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Busted: 31 Nabbed, 14 Pounds Of Coke, Firearms Seized In Massive Drug Distribution Scheme
Thirty-one people were arrested following a months-long New Jersey drug distribution scheme that netted 14.3 pounds of cocaine, two firearms and more than $193,000 in cash, authorities announced.
An investigation into “Operation Triple Tragedy” involved law enforcement agencies from Somerset, Union, and Middlesex counties and the U.S. Postal Service.
Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said the following arrests were made on June 4:
Arrests made in “Operation Triple Tragedy”Somerset County Prosecutor's Office
Joselin Castillo, aka “Tragedy," 30, Grandview Avenue Edison
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Police: Ghost Gun, Cash, Burglar Tools, High Capacity Mag Seized In Turnpike Corvette Pursuit
Police seized a ghost gun, cash, a high capacity magazine and burglar tools from two men who fled a motor vehicle stop on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said Wednesday.
Khristian Haye, 20, and Jaden Thomas, 20, both of Plainfield, were being held in the Hudson County Jail pending a detention hearing, New Jersey State Police said in a release.
Sergeant Keith McCormick attempted to stop a red Chevrolet Corvette for a traffic violation on the southbound of the eastern spur in Secaucus around 11:40 a.m. Monday, police said.
When McCormick activated the lights and sirens on his marked tro…
Jersey Shore Motorcycle Mechanic, Dad John Komanitsky Dies, 29
Lifelong New Jersey resident John Komanitsky died on March 7, 2021. He was 29 years old.
John was born in Plainfield but lived in Bradley Beach for the last five years, his obituary says.
He was a motorcycle mechanic for Indian Motorcycle in Neptune, and enjoyed riding, working on cars and being with his son, according to his obit.
John was predeceased by his father, John Komanitsky (1997).
He is survived by his son, Johnny Komanitskyl his mom, Lisa Komanitsky; brother DJ Komanitsky; sister, Leeann Komanitsky; paternal grandparents, John and Juanita Komanitsky; maternal gr…
Maria Midrano Of Clark, 47, Remembered As Devoted Mom, Loving Wife
Maria Midrano of Clark died on Feb. 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 47 years old.
Born in Plainfield and raised in Scotch Plains, Maria graduated from Seton Hall University with her Bachelor's in psychology, her obituary says.
Her obituary remembers her as a devoted mom who enjoyed baking for her family, and was loved by all.
Maria is survived by her husband, Ken Midrano; son Michael and Brandon; parents Pasquale and Concetta (Stramaglia) Agnone; her brothers and sister, Steve Agnone, Enzo Agone and Linda Piesco; along with a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends.
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