Category Archives: Drug Crimes

A growing worry in NJ, Fentanyl a drug up to 50 times more powerful than heroin.

Fentanyl, a powerful opioid that is prescribed to people with chronic pain, such as end-stage cancer patients. It is colorless and odorless, making it nearly impossible for the average person to detect. It is increasingly appearing on New Jersey streets, cut with or substituted for heroin leading to the death of dozens of unsuspecting users… Continue Reading

Woodland Park Man caught selling Heroin in Paterson according to authorities

In Paterson, police arrested an alleged heroin dealer and two of his customers on Friday night, according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik. Two detectives were investigating a complaint made about drug dealing near Totowa Avenue between Paterson and Manchester Avenue. Detective Sgt.Tom Adamo and Detective Stephen Lantigua of Passaic County Sheriff s Office… Continue Reading

Police capture city man wanted in Paterson street shooting

In Paterson a 26-year-old city man was arrested on charges stemming from a July shooting. Two city police officers Ryan Curving and Daniel Condon spotted Ismael Marrero near the corner of Park Avenue and Carroll Street and recognized him as being wanted for the July 1 shooting, according to police. The officers exited their vehicle,… Continue Reading