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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.

Hanover NJ Police 

Hanover NJ Police 

Photo Credit: Hanover NJ Police Facebook

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 offenses, police said.

Clayton Lockman, a 21-year-old Rockaway resident, was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault with a weapon and other weapons offenses, police said.

Patrice Wilson, a 30-year-old Newton resident, was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault with a weapon and other weapons offenses, police said.

The three suspects were lodged at the Morris County Jail.

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