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The arrest was the result of a joint investigation into cocaine dealing, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
The multi-agency investigation identified a residence in Manchester Township as being utilized by Ricardo Cruickshank, of Manchester Township, to store and distribute cocaine, Billhimer said.
Detectives initiated surveillance on the subject residence in Manchester.
On March 30, detectives allegedly observed Cruickshank exit the residence and walk towards a BMW sedan. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the BMW was being utilized by Cruickshank to store quantities of cocaine. Cruickshank was detained while detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant on the vehicle. As a result, detectives seized approximately 90 grams of cocaine.
Cruickshank was placed under arrest.
Ocean County Regional SWAT thereafter executed a court-authorized search warrant on the subject residence.
As a result, detectives seized a large quantity of marijuana and approximately $1,290 in cash.
Cruickshank was charged with possession and drug-dealing charges involving cocaine and marijuana, Billhimer said.
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