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Members of the Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotic Task Force, Franklin Township police officers and Bound Brook Police Department K-9 Detective -- along with his K-9 partner Crusader -- executed a search warrant at the home of Luis Ramirez on Park Street in Somerset, around 7:15 p.m. June 17, Robertson said.
The six pounds of pot and other drug paraphernalia including digital scales and packaging material were indicative of drug distribution, Robertson said.
Ramirez, 25, and the six other individuals below were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and a disorderly persons offense.
- Elvis Pena, age 23, New Brunswick
- Jhonathan Peralta, age 23, New Brunswick
- Jose Marquez-Jimenez, age 25, Somerset
- Mahmoud Hassan Jr., age 24, Somerset
- Taron Marner, age 24, Somerset
- Vanessa Nettles, age 23, Somerset
All were released on their own recognizance pending a future court appearance.
Anyone with information to contact the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at (908) 231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at (732) 873-5533 or via the STOPit app.
The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. STOPit can be downloaded to your smart phone for free at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477).
All anonymous STOPit reports and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.
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