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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…
Authorities: Springfield Man, 57, Made Assault Rifle, Possessed Explosives
A 57-year-old man from Springfield Township has been charged with illegally manufacturing an assault weapon and possessing high-capacity ammunition magazines, silencers and explosive devices, authorities said.
Thomas Locker manufactured the main components of an AR-15 assault rifle in his home in Springfield, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said in a statement.
Alexander Kovalik, 72, who resided with Locker at the same Springfield address, was charged, the prosecutor said, but later released.
“Gun violence has been a major problem throughout the country this summer, and it will …
