MANCHESTER – A Browns Mills man remains jailed in Ocean County following a narcotics surveillance investigation during a traffic stop in Manchester.
Manchester Township Police confirm 34-year-old Christian Troy was pulled over while driving his Mercedes on May 11 on Route 571 and Pheasant Street. During the stop, police found Troy driving an infant who was not fastened in a child safety seat.
During the investigation on scene, detectives found 13.5 grams of crack cocaine, 8 grams of methamphetamine and 10 doses of heroin, all packaged for distribution. A digital scale was also found with residue of a controlled dangerous substance and $500 in cash.
Troy was arrested and charged with distribution of cocaine, distribution of methamphetamine, additional controlled dangerous substance offences and child endangerment.
Troy was transported to Ocean County Jail awaiting a detention hearing.
Assisting with the investigation with the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team were Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Vosseller and his K-9 partner, Duke.
Police want to remind everyone that drug-related tips can be reported to the department anonymously at 732-657-6111 or online at manchesterpolicenj.com.
