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Three Arrested After Drug Deal Gone Bad: Hanover Township PD
Three people were arrested after a man was assaulted by a firearm during a drug deal in Whippany on Saturday, Oct. 12, authorities said.
Officers initially responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Red Carpet/Scottish Inn 1255 Route 10 East, Hanover Township police said. It was determined the victim was not shot, but struck in the head with a handgun and robbed, police said.
Following an investigation, three people were arrested, police said.
Michael Mills, a 36-year-old Newton resident, was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault with a firearm, and other weapons and drug off…