MANCHESTER – Two South Toms River residents were arrested and charged for cocaine distribution after police discovered over 20 grams of cocaine in their possession.
The Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) have a continuing investigation on cocaine distribution throughout Ocean County. Within their investigation, they’ve identified numerous hotels and a storage facility used to store and distribute cocaine.
On May 22, detectives executed the search warrant for the storage unit and later the hotel room. After searching both, detectives seized 21 grams of cocaine, Alprazolam tablets, both packaged for distribution and a digital scale containing controlled dangerous substances.
Brikel Morrison, 29, of South Toms River, was found in the hotel room. Anthony Wimbush, 31, of South Toms River, was also involved in the distribution and later turned himself in to the Manchester Police.
Both were charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute more than one-half ounce of Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Anthony Wimbush and Brikel Morrison were transported to the Ocean County Jail awaiting a detention hearing.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Stafford Township Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit and Toms River Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit as well as their K-9 Unit all helped assist the investigation.
Residents are reminded that drug-related tips can be reported to the Manchester Township Police anonymously at 732-657-6111 or online via the Department’s website at manchesterpolicenj.com.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
