The year-long, multi-agency investigation led to the seizure of 14 firearms and more than $400,000 worth of drugs. 2C:39-4.1. 2C:20-7a. 2C:39-4; Hindering Apprehension in violation of N.J.S.A. Updated: Aug 9, 2022 / 05:13 PM EDT. OCEAN COUNTY, NJ Two people have been charged in connection with a drug distribution investigation that spanned Ocean, Burlington and Monmouth counties, the Ocean County Prosecutor's. On March 31, 2021, Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Northern and Southern Regional SWAT Teams, Toms River Police Department Emergency Services Unit, Toms River Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River Police Department Four residents from Newark have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in dealing cocaine and heroin across Ocean County. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Montgomery is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. Press Release The Ocean County Prosecutors Office today reported an investigation that identified two residences in Toms River, one being utilized by Jamar Montgomery and the other by Kevin Hunter and Diana Mendez, to store and distribute narcotics. Autumn Hearns, 40, of Ewing, was charged with Conspiracy to Possess more than 25 Pounds of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute in violation of N.J.S.A. Big Bust Two Men Nabbed with Enough Fentanyl To Kill 4.7 Mil People 29.6K 4/6/2022 2:18 PM PT Orange Co. District Attorney Two men have been hit with several felony charges in Southern. The arrests, on April 14, came as detectives seized 3 ounces of cocaine, 1 ounce of Percocet pills laced with fentanyl, 1 gallon of promethazine, 600 pounds of marijuana, a loaded Performance Center M&P .380 handgun, a loaded Keltec 9mm rifle with high capacity magazine, and about $158,000 in cash, Billhimer said. 24 people arrested in three-county drug bust Jacob Henderson Oct 30, 2021 0 The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.. Luis Feliz, 41, of New York, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to distribute cocaine and financial facilitation. 2C:35-5b(5); Possession of Percocet in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1a; Possession of a Large Capacity Firearms Magazine in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a(1); Possession of Marijuana in violation of N.J.S.A. Authorities seized more than 90 kilograms of drugs and dozens of firearms from two alleged drug trafficking organizations. The following agencies cooperated in the investigation: Ocean County Prosecutors Office Narcotics Strike Force; Ocean County Prosecutors Office Asset Forfeiture Unit; United States Drug Enforcement Administration HIDTA/MOPOD Group 5; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; Burlington County Prosecutors Office Gang, Gun and Narcotics Task Force; Monmouth County Prosecutors Office Narcotics and Criminal Enterprise Investigative Section; New Jersey State Police Trafficking Central Unit; New Jersey State Police Hamilton Station; New Jersey State Police T.E.A.M.S. One. No portions of this website may be reproduced, retransmitted, copied, or republished without expressed written consent from Shore News Media & Marketing, LLC. 2C:35-5b(11)b; Possession of more than One-Half Ounce but less than Five Ounces of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute in violation of N.J.S.A. SAN ANTONIO - Twenty five men and women are in custody after authorities busted a drug distribution operation in the San Antonio area Thursday, according to officials.. Officials seized over 40 . Ronald Walker, Christopher MacLeod, Meghan Norton and Autumn Hearns of Ewing along with Dana Altieri Lakehurst face various drug-related charges. 2C:5-2a(1) and N.J.S.A. The investigation was launched against a group of individuals tied to the distribution of cocaine, marijuana, and pain medication laced with fentanyl in the Ocean and Mercer County areas. 2C:35-5b(2); Possession of Heroin in violation of N.J.S.A. 24 people arrested in three-county drug bust. The investigation identified two residences in Toms River, one being utilized by Jamar Montgomery and the other by Kevin Hunter and Diana Mendez, to store and distribute narcotics. The investigation, initiated by the Caroline County Drug Task Force, looked into information concerning the operation of a . 2C:35-5b(2); two counts of Possession of Heroin in violation of N.J.S.A. Crawford is being held at the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. Dana Altieri, 52, of Lakehurst, was charged with Conspiracy to Possess more than 25 Pounds of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute in violation of N.J.S.A. two counts of dealing hash, dealing a schedule 2 drug, two . 2C:35-5b(2); Possession of Cocaine in violation of N.J.S.A. Nov 2021 - Jan 20223 months. BIRMINGHAM - An indictment charging 12 defendants in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy based in Calhoun County was unsealed today, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Mickey French. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Soon we will no longer integrate with Facebook for story comments. Brosseau was taken to the Ocean County Jail and later released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform, Billhimer said. 2C:5-2a(1) and N.J.S.A. As a result of the narcotics probe, Detectives were able to identify three residences in Ewing as well as one in Lakehurst along with a car in Lakewood that were all being used to wheel and deal cocaine, marijuana, and pain medications that were laced with fentanyl all being orchestrated by 37-year oldRonald Walker of Ewing, and 30-year old Christopher MacLeod, of Ewing. worker charged for strangulation in Brooklyn, Two dozen NYC rideshare drivers targeted by robbers, cleaning out bank accounts, Police seek suspect in attack against 74-year-old man in the Bronx, Bronx man stabbed and killed Wednesday morning, 17-year-old reported missing from Bronx Soundview neighborhood, Homeland Security air sample station was stolen from Queens subway station, Man kicked down subway station stairwell and robbed at knifepoint, Ciattarelli did not endorse Gilmore candidate for mayor, campaign manager says, Whale spotted floating, deceased off coast of Seaside Park, New Jersey man celebrates 20th anniversary of life-saving organ donor transplant, 13-Year Old Female Reported Missing in Baltimore, India PM Modi calls for common ground on global issues at G20 meeting. Altieri was charged on a summons and released pending a future court appearance, he said. 2C:39-4.1a; and Receiving Stolen Property in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a(1); Possession of Oxycodone in violation of N.J.S.A. each comment to let us know of abusive posts.Share with Us. 2C:35-5b(3); Possession of Heroin in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2a. 2C:35-10a(1); Possession of Crack Cocaine in violation of N.J.S.A. On April 14, Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutors Office Narcotics Strike Force collaborated with Ocean County Prosecutors Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, United States Drug Enforcement Administration High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Group 5, United States Department of Homeland Security - Homeland Security Investigations, United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, United States Federal Bureau of Investigation - Red Bank Field Office, Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force, Mercer County Sheriff's Office Tactical Response Team, Lakehurst Borough Police Department Patrol Division, Lakehurst Borough Police Department Detective Bureau, Ewing Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Ewing Township Police Department Patrol Division, Lakewood Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department K-9 Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Team, Elizabeth Police Department Narcotics Bureau, and Elizabeth Police Department Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Divisionexecuted court-authorized search warrants. 2C:35-5b(10)(a); Conspiracy to Possess more than 25 Pounds of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute in violations of N.J.S.A. "Now that doesn't sound like a lot, just 6.8 . 2C:39-5d; Eluding in violation of N.J.S.A. On July 27, authorities set up surveillance at the two homes and followed Crawford when he left Brosseau's home. worker charged for strangulation in Brooklyn, Two dozen NYC rideshare drivers targeted by robbers, cleaning out bank accounts, Police seek suspect in attack against 74-year-old man in the Bronx, Bronx man stabbed and killed Wednesday morning, 17-year-old reported missing from Bronx Soundview neighborhood, Homeland Security air sample station was stolen from Queens subway station, Man kicked down subway station stairwell and robbed at knifepoint, Ciattarelli did not endorse Gilmore candidate for mayor, campaign manager says, Whale spotted floating, deceased off coast of Seaside Park, New Jersey man celebrates 20th anniversary of life-saving organ donor transplant, 13-Year Old Female Reported Missing in Baltimore, India PM Modi calls for common ground on global issues at G20 meeting. Conrad Tyrone Massey, 49, of Daytona Beach, was arrested Dec. 31 and charged with criminal mischief and burglary of a structure or conveyance. 2C:35-10a(1); Possession of Ecstasy in violation of N.J.S.A. The press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. St. Pete drug bust: 21 people arrested for dealing drugs, caught with more than 100 pounds of narcotics by: WFLA 8 On Your Side Staff Posted: Nov 5, 2021 / 10:22 AM EDT 2C:12-1b(5)(a); Obstruction of Justice in violation of N.J.S.A. . 2C:35-5b(2); Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute in violation of N.J.S.A. Toms River Youth Wrestling Club Marks Growth With 50th Straight Win, Scammers Pretending To Be Toms River Police, Officials Warn. 2C:36-2a; Possession of a Firearm during a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense in violation of N.J.S.A. (EASTON, MD) - A combined law enforcement multi-month investigation has led to the indictment of nine people alleged to be part of a significant drug trafficking organization in two Eastern Shore counties. Daniel Finklin, charged with Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute in violation of N.J.S.A. Good Job getting more of the drug dealers off the streets, This content, and any other content on TLS, may not be republished or reproduced without prior permission from TLS. With the exception of Feliz, all of the above suspects are being held in the Ocean County jail. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Walker will remain in the Ocean County Jail, pending a detention hearing. This cooperative, multi-agency investigation identified three residences in Ewing, one residence in Lakehurst, and a motor vehicle located in Lakewood, as being utilized by Ronald Walker, 37, of Ewing, and Christopher MacLeod, 30, also of Ewing, to store and distribute cocaine, marijuana, and pain pills laced with fentanyl, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Bilhimer said. James King James Hemenway, 43, of Morganville, Monmouth County, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, possession of MDMA with intent to distribute, possession of psilocybin mushrooms with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of psilocybin mushrooms, two counts of financial facilitation and possession of drug paraphernalia. Last year, the drug task force seized nearly 14 pounds of fentanyl, with an estimated value of $630,000, according to an . 2C:35-10a(1); Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in violation of N.J.S.A. On March 3, 2022, Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department Patrol Division and Street Crimes Unit executed a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle operated by Hunter with Mendez as a passenger. As a result, law enforcement seized approximately 30 grams of crack cocaine, digital scales, drug packaging material, and $2500 in United States currency. If you already have an account (i.e. 2C:5-2a(1) and N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2a(1) and N.J.S.A. During a two-day operation which began on March 2, 2022, Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Narcotic's Strike Force, Lakewood Township Police Department, and Toms River Township Police Department, conducted surveillance on Montgomery, Hunter, and Mendez. A kilogram of fentanyl was located on the ground behind his truck. Murray had about 100 wax folds of heroin and $2,800 in U.S. currency in his possession which was before detectives found about 50 vials of crack-cocaine in the vehicle. In July, authorities in Southern California seized more than 16 tons of marijuana worth an estimated $1.19 billion, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at the time. According to court records and a report issued by the Prosecutors office, on March 3, 2022, Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department Patrol Division and Street Crimes Unit executed a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle operated by Hunter with Mendez as a passenger. Jackson is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. Officials say "Operation. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. They ended upfinding three-and-one-half ounces of cocaine, one ounce of Percocet pills laced with fentanyl, one gallon of Promethazine, 600 pounds of Marijuana, a loaded Performance Center M&P .380 Handgun, a loaded Keltec 9mm rifle with high capacity magazine, and approximately $158,000 in United States Currency in the three homes plus the motor vehicle combined. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. The three drug networks involved were responsible for the import of more than 3 kilograms of cocaine per week into the three New Jersey counties, Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a news release. Hearns, 40, has been charged with conspiracy to possess more than 25 pounds of marijuana with intent to distribute; possession of more than 1 ounce but less than 5 pounds of marijuana with intent to distribute; possession of methamphetamine; possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia, Billhimer said. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. Walker is being held at the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. To inquire about using our content, including videos or photos, email us at, Copyright | The Lakewood Scoop. Mark Kelber, 44, of Manalapan, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, two counts of possession of marijuana, possession of oxandrolone, possession of trenbolone, possession of drostanalone, possession of mesternolone, possession of drug paraphernalia and certain person not to possess a firearm. 600 Pounds Of Pot, Cocaine, Percocet Seized In Ocean-Mercer Drug Bust Sarah Salvadore, Karen Wall 4/22/2022 'I was in shock' | Mom discovers day care director was giving her kids, 15 others melatonin You can cancel at any time. Police seized more than 80 pounds of meth, 200 bags of fentanyl, more than two dozen guns and $135,000 in cash in a massive drug bust in Montgomery County. The following were named in an FBI report on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, concerning an investigation into an alleged drug ring operating in Johnstown: Mikal Davis, 44 . 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