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Cocaine, Handguns Seized In Arrest Of Trenton Man: Prosecutor Cocaine, Handguns Seized In Arrest Of Trenton Man: Prosecutor
Cocaine, Handguns Seized In Arrest Of Trenton Man: Prosecutor A three-month investigation into cocaine sales in Trenton led to an arrest and seizure of $10,500 in cocaine, two handguns and nearly $4,000 cash, authorities said. Juan Rivera, 34, of Trenton, was charged with drug and weapons offenses on Oct. 4, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. A motor vehicle stop of Rivera in a silver Toyota Corolla was conducted by detectives in the area of Greenwood and Walnut avenues in Trenton. Rivera was detained without incident and $3,986 in cash was seized, Onofti said. A subsequent search of Rivera’s Greenwood Avenue …
Cocaine, Heroin, Handgun, 30 Pounds Pot Seized In NJ-PA Bust: Prosecutor Cocaine, Heroin, Handgun, 30 Pounds Pot Seized In NJ-PA Bust: Prosecutor
Cocaine, Heroin, Handgun, 30 Pounds Pot Seized In Nj-pa Bust: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Mercer County man has been arrested in connection with dealing drugs in Trenton and Bucks County, PA, authorities said. Akeem Smith, 33, of Trenton, was arrested on Tuesday, July 18, as a result of the investigation conducted by the members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the DEA, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and Hamilton, Trenton and Bensalem, PA, police, they said. About $63,900 in drugs, a handgun and $13,860 cash were seized as a result of the Pennsylvania arrest and searches, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Ono…
South Jersey Man Arrested In Armed Carjacking Of Uber Driver: Police South Jersey Man Arrested In Armed Carjacking Of Uber Driver: Police
South Jersey Man Arrested In Armed Carjacking Of Uber Driver: Police A 20-year-old Burlington County man has been arrested in connection with an armed carjacking involving an Uber driver, authorities said. Michael Disantis of Maple Shade was charged with robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated assault with a firearm, unlawful possession of a shotgun and other weapons offenses, Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher Fletcher said. He faces additional charges in an earlier carjacking, the chief said. On Wednesday May 24, at 6:04 p.m., Maple Shade police were dispatched to 100 Fox Meadow Drive for a reported motor vehicle theft, he…
Suspect Tosses Loaded Gun During Foot Chase In Pleasantville: Police Suspect Tosses Loaded Gun During Foot Chase In Pleasantville: Police
Suspect Tosses Loaded Gun During Foot Chase In Pleasantville: Police A 30-year-old suspect reportedly tossed a handgun during a police foot chase before his arrest in South Jersey authorities said. On Thursday, May 19, at 2:47 p.m., Pleasantville Police Sgt. Craig Dennis was patrolling the area near West Pleasant Avenue and Main Street on foot.  Dennis attempted to stop a man, later identified as Lamar Parrish, of Pleasantville, police said. Parrish fled from Dennis and a foot pursuit started, police said. Parrish was apprehended by Dennis. Dennis had observed Parrish clenching his waistband while fleeing, police said. A check of the …
Paterson Detectives Nab 16-Year-Old Street Dealer With Gun, Heroin, Crack Paterson Detectives Nab 16-Year-Old Street Dealer With Gun, Heroin, Crack
Paterson Detectives Nab 16-Year-Old Street Dealer With Gun, Heroin, Crack Paterson detectives busted a 16-year-old city boy Monday with dozens of heroin folds, several vials of crack and a loaded gun, authorities said. Investigators working the "hot spot" neighborhood on and around the corner of 10th Avenue and 26th Street watched as the teen adjusted and then removed the gun from his waistband, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said. Leaving the gun in a windbreaker, the boy crossed the street before the detectives moved in and grabbed him outside a local market, Speziale said. They found the teen carrying 38 heroin folds and six vials of crack, retrieved t…
AG: 4 Philadelphia Men Arrested Following Morgantown Gun Show Investigation AG: 4 Philadelphia Men Arrested Following Morgantown Gun Show Investigation
AG: 4 Philadelphia Men Arrested Following Morgantown Gun Show Investigation Four Philadelphia men were arrested following a Morgantown gun show investigation that uncovered a ghost gun trafficking operation, authorities announced. Authorities seized five fully assembled ghost guns, four 80% receiver kits, one 80% receiver, one Smith and Wesson revolver, extended magazines, and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, according to Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Ghost guns typically start as “80% receivers” that are often sold in kits without background checks. They can be easily and quickly put together, lack serial numbers so they cannot be traced, and, once full…
Newark Parking Authority Employee Admits Selling Drugs, Having Guns On Duty Newark Parking Authority Employee Admits Selling Drugs, Having Guns On Duty
Newark Parking Authority Employee Admits Selling Drugs, Having Guns On Duty A Newark Parking Authority employee who already had a criminal record admitted Wednesday in federal court that he supplemented his income selling heroin and crack and dealing in guns, authorities said. FBI agents arrested Aughkay “Kay Boogie” Green, 49, after he sold nearly three ounces combined of heroin and crack in separate deals, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. Green also got a cut of $1,360 that an associate made selling two Smith and Wesson handguns – one a .44-caliber Model 21, the other a .38-caliber Model 15, along with 50 rounds of hollow-point .44-caliber ammo -- in exchange …
Dreadlocked Gunman Who Fled Identified, Caught, Paterson PD Says Dreadlocked Gunman Who Fled Identified, Caught, Paterson PD Says
Dreadlocked Gunman Who Fled Identified, Caught, Paterson PD Says Paterson detectives captured a gunman who fled from them last week, authorities said. Memphis Morales, 18, was relatively easy to identify because of his blond-tipped, shoulder-length dreads and a multi-colored tie-dyed shirt wrapped around his waist, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said. Morales ran from detectives who’d approached him and nearly two dozen men who were blocking a sidewalk at the corner of Keen and Mercer streets last Tuesday, Speziale said. Morales ran down Rosa Parks Boulevard toward Warren Street, tossing a gun as he went, the director said. It turned out to be a…