Alleged Heroin, Cocaine Dealer Busted In Watchung Mall: Prosecutor

WATCHUNG, NJ — An alleged drug dealer was busted in Somerset County for having 500 decks of heroin and about 20 grams of crack cocaine, authorities announced.

Waleed L. Hosley, age 43, of Irvington was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree, Possession with the intent to Distribution CDS (Cocaine), and 3rd Degree, Possession with intent to Distribute CDS (Heroin), Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Acting Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor, and Watchung Borough Chief of Police Joseph R. Cina announced.

Hosley was busted following a tip reported to police that on Nov. 29 a black male would be at the Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung Borough and be in possession of heroin and crack cocaine.

Around 3:30 p.m. a surveillance team consisting of Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force detectives saw the man, later identified as Hosley, arrive at the shopping center in a green Buick Century.

Detectives searched Hosley and found 500 decks of heroin from inside his jacket and a clear plastic bag in his left front pants pocket with about 20 grams of crack cocaine, according to police.

The heroin seized has an approximate street value of $3,500 and the cocaine seized has an approximate street value of $2,000.

Hosley was lodged in the Somerset County Jail with bail set by the Honorable John F. Richardson, J.M.C. at $200,000 cash or bond.

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