According to authorities, two suspects have been arrested after crashing into an Italian restaurant in Hawthorne on Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to the Bella Fig restaurant shortly after 12:30pm. As the officers arrived, the suspects were seen allegedly running into a house on Passaic Avenue. The passenger, Twyuan Lopez, 42, of Paterson surrendered but the driver, 40 year-old Hommy Colon refused and had to be forced out of the house. After searching the house, police allegedly found six baggies of crack cocaine, two glassine envelopes of heroin, marijuana and several needles. Both suspects were arrested on drug charges and taken to the Passaic County Jail. The driver also received 20 motor vehicle summonses. Click here to read more at www.northjersey.com.
Cocaine is a schedule II narcotic. The state of New Jersey handles possession of cocaine cases very seriously. N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10 sets forth:
a. It is unlawful for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain or to possess, actually or constructively, a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog, unless the substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order form from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1). Any person who violates this section of the criminal code with respect to:
(1) A controlled dangerous substance, or its analog, classified in Schedule I, II, II, or IV other than those specifically covered in this section, is guilty of a crime of the Third Degree (punishable by a term of incarceration between 3 and 5 years in New Jersey State Prison). A fine of up to $35,000.00 may be imposed;
Heroin is a schedule I narcotic. The State of New Jersey also handles possession of heroin cases very seriously. N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10 sets forth:
a. It is unlawful for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain or to possess, actually or constructively, a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog, unless the substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order form from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1). Any person who violates this section of the criminal code with respect to:
(1) A controlled dangerous substance, or its analog, classified in Schedule I, II, II, or IV other than those specifically covered in this section, is guilty of a crime of the Third Degree (punishable by a term of incarceration between 3 and 5 years in New Jersey State Prison). A fine of up to $35,000.00 may be imposed;
If you or a loved one is charged with possession of cocaine or heroin, you should contact an attorney immediately. Former Morris County Prosecutor, Alissa D. Hascup is skilled and experienced at representing countless individuals with drug charges in towns like Paterson, Clifton, and Wayne. She is committed to ensuring you get the best possible outcome for your case and she will fight to make sure your rights are protected. Contact her office for a free consultation. She is available 24/7 at 862-257-1200.
