Three Arrested for Dealing Drugs

DATE: 06/16/14                 CASE:14-04715

TIME: 19:30

LOCATION: Papakating Road Hopatcong

OFFICER INVESTIGATING: Detective Tracey and officers from the Hopatcong Police Department

NAME OF ACCUSED: Three. See narrative

ADDRESS OF ACCUSED: See narrative

ANY OTHER INFORMATION: Through an extensive investigation Detective Tracey found that Scott Brady Jr Age:18 of Tomahawk Trail Sparta and now living with his girlfriend on Papakating Road Hopatcong was selling large amounts of Marijuana out of the house on Papakating Road.  A Search Warrant was obtained and executed on June 16, 2014.  Brady was arrested. Seized in the home were: Approximately 4 pounds of marijuana, numerous marijuana smoking devices, $1,028.00 in cash, Marijuana wax, a sentry safe, drug packaging items, containers and scales. Brady was arrested and charged with: 3 counts of Possession of greater than one ounce but less than 5 lbs of Marijuana with intent to distribute. 3rd degree, 2 counts of Distribution of Marijuana. 3rd degree, 2 counts of Distribution of Marijuana within 500 feet of a park. 2nd degree and 3 counts of Possession of Marijuana. 3rd degree.

Also arrested were:

– Justin Faschan of Birch Road Andover NJ. Age: 18.  He was charged with Possession of Marijuana over 50 grams, 4th degree and Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute greater than one ounce but less than 5 lbs. 3rd degree.

– Abigail Smith of Papakating Road Hopatcong Age:18 She was charged with Possession of Marijuana over 50 grams. 4th degree and Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute greater than one ounce but less than 5 lbs. 3rd degree.

Abigail lives with Brady in her parents home on Papakating.  The parents were not charged. It was found that Brady moved in about 3 months ago and has been selling marijuana from the home. Faschan sells marijuana for Brady and has been for approximately 2 years. All cooperated with the investigation, charged and later released.

Justin Smith courtesy of Hopatcong Police.

Abigail Smith Courtesy of Hopatcong Police.

Scott Brady courtesy of Hopatcong Police.

Press release by Lt. Kmetz #34 (973)398-5000

(These charges are merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty)

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