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Dealer Charged After Fentanyl, Heroin Mix Killed Ocean County Man: Prosecutors Dealer Charged After Fentanyl, Heroin Mix Killed Ocean County Man: Prosecutors
Dealer Charged After Fentanyl, Heroin Mix Killed Ocean County Man: Prosecutors A Monmouth County man is accused of giving a mix of heroin and fentanyl that killed a man in Ocean County on the day after Christmas, authorities said. James Liu, 30, of Ocean Township, was charged with strict liability drug-induced death, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The charges come after a 33-year-old Berkeley Township man died of an overdose on Tuesday, Dec. 26. Berkeley Township police responded to a report of an unresponsive man. When officers arrived, they found he was already dead and investigators said Liu sold him the…
3 Charged In Fentanyl Overdose Death On Jersey Shore 3 Charged In Fentanyl Overdose Death On Jersey Shore
3 Charged In Fentanyl Overdose Death On Jersey Shore Three people have been arrested in a fatal fentanyl overdose earlier this fall at the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Michael Wormann, 38 of Toms River, Ryan Thompson, 35, of Trenton, and Tina Martinez, 61, also of Trenton, were charged with strict liability drug-induced death in connection with the fatal overdose of a 55-year-old man in Berkeley Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Sept. 29, 2023, Berkeley Township police responded to a Torrey Pines Drive home for a report of an unresponsive male. Police found the body of the vict…
MOTEL HORROR: Two Dead, Three Hospitalized After Drug OD On Highway Approaching GWB MOTEL HORROR: Two Dead, Three Hospitalized After Drug OD On Highway Approaching GWB
Motel Horror: Two Dead, Three Hospitalized After Drug OD On Highway Approaching GWB Two people died and three were hospitalized after suffering suspected drug overdoses Tuesday afternoon at a motel along the approach to the George Washington Bridge, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella confirmed. Fort Lee police were called to the Skyview Motel on eastbound Route 46 at 1:41 p.m. Nov. 14, the prosecutor said. They found five apparent overdose victims going in and out of consciousness, he said. The officers deployed Narcan while conducting CPR, Musella said. Two of the victims -- apparently in their 30s -- were pronounced dead at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, res…
Drug Dealer Sentenced In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Drug Dealer Sentenced In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Drug Dealer Sentenced In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor A 36-year-old drug dealer from Ocean County was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for selling a fatal overdose of fentanyl, authorities said. Jehmar Barrett, of Lacey Township, was sentenced for manslaughter on Friday, Sept. 22 in connection with the 2020 death of a 35-year-old woman in Tomrs River according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Nov. 24, 2020, Toms River police responded to a residence on Alabama Avenue for a report of an unresponsive female. Police found the body of the victim, who was already dead from an apparent drug ove…
Police Responding To 911 OD Call Find Destructive Devices In South Jersey Home: ATF Police Responding To 911 OD Call Find Destructive Devices In South Jersey Home: ATF
Police Responding To 911 OD Call Find Destructive Devices In South Jersey Home: ATF Police who responded to a 911 call of a possible drug overdose in a Mays Landing housing development were in for a surprise. A Hamilton Township officer who assisted the unconscious Robert J. Moser, 31, in the bedroom of his parents' three-year-old home on March 17 made the discovery. The officer spotted "numerous suspicious devices covered in tape with exposed fuses," U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. "Officers secured the scene and recovered at least two destructive devices," the U.S. attorney said on Tuesday, May 8. One of them "contained explosive powder…
Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has admitted selling fentanyl to a woman who later died of an overdose, authorities said. Jehmar Barrett, of Lacey Township, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday, June 19 in connection with the death of a 35-year-old woman in Toms River, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On November 24, 2020, Toms River Township Police Officers responded to a residence on Alabama Avenue for a report of an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, Officers discovered the body of the victim, who was already dead from an app…
Jersey Shore Woman Admits Causing Toddler's Heroin-Fentanyl Overdose: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Woman Admits Causing Toddler's Heroin-Fentanyl Overdose: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Woman Admits Causing Toddler's Heroin-Fentanyl Overdose: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Asbury Park woman has admitted to being responsible for the death of her 2-year-old son due to a drug overdose, authorities said. Quanique Smith pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 24 to second-degree aggravated manslaughter, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago Shortly after 1 a.m. on Jan. 5,  Asbury Park police responded to an apartment on the 100 block of Langford Street for an unresponsive child.  Police found the child, who was rushed to a local hospital, where despite lifesaving efforts he was pronounced dead s…
HEROES: Fairview Police Officers Waste No Time After 13-Month-Old Infant Ingests Fentanyl HEROES: Fairview Police Officers Waste No Time After 13-Month-Old Infant Ingests Fentanyl
Heroes: Fairview Police Officers Waste No Time After 13-Month-Old Infant Ingests Fentanyl UPDATE: A trio of Fairview police officers weren't about to wait for an ambulance after a 1-year-old girl who'd ingested fentanyl was brought into headquarters. "They literally saved that child's life," a source with direct knowledge of the incident told Daily Voice. Borough resident Geraldo J. Colon, 35, and the mother showed up at Fairview police headquarters with 13-month-old Abigail Colon shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. The infant wasn't conscious, didn't have a pulse and had trouble breathing, Fairview Police Capt. Michael Martic said. A group of officers who were t…
Baby Ingests Fentanyl, Revived With Narcan, Fairview Police Praised As Life Savers Baby Ingests Fentanyl, Revived With Narcan, Fairview Police Praised As Life Savers
Baby Ingests Fentanyl, Revived With Narcan, Fairview Police Praised As Life Savers A 1-year-old girl who'd ingested fentanyl was revived with Narcan thanks to a fast-acting group of Fairview police officers, Daily Voice has learned. "They literally saved that child's life," a source with direct knowledge of the incident said. Borough resident Geraldo J. Colon, 35, was arrested and charged with child endangerment after being identified as the individual responsible, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Friday, March 31. Colon and the mother had come to Fairview police headquarters with 13-month-old Abigail Colon shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. She…
Jersey Shore Woman Left Heroin/Fentanyl Within Toddler's Reach: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Woman Left Heroin/Fentanyl Within Toddler's Reach: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Woman Left Heroin/Fentanyl Within Toddler's Reach: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Asbury Park woman has been indicted in the drug overdose death of her 2-year-old son, authorities said. Quanique Smith was charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter and other offenses, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Jan. 5, Asbury Park police responded to an apartment unit on the 100 block of Langford Street for an unresponsive child.  Police found the child, who was rushed to a local hospital, where despite lifesaving efforts he was pronounced dead shortly before 2 a.m. An investigation f…
Prosecutor IDs Paterson Pair Busted Following Young Mom's Fentanyl Death At Hackensack Mall Prosecutor IDs Paterson Pair Busted Following Young Mom's Fentanyl Death At Hackensack Mall
Prosecutor IDs Paterson Pair Busted Following Young Mom's Fentanyl Death At Hackensack Mall UPDATE: Authorities vowed to find whoever sold the fentanyl-laced cocaine that killed one of five women who overdosed on it at the Shops At Riverside mall in Hackensack. They believe they have. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced on Friday, March 24, that two arrests were made in an ongoing investigation into what killed 29-year-old Michelle Edoo of Bergenfield, a nursing student and single mom who worked with three of the other victims at the Cheesecake Factory in the mall off westbound Route 4. Paterson residents Garfield Jones, a 48-year-old Jamaican national who works as a…
Female Victims Hospitalized After Apparent Group OD At North Jersey Mall Female Victims Hospitalized After Apparent Group OD At North Jersey Mall
Female Victims Hospitalized After Apparent Group OD At North Jersey Mall UPDATE: Four women who work at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack were hospitalized -- one of them in serious condition -- after an apparent group drug overdose in a lower parking garage early Wednesday evening. Fentanyl was to blame, city officials said.  Responders administered Narcan to five women in all -- ages 29 to 41 -- and conducted CPR on the most seriously injured victim, who'd apparently staggered toward the middle of the lot before collapsing. She remained unresponsive despite efforts to revive her -- first by passersby who include a nurse practitioner, then by police an…
NJ Dealer Awaiting Trial For Shooting Detectives Gets 13 Years In Federal Drug Takedown NJ Dealer Awaiting Trial For Shooting Detectives Gets 13 Years In Federal Drug Takedown
NJ Dealer Awaiting Trial For Shooting Detectives Gets 13 Years In Federal Drug Takedown A manager of a major New Jersey drug ring who's awaiting trial for shooting two undercover detectives must spend 13 years in federal custody after taking a plea deal from the government in a separate case. Juan Figueroa, 25, was the last of 19 members of the Bloods-related group who were convicted following a federal assault on an open-air drug market in Camden that provided walkup and drive-by service to its customers. Figueroa and two associates were also charged in state court with ambushing two Camden County Police detectives who were investigating the ring, which peddled heroin, crack,…
Bergenfield Man Seized In Overdose Death Of Hackensack Drug User Bergenfield Man Seized In Overdose Death Of Hackensack Drug User
Bergenfield Man Seized In Overdose Death Of Hackensack Drug User A Bergenfield man was seized at his home on Friday and charged with supplying the drugs that killed a 34-year-old Hackensack user nearly five weeks ago. Stevie J. Killins, 59, was sent to the Bergen County Jail to await a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack following his March 3 arrest, city Police Capt. Michael Antista said. Killins -- also known as Steven Bease -- is charged with the strict liability death of the overdose victim on Jan. 28, the captain said. He's also charged with various drug possession counts for heroin and illegal prescription pills tha…
Art Teacher ODs In Front Of NJ Students: Police Art Teacher ODs In Front Of NJ Students: Police
Art Teacher ODs In Front Of NJ Students: Police A 57-year-old art teacher was charged with drug-related crimes after authorities in Union County said he overdosed in a classroom. Frank Thompson was found unresponsive on the floor of a second-floor classroom at Roosevelt Intermediate School around 9:05 a.m. Nov. 29, 2022, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said. Thompson was actively being treated by a school nurse when officers arrived, identifying signs of a drug overdose, Battiloro said. Officer Riga deployed and administered Narcan, reviving Thompson, who was later found with drugs and varioius paraphernalia…
Jersey Shore Man Gets 35 Years State Prison In Motel Stabbing Death Jersey Shore Man Gets 35 Years State Prison In Motel Stabbing Death
Jersey Shore Man Gets 35 Years State Prison In Motel Stabbing Death A 51-year-old man from Seaside Heights has been sentenced to 35 years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a murder in a motel, authorities said. Gerardo Ruiz was sentenced on Friday, Dec. 9 for aggravated manslaughter in the death of Alecia Perreault, 29, also of Seaside Heights, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On May 1, 2021, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Seaside Heights Police received a telephone call from an individual claiming to have knowledge that Ruiz killed a woman at the Offshore Motel in Seaside Heights, Billhimer said. The caller…
NJ Attorney General Releases Footage Of Fatal Police Encounter NJ Attorney General Releases Footage Of Fatal Police Encounter
NJ Attorney General Releases Footage Of Fatal Police Encounter UPDATE: An agitated suspect who died while being taken into custody by Paterson police was the victim of a drug overdose, authorities said. The autopsy results were among the evidence reviewed by a grand jury that found police bore no responsibility for the death of Jose Gonzalez, 41, on Oct. 2, 2021, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Monday, Dec. 5. Police body camera video previously released by Platkin's office showed Gonzalez writhing uncontrollably, falling down and then going limp while being handcuffed by Paterson police that fateful day. His shorts were s…
Atlantic County Man Sentenced For Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin/Fentanyl Atlantic County Man Sentenced For Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin/Fentanyl
Atlantic County Man Sentenced For Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin/Fentanyl A 22-year-old man from Galloway was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for selling a fatal mix of heroin and fentanyl, authorities said. Shemar Jackson was sentenced Friday, Dec. 2 on the charge of strict liability drug induced death, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Dec. 5, 2019, Officers from the Toms River Township Police Department responded to a residence for a report of a 24 year-old unresponsive man. Police found the man was already dead from an apparent drug overdose, Billhimer said. A subsequent investigation by the Ocean Cou…
2-Year-Old Son Died Of Fentanyl Overdose, South Jersey Mother Charged: Prosecutor 2-Year-Old Son Died Of Fentanyl Overdose, South Jersey Mother Charged: Prosecutor
2-Year-Old Son Died Of Fentanyl Overdose, South Jersey Mother Charged: Prosecutor A 34-year-old woman from Ocean County has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son, authorities said. Natalie Sabie, of Lacey Township, was charged in connection with a drug overdose death, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lacey Township Chief of Police Michael DiBella. Additionally, Sabie was charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child and possession of fentanyl, they said. On Sept. 7, Officers from the Lacey Township Police Department were summoned to a residence for a report of a two…
Woman Overdoses In Central Jersey, 2nd Woman Recovers: Police Woman Overdoses In Central Jersey, 2nd Woman Recovers: Police
Woman Overdoses In Central Jersey, 2nd Woman Recovers: Police A 49-year-old woman died from a possible drug overdose in Central Jersey, authorities said. The fatality occurred on Friday afternoon, Sept. 30 at a Red Roof Inn on New Durham Road in Edison, initial reports said. A second woman was disoriented when police arrived but is doing well, according to Deputy Police Chief Robert J. Dudash Jr. The incident remains under investigation by the Detective Bureau, he said.
Jersey Shore Man Admits Killing Woman At Motel: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Killing Woman At Motel: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Killing Woman At Motel: Prosecutor A 51-year-old man has admitted to his role in killing a woman at a Jersey Shore motel, authorities said. Gerardo Ruiz, of Seaside Heights, pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in connection with the death of Alecia Perreault, 29, of Seaside Heights, that occurred on May 1, 2021, in Seaside Heights, they said. On May 1, 2021, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Seaside Heights Police received a telephone call from an individual claiming to have knowledge that Ruiz killed a woman at the Offshore Motel in Seaside Heights, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer …
DEA Warns Of 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Made To Look Like Candy DEA Warns Of 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Made To Look Like Candy
DEA Warns Of 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Made To Look Like Candy As if the drug wasn’t already terrifying enough: The DEA says it’s seeing increasing amounts of “rainbow fentanyl” being seized across the United States. The trend “appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people,” the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warned. This month alone, the agency said, law enforcers at various levels have seized brightly covered fentanyl power and pills in 18 states. Some of it even comes in blocks that resemble sidewalk chalk, federal authorities said. …
NJ Inmate's Heroin Overdose Death Blamed On Drug-Smuggling Prisoner: Prosecutor NJ Inmate's Heroin Overdose Death Blamed On Drug-Smuggling Prisoner: Prosecutor
NJ Inmate's Heroin Overdose Death Blamed On Drug-Smuggling Prisoner: Prosecutor An inmate at the Monmouth County Jail has been arrested for allegedly causing the drug overdose death of another inmate, authorities said. David Egner, 32, of Toms River, was found unresponsive on the flor of his cell around 9:10 a.m. on April 17, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Medical first aid was immediately rendered and Egner was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, where he was diagnosed as suffering from heroin/fentanyl poisoning. Egner was pronounced dead later on the same day. Alvino Hinton, 47, smuggled the drugs into the county jail and di…
South Jersey Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin-Fentanyl South Jersey Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin-Fentanyl
South Jersey Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin-Fentanyl A 22-year-old man from Galloway admitted to selling a fatal dose of heroin and fentanyl to a customer,, authorities said. Shemar Jackson pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 22 to strict liability drug-induced death, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Dec. 5, 2019, Toms River police responded to a home for a report of a 24-year-old unresponsive male, Billhimer said. Police found that man was already dead from an apparent drug overdose, he said. A subsequent investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s…
Detectives In Bergen Seize Enough Fentanyl To Kill 1.5 Million Users Detectives In Bergen Seize Enough Fentanyl To Kill 1.5 Million Users
Detectives In Bergen Seize Enough Fentanyl To Kill 1.5 Million Users Bergen County prosecutor’s detectives seized three kilos of deadly fentanyl – enough to produce nearly 1.5 million potentially fatal doses -- while arresting three men during a traffic stop in Teaneck. Charged with conspiracy and possessing 6½ pounds of the drug with the intent to distribute it are Bronx residents Edomar Troncoso, 28, Hanser Hernandez-Soto, 25, and Jefri Dominguez, 35, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Members of his Narcotic Task Force, along with Teaneck police, took the trio into custody late last week, Musella said. All three were booked into the Bergen Count…
Jersey Shore Man Sentenced In Fentanyl Overdose Death: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Sentenced In Fentanyl Overdose Death: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Sentenced In Fentanyl Overdose Death: Prosecutor A 34-year-old man from Ocean County was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison in connection with a fentanyl overdose death, authorities said. Dandre Tubbs, of Manchester,, was sentenced Friday, Aug. 5 as a result of a previously entered guilty plea to manslaughter in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man in Manchester last August, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. He was additionally charged with the possession and distribution of fentanyl. On Aug. 16, 2021, Manchester police responded to a residence for a report of an unr…
22-Year-Old NJ Woman Among Two Dead From Overdose At NYC Hotel: Report 22-Year-Old NJ Woman Among Two Dead From Overdose At NYC Hotel: Report
22-Year-Old NJ Woman Among Two Dead From Overdose At NYC Hotel: Report A 22-year-old New Jersey woman and a 23-year-old Canadian man were found dead of a drug overdose at a New York City hotel, ABC7 reports. The pair were found in a room at the Hyatt above Grand Central Terminal Saturday, July 30 around noon, the outlet said. A third victim was revived with Narcan. The three had reportedly been to a club. Click here for more from ABC7 as the story develops.
60 Days Sober: OD Victim's Family Shares Truth About Addiction 60 Days Sober: OD Victim's Family Shares Truth About Addiction
60 Days Sober: OD Victim's Family Shares Truth About Addiction The family of a man who overdosed on drugs after 60 days sober is hoping his tragic story will help save someone else’s life. Robert “Bobby” Criss was on his way to Baltimore’s Hope House where a bed was waiting for him to continue in his recovery and counseling after a trip to Texas, his cousin, Connie Ratliff said. Bobby never made it to Hope House. His body was found alongside an unidentified man in Carroll Park in Baltimore on the evening of Wednesday, June 1, and he was pronounced dead at 48 years old. Bobby had been dead for an unknown amount of time before his body was found, surro…
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…
Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fentanyl To Overdose Victim: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fentanyl To Overdose Victim: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fentanyl To Overdose Victim: Prosecutor A 33-year-old man from Manchester has admitted to selling a fatal dose of drugs to another man, authorities said. Dandre Tubbs pleaded guilty to manslaughter and dealing fentanyl on Monday, June 13, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The plea was in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man in Manchester on Aug. 16, 2021, Billhimer said. Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to a residence for an unresponsive male. Police discovered the man was already dead from an apparent drug overdose. A subsequent investigation by the …
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…