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$15M In Heroin, Fentanyl, Coke Seized In Takedown Of Massive NJ Drug Ring, Cops Say $15M In Heroin, Fentanyl, Coke Seized In Takedown Of Massive NJ Drug Ring, Cops Say
$15M In Heroin, Fentanyl, Coke Seized In Takedown Of Massive NJ Drug Ring, Cops Say A drug raid spanning several New Jersey towns turned up a stash of drugs — including heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine — with a street value of more than $15 million, and netted multiple arrests, police said. Acting on court-ordered search warrants, the raids were conducted Thursday, Nov. 16 following a months-long investigation in Hoboken, Jersey City, Elizabeth, and Montclair, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The searches turned up seven handguns including two that were reported stolen, more than 17 kilograms of heroin/fentanyl, more than 2.5 kilograms of cocaine, and various…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey City Man Arrested, Firearms, Drugs Seized: Hudson County Prosecutor Jersey City Man Arrested, Firearms, Drugs Seized: Hudson County Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Arrested, Firearms, Drugs Seized: Hudson County Prosecutor A 29-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged with numerous drug and weapons charges, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced on Thursday, June 15. David Pineiro was arrested following a months-long investigation, Suarez said. Police recovered four forearms and various illegal narcotics, valued at more than $50,000, Suarez said. The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force searched Pineiro's Audubon Avenue apartment on Wednesday, June 7, seizing more than 20 ounces of cocaine, 14 ounces of heroin and over a pound of marijuana, Suarez said. They also found mor…

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by Sam Barron
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Union City Woman Who Tried Tossing Cocaine Down Drain Also Had Fentanyl: Prosecutors Union City Woman Who Tried Tossing Cocaine Down Drain Also Had Fentanyl: Prosecutors
Union City Woman Who Tried Tossing Cocaine Down Drain Also Had Fentanyl: Prosecutors A 35-year-old Union City woman was arrested on Tuesday, April 4 and charged with numerous drug violations following an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force. Angela Santana was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl after members of the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant in her home on 25th St, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Prosecutors also arrested Juan De Los Santos, a 33-year-old Union City resident and hit him with similar charges, Suarez said. Whi…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
'This Doesn't Feel Real': Hoboken Police Detective Dies Suddenly 'This Doesn't Feel Real': Hoboken Police Detective Dies Suddenly
'This Doesn't Feel Real': Hoboken Police Detective Dies Suddenly The Hoboken Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Det. Mario Novo died in his home on Monday, Dec. 13, his colleagues tell Daily Voice (scroll down for funeral details). It is with great sorrow that the Hoboken Police Department must announce the unexpected passing of one of our brother officers, Detective Mario Novo. Please keep Detective Novo’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. 💙 RIP Mario 💙 pic.twitter.com/r3Gx3zgi5V — Hoboken Police (@HobokenPD) December 14, 2021 "This just doesn’t feel real. R.I.P. Det. Mario Novo,…

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by Cecilia Levine
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BUSTED! Nearly 5 Pounds Of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized From NJ Drug Dealer, Prosecutor Says BUSTED! Nearly 5 Pounds Of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized From NJ Drug Dealer, Prosecutor Says
Busted! Nearly 5 Pounds Of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized From NJ Drug Dealer, Prosecutor Says Nearly five pounds of heroin and fentanyl were seized from a North Jersey man following a six-week investigation, authorities said. Juan Gomez, 37, of Elizabeth, had one kilogram of heroin/fentanyl in his backpack when detectives executing warrants stopped him in his vehicle in Jersey City around 10 p.m. July 14, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. A subsequent search of Gomez’s Fairmount Avenue apartment in Elizabeth the following day turned up an additional 1,200 grams of heroin/fentanyl, Suarez said. Gomez was arrested on drug and distribution charges, as well as intent to…

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by Cecilia Levine
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DRUG TAKEDOWN: Heroin, Cocaine Seized From Hudson County Pair, Authorities Say DRUG TAKEDOWN: Heroin, Cocaine Seized From Hudson County Pair, Authorities Say
Drug Takedown: Heroin, Cocaine Seized From Hudson County Pair, Authorities Say Two men were arrested after nearly 92 grams of cocaine, heroin and paraphernalia were seized in a Union City drug bust, authorities said Wednesday. Members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 1112 Palisade Avenue, Unit 1A in Union City around 5 a.m. June 15, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. After discovering the drugs, Charlie Carmona, 34, and Javier Fong-Martinez, 30, were arrested on a slew of drug and distribution charges, Suarez said. Prosecutor Suarez credited the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcot…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Raid Of Bayonne Drug Lab Turns Up LSD, MDMA, 12 Pot Plants, Prosecutor Says Raid Of Bayonne Drug Lab Turns Up LSD, MDMA, 12 Pot Plants, Prosecutor Says
Raid Of Bayonne Drug Lab Turns Up LSD, MDMA, 12 Pot Plants, Prosecutor Says A Bayonne man was arrested on a slew of charges following a raid of his drug production facility Monday, authorities said. A search of 39-year-old William Milner's Mechanic Street home turned up  123 grams of MDMA, approximately five grams of 2C-B, a small quantity of DMT, LSD and 12 marijuana plants, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Members of the the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force searched Milner's home around 12:45 p.m. and he was taken into custody on several drug and distribution charges, Suarez said. Prosecutor Suarez credited member…

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by Cecilia Levine