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Pleasantville Woman Accused Of Causing Jersey Shore Man's Fatal Fentanyl/Heroin Overdose Pleasantville Woman Accused Of Causing Jersey Shore Man's Fatal Fentanyl/Heroin Overdose
Pleasantville Woman Accused Of Causing Jersey Shore Man's Fatal Fentanyl/Heroin Overdose A 39-year-old woman from Pleasantville is accused of causing a South Toms River man's drug overdose death, authorities said. On June 21, Michele Baker was charged with strict liability drug-induced death, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. She was additionally charged with drug dealing and possession violations, he said. The 44-year-old victim died on April 19 of a fatal overdose of fentanyl mixed with heroin, Billhimer said. South Toms River Police Officers responded to a residence on South Main Street for a report of an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, Office…
Jersey Shore Home Invader Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Home Invader Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Home Invader Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Seaside Heights man broke into a victim's home and stabbed him multiple times, authorities said. Porfirio Serrano-Cruz's 39-year-old victim was flown to  Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune with stab wounds to his arms, chest, abdomen and groin after the 5:15 a.m. incident on Thursday, June 30, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The victim was in critical condition, Billhimer said, while Serrano-Cruz was charged with attempted murder, weapons offenses and possession of Clonazepam without a prescription. The Ocean County Prosec…
1800 Folds Heroin, 2 Handguns, $9000, Rifle Seized In Trenton, Central Jersey Raids: Prosecutor 1800 Folds Heroin, 2 Handguns, $9000, Rifle Seized In Trenton, Central Jersey Raids: Prosecutor
1800 Folds Heroin, 2 Handguns, $9000, Rifle Seized In Trenton, Central Jersey Raids: Prosecutor A 32-year-old man from Trenton has been charged with storing and selling heroin in that city and in Central Jersey, authorities said. About 1,800 wax folds of heroin, fentanyl pills, a high-powered rifle, two handguns and $9,000 were seized during raids on two Trenton homes and a hotel in South Brunswick, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. This cooperative, multi-agency investigation identified the two residences and the hotel room as being utilized by Aramis Wiggins, 32, of Trenton, to store and distribute heroin, Billhimer said. On April 6, warrante…
4,000+ Wax Folds Of Heroin, Handguns Seized In NJ Drug Trafficking Bust: Prosecutor 4,000+ Wax Folds Of Heroin, Handguns Seized In NJ Drug Trafficking Bust: Prosecutor
4,000+ Wax Folds Of Heroin, Handguns Seized In NJ Drug Trafficking Bust: Prosecutor More than 4,000 wax folds of heroin, 50 vials of crack cocaine, and two handguns were seized in the bust of a drug trafficking ring, authorities in New Jersey announced. A joint investigation involving detectives from Essex and Ocean counties resulted in the arrest of four drug-dealing suspects from Newark, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The investigation allegedly identified a residence in Newark as being utilized by Karl Murray, 34, for purposes of storing and distributing heroin and cocaine in Ocean County, Billhimer said. On Jan. 21, detectives fro…
Drug Bust Nets 8 Pounds Of Cocaine, $650K Cash, 7 Guns, 23 Arrests Across NJ, NY: Prosecutor Drug Bust Nets 8 Pounds Of Cocaine, $650K Cash, 7 Guns, 23 Arrests Across NJ, NY: Prosecutor
Drug Bust Nets 8 Pounds Of Cocaine, $650K Cash, 7 Guns, 23 Arrests Across NJ, NY: Prosecutor A major drug bust across New York and New Jersey turned up more than eight pounds of cocaine, 15 pounds of marijuana, seven guns, $650,000 cash and almost two dozen arrests, authorities said. ALSO READ: Feds Seize More Than 2,000 Pounds Of Cocaine In Major NJ, NY Bust The four-month bust was called "Operation Checkmate," and combined collaborative efforts of nearly 50 law enforcement agencies. Helmed by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force and the DEA's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Group 5, the operation focused on three cocaine networks responsible for…
Prosecutor: 1,400 Wax Folds Of Heroin, ~$16,700, Firearm Seized In Jersey Shore Drug Bust Prosecutor: 1,400 Wax Folds Of Heroin, ~$16,700, Firearm Seized In Jersey Shore Drug Bust
Prosecutor: 1,400 Wax Folds Of Heroin, ~$16,700, Firearm Seized In Jersey Shore Drug Bust Four New Jersey residents were arrested for distributing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine following an investigation involving nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies, authorities said Thursday. Kevin Collins, 37, and Daysha Kelly, 35, operated out of a Pine Beach home, while Elex Hyman, 49, and Jamie Steen, 38, used a Lakewood home, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. All four acted together to carry out the distribution scheme, Billhimer said. Detectives on Aug. 10 set up surveillance on the Pine Beach home, and saw Collins and Kelly get on public transportation to go to …
Prosecutor: Gun With Loaded Magazine, Hollow Point Bullets Seized From NJ Coke Dealer Prosecutor: Gun With Loaded Magazine, Hollow Point Bullets Seized From NJ Coke Dealer
Prosecutor: Gun With Loaded Magazine, Hollow Point Bullets Seized From NJ Coke Dealer Police confiscated a loaded gun with hollow point bullets from an accused cocaine dealer in New Jersey, authorities said. Authorities carrying out a search warrant Friday at a residence in the Manitou Park section of Berkeley Township found about 30 grams of cocaine and a loaded Glock 9 mm handgun with a large-capacity magazine and hollow point bullets, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Tiron Hester, 29, of Toms River was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, as well as other various weapons possession and narcotics distributio…
Prosecutor: Raid Of Drug-Dealing Jersey Shore Couple's Home Turns Up Crystal Meth, Heroin Prosecutor: Raid Of Drug-Dealing Jersey Shore Couple's Home Turns Up Crystal Meth, Heroin
Prosecutor: Raid Of Drug-Dealing Jersey Shore Couple's Home Turns Up Crystal Meth, Heroin A pair of Ocean County drug dealers were arrested after authorities said they found more than a pound of crystal meth and heroin/fentanyl combined, along with $13,000 in cash at their home. A court-ordered search warrant executed July 29 at a Waretown home turned up approximately 40 grams of crystal meth, 20 grams of unpackaged heroin/fentanyl and other "evidence indicative of narcotics distribution purposes." the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.  Daniel Labiak, 47, and Jaclyn Applegate, 37, were subsequently arrested on a slew of drug charges, Ocean County Prosecutor B…
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Couple Dealing Opioids Busted With More Than 40,000 Pills Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Couple Dealing Opioids Busted With More Than 40,000 Pills
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Couple Dealing Opioids Busted With More Than 40,000 Pills More than 40,000 pills were discovered in the home of a Jersey Shore couple arrested this week in a statewide opioid distribution scheme, authorities announced on Wednesday. Jason Maxson, 50, and Laurie Maxson, 51 -- who are married -- used their Barnegat home to store and distribute pain medication across New Jersey, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Detectives on Tuesday, July 20 surveilled the home as both Jason and Laurie got into a 2021 Honda Accord and drove off, the prosecutor said. Authorities stopped the pair, who were arrested without incident. A cou…
BUSTED: Takedown Of Jersey Shore Heroin Ring Nets Firearm, Drugs, $11K In Cash, 7 Arrests BUSTED: Takedown Of Jersey Shore Heroin Ring Nets Firearm, Drugs, $11K In Cash, 7 Arrests
Busted: Takedown Of Jersey Shore Heroin Ring Nets Firearm, Drugs, $11K In Cash, 7 Arrests Law enforcement agents arrested seven people and seized heroin, ecstasy thousands of dollars in cash, and a firearm following a massive Ocean County drug bust, authorities said. Detectives from several SWAT teams and law enforcement agencies executed search warrants were executed March 31 at two Toms River homes and a room at the Ocean view Inn, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The searches turned up approximately 3,210 wax folds of heroin, 52 ecstasy pills, a loaded .38 caliber revolver, drug paraphernalia, and approximately $11,700 in cash, Billhimer said. Kevin Mo…