South River Police Find Over 5 Pounds Of Marijuana Near Veterans Park

SOUTH RIVER, NJ — On Saturday, October 14, South River police were dispatched to a wooded area off Veterans Drive for a report of a suspicious incident. Upon their arrival, patrol units canvassed the area and found a black garbage bag containing a large amount of marijuana.

Police investigated and ended up charging Jake Esposito, 19, of South River and Simran Ranota, 20, of Parlin with possession of approximately five pounds of marijuana. Both were charged with possession of marijuana over 50 grams, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute over five pounds and possession with the intent to distribute within 500 feet of a park (Veteran's Drive Athletic Field).

After processing, Esposito and Ranota were released with a pending court date at Middlesex County Superior Court. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Joseph Castellano of the South River Police Department at 732-254-9002 ext.106 or their anonymous tip line at 732-613-3099.

Photo of Veterans Park via Borough of South River.