, Drugs Seized In Delco Raids: Police
Trove Of Weapons, Drugs Seized In Delco Raids: Police Five pistols, two rifles, and at least four pounds of drugs were seized in a series of police raids at three properties in Chester last week, city police say.  Authorities served search warrants on the 1200 block of West 9th Street, the 1200 block of Keystone Road, and the 110 block of Pine Lane on Thursday, Jan. 25, the department said in a release.  Police said they confiscated:  A bag of cocaine Four pounds of K2, or synthetic marijuana $5,064 cash Reck P6 Kal 6.35 mm pistol A black "untraceable" 9mm pistol A black Canik TP9DA 9mm pistol A silver Cobra Ent .380 caliber p…
46 Grams Of Fentanyl, Meth Seized From Woman In PA, Armed Man Sought: Police 46 Grams Of Fentanyl, Meth Seized From Woman In PA, Armed Man Sought: Police
46 Grams Of Fentanyl, Meth Seized From Woman In PA, Armed Man Sought: Police Fentanyl meth, and crack cocaine were seized from a Pennsylvania woman while a man wanted in connection to the case is at large, and considered armed and dangerous, police said. Marci Jo Clayman, 42, is facing various drug offenses and was charged with endangering the welfare of children following the investigation, police in Palmer Township said Friday, Jan. 26. The investigation began in Bethlehem but led officials to the 2700 block of Swanson Township Thursday, Jan. 25, where police seized about 2.5 pounds of methamphetamines, 46 grams of fentanyl, 18 grams of crack cocaine, digital…
Tips From 2023 Result In Massive Maryland Drug Bust: Police Tips From 2023 Result In Massive Maryland Drug Bust: Police
Tips From 2023 Result In Massive Maryland Drug Bust: Police Tipsters helped lead police in Anne Arundel County into making a massive drug bust in Laurel, authorities announced. Last year, narcotics detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Department received information about possible illegal drug distribution that centered on a home in the 3500 block of Laurel Fort Meade Road. On Thursday, police say that teams executed a search warrant at the suspect home, which led to a massive seizure of drugs and ammo, resulting in the arrest of 33-year-old Reshawn Tillies, who was prohibited from possessing ammunition. Officers seized:  443 pills…
Dealer Nabbed With Nearly Pound Of Coke, 100 Fentanyl Pills, Passaic Sheriff Says Dealer Nabbed With Nearly Pound Of Coke, 100 Fentanyl Pills, Passaic Sheriff Says
Dealer Nabbed With Nearly Pound Of Coke, 100 Fentanyl Pills, Passaic Sheriff Says A dealer from Paterson had just completed a street sale when Passaic County sheriff's officers seized him and found nearly a pound of cocaine and 100 or so fentanyl pills in his apartment, authorities said. Edwin Garcia-Mendez, 40, also had an AR pellet rifle and various items used to process and package cocaine, including two hydraulic kilo presses and acetone, in his first-floor apartment on East 24th Street, Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik said. Members of the sheriff's Bureau of Narcotics had been watching Garcia-Mendez for several weeks before moving in, Berdnik said. They were…
Hotel Search Leads To Massive Drug, Weapon Bust In Maryland: Police Hotel Search Leads To Massive Drug, Weapon Bust In Maryland: Police
Hotel Search Leads To Massive Drug, Weapon Bust In Maryland: Police A disorderly subject arrest and subsequent hotel room search on Monday, Jan. 8 led to the seizure of a Glock semi-automatic handgun and several different drugs, authorities announced. Anne Arundel County Police Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie to investigate reports of a disorderly subject and arrested the man after discovering that he had outstanding warrants.  Meanwhile, officers found suspected Promethazine/Codeine in the man’s room and obtained a search warrant, which turned up the following: A 9 mm Glock semi-automatic handgun 281.47 grams…
$4 Million In Meth, Pot, Cocaine Seized; 10 Arrested In Bust Across Northern Virginia $4 Million In Meth, Pot, Cocaine Seized; 10 Arrested In Bust Across Northern Virginia
$4 Million In Meth, Pot, Cocaine Seized; 10 Arrested In Bust Across Northern Virginia More than $4 million worth of drugs were seized and ten people were arrested in an investigation spanning six counties across northern Virginia. The five-month investigation by the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force spanned Orange, Fauquier, Stafford, Alexandria, Loudon, and Mecklenburg counties. Officers executed search warrants at multiple homes in the six counties on Monday, Dec. 11 and Wednesday, Dec. 13, resulting in 10 arrests and 24 felony charges. As a result of the operation, the task force seized: •     1,861 grams of cocaine with a street value of $186,100, •  …
$50K, Cocaine, 5 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Morris County Drug Dealer: Prosecutor $50K, Cocaine, 5 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Morris County Drug Dealer: Prosecutor
$50K, Cocaine, 5 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Morris County Drug Dealer: Prosecutor More than $51,000 in suspected drug proceeds, cocaine, and five pounds of marijuana was seized from a Morris County man, authorities said. Hanover's Anthony Dello-Russo, 27, is facing multiple drug-related offenses following a drug dealing investigation, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. More than $51,000 in cash, half an ounce of cocaine and more than five pounds of marijuana were seized from Dello-Russo on Friday, Dec. 8, Carroll said alongside Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Sheriff James M. Gannon, and Hanover Township Police Chief Michael Loock. Dello-Russo was…
Accused Man, Woman Drug-Dealing Duo Nabbed In CT Bust Accused Man, Woman Drug-Dealing Duo Nabbed In CT Bust
Accused Man, Woman Drug-Dealing Duo Nabbed In CT Bust A bust resulted in the seizure of over 140 grams of cocaine, heroin, and more, as well as the arrest of two alleged drug dealers from Connecticut, police said. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Connecticut State Police in  New Haven County conducted the operation in the city of Waterbury in the area of Pleasant and Baldwin Streets. Plainclothes officers saw a silver Acura MDX stop on the side of the road, allegedly conducting a narcotics sale, which they reported to troopers. When troopers later pulled the Acura over, they noticed the front-seat passenger, 33-year-old Lisbett Trinidad, attem…
Negotiated Deal Lands Bensalem Drug Dealer, Fatal Hit-Run Christmas Driver In PA State Prison Negotiated Deal Lands Bensalem Drug Dealer, Fatal Hit-Run Christmas Driver In PA State Prison
Negotiated Deal Lands Bensalem Drug Dealer, Fatal Hit-Run Christmas Driver In PA State Prison A 21-year-old man whose drug dealing scheme came to light while out on bail in a 2021 fatal hit-and-run Christmas crash has been sentenced to several years in Pennsylvania State Prison. Kevin Michael Baker Jr., 21, of Bensalem, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the crash that killed 65-year-old John Dugan as he crossed State Road in Bristol Township to go to a Christmas party on Christmas Eve in 2021, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced. While out on bail, Baker was arrested by Bensalem Township Police for a series of illegal narcotics purchases, particular…
Large Amounts Of PCP, Over $80K Found In Peekskill Home, Police Say Large Amounts Of PCP, Over $80K Found In Peekskill Home, Police Say
Large Amounts Of PCP, Over $80K Found In Peekskill Home, Police Say A man faces several charges after a large quantity of phencyclidine and more than $80,000 in cash were seized from his Northern Westchester home, police announced.  The arrest resulted from the execution of a search warrant at a Peekskill residence on Brown Street on Thursday, Nov, 9, Peekskill Police announced.  As a result of the search, a large amount of suspected phencyclidine (PCP) and more than $80,000 in US currency were seized, authorities said, adding that the search was part of an extensive investigation into the sale of PCP in and around Peekskill.  The resid…
1,600 Heroin Envelopes, 87 Pounds Of Pot, 7 Firearms Seized In Essex County Raids: Sheriff 1,600 Heroin Envelopes, 87 Pounds Of Pot, 7 Firearms Seized In Essex County Raids: Sheriff
1,600 Heroin Envelopes, 87 Pounds Of Pot, 7 Firearms Seized In Essex County Raids: Sheriff Seven firearms, thousands of envelops of heroin, and 87 pounds of pot were just some of what detectives seized in a Essex County raids, they said. The three searches were carried out in Newark and Irvington, leading to the arrests of Jamil Wilson of Irvington and Courtney Conner of Newark, and others, Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura said. Sheriff’s detectives seized 7 weapons including a .22 caliber assault rifle, two 9mm handguns (one defaced), a .44 magnum revolver, a .40 caliber handgun, a .22 caliber rifle, a handgun, and approximately 200 rounds of hollow point ammunition…
3,850 Heroin Folds, 67 Crack Bags, $35K Seized, Arrest Made Across From Paterson School 3,850 Heroin Folds, 67 Crack Bags, $35K Seized, Arrest Made Across From Paterson School
3,850 Heroin Folds, 67 Crack Bags, $35K Seized, Arrest Made Across From Paterson School Passaic County sheriff's detectives seized 3,850 heroin folds and 67 bags of crack while arresting an accused dealer who they said conducted business from his home across from a Catholic school in Paterson. The Bureau of Narcotics investigators also seized more than $35,000 in alleged profits in arresting Angel Rodriguez, 27, Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik said. Citizen complaints brought his detectives to the area of 14th Avenue off East 33rd Street across from the St. Therese CCD School, the sheriff said. After watching Rodriguez in action, some detectives followed him and stopped his Honda…
Leader Of Warren County’s ‘Largest’ Drug Network Nabbed, 42 Heroin Bricks Seized: Prosecutor Leader Of Warren County’s ‘Largest’ Drug Network Nabbed, 42 Heroin Bricks Seized: Prosecutor
Leader Of Warren County’s ‘Largest’ Drug Network Nabbed, 42 Heroin Bricks Seized: Prosecutor Four pounds of methamphetamine, 42 bricks of heroin, and a slew of other drugs were discovered at a Warren County home, resulting in the arrest of two residents — one who authorities say was the leader of the area’s largest narcotics trafficking network. Charlie L. Cole, 44, and Shakiera Armstrong, 31, of Phillipsburg, were charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, as well as child endangerment and various weapons offenses, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release on Friday, Oct. 27. Cole was also charged with lead…
Ecstasy Pills Intercepted At JFK Airport Led To Arrest Of Pair In South Jersey: Prosecutor Ecstasy Pills Intercepted At JFK Airport Led To Arrest Of Pair In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Ecstasy Pills Intercepted At JFK Airport Led To Arrest Of Pair In South Jersey: Prosecutor A pair of men from North Cape May have been arrested for dealing ecstasy, authorities said. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Kevin Lewis of the Lower Township Police Department announced the arrests of Jacob Groff, 31, and Craig Needles, 67, on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force received information from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Atlantic City Office that Customs and Border Patrol agents at John F. Kennedy Airport intercepted a package originating from the Netherlands…
$40K In Heroin Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor $40K In Heroin Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor
$40K In Heroin Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor Heroin worth $40,000 was seized as part of a major drug bust in Mercer County, authorities said. On Monday, Oct. 16, members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Ewing, Hamilton and Trenton police, initiated surveillance in the parking lot of the River’s Edge Apartments on Country Lane in Ewing Township based on information received during an investigation.  At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers observed the target of the investigation, Onasis Santos-Estevez, arrive in a red Mitsubishi Outlander. The driver and …
Fentanyl, Firearms, Thousands In Cash Seized From Dynamic Spotsy-Fredericksburg Duo: Police Fentanyl, Firearms, Thousands In Cash Seized From Dynamic Spotsy-Fredericksburg Duo: Police
Fentanyl, Firearms, Thousands In Cash Seized From Dynamic Spotsy-Fredericksburg Duo: Police Firearms and a bevy of drugs were seized from men from Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg, authorities said. Fredericksburg officer Murphy was patrolling the area near the storefronts at Central Park Townhomes around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, when groups of people started dispersing quickly. Murphy saw several of them get into a car with an equipment violation, so he conducted a traffic stop on Fall Hill Avenue. Murphy identified the driver and recognized the other occupants from previous encounters, Fredericksburg police said in a release. Back-up was requested and probab…
DRUG BUST: Firearms, Porsche, $138K In Cash Seized From Four Virginia Men, Cops Say DRUG BUST: Firearms, Porsche, $138K In Cash Seized From Four Virginia Men, Cops Say
Drug Bust: Firearms, Porsche, $138K In Cash Seized From Four Virginia Men, Cops Say Police have made four arrests and seized a mass quantity of drugs and evidence in a Virginia bust. Matthew Powers, 33, of Alexandria; Mondell Opoku, 32, of Woodbridge; Andres Blacno, 27 of Clinton, MD; and Ali Banihashemi, 32, of Burke; were charged with various drug offenses and more, Fairfax County police said. An investigation into the four was launched in March 2023 following a tip into a drug distribution ring in the Mount Vernon District, authorities said. Psilocybin and LSD, two firearms, more than $138,000 in cash, and a Porsche SUV in connection to the illegal operation were seize…
Norwalk Man Caught Dealing Cocaine On City Streets, Police Say Norwalk Man Caught Dealing Cocaine On City Streets, Police Say
Norwalk Man Caught Dealing Cocaine On City Streets, Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted for allegedly dealing cocaine on city streets after police received numerous complaints. Christopher Adams, age 56, of Norwalk, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 31 in Norwalk. Adams was caught after officers received numerous complaints from residents regarding drug dealing in the area of Prospect Street, said Lt. Tomasz Podgorski, of the Norwalk Police. Following the complaints, investigators of the Special Services Unit began conducting narcotics-related surveillance in the area of Prospect Street. During the course of the surveillance, investigators obs…
Partygoers Fly Out Back Door As Police Seize 50 Pounds Of Pot From FXB Pop-Up Party Partygoers Fly Out Back Door As Police Seize 50 Pounds Of Pot From FXB Pop-Up Party
Partygoers Fly Out Back Door As Police Seize 50 Pounds Of Pot From FXB Pop-Up Party Fifty pounds of marijuana, mushrooms and various edibles were seized at a pop-up vendor party in Fredericksburg, authorities said. The Fredericksburg Police E-911 Center received a report of illegal drug activity on the third floor of J2’s Restaurant and Lounge at 216 William St., around 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, they said. News Release: Fredericksburg Police Seize 50 pounds of Marijuana at Pop Up Marijuana Vendor Party On August 11th at... Posted by Fredericksburg Police Department on Thursday, August 31, 2023 News Release: Fredericksburg Police Seize 50 pounds of Marijuana at Pop …
Heroin, Meth, Coke Seized From Duo In Hudson County: Cops Heroin, Meth, Coke Seized From Duo In Hudson County: Cops
Heroin, Meth, Coke Seized From Duo In Hudson County: Cops Heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine were among a variety of drugs seized from two people in Hudson County last week, authorities said. Police were searching a residence on the 200 block of Front Street when they found Edgar Agramonte, a 38-year-old Union City resident, had cocaine and 15 ecstasy pills, on Friday, Aug. 25, Police Chief Dennis Miller said.  Jessica Murphy, a Lake Hopatcong resident, was found with 20 grams of methamphetamine, two bags of heroin, Adderall and drug paraphernalia, Miller said. Agramonte and Murphy were both hit with multiple drug charges and sent to the H…
QUICK STRIKE: Handguns, Heroin, Cocaine Seized, Quintet Busted By Paterson Detectives QUICK STRIKE: Handguns, Heroin, Cocaine Seized, Quintet Busted By Paterson Detectives
Quick Strike: Handguns, Heroin, Cocaine Seized, Quintet Busted By Paterson Detectives Paterson police detectives seized two handguns, 130 heroin folds and more than a dozen bags of cocaine while arresting five men in a coordinated strike. The investigators zeroed in on a mostly industrial neighborhood off the corner of Braun and Marshal streets, Officer-in-Charge Isa Abbassi said. They watched as Joshua Sari, 22, of Haledon and Jeremy Rodriguez, 26, of Paterson made a number of drug deals, then stopped Rodriguez's vehicle, Abbassi said. While seizing the heroin, they noticed two other men -- Mark Gadson, 28, of Wayne and James Williams of Paterson -- shoving what turne…