Category Archives: Drug Crimes

Passaic County NJ “Take Back the Streets” Initiative Leads to Arrests of Heroin Dealers, Users

A special operation by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of ten (10) alleged drug dealers and drug purchasers throughout Passaic County NJ. Giving a sense of the importance of the operation, Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik referred to the initiative as “taking back the streets one dealer at a time.” As… Continue Reading

Police Shooting of Alleged Dealer Angers Newark NJ Residents

NJ detectives shot and killed an alleged drug dealer in Newark NJ, angering several residents and leading to allegations of police brutality. Earlier this month, 22-year-old Jose Quinonez was shot by two Essex County sheriff’s officers near Mr. Quinonez’s family’s home on North 9th Street. Authorities said that Mr. Quinonez had been the target of… Continue Reading

Wyckoff, NJ Traffic Stop Leads to Search, Drug Charges

A routine traffic stop in Wyckoff, New Jersey led to multiple possession and distribution of controlled dangerous substances charges against the driver, after a Wyckoff police officer suspected that there were drugs located in the vehicle. On December 15th at approximately 10:10 a.m., Sergeant Michael Demaio of the Wyckoff Police Department pulled over 23-year-old Zachary… Continue Reading