Man Charged With Distributing Narcotics In Ocean County

WARETOWN, NJ — A Waretown man has been charged with dealing narcotics in Ocean County, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.

Jeffrey Miliukas, 58, distributed pain medications illegally out of his home, Billhimer said. A search of his house revealed about 17 fentanyl pills, 75 oxycodone pills, about one pound of marijuana, four rifles, three shotguns, a .22 caliber handgun and other paraphanila that indicated narcotics distribution, authorities said.

These items were seized on April 7 after a collaborative investigation and search by detectives from the Ocean County Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Regional SWAT Team, United States Department of Homeland Security and Preparedness - Homeland Security Investigations, New Jersey State Police - Trafficking Central Unit, Barnegat Township Police Department Crime Reduction Unit, Barnegat Township Police Department K-9 Unit and Ocean Township (Waretown) Detective Bureau.

Miliukas was charged with possession of oxycodone with intent to distribute, possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, possession of more than one ounce of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of fentanyl, possession of weapons while committing a controlled dangerous substance offense and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Miliukas was charged on a summons and released pending a future court appearance.

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