LACEY – A Lacey man was charged with dealing methamphetamine after his arrest in Toms River.
Jason Close, 41, of Lacey, was charged on February 11 with dealing out of his Forked River home.
Multiple police units worked together on surveillance of Close, leading to his arrest. He had approximately 150 grams of meth on him, police said. A search of his home found marijuana, packaging material used in drug distribution, and about $780 in cash.
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Lacey Police Department Narcotics Unit, Lacey Police Detective Bureau, Brick Police Crime Reduction Unit, Toms River Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit contributed to the arrest.
His charges include Possession of More than Five Ounces of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Possession of More than Five Ounces of Methamphetamine; Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
