BRICK – Members of the Township police department’s Street Crime Unit continued their crackdown into drug distribution resulting in the arrest of four people.
SCU Detectives observed suspicious activity in the area of Mapleleaf Park around 8:30 p.m. on September 9 which led Patrolman Scott Smith conducting a motor vehicle stop. He and his K9 partner Echo completed an exterior sniff of the vehicle and had a positive indication on the vehicle which led to two arrests.
Joni Briton 30, of Brick was arrested by SCU Detectives and charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine, loitering to obtain a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), Possession of Paraphernalia, failure to turn over CDS, driving while suspended and operating an unsafe motor vehicle.
Jason Feliciano 34, and also from Brick was arrested and charged with loitering to obtain CDS, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to turn over CDS. Briton and Feliciano were lodged in Ocean County Jail.
On September 13 SCU Detectives responded at 6 p.m. to the McDonalds at 191 Van Zile Road for a report of a subject appearing to be under the influence. Further investigation led to the discovery of several wax folds containing heroin.
Also found were several needles containing heroin and approximately two ounces of marijuana packaged in several bags. The detectives sent the marijuana for destruction and the suspect was warned.
Brick resident Vincent Corcoran 33, was charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Under the influence of CDS, Possession of Alprazolam and Possession of a hypodermic syringe. Corcoran was released on a summons.
SCU Detectives responded at 6:30 p.m. on September 15 to the 7-Eleven at 667 Mantoloking Road on a call of a man appearing to be under the influence of drugs.
Timothy Yeoman 33, Brick, was charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and being under the influence of CDS. Yeoman was released on a summons.
The police department reminded residents that the department will assist those struggling with addiction by assisting addicts in getting treatment through a variety of programs including Blue Hope. For more information visit Brick Police headquarters or call 732-262-1100.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
