Little Egg Man Caught With Heroin For 2nd Time This Month: Police

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ — Police found heroin in a Little Egg Harbor man's home Wednesday, two weeks after he was charged with intent to distribute heroin, according to authorities. He was arrested and released on a summons, police said.

Police executed a search warrant on Darin McCormick's home at about 11 a.m. Wednesday, finding heroin and related paraphernalia, officials said. McCormick, 53, was charged with two counts of drug possession and one count of drug paraphernalia possession, police said.

Police found McCormick and another man Jan. 13 as they conducted another drug investigation at the Harbor Island Plaza. Authorities seized heroin and related paraphernalia from McCormick and Thomas W. Erb, of Stafford, police said.

McCormick was charged with heroin possession, possession of heroin with intent to distribute and tampering with physical evidence, police said. Erb was charged with heroin possession, according to authorities.

Anyone with info on drug offenses in Little Egg Harbor can contact the Little Egg Harbor Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit at 609-296-3666 Ext 178. All sources are kept confidential.

Seeking Help

Little Egg Harbor Police Chief Richard J. Buzby also emphasizes that treatment options are available.

If you or a loved one suffers from addiction, Little Egg Harbor PD can put you in touch with social workers in its On P.O.I.N.T. program. Stafford police also partnered with the program.

"These dedicated professionals will assist you in finding resources and treatment options that will help you on your way to recovery," Buzby said.

Call 609-296-3666 or stop by police headquarters and ask to speak to someone about the program. Read more: Meth, Heroin: 4 Accused In 3 Separate Little Egg Incidents

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