Fentanyl, Heroin Seized, 3 Arrested After Complaints In Brick

BRICK, NJ — Three people have been arrested after an investigation prompted by residents' complaints about "suspicious and disruptive activity" at a township home led to the seizure of fentanyl and heroin, Brick police said Tuesday.

Ricardo Calderon, 43, of Elizabeth, and Frank Russo Jr., 67, and Matthew Russo, 38, both of Homestead Drive, were arrested July 18, Sgt. Jim Kelly said.

Kelly said police had received numerous complaints from residents about the Russos' home. The investigation led to detectives with the Street Crimes Unit pulling over a vehicle driven by Calderon. A search turned up about 100 suspected fentanyl pills, about 9 grams of cocaine and more than 100 wax folds of heroin, Kelly said.

Detectives also discovered a "large amount" of cash, which was seized.

Calderon was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl pills and heroin, possession of cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, and possession of paraphernalia. He was taken to the Ocean County Jail.

Frank Russo Jr. was charged with distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine and paraphernalia, obstruction of justice and disorderly conduct. Matthew Russo was charged with obstruction of justice and disorderly conduct, Kelly said.

"Chief Riccio would like to commend the diligent work of the Street Crimes Unit and thank the concerned citizens for becoming involved and helping us to identify a problem household which allowed us to bring this investigation to a successful conclusion," Kelly said. "Residents are always encouraged to report suspicious activity or any behavior that disrupts the quality of life of our community."