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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…
Man Gave Fake Name, Had Drugs, Outstanding Warrants During Denville Traffic Stop: Police
A 31-year-old Lake Hopatcong resident was arrested and charged on Wednesday, Sept. 11, with possessing drugs and giving police a fake name during a traffic stop in Denville, authorities said.
At 11:15 a.m., officers pulled over a vehicle on Route 53 South for multiple equipment violations, Denville police said in a release. During the stop, officers discovered the driver of the vehicle, Edwin Wendlocher, possessed a controlled dangerous substance, drug paraphernalia and Wendocher gave the officer a false name, police said.
Wendlocher was arrested and transported back to police headquarters …
