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Jersey Shore Man Found With Stolen Gun, Burglary Tools: Police
An Asbury Park man was accused of having a stolen gun, knives, and burglary tools, authorities said.
Corey Thermitus, 20, was arrested on Friday, Mar. 8, Wall Township police said in a news release.
Thermitus was driving a 2015 Hyundai Sonata on Route 35 when officers pulled him over at around 3:45 p.m. Police said he had a Taurus 9mm gun, two knives, a sledgehammer, and a ski mask.
Thermitus was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a defaced firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm while committing a drug offense, possession …
Three Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Three residents of Cape May County have been charged with numerous drug and weapons offenses, authorities said.
Jamal Matthews, 26; Tyrone Brown, 28; and Azanna Shelton, 26 of the 600 Block of Adams Ave in Woodbine, were arrested for dealing methamphetamine, and cocaine, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and the New Jersey State Police.
As a result of search warrants, approximately three ounces of suspected methamphetamines, approximately one-half ounce of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, an AR-15 style rifle, a 9mm handgun, high-ca…
Cocaine, Handguns Seized In Arrest Of Trenton Man: Prosecutor
A three-month investigation into cocaine sales in Trenton led to an arrest and seizure of $10,500 in cocaine, two handguns and nearly $4,000 cash, authorities said.
Juan Rivera, 34, of Trenton, was charged with drug and weapons offenses on Oct. 4, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
A motor vehicle stop of Rivera in a silver Toyota Corolla was conducted by detectives in the area of Greenwood and Walnut avenues in Trenton. Rivera was detained without incident and $3,986 in cash was seized, Onofti said.
A subsequent search of Rivera’s Greenwood Avenue …
Drug Dealing Suspect Arrested With Coke, Heroin, Meth, Pills, Pot, Handgun In Atlantic City: PD
A drug dealer allegedly responsible for selling drugs throughout Atlantic County has been arrested, authorities said.
Diogenes Galvez, 19, of Atlantic City, was charged with multiple drug offenses on Wednesday, Sept. 27, according to Atlantic City police.
Detectives of the police department's Special Investigations Section in conjunction with the FBI's Safe Streets Task Force made a warranted search of Galvez' home in the 900 block of Lexington Avenue.
Detectives arrested Galvez on an outstanding warrant after he left his hoe, police said.
During a search of the residence, det…
Pair Arrested With Guns, Drugs In Atlantic City: Police
Two men were arrested and guns and drugs were recovered during a traffic stop in Atlantic City, authorities said.
On Wednesday, Aug.15, at 8:56 p.m., Atlantic CIty Police Officer Joseph Kelly conducted a motor vehicle stop in the first block of south Ohio Avenue.
While speaking to the driver, Joseph Lawrence, and waiting for Lawrence to provide needed documents, Officer Kelly observed an open backpack with a handgun inside, police said. Lawrence and his passenger, Tyheem Williams, were arrested with assistance from responding officers.
Officer Kelly recovered the backpack that …
Atlantic City Man Caught With Numerous Catalytic Converters, Pills: Police
A 50-year-old man from Atlantic City has been charged with receiving stolen property after 24 catalytic converters were found during a search of his home.
On Thursday, June 1, Atlantic City detectives made a warranted search in the 100 block of north Iowa Avenue following an investigation into drug dealing, police said.
The target of the investigation, Felix Beltran, was located at the residence and arrested on an active warrant, they said.
During a search of the residence, detectives recovered numerous prescription pills, paraphernalia used in the distribution of drugs, the catalytic conv…
Men Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges During Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police
A pair of men were charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses during a traffic stop, authorities said.
On Thursday, May 25 at 12:35 p.m., Atlantic City Detectives Christopher Dodson and Eric Evans conducted a motor vehicle stop at Tennessee and Pacific avenues.
During the stop, K9 Officer Michael Braxton and his K9 partner, Ryker, responded as back up.
K9 Ryker, trained in narcotic detection, showed a positive indication for the presence of drugs in the vehicle, police said.
The occupants, Khilid Scott, 25, of Philadelphia, and Joseph Dixon, 31, of Atlantic City, were arr…
Crack Cocaine, Ecstasy, Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills Found In Trenton Bust: Police
A Trenton man was slapped with charges after an investigation into narcotics sales led to the discovery of crack cocaine, ecstasy, Xanax, and hundreds of Oxycodone pills, authorities said.
Trenton Police detectives carried out a search warrant at 32 North Hermitage Ave. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 following several complaints involving illegal narcotics sales, the department said in a Monday release.
The search turned up 60 grams of crack cocaine, 12 ecstasy pills, two Xanax pills, 205 Oxycodone pills, and $2,650 in cash, the release said.
Martea S. Harrington, 59, was subsequently arrested and ch…
32 Heroin Bricks, Thousands In Cash Nabbed In Major Trenton Bust, 4 Charged: Police
Thirty-two bricks of heroin were nabbed and four suspects were slapped with charges in a major narcotics bust in Trenton, authorities announced on Monday, Sep. 19.
Detectives surveilled the area of 2 Sanhican Dr. as a response to numerous complaints made by local residents to the department.
The following suspects were arrested and charged, police said:
Anthony T. Baldwin, 31, was found with 15 bricks of heroin and $951 in cash, police said.
Kendall K. McCray, 34, was allegedly found with 12 bricks of heroin, 9 grams of crack-cocaine, and $1,020 in cash.
Thomas E. Hollis, 24, was found wi…
Tip Leads To Arrest Of 3 In Atlantic City, Handgun Recovered
A tip about a man with a handgun led to the arrest of three people in Atlantic City, authorities said.
On Thursday, Aug. 11, police conducted surveillance based on the tip.
The arrests came during a series of drug sales, police said, resulting in these three suspects being charged:
Matthew Freeman, 40, of Atlantic City. was charged with weapons and drug offenses.
Al-Tyriek Warren, 33, of Atlantic City was charged with drug possession with intent to sell it.
Racheal Kirkpatrick, 26, of Atlantic City was charged with possession of drugs.
Freeman was being held in the Atlantic County J…
Meth, Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun Found At Trenton Home As Accused Dealers Charged: Police
Meth, heroin, crack cocaine and a slew of other drugs were seized from a Trenton home as two accused dealers were slapped with charges, authorities said.
Officers carrying out a search warrant at an apartment at Kingsbury Square found sellable amounts of meth, heroin, crack cocaine, ecstasy, suboxone, Oxycodone, Xanax, Adderall, and Dextroamphetamine on Thursday, July 21, Trenton Police said in a release on Monday, July 25.
The search also turned up a black and white Sportarms .22 “derringer style” handgun, two digital scales and razorblade with white residue, packaging materials, and suspe…
Passaic Sheriff: Fugitive Ex-Con Who Ran From Detectives Caught With Stolen Gun, Drugs, More
Noontime temperatures in Paterson were way too high for a man to be pulling a ski mask over his face, Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik said.
Jeziel Cabral Rodriguez, 32, began tipping away as detectives from his fugitive squad approached a group gathered in front of a Park Avenue grocery store, the sheriff said.
Then he took off on foot.
Rodriguez darted down a driveway on nearby Carroll Street, then hopped into a parked Chevy Malibu -- where the detectives found him, Berdnik said.
He was carrying dozens of bags of oxycodone, cocaine and pot, as well as $487 in suspected drug-dealin…
14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police
A 14-year-old juvenile wanted in a recent shooting has been arrested, authorities said.
On May 31, at 9:33 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the first block of South Florida Avenue in reference to a report that someone was shot. Police found a man shot multiple times.
The victim, 29, of Atlantic City, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of his injuries. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to the identification and charges against a 14-year-old juvenile, police said.
On Friday, June 10, at 8:…
