BERGEN COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE CHARGES TWO PASSAIC COUNTY MEN WITH DRUG RELATED OFFENSES
" Hector J. Torres-Duran Of Passaic, New Jersey & Stalin M. Tavarez Of Paterson Have Been Charged With Drug Related Offenses."
July 2, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
HACKENSACK, NJ.- On Friday, July 2, 2021, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Hector J. Torres-Duran, 27, of Passaic, New Jersey and Stalin M. Tavarez, 29, of Paterson, New Jersey on Drug Related Offenses. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
On May 5, 2021, an investigation conducted by The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force revealed that Torres-Duran was involved in Distribution of Cocaine in Bergen and Passaic County, New Jersey. During the investigation Torres-Duran Distributed Cocaine in Garfield, New Jersey.
On June 30, 2021, During a motor vehicle stop in Garfield, a Yellow Taxi operated by Torres-Duran, and also occupied by Tavarez was stopped on Jewel Lane near the intersection of Outwater Lane. A search of the vehicle uncovered approximately Twenty Grams of Cocaine, within the front compartment of the vehicle. Torres-Duran and Tavarez were arrested on the scene.
Torres-Duran and Tavarez were each Charged with One Count of Second Degree Possession with The Intent to Distribute Cocaine. Additionally Torres-Duran with One Count of Third Degree Distribution of Cocaine. Both Torres-Duran and Tavarez were remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending their first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.
" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
FILED UNDER JULY 2, 2021: LAW, BERGEN: