Category Archives: Drug Crimes

Newark Authorities shut down Large Drug Selling Operation and 31 arrests

Authorities in Newark have arrested in excess of 30 people in connection with a large drug-selling operation that was bringing in millions of dollars per year, announced today. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Acting Attorney General John G. Hoffman said that the three-month investigation, Operation Joint Effort , struck a powerful blow… Continue Reading

Ridgewood Man charged with possessing Child Pornography

Photo credit: Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office/NJ.com In Ridgewood a 49-year-old man had several hundred images and videos of pre-pubescent children engaged in sexual acts on his computer, according to prosecutors. Scott Selders, of Brookside Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ was arrested Friday 11/14/2014 on charges of endangering the welfare of a minor following an investigation by… Continue Reading

Essex County Sheriff Announces Arrest of Man Charged for Guns and Weapons Offenses

The Essex County Sheriff’s Department recently announced the arrest of a man from Orange, New Jersey who is now facing a multitude of charges related to drugs and weapons. According to Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura, 39-year-old Dana Thompson was arrested after authorities received multiple reports from concerned citizens living near his residence on Day… Continue Reading

Update: 7 Additional Arrests Result from Probe into Paterson Drug Trafficking Ring

As a follow-up to a recent post involving the dismemberment of a large-scale drug-trafficking operation in Paterson, New Jersey, seven additional individuals have been arrested and charged with drug-related offenses in connection with the case. Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes recently announced the arrests of Wayne residents: 22-year-old Tyler Galione, 21-year-old Mark Tucker, 23-year-old Timothy… Continue Reading