A tip from Paterson regarding drug activity led undercover Passaic County Sheriff’s detectives to charge a 26-year-old city man and seize four bricks of heroin, authorities said Thursday. Detectives spotted Leon Kinchen exit a taxi cab near Chamberlain Avenue and Preakness Avenue around 7 p.m. Wednesday, said Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik. When officers approached Kinchen,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Drug Crimes
14-year-old and 4 other teens with guns lead Woodbridge police on stolen-car chases, cops say
A story on NJ.com stated five teenagers in Woodbridge ranging in age from 14 to 17 were arrested after leading police officers on two separate stolen-car chases, according to Woodbridge police. Police recovered two loaded handguns from the teens – a 9 mm semiautomatic with hollow-point bullets and a 22-caliber revolver, police said. The incident… Continue Reading
Police seize 13 pounds of marijuana in Mahwah home, chief says
In Mahwah four men are facing drug distribution charges after police found 13 pounds of marijuana and $22,000 in the rental property authorities stated this Saturday. The detectives Michael Grassi and Eric Larsen came across the large amount of drugs while working a special detail late Friday afternoon. They spotted a black Chevrolet Tahoe swerve… Continue Reading
Paterson heroin dealer arrested after surveilance operation, Passaic County sheriff says
A story on NJ.com stated that Paterson investigators set up surveillance after receiving a tip about drug sales in the area of North 5th and Clinton Streets, according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik. A heroin dealer and two of his customers were arrested after sheriff s detectives watched the two separate drug transactions… Continue Reading
Paterson man caught with marijuana and large stash of heroin by Delaware State Troopers
A 32-year old man by the name of Davon Tucker, from Paterson was arrested in Delaware on Tuesday after being pulled over speeding. According to the Delaware State police they found almost 15,000 bags of heroin. In a news release by the Delaware State Police, the street value of these bags of heroin is about… Continue Reading
