Assault Weapons, Drugs Seized From Morris County Home: Prosecutor

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Authorities seized 14 firearms, more than 100,000 rounds of ammunition and 100 high-capacity magazines, LSD, Psilocybin Mushrooms and Ketamine from the home of a 33-year-old Landing man, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.

Erik Vandevelde, of Landing, was arrested on June 8 after authorities received information that led to the investigation of his residence, Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said.

Officers recovered the following items during the multi-agency investigation's search of Vandevelde's home:

• Two .45 caliber handguns
• Four Assault Firearms
• Two Rifles
• Two 12 Gauge Shotguns
• One .357 Magnum Revolver
• One 5.7x 28MM Pistol
• Two Air Rifles
• Over 100,000 rounds of ammunition and 100 high-capacity magazines

Vandevelde has been charged with 1 count of 3rd degree receiving stolen property, 14 counts of 2nd-degree certain persons not to have weapons, 4 counts of 2nd-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, 1 count of 4th degree prohibited devices, 1 count of 4th-degree certain person not to have ammunition, 1 count of 2nd-degree possession of firearms while committing certain drug crimes, 1 count 1st-degree possession with intent to distribute LSD, 1 count of 3rd-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, 1 count of disorderly persons possession of a controlled dangerous substance, 1 count of 3rd-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, 1 count of 4th-degree possession of over 6 ounces of Marijuana, Carroll said.

Patch has requested information on Vandevelde's current location.

Carroll, Chief Kimker, and Chief Adone applaud all law enforcement personnel, including members of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, who assisted and responded to the subject's Roxbury residence and conducted a thorough and detailed investigation safely.