Three men young men from West Milford, New Jersey are currently facing criminal charges in an interesting case involving prescription drug fraud, robbery, and drug distribution. According to the Maywood Police Department, witnesses reported a robbery in progress on Tuesday, March 18th at approximately 5:15 p.m. on West Pleasant Avenue in Maywood, providing officers with… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Passaic County Drug Trafficking Organization Take-Down Results in 13 Arrests
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes recently announced the dismemberment of a large-scale drug-trafficking operation in Paterson, New Jersey, which resulted in thirteen arrests on charges related to prescription drug and cocaine distribution. According to Valdes, officers from the Paterson, Wayne, Passaic, Clifton, Hawthorne, Little Falls, Totowa, Wanaque, William Paterson University, Garfield, and North Caldwell police… Continue Reading
Paterson Building Search Results in Discovery of Large Heroin Stash, 2 Arrested
Passaic County Sheriff’s Officers recently arrested two men after uncovering a substantial heroin supply during a building search in Paterson, New Jersey. The defendants are now facing charges for possession of heroin with the intent to distribute as well as possession with intent to distribute near or on school property. According to Richard H. Berdnik,… Continue Reading
Clifton Man Facing Numerous Charges After Traffic Stop Leads to Police Chase
After refusing to pull over his vehicle for officers attempting to conduct a traffic stop, a man from Clifton, New Jersey is facing a host of charges, including: aggravated assault on a police officer, eluding, resisting arrest, hindering apprehension or prosecution, and possession of cocaine. According to Detective Sergeant Robert Bracken, a spokesperson for the… Continue Reading
Belleville Man Facing Host of Drug-Related Charges After House Search
Following a month-long investigation conducted by the Belleville Police Department, a Belleville resident is now facing a host of charges related to marijuana production and distribution, cocaine, and other drug-related offenses. According to Belleville Police Captain Anthony Romandetto, 36-year-old Martin Araya was taken into custody by detectives from the Belleville Police Detective Bureau Narcotics Squad… Continue Reading
