Crime & Safety

Fair Lawn Man Charged With Drug Possession, Distribution: Police

A Fair Lawn man was arrested and charged after he was found with 223 wax folds of heroin and 12 grams of crack cocaine, police said.

FAIR LAWN, NJ — A Fair Lawn Police investigation resulted in one man charged with drug possession and distribution, the department announced this week.

The investigation looked into possible narcotics activity at a Plaza Road residence.

Michael Finn, 34, was arrested and charged on Feb. 12 as a result of that investigation after police found 223 wax folds of "suspected" heroin, and 12 grams of "suspected" crack cocaine and packaging materials within a backpack in his vehicle, police said.

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Finn was released after being charged with two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, police said.

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