Meth, Heroin: 4 Accused In 3 Separate Little Egg Incidents

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ — Police accused four people of drug offenses in Little Egg Harbor in the last two weeks. Accusations for some include possession of heroin and methamphetamine, as well as drug dealing.

Arrests occurred in three separate Little Egg Harbor incidents. Here's what we know:

Meth, Heroin Found in Home: PD

Authorities searched a Lakewood Court home Wednesday and found meth, marijuana and paraphernalia associated with drug use and distribution, police said.

Mark A. Stackhouse Jr., 26, was charged with drug possession, drug possession with intent to distribute, resisting arrest, obstruction and tampering with evidence, police said. Authorities put him in the Ocean County Jail.

Another Search Warrant

Police executed another search warrant at about 3 p.m. Tuesday on Kadlubeck Way. They found heroin, marijuana and related paraphernalia, police said.

Ronald J. Fryer, 22, was charged with drug possession and drug possession with intent to distribute, police said. He was taken to the Ocean County Jail.

2 Found With Drugs In Plaza: Police

Police found heroin, meth and hypodermic needles during an investigation Jan. 2 at the Great Bay Plaza parking lot. They arrested two people, who were released pending future hearings.

John R. Gosser, 31, of Little Egg Harbor, was charged with heroin possession and conspiracy to possess heroin, police said.

Jake T. Lech, 24, of Stafford, was charged with meth possession, heroin possession and conspiracy to possess heroin, police said.

Chief Statement

Little Egg Harbor Police Chief Richard J. Buzby also emphasized 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.

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