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South Jersey Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine Charges: Police

A traffic stop in South Jersey led to drug-dealing charges, authorities said.

Pleasantville police

Pleasantville police

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On Monday, Nov. 14, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Pleasantville Police Officer Enrique Badillo initiated a motor vehicle stop in the 400 Block of West Delilah Road, after observing a blue BMW SUV with an inoperable headlight, police said.

The driver, later identified as Elvis Gonzalez, 29, from Egg Harbor Township, was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Pleasantville.

A search of Gonzalez found 4.25 ounces of crack cocaine, 8 grams of powder cocaine and $60 cash, police said.

Gonzalez was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance and two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, police said.

He was detained at the Atlantic County Justice Facility on the outstanding warrant.

The public can contact the Pleasantville Police by dialing 911, at 609 641-6100, or supervisor@pleasantvillepd.org

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