Marijuana Distribution, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-5

Franklin Township cops recently charged a soccer coach for alleged marijuana distribution. The investigation began two months ago, per the news. And it culminated with a traffic stop. Indeed, the cops stopped the coach in a Malaga business parking lot. The cops arrested the high school boys’ soccer coach and a passenger in the vehicle. A search of the coach’s home resulted in the alleged seizure of two pounds of marijuana candies. Additionally, the cops allegedly seized $10,000 in cash, per the news. Remarkably, the news does not divulge the details of the two-month investigation. Furthermore, the news does not reveal why the police executed enforcement action at a local business as opposed to the coach’s residence. Furthermore, the news does not indicate how the police can prove the candy contains marijuana. Read More

Controlled Dangerous Substances Near or On School Property, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-7

Hoboken cops recently charged a man while he was walking near a public housing complex with various offense. The cops approached the man because he allegedly had an arrest warrant for theft. But as the cops approached, the man walked away. Additionally, the cops claim he ignored their orders to stop. Furthermore, he allegedly ran from them. Moreover, when they caught him, he allegedly resisted handcuffs. Finally, they allegedly found a sandwich-type bag of marijuana and several Xanax pills without a valid prescription. Consequently, the cops charged him with marijuana possession and marijuana possession within 500 feet public housing. Additionally, the cops charged him with drug possession with intent to distribute within 500 feet public housing. Furthermore, they charged him with controlled dangerous substances near or on school property, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Finally, they charged him with defiant trespassing, bail jumping and resisting arrest. Read More

Witness Tampering, N.J.S.A. 2c:28-5

Do you know the expression snitches get stitches? Contrary to street knowledge, however, New Jersey authorities want to combat witness tampering. Indeed, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) investigators recently charged a Deal police officer with witness tampering and other offenses. But MCPO did not elaborate on the accusations. Instead, the authorities claim the investigation is ongoing. Additionally, the defendant is a fourteen year veteran cop. But this credential did not curry favor with the charging authorities. Instead, the county cops charged the local cop with witness tampering, conspiracy to possess cocaine, and possession of marijuana. More specifically, the witness tampering complaint alleges conduct contrary to N.J.S.A. 2c:28-5a(1). To illustrate, this prohibits causing a witness to testify or inform falsely. Read More

DWI in a School Zone, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(g)

If the cops in New Jersey charged you with DWI in a School Zone, then read on. Jersey City cops recently alleged that a man fled an accident and collided with about two dozen other vehicles before they arrested him. In addition, media reports indicate witnesses saw the motorist collide with seven vehicles. Furthermore, a tow truck operator claimed the incident involved 20 vehicles. The tow truck driver, whom the media neither identified nor qualified as a Drug Recognition Expert, claimed the driver was “high off something.” Nevertheless, the media quoted this lay witness as stating, “Like angel dust.” Police arrested the driver about one mile from the accident. Consequently, they charged him with DWI in a school zone. Additionally, they charged him with marijuana possession, DWI, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of an accident. Moreover, they charged him with careless driving and failure to report an accident. Read More

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50

Police in Middletown, NJ, charged a motorist after he allegedly struck a teenage boy on Halloween night, per the news. The charges against the motorist include assault with a motor vehicle while under the influence, possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor/drugs, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to yield to a pedestrian, and failure to use headlamps. Unsurprisingly, however, the police have not disclosed whether the DUI is for driving under the influence of marijuana, alcohol, or another intoxicating substance. Read More

Burglar’s Tools, N.J.S.A. 2c:5-5

On July 1, police in Evesham Township arrested a man in the parking lot at the Route 73 L.A. Fitness, per the news. Indeed, the cops alleged the man possessed pry bars, screwdrivers, a hammer, heroin, marijuana, and hypodermic needles. Consequently, the cops charged him with fourth-degree possession of burglary tools. Additionally, they charged him with third-degree possession of heroin. They also charged the male with possession of hypodermic needle and possession of marijuana, both disorderly persons offenses.

This arrest, however, was not the result of chance. On the contrary, at 4 p.m. authorities received a report about a suspicious male in a nearby Whole Foods parking lot. But the media does not disclose what the male did that appeared suspicious. Read More

Possession of Hypodermic Needle, N.J.S.A. 2C:36-6

On July 1, Evesham Township Police arrested a man in the L.A. Fitness parking lot on Route 73, per the news. Indeed, the cops claim the male allegedly possessed pry bars, screwdrivers, a hammer, heroin, marijuana, and hypodermic needles. Consequently, the cops charged him with fourth-degree possession of burglary tools. Additionally, they charged him with third-degree possession of heroin. They also charged the male with possession of hypodermic needle and possession of marijuana, both disorderly persons offenses.But this arrest was not the result of chance. On the contrary, at 4 p.m. authorities received a report about a suspicious male in a nearby Whole Foods parking lot. The media does not disclose, however, what the male did that appeared suspicious. Read More

Bribery in official matters, N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2

On June 26, 2018, a Grand Jury indicted a Corrections Officer (C.O.) with second, third, and fourth degree crimes. Accordingly, counts for second degree crimes allege conspiracy, official misconduct, bribery in official matters, and acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by a public servant for official behavior. Additionally, one count alleges third-degree possession of oxycodone with intent to distribute. Furthermore, the grand jury charged the C.O. with one count of fourth-degree distribution of marijuana, per the website of the New Jersey Attorney General.

Indeed, the State has alleged the C.O. conspired to smuggle contraband marijuana, tobacco, and oxycodone to inmates in exchange for money. Read More

Endangering Welfare of Children, N.J.S.A. 2c:24-4a

Trenton cops arrested a man for allegedly groping girls. Consequently, they charged him with, among other things, Endangering Welfare of Children. The incidents allegedly took place between July 2017 and February 2018, and included inappropriate grabbing of victims, per the news. During one incident, the suspect allegedly exposed himself to three female juveniles. Detectives claimed to have recovered video of the suspect. But they could not identify the suspect even after sending the footage to the media. Later on, however, the authorities lucked out. Indeed, they claim to have found video of the suspect’s vehicle, which led police to the suspect. Consequently, the cops charged the suspect with 11 counts of criminal sexual contact, six counts of endangering welfare children, two counts of harassment and marijuana possession. Read More

Unsafe Lane Change, N.J.S.A. 39:4-88

Secaucus cops recently stopped a Florida driver passing through Hudson County, per nj dot com. Indeed, the police allegedly observed him driving erratically. Additionally, the police found alleged drugs and paraphernalia in the car during the road-side investigation. Consequently, the cops charged the visitor with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Additionally, the cops issued citations for various motor vehicle offenses. These offenses included unsafe lane change and unlicensed driver. Additionally, the cops charged him with failure to signal turn and failure to possess a driver’s license. Furthermore, they charged him with operation of motor vehicle while in possession of drugs. Read More

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