Trenton And Pemberton Township Drug Charges Filed Against Gang Members
In a recent drug raid of two Browns Mills homes New Jersey state troopers and Pemberton township officers arrested seven people, reported The Trenton Times. Simultaneous raids were conducted in the 300 block of Trenton Road and the 300 block of Seminole Trail resulting in the arrest of alleged members of the Bloods street gang.
Police investigating alleged drug sales said they arrested Pemberton Township residents David Garmon, 24; Isaiah Chavis, 24; Alvin Davis, 42; Joanne Scott, 31; Samuel Redding, 19; Rhasaun Conover, 27, of Trenton and Mary Hartsfield, 35, of Hainesport. Drugs and weapons including crack cocaine and marijuana, a loaded handgun, a stun gun, ammunition, a digital scale, drug paraphernalia and cash were reportedly seized.
The New Jersey Comprehensive Drug Reform Act (N.J.S.2C) calls for stiff penalties for all drug offenses in New Jersey to "ensure the imposition of stern, consistent punishment for all drug offenders." A drug offense conviction in New Jersey for even possession of crack cocaine can result in a 3-5 years jail sentence and a fine of $1000 to $25,000. In addition to other fines payable, every defendant convicted of any drug offense or who goes into a drug diversionary program must pay a mandatory penalty ranging from $500 to $3000. A conviction for the use or possession of drug paraphanalia can result in a sentence of up to six months in jail, mandatory fine of $500 to $1000 and a mandatory loss of driving privileges for up to two years.
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