Fairview police find cocaine, pills, $2,000 cash in hidden compartment after traffic stop

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Jersey City man stopped for an equipment violation was arrested last night after Fairview police found cocaine, pills and $2,000 in cash in a hidden compartment in his car.

Jerry DeMarco

02/06/2015 7:45 p.m.

Angel L. Garcia, 27, was being held on $150,000 bail, charged with distributing cocaine and prescription drugs, as well as possessing and being under the influence of drugs.

Angel Garcia (MUGSHOT: Courtesy FAIRVIEW PD)

Detective Sgt. Michael Martic reported smelling a strong odor of burnt and raw marijuana after stopping the 2009 Nissan Altima on Fairview Avenue at Bergenwood Road just before 9 p.m.

Officer Michael Hartmann arrived moments later, followed by a Bergen County Sheriff’s K-9 who indicated the presence of drugs.

Sgt. John Pierotti, a drug detection expert, was brought in and Martic obtained a search warrant that led to the discovery.

IMAGES: Courtesy FAIRVIEW PD

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