New Jersey Drug Ring Busted

Earlier this month, news reports revealed that a drug distribution ring operating in New Jersey was dismantled after a ten-month investigation. The investigation was conducted by the New Jersey State Police, the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, and the New Brunswick Police Department. It resulted in the arrests of ten individuals now facing drug charges. The bust also resulted in the seizure of $130,000 worth of controlled substances, 22 illegal weapons, and large sums of cash used in the operation. Three of the men arrested were public employees which included a New Brunswick Housing inspector, an employee of the North Brunswick Department of Public Works, and a dispatcher with the Middlesex County Sheriff's Department.

The Housing inspector now faces charges of drug possession and distribution and has been suspended without pay from his city job. Drug charges in all of the cases range from possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school as well as 500 feet from a public building, distribution of cocaine, purchase and sale of illegal weapons, conspiracy to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, and loitering to commit a controlled dangerous substance offense. Drug distribution paraphernalia and items were also seized along with a pickup truck used to distribute the illegal drugs. All of the cases are pending.

Criminal Defense Lawyer in New Jersey

Drug crimes are common types of misdemeanors and felonies that are prosecuted in New Jersey. These crimes range from simple possession of an illegal drug for one's own personal use to federal drug trafficking charges which are very serious. In some cases, the accusations and charges are unfounded. Your first line of defense in any drug case is to enlist the help of a reputable criminal defense attorney who will thoroughly investigate every aspect of the situation to design a strategic defense. In many cases, charges may be reduced, sentencing may be lessened or may lead to a diversion program, or the case may even be dismissed. You will never know your legal options without a knowledgeable attorney working on your behalf.

In Morris County, the Law Offices of Christopher G. Porreca, P.C. is a criminal defense firm that offers competent and skilled legal representation in drug crime cases as well as other types of offenses, from DWI to domestic violence, assault, juvenile cases, arson, fraud, manslaughter, murder, and more. You will receive personal attention and prompt responses when you work with Mr. Porreca who has been listed as a Rising Star Super Lawyer since 2006. Any number of defense strategies may be available for use in your case, depending on the facts of the situation. Find out how this firm can help you by contacting the law offices to schedule a free case consultation.