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South Jersey Duo Found With Kilos Of Cocaine, AR-15 In Large Drug-Dealing Network: Prosecutors South Jersey Duo Found With Kilos Of Cocaine, AR-15 In Large Drug-Dealing Network: Prosecutors
South Jersey Duo Found With Kilos Of Cocaine, AR-15 In Large Drug-Dealing Network: Prosecutors Two men from Egg Harbor Township were accused of running a large drug-dealing network, authorities said. An Atlantic County Superior Court Judge detained 46-year-old Felix Mujica and 47-year-old Wilfredo Latimer on Tuesday, Apr. 23, the county prosecutor's office said in a news release. An undercover officer purchased more than five ounces of cocaine from the two men in Atlantic City. Police executed several search warrants in the investigation on Thursday, Apr. 18. Mujica was found alone in his home with 2.5 kilograms of cocaine throughout the house.  In Mujica's home, police al…
Trailer Park Drug Bust Nets Three Arrests In Monmouth County Trailer Park Drug Bust Nets Three Arrests In Monmouth County
Trailer Park Drug Bust Nets Three Arrests In Monmouth County Three people from South Jersey were arrested in a drug-dealing investigation in Wall Township, authorities said. State police and Wall Township officers executed a search warrant at the Seabreeze Mobile Home Community on Route 35 on Thursday, Feb. 15, the Wall Township Police Department said. Police arrested 20-year-old Kaliq Walker of Tinton Falls, 42-year-old Nathanael Jones of Wall Township, and 26-year-old Alexis Evely of Old Bridge. Walker was charged with third-degree possession of crack cocaine, third-degree possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute, third-degree…
Heroin, Cocaine, Guns Seized From Atlantic City Drug Dealers: Police Heroin, Cocaine, Guns Seized From Atlantic City Drug Dealers: Police
Heroin, Cocaine, Guns Seized From Atlantic City Drug Dealers: Police Two people were arrested after police recovered heroin, cocaine, and guns in a drug bust in Atlantic City, authorities said. Jamil Miller, 36, of Bridgeton, and Kameesha Coppin, 33, of Atlantic City, were each charged with more than a dozen counts, the Atlantic City Police Department announced on Wednesday, Feb. 14. They were arrested on Friday, Feb. 9 in a four-week drug-dealing investigation. Police executed a search warrant at a home on Mediterranean Avenue. Miller and Coppin were taken into custody in that home. Officers seized three guns, several loaded magazines, and additional ammun…
Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Drug Deal, Gun Recovered: Police Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Drug Deal, Gun Recovered: Police
Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Drug Deal, Gun Recovered: Police A pair of South Jersey men were arrested during an alleged drug deal in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Tuesday, Jan. 9, at about noon, Atlantic City Detectives Alberto Valles, Eric Evans, and Troy Grams observed a parked vehicle with two occupants.  The driver, Najee Roberts, 33, of Ewing, Mercer County, allegedly engaged in a drug deal with a man who approached the vehicle on foot, police said. The man walked off and detectives initiated a motor vehicle stop. Detectives spoke with Roberts and his passenger, Samad Dudley. Dudley initially provided a false name to detectives, pol…
Camden County Teens Charged With Drug Dealing, Weapons Offenses: Winslow PD Camden County Teens Charged With Drug Dealing, Weapons Offenses: Winslow PD
Camden County Teens Charged With Drug Dealing, Weapons Offenses: Winslow PD A pair of teenagers from Camden County was charged with drug dealing and weapons offenses after a traffic stop, authorities said. The stop occurred Wednesday, Jan. 3 at about 1:40 p.m. at Sicklerville Road and Chews Landing Road in Sicklerville, according to Winslow Township police. The driver, Christopher Saint-Pierre, 19, of Sicklerville, was charged with drug dealing after marijuana bagged for sale was found in his car, police said. A passenger, Brandon Osborne, 18, of Sicklerville, had an active warrant for a weapons offense and was found with a loaded handgun stolen out of Philadelphi…
South Jersey Fugitive Wanted In Stabbing Arrested On Drug Dealing, Weapons Charges: Police South Jersey Fugitive Wanted In Stabbing Arrested On Drug Dealing, Weapons Charges: Police
South Jersey Fugitive Wanted In Stabbing Arrested On Drug Dealing, Weapons Charges: Police A 26-year-old fugitive from Burlington County has been arrested on drug-dealing and weapons offenses, authorities said. He also was wanted in connection with a stabbing, Evesham police said. On Sunday, Dec. 31, at approximately 11:30 p.m., an Evesham Police Officer stopped a vehicle on Route 73 in the area of Ardsley Drive for a hazardous moving violation.  The officer made contact with the driver, identified as Shane McCullough, and immediately suspected that McCullough was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, police said. A drivin…
Hamilton Man Shared Child Pornography, Sold Drugs: Prosecutor Hamilton Man Shared Child Pornography, Sold Drugs: Prosecutor
Hamilton Man Shared Child Pornography, Sold Drugs: Prosecutor A 31-year-old man from Mercer County has been charged with sharing child pornography and dealing drugs, authorities said. Nicholas Occhipinti, of Hamilton, is charged with distribution of child pornography, possession of child pornography, possession with the intent to distribute child pornography, and three drug offenses including a first-degree possession with the intent to distribute charge, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Detectives with the prosecutor’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit recently received information from the N…
5 Including Barber Indicted On Drug Dealing, Weapons Charges In Atlantic County 5 Including Barber Indicted On Drug Dealing, Weapons Charges In Atlantic County
5 Including Barber Indicted On Drug Dealing, Weapons Charges In Atlantic County An Atlantic County Grand Jury returned a 28-count indictment against Marlow Guerrier, 34, of Somers Point and four co-defendants in connection with their drug dealing activities throughout Atlantic County, authorities said. Guerrier — who works a day job as a barber in Pleasantville — was charged with maintaining a drug production facility, weapons offenses, money laundering, possession of cocaine and 11 other charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Holli Carter, 39, of Galloway Township, was charged with maintaining a drug production facility, possession of cocaine…
Galloway Township Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Firearms Offense: Prosecutor Galloway Township Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Firearms Offense: Prosecutor
Galloway Township Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Firearms Offense: Prosecutor A 19-year-old man from Galloway Township has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison on firearms and drug-dealing offenses, authorities said. Ibin Ingrum was sentenced on charges of second-degree possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Co-defendant Robert Gunter, 40, also of Galloway Township, previously pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. He is currently incarcerated in the Atlantic County Justi…
Pair Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges In Atlantic City: Police Pair Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges In Atlantic City: Police
Pair Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges In Atlantic City: Police A pair of men were arrested on drug dealing charges in Atlantic City. On Weednesday Aug. 2, at 5:06 p.m., Detectives Alberto Valles, Eric Evans, and Christopher Dodson were alerted that William Snowden allegedly was selling drugs from a vehicle in the parking lot of Renaissance Plaza located in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue, police said. The detectives located the vehicle and observed Snowden inside with another man. The detectives approached and during the investigation, Snowden was arrested. He was found in possession of 36 grams of cocaine, 53 grams of marijuana, and paraphernalia …
South Jersey Pair Admit Fentanyl, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor South Jersey Pair Admit Fentanyl, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor
South Jersey Pair Admit Fentanyl, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor A pair of men from Galloway Township have admitted to weapons and drug dealing offenses, authorities said. Ibin Ingrum, 19, of pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and second-degree unlawful possession of a community gun, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Robert Gunter, 40, pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, the prosecutor said. The convictions of Ingrum and Gunter arose from a residential search warrant executed in Galloway Township in July 2022. In an upstairs bed…
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offense While Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offense While Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offense While Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Atlantic City man has admitted to a firearms offense while drug dealing, authorities said. Elijah Harris, 24, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun while engaged in drug distribution conduct on Monday, July 31, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange for Harris’ plea, the State agreed to recommend a sentence of five years in New Jersey State Prison with 42 months of parole ineligibility pursuant to the Graves Act.  Harris was arrested on May 27, 2022 on Florida Avenue in Atlantic City. During his gui…
Pleasantville Man Charged With Selling Lethal Dose Of Heroin-Fentanyl Pleasantville Man Charged With Selling Lethal Dose Of Heroin-Fentanyl
Pleasantville Man Charged With Selling Lethal Dose Of Heroin-Fentanyl A 25-year-old Pleasantville man has been detained pending trial in connection with a fatal drug overdose, authorities said. George B. Franco was charged with first-degree strict liability for a drug-induced death, resisting arrest and dealing drugs in a school zone, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. These charges were issued after an investigation into the death of 53-year-old Peter Thomas of Egg Harbor Township on May 23, the prosecutor said. It is alleged that Franco sold Thomas a lethal combination of heroin, fentanyl, 4-ANPP and xylazine. Franco was a…
2 Guns Recovered, 3 Arrested After Atlantic City Drug Deal: Police 2 Guns Recovered, 3 Arrested After Atlantic City Drug Deal: Police
2 Guns Recovered, 3 Arrested After Atlantic City Drug Deal: Police Atlantic City police recovered two handguns and arrested three people after officers allegedly witnessed a drug deal, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 18, at about 8 p.m., Detectives Alberto Valles and Christopher Dodson and Officers Brandon Bower and William Harned were patrolling the Bungalow Park section of Atlantic City. They saw Xavier Leon Jr. approach a vehicle with Joseph Hill and Shabria Cooper-Carter inside in the 700 block of Wabash Avenue, police said. The officers observed Leon and Hill engage in a drug deal, police said. After Leon walked away, the officers stopped him. H…
5 Arrested For Drug Dealing In Atlantic City: Police 5 Arrested For Drug Dealing In Atlantic City: Police
5 Arrested For Drug Dealing In Atlantic City: Police Five people were arrested on drug-related charges in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Friday, June 23, Atlantic City Detective Christopher Dodson conducted surveillance in the first block of south Tennessee Avenue targeting individuals that were selling, buying, or possessing drugs, police said. During the operation, four men and a woman were arrested. Officers recovered 48 grams of cocaine, three grams of heroin, and more than three grams of ecstasy, police said. Charged with various drug offenses were:  Mikye Degraffenreidt, 24, of Atlantic City; Louis Murphy, 23, of Atlantic …
Atlantic City Man Caught With Numerous Catalytic Converters, Pills: Police Atlantic City Man Caught With Numerous Catalytic Converters, Pills: Police
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…
South Jersey Man Indicted In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Indicted In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Indicted In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 33-year-old South Jersey man was indicted on first-degree murder charges, authorities said. Jahlil Boston, of Egg Harbor City, also was indicted Tuesday, April 18 on weapons offenses and drug dealing, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On March 18, 2023, the Atlantic City Police Department responded to the 1900 block of the Boardwalk for a report of a male who suffered from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at he scene.  Information led to the arrest of Boston, who was in possession of a handgun and suspected crack cocaine.  Boston was t…
Pair Arrested After Drug Deal In Atlantic City: Police Pair Arrested After Drug Deal In Atlantic City: Police
Pair Arrested After Drug Deal In Atlantic City: Police A pair of men were arrested after being observed making a drug deal, authorities said. On Thurday, April 13, Officer Gissell Garcia was conducting surveillance near Tennessee and Atlantic Avenues. Garcia observed Rahim Bobo and Justin McCausland engage in a drug transaction, Atlantic City police said. Bobo was in possession of 85 bags of heroin, more than five grams of cocaine, and cash. Bobo, 26, of Atlantic City, was also found to have an active warrant for his arrest. He was charged with drug dealing and money laundering among other charges. McCausland, 31, of Atlantic City was charge…
2,650 Bags Heroin Seized, Pair Arrested In Cape May County 2,650 Bags Heroin Seized, Pair Arrested In Cape May County
2,650 Bags Heroin Seized, Pair Arrested In Cape May County A pair of North Cape May residents have been charged with multiple drug-dealing violations, authorities said. Kenneth Lopez-Atiles, 29, and Christine Pagan, 35, of the 3000 Block of Bayshore Road in the North Cape May section of Lower Township were arrested for the distribution of heroin, according to the Cape May County prosecutor. On Thursday, Jan. 12, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force concluded a cooperative narcotics investigation into the distribution of heroin. On this same date, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns…
South Jersey Man Sentenced On Fentanyl Dealing, Gun Charges: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Sentenced On Fentanyl Dealing, Gun Charges: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Sentenced On Fentanyl Dealing, Gun Charges: Prosecutor A 34-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was sentenced on drug dealing and weapons offenses, authorities said. Neal Garrity was sentenced to four years in New Jersey State Prison on Wednesday, Dec. 14 for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and unlawfully possessing ghost gun parts with a large capacity magazine. During the months of May and June, New Jersey State Police conducted an undercover investigation into Garrity disturbing narcotics in and around Atlantic County, according to the prosecutor's office. After numerous sales of narcotics made by Garrity, the…
Foot Chase Leads To Arrest Of Atlantic City Couple On Heroin Charges: Police Foot Chase Leads To Arrest Of Atlantic City Couple On Heroin Charges: Police
Foot Chase Leads To Arrest Of Atlantic City Couple On Heroin Charges: Police A man and a woman were arrested for drug possession and dealing after fleeing from police, authorities said. At 5:11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, patrol officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue in response to reports of illegal narcotics activity by a male and female in front of a business, Atlantic City police said. Officers Ivan Cruz and Keith Jordan responded and observed two individuals matching the description of the suspects. As the officer approached the individuals, the female, Crystal Gillis, began walking westbound from the location on Atlantic Avenue. The male, Ta…
Atlantic County Man Admits Dealing Fentanyl, Owning Ghost Gun Parts: Prosecutor Atlantic County Man Admits Dealing Fentanyl, Owning Ghost Gun Parts: Prosecutor
Atlantic County Man Admits Dealing Fentanyl, Owning Ghost Gun Parts: Prosecutor A South Jersey man has admitted to drug-dealing and ghost gun charges, authorities said. Neal Garrity, 34, of Egg Harbor Township pleaded guilty Thursday, Nov. 3 to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and unlawfully possessing ghost gun parts with a large capacity magazine. The arrest came after a warranted search of Garrity's home on June 10, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. His plea calls for four years in state prison when he is sentenced on Dec. 14. During the months of May and June, the New Jersey State Police conducted an undercover investiga…
Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, Rifle, Cash Seized In South Jersey Bust Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, Rifle, Cash Seized In South Jersey Bust
Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, Rifle, Cash Seized In South Jersey Bust A 51-year-old woman from Cape May County has been arrested on drug-dealing charges, authorities said. Dawn Corcoran, of the Villas section of Lower Township, was charged with the possession and distribution of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force, the Lower Township Police Department, the North Wildwood Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration along with the assistance of the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team made a warranted search at Corcoran's reside…
South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fatal Drug Overdose South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fatal Drug Overdose
South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fatal Drug Overdose An Atlantic City man admitted selling a deadly combination of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl to two Atlantic City men at a laundromat where he worked. One died. Ramon Rivera, 51, pleaded guilty to the 2020 drug-induced death, authorities said. Felipe Popocati Garcia Lopez, 42, died after he and a 39-year-olld man were found unresponsive inside Haps Laundromat on Sept. 23, 2020, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Will Reynolds. Both men were taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City Campus. Garcia Lopez was pronounced dead.  An investigation determined that Rivera sold …
Hudson Driver Caught After Crashing Car Stolen From NY Into Backyard Off GS Parkway: Paramus PD Hudson Driver Caught After Crashing Car Stolen From NY Into Backyard Off GS Parkway: Paramus PD
Hudson Driver Caught After Crashing Car Stolen From NY Into Backyard Off GS Parkway: Paramus PD Paramus police captured a Jersey City ex-con who crashed a car stolen out of Orange County into the backyard of a home off the Garden State Parkway and then took off on foot, authorities said. The 2018 Nissan Maxima -- which had just been reported stolen out of Monroe, NY -- barreled off the southbound Parkway exit ramp and into private property on Highland Avenue around 7 p.m. Monday, Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. Officers Nicholas Perna and Clario Sampson found Javon Reaves, 29, who'd bailed out and was walking on Alden Road a short time later, the chief said. He at first …
South Jersey Drug Dealer Sentenced In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose: Prosecutor South Jersey Drug Dealer Sentenced In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose: Prosecutor
South Jersey Drug Dealer Sentenced In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose: Prosecutor An Atlantic City drug dealer has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison for causing the death of a 37-year-old woman who fatally overdosed on fentanyl-laced heroin, authorities said. Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Kahlil Carpenter, 31, pleaded guilty last month to strict liability for drug-induced death in exchange for the prison term.  “Fentanyl has destroyed so many families and devastated several of our communities,” Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. “We must take extraordinary measures to offer protection…
Pleasantville Woman Accused Of Causing Jersey Shore Man's Fatal Fentanyl/Heroin Overdose Pleasantville Woman Accused Of Causing Jersey Shore Man's Fatal Fentanyl/Heroin Overdose
Pleasantville Woman Accused Of Causing Jersey Shore Man's Fatal Fentanyl/Heroin Overdose A 39-year-old woman from Pleasantville is accused of causing a South Toms River man's drug overdose death, authorities said. On June 21, Michele Baker was charged with strict liability drug-induced death, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. She was additionally charged with drug dealing and possession violations, he said. The 44-year-old victim died on April 19 of a fatal overdose of fentanyl mixed with heroin, Billhimer said. South Toms River Police Officers responded to a residence on South Main Street for a report of an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, Office…
Three Arrested On Multiple Drug-Dealing Charges In South Jersey: Prosecutor Three Arrested On Multiple Drug-Dealing Charges In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Three Arrested On Multiple Drug-Dealing Charges In South Jersey: Prosecutor Three men were arrested on multiple drug-dealing charges in Cape May County, authorities said. Charged with the distribution of drugs were Joel Quintana-Medina, 42, Frankie Sola, 39, and Zulmarie Arroyo, 20, all from the Rio Grande section of Middle Township, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland. On Monday, June 27, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force concluded narcotics investigation into the distribution of heroin and cocaine throughout Cape May County. The target of this investigation was Joel Quintana…
Police Seize $43.5K, 'Ghost Guns,' Arrest 6 During Atlantic City Drug Sweep Police Seize $43.5K, 'Ghost Guns,' Arrest 6 During Atlantic City Drug Sweep
Police Seize $43.5K, 'Ghost Guns,' Arrest 6 During Atlantic City Drug Sweep Atlantic City police arrested six men and seized $43,500 in cash during a crackdown on drug dealing, authorities said. Two of the suspects also were found to be in possession of loaded "ghost guns," and a handgun, Atlantic City police said. On Friday, May 27, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted an operation in the first block of South Florida Avenue. The street operation was conducted in response to citizen complaints of drug activity occurring in the block, police said. Elijah Harris, 51, and Xavier Martin, 22, both of Atlantic City, w…
Hotel-Based Atlantic City Ex-Con Drug Dealer Gets 30 Years, No Parole, In Federal Prison Hotel-Based Atlantic City Ex-Con Drug Dealer Gets 30 Years, No Parole, In Federal Prison
Hotel-Based Atlantic City Ex-Con Drug Dealer Gets 30 Years, No Parole, In Federal Prison A drug dealer who operated out of a hotel room just off the Atlantic City boardwalk must spend the next 30 years in federal prison. Sean Figaro, 35, rejected a deal from prosecutors, went to trial and was convicted by federal jurors Camden in July 2019 of selling heroin, gun possession by a convicted felon and witness tampering, among other charges. He'll have to serve out the sentence handed down this week because there’s no parole in the federal court system. Figaro was arrested in early 2017 by members of the Atlantic City Child Exploitation Task Force during a raid at the Econo Lodge o…
Pair Charged In Death Of South Jersey Man Who Overdosed On Fentanyl Laced With Animal Sedative Pair Charged In Death Of South Jersey Man Who Overdosed On Fentanyl Laced With Animal Sedative
Pair Charged In Death Of South Jersey Man Who Overdosed On Fentanyl Laced With Animal Sedative Two accused South Jersey drug dealers have been charged with causing the death of a customer who fatally overdosed on fentanyl laced with an animal tranquilizer, authorities said. Rajik Morphis, 39, of Wrightstown, and Ozell Sutton, 39, also of Wrightstown, were charged with strict liability for a drug-Induced death and other drug charges, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Sutton was arrested during a warranted search of his residence on May 17 by members of the BCPO Gang, Gun and Narcotics Task Force and the New Jersey State Police, Coffina said. Morphis was ta…