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
Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Paterson, NJ Men Allegedly Drug Distributors, Responsible for Lethal Heroin Overdose
Following the recent death of a Bergen County man due to a fatal drug overdose, two others from Paterson, New Jersey have been charged with numerous charges, including strict liability of drug induced death, manslaughter, and conspiracy to distribute heroin. According to Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli, 19-year-old Kaleik Easton and 20-year-old Timothy Volpe… Continue Reading
$2 Million Worth of Heroin Found in Paterson Home Prompts Police Investigation
The Paterson Police Department is currently conducting an investigation in connection with $2 million worth of heroin that was recently found in an unoccupied Paterson residence. According to Glenn Brown, the director of the Paterson Police Department, an officer made the discovery on Friday, February 7th after entering a home located on North 4th Street… Continue Reading
Grandson of Long-Time Paterson Councilwoman Facing Drugs, Weapons Charges
An employee of the Paterson Public Works department who is also the grandson of a former Paterson Councilwoman is currently facing numerous drug-related charges as well as charges for unlawful possession of a weapon, according to Captain Troy Oswald, the head of the Paterson Police narcotics unit. Officers from the Paterson Police Department arrested 31-year-old… Continue Reading
Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Tied to Numerous Deaths in NJ and Surrounding Areas
Authorities have announced the fatal arrival of a tainted form of heroin in New Jersey, which has been linked to at least nine deaths and/or hospitalizations across that state in the past few months, as well as numerous others in the Northeastern section of the U.S. The recent deaths have resulted from overdoses on heroin… Continue Reading
