Crime & Safety
Jamesburg Councilman Found With Cocaine, Police Say
Breaking: Cocaine was found on the councilman after he crashed his pick-up truck Friday afternoon, police said.
JAMESBURG, NJ — A councilman from the tiny, rural community of Jamesburg was allegedly found with cocaine in his possession Friday afternoon, according to a report on NJ.com.
Councilman Thomas Busco Jr., 49, was found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs after he crashed his pick-up truck at 5:43 p.m. Friday afternoon, Jamesburg police said. He was charged with reckless and careless driving and operating under the influence of liquor or drugs. He was also charged with drug possession after a search revealed the cocaine, police said.
The accident happened on Buckelew Avenue in Jamesburg.
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Busco has been a Councilman since 2009.
Photo: Photo showing Jamesburg as seen from Thompson Park (looking across Lake Manalapan). Date: 2 May 2015 Source: Own work Author: Mr. Matte/Wikimedia Commons
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