FOUR NEWARK NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS CHARGED WITH NARCOTICS AND WEAPONS OFFENSES IN OCEAN COUNTY
" Joint Investigation By Members Of The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office & The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Results In The Arrest Of 4 Newark, New Jersey Residents."
January 28, 2022 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
TOMS RIVER, NJ.- On Thursday, January 27, 2022 Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Detectives from The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit in conjunction with The Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit, Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Unit, Essex County Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into the Distribution of Narcotics in The Ocean County Area. The investigation identified a residence in Newark, New Jersey as being utilized by Karl Murray, 34, for Purposes of Storing and Distributing Heroin and Cocaine in Ocean County.
On Friday, January 21, 2022, Detectives from The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Manchester Township Police Department, and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Unit, established surveillance on Mr. Murray's residence in Newark, New Jersey. Detectives observed Mr. Murray leaving the residence in his vehicle.
A subsequent Motor Vehicle Stop was performed on Mr. Murray’s Vehicle; Murray and his two passengers, Tayiyah Jackson, 24, and Abdul Crowley, 22, both of Newark, New Jersey were detained as a result. Mr. Murray was found to be in possession of approximately 100 Wax Folds of Heroin and $2,800 in United States Currency. Detectives also located approximately 50 Vials of Crack Cocaine in the vehicle. All three were placed under Arrest and transported to The Manchester Township Police Department for processing.
After Mr. Murray’s arrest, Detectives continued surveillance on his residence. Detectives observed John Frazier, 35, of Newark, New Jersey enter the residence, and leave a short time later and place two boxes in the trunk of his vehicle. A motor vehicle stop was subsequently conducted on Mr. Frazier’s Vehicle.
Mr. Frazier was found to be in Possession of approximately 150 Wax Folds of Heroin, further, the boxes Mr. Frazier placed in the vehicle contained approximately 4,250 Wax Folds of Heroin. A .40 Caliber Handgun was located in the vehicle as well. Mr. Frazier was taken into custody and transported to Manchester Police Department for processing.
A Court Authorized Search Warrant was performed on Mr. Murray’s residence and vehicle. As a result, Detectives recovered numerous items from the residence indicative of Narcotics Distribution, and a .45 Caliber Handgun was located in his vehicle.
Karl Murray, of Newark, New Jersey has been Charged with Possession of More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin With Intent to Distribute; Possession of Less than One-Half Ounce of Crack Cocaine With Intent to Distribute; Conspiracy to Distribute More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin; Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone; Conspiracy to Distribute Less than One-Half Ounce of Crack Cocaine; Possession of Heroin; Possession of Crack Cocaine; Possession of Oxycodone; Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; Possession of a Weapon During Controlled Dangerous Substance Activity; and Hindering Apprehension. Mr. Murray is currently lodged in The Ocean County Jail pending a Detention Hearing.
Tayiyah Jackson, of Newark, New Jersey has been Charged with Conspiracy to Distribute More than One Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin; Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone; Conspiracy to Distribute Less than One-Half Ounce of Crack Cocaine; Possession of Heroin; Possession of Crack Cocaine; Possession of Oxycodone; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; and Possession of a Weapon During Controlled Dangerous Substance Activity. Ms. Jackson is currently lodged in The Ocean County Jail pending a Detention Hearing.
Abdul Crowley, of Newark, New Jersey has been Charged with Conspiracy to Distribute More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin; Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone; Conspiracy to Distribute Less than One-Half Ounce of Crack Cocaine; Possession of Heroin; Possession of Crack Cocaine; Possession of Oxycodone; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; and Possession of a Weapon During Controlled Dangerous Substance Activity. Mr. Crowley is currently lodged in The Ocean County Jail pending a Detention Hearing.
John Frazier, of Newark, New Jersey has been Charged with Possession of More than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Heroin With Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin; Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon; Possession of a Weapon During Controlled Dangerous Substance Activity; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; Hindering Apprehension; and Hindering Apprehension by Concealing Another. Mr. Frazier is currently lodged in The Ocean County Jail pending a Detention Hearing.
" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
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