According to Detective Captain Lawrence Martin of the Wayne Police Department, a Paterson man was pulled over in Wayne on Route 23 in front of the Hooters Restaurant. Upon approaching the vehicle, Officers Jonathon Donado and Pawel Jadczak allegedly smelled a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Police searched the vehicle and allegedly… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Are CBD (Cannabinoid) Products Legal in New Jersey?
Although New Jersey lawmakers have been working to legalize marijuana for some time, and have missed several predicted deadlines, according to lawmakers, it is going to happen sooner than later. However, this means, that for New Jersey, marijuana is still presently illegal. But what about CBD (Cannabinoid) and/or Hemp products? The use of CBD products… Continue Reading
Crash in Hawthorne Leads to DUI and Possession Charges
On September 11, 2018, authorities in Hawthorne were dispatched to the scene of a reported accident with injuries. Police arrived at the scene to find 35 year old Brandon Blenis allegedly trapped inside his vehicle with passengers who appeared to be injured. Hawthorne Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and was able to extract… Continue Reading
Two Arrested in Hawthorne with Pound of Heroin, Marijuana and Cash
On Wednesday, two men were arrested in Hawthorne following a motor vehicle stop. According to police, Anthony Papa and James Ebeling (both from upstate New York) were traveling in a 2004 Ford Fusion near Utter Ave in Hawthorne when they were pulled over. The officer allegedly noticed track marks on the driver s arm, and… Continue Reading
NJ Attorney General Gives Municipal Prosecutors Discretion On Marijuana Cases
The prosecution of marijuana cases in New Jersey had been previously placed on hold until September by NJ Attorney General, Gurbir Grewal, while the state decided whether or not marijuana should be decriminalized. Grewal recently announced this week that prosecution will resume, however municipal prosecutors throughout New Jersey will have their own discretion in prosecuting… Continue Reading
