Middletown Man Arrested on Drugs and Weapons Charges
A 33-year-old former New Jersey firefighter has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs and weapons. According to a news report in the Associated Press, the drug arrest occurred in Middletown. Officials say they pulled the man over after a report that he was trying to buy drugs. During the arrest, they allegedly found cocaine, a police radio, two handguns, and knives in his vehicle. He faces several charges including drug and weapons possession.
Because of its dangerous nature, there are harsh penalties for NJ cocaine possession and distribution. There is a wide range of penalties for possession of cocaine depending on the weight of the drugs involved and whether or not officials believe the suspect had intent to distribute them. Anyone facing cocaine possession charges would be well advised to immediately contact an experienced drug crime defense attorney to discuss their case before speaking with the authorities.
A skilled criminal defense attorney will ask a number of important questions. Were the drugs obtained through an illegal search and seizure? What cause did the arresting officer have for the traffic stop? Was the suspect aware that the drugs were in the vehicle? Was the defendant properly made aware of his or her Miranda rights?
The reputed New Jersey cocaine crime defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have a long history of handling cocaine cases in New Jersey. Please contact us at (609) 240-0040 today to discuss your case at no cost.
