MORRIS COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE AND THE UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE DISRUPTS NARCOTICS COCAINE DELIVERY
" Raymond D. Rosario, Anthony J. Cavallone & Rebecca R. Keir All Of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey & Carlos J. Morales-Colon Of Dorado, Puerto Rico Have Been Charged In Cocaine Conspiracy."
August 7, 2021 By: Englebrook Independent News,
MORRISTOWN, NJ.- On Friday, August 6, 2021 Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker announced the arrest of several Cocaine Distributors following the interception and investigation of Two parcels, each containing approximately One Half Kilogram of Cocaine.
The United States Postal Inspection Service developed information that these drug-laden parcels were being mailed to residences in Jefferson Township and Rockaway Township. On July 30, 2021, a joint investigation resulted in the arrest of four (4) individuals and the seizure of over a kilogram of cocaine, a loaded, defaced handgun, and over $8,000 in U.S. Currency.
The following individuals were arrested as a result of this investigation to date:
Raymond D. Rosario, 38, of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, was charged with the following: One Count of First-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute; One Count of Second-Degree Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine; One Count of Second-Degree Possession of a Firearm While Committing a CDS Offense; One Count of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine; One Count of Third-Degree Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution; One Count of Fourth-Degree Possession of a Defaced Firearm; One Count of Fourth-Degree Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with Intent to Distribute; One Count of Fourth-Degree Obstructing Administration of Law; and One Count of Fourth-Degree Tampering with Physical Evidence.
A motion for pretrial detention was granted and Rosario remains lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility, pending trial.
Carlos J. Morales-Colon, 26, of Dorado, Puerto Rico, was charged with the following: One Count of First-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute; One Count of Second-Degree Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine; One Count of Second-Degree Possession of a Firearm While Committing a CDS Offense; One Count of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine; One Count of Third-Degree Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution; One Count of Fourth-Degree Possession of a Defaced Firearm; One Count of Fourth-Degree Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with Intent to Distribute; and One Count of Fourth-Degree Obstructing Administration of Law.
A motion for pretrial detention was granted and Morales-Colon remains lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility, pending trial.
Anthony J. Cavallone, 25, of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, was charged with the following: One Count of First-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute; One Count of Second-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute; One Count of Second-Degree Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine; Two Counts of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine; and One Count of Fourth-Degree Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with Intent to Distribute.
A motion for pretrial detention was granted and Cavallone remains lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility, pending trial.
Rebecca R. Keir, 25, of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, was charged with the following: One Count of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine; One Count of Fourth-Degree Obstructing Administration of Law; One Count of Fourth-Degree Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution; and One Count of Fourth-Degree Tampering with Physical Evidence.
Keir was released on a Summons Complaint.
In addition to the United States Postal Inspection Service, Prosecutor Carroll thanks the following agencies for their assistance and commitment to the Narcotics Task Force – the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Parsippany Troy-Hills Police Department, Long Hill Police Department, New Jersey State Police and the Wharton Police Department, along with the assistance of the Jefferson Township and Rockaway Township Police Departments.
" 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."
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