BRICK – The Street Crimes Unit, which is tasked with finding crimes such as drug dealing, made 22 arrests in one week, 20 of which involved the Maple Leaf Condominium Complex, according to a report.
Drugs, firearms, disorderly conduct, and other charges were levied against people.
The following people were arrested:
- Male subject, identity undisclosed, July 13: Possession of crack and heroin and possession of paraphernalia. Released on a summons.
- Christopher Wells, 35, of Brick, July 13: Possession of crack with intent to distribute, possession of crack, possession of paraphernalia, obstruction of justice and motor vehicle violations. Lodged in Ocean County Jail.
- Nicolas Dominguez, 19, of Brick, July 14: Possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol. Released on summons.
- Robert Bransky III, 19, of Brick, July 14: Possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol. Released on a summons.
- Hunter Deveau, 19, of Brick, July 14: Possession of marijuana, possession of MDMA (ecstasy), possession of paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol. Released on a summons.
- Isahaia McDowell, 21, of Middletown, July 14: Offering alcohol to an underage person. Released on a summons.
- Male subject, identity undisclosed, July 14: Possession of crack, possession of paraphernalia and loitering to obtain a controlled dangerous substance. Lodged in Ocean County Jail.
- Raymere Myers, 24, of Brick, July 14: On an investigation resulting from a motor vehicle stop Myers was found to be in possession of 9mm handgun and marijuana. He was charged on a warrant and lodged into Ocean County Jail.
- Kareem Johnson, 22, of Asbury Park, July 14: Possession of marijuana. Released on a summons.
- Armani Vasquez, 20, of Toms River, July 14: Possession of marijuana. Released on a summons.
- Tamire Sutton, 21, of Lakewood, July 14: Possession of marijuana and motor vehicle offenses. Released on a summons.
- Joseph Collins Jr., 43, of Bridgeton, July 14: Possession of marijuana and loitering to obtain a controlled dangerous substance. Released on a summons.
- Jessica Carney, 32, of Brick, July 15: Possession of crack and Xanax, and possession of paraphernalia. Released on a summons.
- Brandi Hawk, 32, of Brick, July 15: Distribution of crack and possession of marijuana.
- Demetrius Baynard, 28, of Brick, July 15: Possession of MDMA (ecstasy) with intent to distribute, distribution of crack, distribution of marijuana, possession of marijuana, obstruction of justice and possession of paraphernalia. Released on a summons.
- Tamika Tims, 36, of Lakewood, July 15: Possession of crack with intent to distribute, possession of crack, possession of paraphernalia, DUI, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, operating under the influence with a minor passenger, refusal to submit to chemical test and other motor vehicle offenses. Lodged in Ocean County Jail.
- Kareem Thomas, 38, of Brick, July 15: Possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, obstruction of justice and resisting arrest. Released on a summons.
- Marquis Wiggins, 30, of Lakewood, July 16: Possession of heroin and possession of paraphernalia. Lodged in Ocean County Jail.
- Nasir Simmons, 20, of Brick, July 16: Possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Released on a summons.
- Female subject, identity undisclosed, July 16: Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, possession of Suboxone and possession of paraphernalia. Released on a summons.
- Two juveniles were also arrested on July 16 for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. They were charged with juvenile delinquency and released to a guardian.
Chief James Riccio thanked the Brick Police Street Crimes Unit, Brick K-9 Unit and Patrol Division and the NJ State Police and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for their assistance and cooperation in these investigations.
The Brick Police K-9 Unit was described as integral to many of these investigations, namely K-9 Teams Sgt. Catalina/Duke, Ptl. Smith/Echo and Ptl. Prendeville/Max. Also, the NJ State Police Gang Intelligence Unit and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force have been working with the Street Crimes Unit in the investigations and enforcement of these crimes.
“We intend to continue for as long as it takes, our proactive efforts to seek out and arrest those individuals who engage in criminal activity or otherwise disrupt the quality of life of the good people who reside in the complex. We further intend to identify the property owners and whenever possible we will be holding them responsible for the actions of their tenants,” police said in a statement.
