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Woman Found With Drugs In Uber, Shoplifter Used Makeup To Cover Tattoos In Lyndhurst: Cops Woman Found With Drugs In Uber, Shoplifter Used Makeup To Cover Tattoos In Lyndhurst: Cops
Woman Found With Drugs In Uber, Shoplifter Used Makeup To Cover Tattoos In Lyndhurst: Cops Two people were arrested in separate incidents in Lyndhurst on Saturday, July 26, according to Detective Capt. Vincent Auteri of the Lyndhurst Police Department. Woman Found Passed Out In Uber With Drugs, Police Say Officers responded to the 100 block of Ridge Road at 12:19 a.m. for a report of an unresponsive passenger in an Uber, police said. The Uber driver called 9-1-1 after picking up a woman in Newark who had reportedly fallen asleep in the back seat and would not wake up. Officers Brian Kapp and Thomas Golda found Danielle Krauss, 29, of Newark, unresponsive. After several verbal an…
Shots Fired, Drugs Found, Attempted Murder Charges Filed: Hagerstown Police Shots Fired, Drugs Found, Attempted Murder Charges Filed: Hagerstown Police
Shots Fired, Drugs Found, Attempted Murder Charges Filed: Hagerstown Police Gunfire rattled a Hagerstown neighborhood late Sunday night, ending in a drug seizure, a ditched Glock, and three arrests — including two suspects from Baltimore — according to police. Officers responded to the 400 block of Jonathan Street around 11:21 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, for a report of multiple gunshots, police said. They found numerous shell casings and drugs on the ground. Investigators quickly tracked two suspects to a nearby residence and took them into custody without incident. Officers say controlled dangerous substances were in plain view. Overnight, police secured a s…
Fugitive Charged In Triple Stabbing That Left 1 Critical In Phillipsburg, Prosecutor Says Fugitive Charged In Triple Stabbing That Left 1 Critical In Phillipsburg, Prosecutor Says
Fugitive Charged In Triple Stabbing That Left 1 Critical In Phillipsburg, Prosecutor Says A 35-year-old wanted Phillipsburg man has been charged with attempted murder after three people were stabbed inside a local home last weekend, authorities said. Marquis W. Pierce was stopped by police who responded to the Brainard Street home around 5:45 a.m. Saturday, June 21, for a report of a stabbing, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office said. Pierce was taken into custody at the scene where two victims were found with stab wounds, officials said. One had life-threatening injuries and a third victim was later found and taken to the hospital for treatment, authorities sai…
Crack Cocaine, AR-15, Heroin, All Near Elementary School, Gets Maple Shade Man Arrested: Police Crack Cocaine, AR-15, Heroin, All Near Elementary School, Gets Maple Shade Man Arrested: Police
Crack Cocaine, AR-15, Heroin, All Near Elementary School, Gets Maple Shade Man Arrested: Police A 51-year-old Maple Shade man was hit with numerous charges after he was arrested on Wednesday, May 14 and charged with dealing drugs near a school, authorities said. Kasiem Brown was arrested at his residence on the 800 block of North Forklanding Road, just .2 miles from Howard Yocum Elementary School, Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher Fletcher said. Seized were $10,000 in cash, crack cocaine, marijuana, heroin, an AR-15 and two handguns, Fletcher said. Brown was hit with numerous charges including numerous weapons offenses and possession of controlled dangerous substances with intent …
Drug Dealer Who Posed With Handgun Used In Montgomery County Murder Learns Prison Fate Drug Dealer Who Posed With Handgun Used In Montgomery County Murder Learns Prison Fate
Drug Dealer Who Posed With Handgun Used In Montgomery County Murder Learns Prison Fate A 22-year-old Maryland man will spend decades in prison after being convicted of murdering Walter Woods during a drug deal gone bad in Montgomery County, the state's attorney's office announced. Javier Reyes, 23, of Silver Spring, was sentenced to 50 years in prison with 30 to serve after being found guilty of felony murder and use of a handgun in a crime of violence in connection to the death of the 20-year-old Takoma Park resident. Prosecutors say that on March 7, 2023, Reyes and Woods met at a neighborhood park on Hampshire Green Lane in Silver Spring to conduct a drug deal.  …
Montague Township Drug Dealer Sentenced For Weapon Possession: Prosecutor Montague Township Drug Dealer Sentenced For Weapon Possession: Prosecutor
Montague Township Drug Dealer Sentenced For Weapon Possession: Prosecutor A 29-year-old Montague Township man was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, Jan. 31 after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm with intent to use it, authorities said. Authorities were originally investigating Keanu Alicea last year for running a drug distribution ring in Orange County, New York, Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Sahil K. Kabse said. When police searched Alicea’s residence they found a handgun along with controlled dangerous substances, Kabse said. Alicea also pled guilty to illegal drug distribution in New York, Kabse said.
Wanted Man Rams 2 Police Cars In Stolen U-Haul Van In Failed Fairfield Escape: Cops Wanted Man Rams 2 Police Cars In Stolen U-Haul Van In Failed Fairfield Escape: Cops
Wanted Man Rams 2 Police Cars In Stolen U-Haul Van In Failed Fairfield Escape: Cops A wanted man rammed a stolen U-Haul van into two police cars at an Essex County hotel before the driver was arrested following a short foot chase, authorities said. Christopher Barnes, 65, of Morristown, faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, which occurred on Friday, Jan. 17, according to Fairfield Police. The situation unfolded at approximately 7:38 a.m. when Fairfield officers received an alert from their Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) indicating that a stolen U-Haul van had entered town. The van, displaying an Arizona registration, had been reported stolen from…
Silver Spring Man Facing Decades Behind Bars For Deadly Drug Deal Gone Wrong: State's Attorney Silver Spring Man Facing Decades Behind Bars For Deadly Drug Deal Gone Wrong: State's Attorney
Silver Spring Man Facing Decades Behind Bars For Deadly Drug Deal Gone Wrong: State's Attorney A 22-year-old Maryland man is facing decades in prison after being convicted of murdering Walter Woods during a drug deal gone bad in Montgomery County, the state's attorney's office announced. Javier Reyes, 22, of Silver Spring, was found guilty of felony murder and use of a handgun in a crime of violence in connection to the death of the 20-year-old Takoma Park resident last year. Prosecutors say that on March 7, 2023, Reyes and Woods met at a neighborhood park on Hampshire Green Lane in Silver Spring to conduct a drug deal.  Officers responding to a 911 call for the sound of gunsho…
Drugs, Fake Guns Found In Glassboro Home Where Assault Victim Suffered Brain Injury: Police Drugs, Fake Guns Found In Glassboro Home Where Assault Victim Suffered Brain Injury: Police
Drugs, Fake Guns Found In Glassboro Home Where Assault Victim Suffered Brain Injury: Police Two men were accused of having several types of drugs at the same home where an assault victim suffered a serious brain injury, authorities said. Elijah Knight-Stevenson and Mohamed Sesay were arrested in the case, the Glassboro Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 16. Ages and hometowns for the two men weren't available as of press time. Glassboro police executed a search warrant on the 300 block of Carpenter Street on Friday, Dec. 6. The raid was part of an investigation into an aggravated assault at the home on Saturday, Oct. 19 that left the victim needing emergency …
DUI Driver Crashes, Pair Found With Drugs, Alcohol In Separate Route 208 Incidents: Police DUI Driver Crashes, Pair Found With Drugs, Alcohol In Separate Route 208 Incidents: Police
DUI Driver Crashes, Pair Found With Drugs, Alcohol In Separate Route 208 Incidents: Police Police responded to two unrelated incidents this month on Route 208 in Franklin Lakes, resulting in the arrests of three individuals, including two Mahwah residents, on various charges including DUI, authorities said. The first incident occurred on Dec. 4, around 12:47 a.m., when a motor vehicle stop on Route 208 North led to the arrest of Christopher W. Morgan, 41, of North Arlington, and Stephanie A. Swords, 36, of Mahwah, Franklin Lakes Police Capt. Robert Grassi said.  Both were charged with possession of CDS (controlled dangerous substances). Morgan was also issued several motor v…
Sheriff Calls $2M Drug Bust Historic As St. Mary’s Deputies Dismantle Trafficking Operation Sheriff Calls $2M Drug Bust Historic As St. Mary’s Deputies Dismantle Trafficking Operation
Sheriff Calls $2M Drug Bust Historic As St. Mary’s Deputies Dismantle Trafficking Operation In the largest drug seizure in St. Mary’s County history, deputies uncovered over $2 million worth of narcotics during a massive operation targeting high-level drug trafficking in Southern Maryland, according to authorities. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that detectives arrested Antwian Marquis Johnson, 38, and Shannon Marie Johnson, 37, both of Great Mills, during a raid on Dec. 5. following an undercover probe into drug trafficking.  Deputies executed search warrants at two residences in Great Mills and Hollywood, where they seized approximately 47 pounds…
Middletown Woman Busted With Heroin, Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine During Stop: Police Middletown Woman Busted With Heroin, Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine During Stop: Police
Middletown Woman Busted With Heroin, Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine During Stop: Police A woman importing drugs from Baltimore and selling them in Frederick County is facing multiple charges after being busted, authorities announced on Tuesday.  Rickilynn Nicole Dyer, 43, was arrested during a traffic stop by the Frederick Police Department’s Tactical Investigations Unit amid an ongoing investigation into reports of drug distribution throughout the county.  During the stop, police say that she was found with "a substantial quantity of controlled substances."  According to the department, a detective was tipped off in May about Dyer's alleged involvement in…
Armed Guttenberg Teen Gave Police Fake Name: Police Armed Guttenberg Teen Gave Police Fake Name: Police
Armed Guttenberg Teen Gave Police Fake Name: Police An 18-year-old Guttenberg teen was arrested and hit with weapons charges on Friday, July 5, authorities said. Officers had apprehended Miguel Palma after he was wanted on an active warrant for a theft, Guttenberg police said in a release. During their on-scene investigation, officers discovered a loaded handgun inside Palma's handgun, police said. Palma was hit with multiple weapons charges and also charged with possessing prescription drugs and controlled dangerous substances, police said. He was also charged with hindering his apprehension for giving police a fake name, offices said. Pal…
Minors In Stolen Vehicles Crash 29 Hours Apart In Separate Incidents In MD, Sheriff Says Minors In Stolen Vehicles Crash 29 Hours Apart In Separate Incidents In MD, Sheriff Says
Minors In Stolen Vehicles Crash 29 Hours Apart In Separate Incidents In MD, Sheriff Says Teens in Harford County continue to keep running the sheriff's office through the ringer following a pair of incidents involving stolen cars that resulted in crashes over the course of 29 hours. On Tuesday, the sheriff's office reported that investigators have resolved two separate incidents involving underage suspects who stole vehicles and property, resulting in a host of charges for the children. A long day for members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office began at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Friday, May 10, when deputies responded to a report of a stolen white Kia Optima on Harford…
DRUG RAID: Pot Seized From Local Dispensaries, Multiple Arrests Made, Warren Prosecutor Says DRUG RAID: Pot Seized From Local Dispensaries, Multiple Arrests Made, Warren Prosecutor Says
Drug Raid: Pot Seized From Local Dispensaries, Multiple Arrests Made, Warren Prosecutor Says Six people were arrested after four dispensaries were raided in Hackettstown earlier this month, seizing $20,000 in cash and raw marijuana, authorities said. Canna Campus, Good Luck Vapes, Smokey Bear and Mom N Pops CBD & Wellness Shops were raided by Hackettstown police, in conjunction with New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Division of Taxation, on Tuesday, April 9, Acting Warren County Prosecutor Anthony Picione said. Joseph Lanzisera, a 28-year-old Scranton resident, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous with intent to distribute marijuana in a in a quan…
Duo In Stolen Car Busted With Drugs After Traffic Stop: Fairfield PD Duo In Stolen Car Busted With Drugs After Traffic Stop: Fairfield PD
Duo In Stolen Car Busted With Drugs After Traffic Stop: Fairfield PD Two people were arrested and charged with stealing a car following a motor vehicle stop in Fairfield on the early morning of Sunday, April 14, authorities said. At 2:36 a.m., officers observed a dark colored BMW exit onto Route 46 West from behind a closed business commit several motor vehicle violations, Fairfield officers said in a release. A motor vehicle stop was conducted in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn, police said. When officers approached the vehicle, occupied by Dina Santiago-Caraballo, a 35-year-old West New York resident and Karl Diaz, a 45-year-old Union City resident, th…
Decade For Bergen County Man Whose Drugs Led To Fatal OD In Morris County: Prosecutors Decade For Bergen County Man Whose Drugs Led To Fatal OD In Morris County: Prosecutors
Decade For Bergen County Man Whose Drugs Led To Fatal OD In Morris County: Prosecutors A 35-year-old Saddle Brook resident was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a fatal overdose in Pequannock Township in 2021, authorities said. David Pezak was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 12, after pleading guilty to strict lability for a drug induced death back in December, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Pequannock Police Chief Daniel Comune said.  On Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 police responded to an unresponsive woman at a residence in Pequannock, authorities said. The woman, identified as A.C., was pronounced dead at…
Women Who Used Homemade Device To Steal Mail Busted With Drugs In Maryland: Sheriff Women Who Used Homemade Device To Steal Mail Busted With Drugs In Maryland: Sheriff
Women Who Used Homemade Device To Steal Mail Busted With Drugs In Maryland: Sheriff Two women were caught with Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and other curiosities during a traffic stop when their vehicle failed them in Carroll County, authorities announced on Tuesday. Brittney Charlae Robinson, 31, of Baltimore, was found to be driving without a license while riding with Glen Burnie resident Tacha Naquel Crowner, 30 when she was stopped by members of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office for an equipment violation. During the subsequent stop, a police K9 determined that there were drugs in the car and a search of their vehicle led to the recovery of more than 160 gra…
Cops Indicted For Selling Drugs, Fatal Crash In Separate Cases: Baltimore State's Attorney Cops Indicted For Selling Drugs, Fatal Crash In Separate Cases: Baltimore State's Attorney
Cops Indicted For Selling Drugs, Fatal Crash In Separate Cases: Baltimore State's Attorney A pair of Baltimore police officers who may have acted in bad faith have been indicted in two separate cases, the state’s attorney announced. Officers Cejus Watson and Alexis Acosta are being prosecuted by the agency’s Public Trust and Police Integrity Unit for charges that range from manslaughter to theft. Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Thursday, May 4, that a grand jury indicted Watson for theft and misconduct in office after he was charged with distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances last year. The officer allegedly stole payroll funds and left his post…
DUI Driver Busted With Pills After Plowing Through Washington County Sheriff's Vehicle DUI Driver Busted With Pills After Plowing Through Washington County Sheriff's Vehicle
DUI Driver Busted With Pills After Plowing Through Washington County Sheriff's Vehicle An intoxicated driver was busted with prescription pills after playing bumper cars with a parked Washington County Sheriff deputy’s cruiser outside an area courthouse. West Virginia resident Christian Edward Cooker, 38, is facing DUI and other charges in Maryland following a crash involving a marked sheriff’s office vehicle and several others, according to the agency. Deputies didn’t have to go far at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, when they were called to the Washington County Sheriff-Judicial Division Courthouse, where there was a reported crash involving multiple vehicles. …
Middle School Student Could Face Charges For Marijuana Edibles In Charles County, Sheriff Says Middle School Student Could Face Charges For Marijuana Edibles In Charles County, Sheriff Says
Middle School Student Could Face Charges For Marijuana Edibles In Charles County, Sheriff Says A Maryland middle school student is not flying high after being busted by officials with marijuana-laced edibles that he intended to sell to his classmates, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced. On Friday, Dec. 9, School Resource Officers at Matthew Henson Middle School were tipped off that a student - whose name has not been released - was in possession of edibles containing suspected Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), believed to be marijuana, and was bringing them to school to sell them. According to the sheriff's office, the Resource Officer was able to track down the suspe…
Maryland Drug Bust Reveals Copious Amounts Of Drugs Under Teen's Pillow Maryland Drug Bust Reveals Copious Amounts Of Drugs Under Teen's Pillow
Maryland Drug Bust Reveals Copious Amounts Of Drugs Under Teen's Pillow Three suspects have been charged in connection to the selling of controlled dangerous substances that reportedly involved a young teen in Salisbury, authorities say. Alvin Thompson, 37, Brian Elliot, 50, and Victoria Ross, 46, were charged after an investigation concerning controlled dangerous substances being sold from a residence in the 300 block of Pine Way, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say that the residence was being rented by Brian Elliott and Victoria Ross and suggested that they were allowing Alvin Thompson to sell controlled dangerous substances …
Maryland Man Fires Gun Into Air After Children Get Into Physical Fight Maryland Man Fires Gun Into Air After Children Get Into Physical Fight
Maryland Man Fires Gun Into Air After Children Get Into Physical Fight A Silver Spring man who fired his gun into the air during a heated argument following a physical fight between children has been arrested, authorities say. Lewis Stokes, 41, reportedly shot his gun into the air after the family of one of the children in the fight approached his home in the 12600 block of Farnell Drive to speak with him around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, according to Montgomery County Police. Stokes allegedly pointed the gun at the family before firing it into the air. Officers ordered those inside of the home to leave after arriving on scene the night of the incident. W…
Repeat Offender Busted With Drugs Twice In Three Days After Foot Chases With Police In Maryland Repeat Offender Busted With Drugs Twice In Three Days After Foot Chases With Police In Maryland
Repeat Offender Busted With Drugs Twice In Three Days After Foot Chases With Police In Maryland A man with a lengthy history of drug offenses in Maryland was arrested twice in three days on a host of charges after taking police in Washington County on multiple foot chases, authorities announced. Taariq Roberts, 33, is in hot water with police in Hagerstown as he continues to find himself being busted for drug offenses across the region, officials said. Roberts was arrested in Hagerstown on Thursday, Aug. 1 for the sale/manufacturing of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) distribution, possession of crack cocaine, paraphernalia, and resisting arrest after a foot chase, according to p…
Suspected Dealer Busted With Drugs During Search, Seizure Inside Maryland School Zone: Sheriff Suspected Dealer Busted With Drugs During Search, Seizure Inside Maryland School Zone: Sheriff
Suspected Dealer Busted With Drugs During Search, Seizure Inside Maryland School Zone: Sheriff A suspected drug dealer in Maryland is facing multiple charges after being busted by police investigators with cocaine, ecstasy, and other drugs while operating within an area school zone, authorities announced. Salisbury resident Davonte Mitchell, 27, was arrested by members of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT) following an investigation into the alleged distribution of controlled dangerous substances in the region. Search and seizure warrants were obtained for Mitchell's Vine Street home, his car, and person, according to the sheriff’s office, which were exe…
Pair Injured In Maryland Double Shooting Face Weapon Charges: Police Pair Injured In Maryland Double Shooting Face Weapon Charges: Police
Pair Injured In Maryland Double Shooting Face Weapon Charges: Police Not so fast. The two individuals injured in a double shooting in Maryland are now facing charges that stem from illicit drugs and a weapon detectives found in their vehicle, authorities announced. Baltimore County detectives have filed criminal charges against two people who were shot at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26 near the intersection of Compass Road and Martin Boulevard in Essex. A 43-year-old man and 42-year-old woman who were shot during the incident are now being charged with Controlled Dangerous Substances: possession with intent to distribute and firearm-related c…
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Maryland On Drug Distribution Charges Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Maryland On Drug Distribution Charges
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Maryland On Drug Distribution Charges Recognize him? An alert was issued by law enforcement investigators in Maryland as they seek the public’s assistance in locating a wanted suspect who was allegedly involved in distributing drugs through the region. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office released new mugshots of 43-year-old Chester Termain Jones, who was apprehended in May 2018 on multiple drug distribution charges following an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Unit. Specifically, Jones is wanted for a Controlled Dangerous Substances charge for possession with intent to distribute narcotics. No other information regarding…
Four Arrested On Gun, Drug Charges In Ocean Township Four Arrested On Gun, Drug Charges In Ocean Township
Four Arrested On Gun, Drug Charges In Ocean Township Four Ocean Township residents were charged with gun, alcohol and drug-related charges on Monday. The arrests took place on Deal Road at about 8:39 p.m., police said. Ocean Township Officer Dean Schoch performed a motor vehicle stop near State Highway 18. An investigation by Schoch and other officers found that inside the vehicle was a loaded .22 caliber handgun and a bottle containing an alcoholic beverage. Prescription medications on two of the car's passengers included Xanax and Adderal. All four of the car's occupants were charged with various firearm-related offenses and possession of…
Paterson Family Physician Charged With Illegally Prescribing Percocet Paterson Family Physician Charged With Illegally Prescribing Percocet
Paterson Family Physician Charged With Illegally Prescribing Percocet A Paterson family physician sold Percocet prescriptions without a legitimate medical purpose, authorities charged. Mahesh Mehta, 65, was named in an indictment returned by a state grand jury in Trenton charging him with illegally selling controlled dangerous substances. Deputy Attorney General Fernando D. Maldonado presented the case to the grand jury, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said Wednesday. Detective Celeste Dowd coordinated the investigation, he said. Anyone with information about health insurance cheating or medical fraud can report it anonymously by calling a toll-free hotlin…