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Meth, Heroin Seized From Pair In Jersey Shore Traffic Stop: Authorities
A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two Jersey Shore suspects on multiple drug charges involving heroin and methamphetamines, authorities said.
On Tuesday, May 10, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Sgt. Jason Guide stopped an Infiniti sedan at the Travel Inn and Suites Motel for careless driving, Lakehurst police said.
The passenger of the vehicle, John E. Rivera, 40, of Jackson, was found to have an active criminal warrant and placed under arrest without incident.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 45 wax folds of heroin, a quantity of suspected methampheta…
Padiddle: Route 17 Stop Produces Gun, Ammo, Rochelle Park PD Says
A Rochelle Park police officer found a handgun after stopping a car driven by an ex-con from Newark on Route 17, authorities said Friday.
Officer Chris Kiszka stopped the gray Infiniti for having a headlight out -- commonly known as a "padiddle" -- among other infractions, shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday, Lt. James DePreta said.
Kiszka immediately detected the odor of pot in the car, then spotted what was a loaded, high-capacity 9mm magazine on the floor, DePreta said.
A subsequent search turned up a loaded 9mm handgun, marijuana and a digital scale, he said.
Rodger Purvis, 47, was taken i…
Lyndhurst PD: Officer Nabs Union City Driver With Pot-Infused Gummies, Candies, More
A Lyndhurst police officer busted a Union City driver with dozens of marijuana-infused candies, gummies and brownies, as well as a bag of pot, authorities said Tuesday.
Officer Anthony Giaquinto stopped an Infiniti driven by Fabian Figueroa, 41, on Riverside Avenue near Tontine Avenue around 9:45 p.m. Monday for having heavily tinted windows and an expired inspection sticker, Lt. Vincent Auteri said.
Approaching the car, Giaquinto immediately smelled a "strong and distinct" odor of raw pot, Auteri said.
He also spotted clear cylinder containers of pot-infused candies and a bag of marijuana…
