RIO GRANDE, NJ — A Rio Grande man has been charged after a Cape May County narcotics investigation ended with a court-authorized search of his home, according to the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office.
Jeffrey H. Sutherland, prosecutor of the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, and Tracey Super, chief of the Middle Township Police Department, announced the arrest of Joseph M. Quinn, 53, of Rio Grande. The prosecutor's office said the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force concluded a joint investigation into the distribution of controlled dangerous substances in Rio Grande on Oct. 21.
On that same date, members of the prosecutor's office task force, Homeland Security Investigations, the Middle Township Police Department and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team executed a court-authorized search warrant at Quinn's residence, according to the announcement. As a result of the search, the prosecutor's office reported that investigators seized methamphetamine in an amount less than 1/2 ounce and various items of paraphernalia associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances.
Quinn was charged with distribution of CDS, a third-degree crime, possession of methamphetamine, a third-degree crime, and possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia, a fourth-degree crime, according to the prosecutor's office. The announcement said Quinn was processed and released on his own recognizance with a summons complaint, pending further court proceedings.
Under New Jersey law, individuals convicted of third-degree crimes are subject to a term of imprisonment of three to five years in New Jersey State Prison, according to the announcement.
In the release, Sutherland stated his office will continue to work with federal and state partners and local municipalities to target anyone selling illegal controlled dangerous substances as well as the illegal possession of firearms. He also urged Cape May County residents to report information regarding criminal activity in the community.
The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said information can be reported by calling 609-465-1135 or anonymously through the office's website at cmcpo.tips.
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