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Elijah Parker, 35, of Parlin, Old Bridge, was arrested in New Brunswick on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, by the Middlesex County Narcotics Task Force with the assistance of the New Brunswick Police Department after he was observed engaging in several suspected hand-to-hand narcotics transactions, authorities said.
Parker attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended immediately without incident, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Director Anthony A. Caputo.
At the time of his arrest, Parker was found in possession of two loaded 9mm handguns with no serial numbers, approximately 70 folds of heroin, several grams of crack-cocaine, and approximately $1,200.
He was additionally charged with selling drugs near a school and public place.
Parker is currently being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending the result of his pre-trial detention hearing.
The investigation is active and continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-3300 or the New Brunswick Police Department at (732) 745-5200.
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