Crime & Safety
Teen Caught With 3 Pounds Of Pot In Essex County: Police
The Essex County teen is charged with selling to teens in Verona and West Orange, police say.
Verona, NJ - UPDATE: According to documentation provided to Patch, charges were dropped against the accused teen on Sept. 17, 2018 after his successful completion of PTI. Our original article follows below.
An 18-year-old Essex County resident was arrested and charged with allegedly selling marijuana to Verona and West Orange teens after police found three and a half pounds of pot at his home.
According to Verona police, the arrest of the teen on Monday was the result of a two-month long narcotics investigation.
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A search of his home turned up about three and a half pounds of marijuana, with an approximate street value of $12,000, along with $1,700 in cash, authorities said.
Further investigation resulted in the seizure of an additional $32,000 which is believed to be proceeds from the sale of marijuana, police added.
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The teen was released on bail and was scheduled to appear in Essex County Superior Court.
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