Two Arrested For Cocaine After Month-Long Investigation

Photo by Jason Allentoff

  BRICK – After a month-long investigation and multiple search warrants, police have arrested two Lakewood residents for drugs.

  Several agencies along with the Brick Police Street Crimes Unit performed four search warrants in Brick and Lakewood Townships. These included homes on Laurel Ave. in Brick and in the Wood Lake Manor and High Point Complexes in Lakewood. One warrant was also executed on a car.

  After investigation, police arrested James Brown Jr., 40, from Lakewood, for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of paraphernalia. He was lodged in Ocean County Jail.

  Police also arrested Ricky Enalls, 42, from Lakewood, for possession of cocaine. He was released on a summons.

  Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio and the Brick Police Street Crimes Unit would like to thank the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, the Lakewood Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office SWAT for their assistance in the investigation and execution of these search warrants