Drug Raid At Hoboken Apartment After Citizen Complaints: PD

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken police officers – along with their peers in Hudson County – carried out a drug raid at an apartment on 6th Street on Tuesday, authorities said.

A pair of Hoboken residents were arrested during the raid, which came after a two-month investigation and “many complaints from concerned citizens” about drug sales in the area, according to the Hoboken Police Department.

At 8:20 p.m., the Hoboken Police Department’s Investigations Bureau, along with the Hudson County Regional Swat Team and Hoboken’s Emergency Service Unit, entered an apartment on the 600-block of 6th Street.

As they entered the home, police found two people inside: Hashim Scott, 44, and Rebecca Gonzalez, 42. Scott – who was near the bathroom when police arrived – attempted to throw away a suspected CDS before officers took them both into custody, authorities said.

After searching the apartment, police found ingredients allegedly used to manufacture crack-cocaine, more than $800 in cash, prescription CDS medication and other “CDS-related paraphernalia.”

Detective Captain Charles Campbell commended the teamwork shown between departments while executing their search warrant.

“It was a pleasure to be a part of this entire team and at the end to see how well different agencies, with a common goal, worked seamlessly together as if we have done it throughout time

Authorities issued the following charges:

Hashim Scott

• Possession of CDS Crack/Cocaine- 2C:35-10A1
• Possession of CDS Crack/Cocaine WITD- 2C:35-5B(3)
• Possession of CDS Crack/Cocaine WITD 1,000 Feet of School(Hoboken Catholic Academy) 2C:35-7
• Possession of CDS Crack/Cocaine WITD 500 Feet Public Housing- 2C:35-7.1
• Possession of CDS Drug Paraphernalia- 2C:36-2
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs- 2C:35-10.5A3 (Water Pill)
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs WITD 1,000 Feet School(Hoboken Catholic Academy)- 2C:35-7A (Water Pill)
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs WITD 500 Feet Housing- 2C:35-7.1A (Water Pill)
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs- 2C:35-10.5A3 (Heart Pill)
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs WITD 1,000 Feet of School(Hoboken Catholic Academy)-2C:35-7A
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs WITD 500 Feet Housing- 2C:35-7.1A
• Tampering with Physical Evidence - 2C:28-6.1
• Hindering Apprehension- 2C:29-3B1
• Fortified Premises- 2C:35-4.1C

Rebecca Gonzalez

• Possession of CDS Crack/Cocaine- 2C:35-10A1
• Possession of CDS Crack/Cocaine WITD- 2C:35-5B(3)
• Possession of CDS Crack/Cocaine WITD 1,000 Feet of School(Hoboken Catholic Academy) 2C:35-7
• Possession of CDS Crack/Cocaine WITD 500 Feet Public Housing- 2C:35-7.1
• Possession of CDS Drug Paraphernalia- 2C:36-2
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs- 2C:35-10.5A3 (Water Pill)
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs WITD 1,000 Feet School (Hoboken Catholic Academy)- 2C:35-7A (Water Pill)
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs WITD 500 Feet Housing- 2C:35-7.1A (Water Pill)
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs- 2C:35-10.5A3 (Heart Pill)
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs WITD 1,000 Feet of School (Hoboken Catholic Academy)-2C:35-7A
• Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs WITD 500 Feet Housing- 2C:35-7.1A
• Fortified Premises- 2C:35-4.1C

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