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Drug Bust: Cocaine, Pot, Guns Seized From DelCo Couple
Authorities in Delaware County have arrested a couple accused of drug dealing and seized cocaine, pot, and guns.
Jamal Rose, 30, and his wife, DaShonna Rose, 30, both of Glenolden, were arrested on several drug-dealing charges, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced Thursday, March 17.
Jamal Rose was additionally charged with a felony firearms offense.
The arrests are the result of a month-long investigation by the Delaware County Drug Task Force, in collaboration with the Folcroft and Glenolden Police Departments, they said.
When authorities arrived at t…
Ex-Philly Corrections Officer Straw Purchased, Resold Firearms On Social Media, DA Says
A former Philadelphia corrections officer was arrested for straw purchasing and illegally reselling five firearms — two of which have been recovered by police, authorities said.
Amanda Barr, 37, of Trevose, was investigated after two of the guns she bought were discovered in the possession of felons – people who are not legally allowed to buy or carry a firearm, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said.
Barr bought seven firearms from Dec. 16, 2018, to March 23, 2019, the DA said. Investigators say someone buying that many guns within a 98-day period is a common i…
Alleged Drug Dealer Found With Heroin, Fentanyl, More During Raid in Reading, Authorities Say
A suspected drug dealer was arrested Friday on accusations he trafficked heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs in Reading, authorities said.
Members of the Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force initiated an investigation in the 200 block of North 4th Street in August 2021, according to Chief County Detective Michael Gombar.
As the investigation continued, detectives learned that Anthony Pagan, 27, allegedly made heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine deals with customers on North 4th Street, Gombar said.
Investigators then obtained and issued a search warrant for Pagan's first-floor apa…
