Arrests for Heroin Possession and Distribution in Newton

On Wednesday August 20, 2014, Newton Police Detectives worked in cooperation with Detectives from the Sussex County Guns, Gangs & Narcotics Task Force with the arrest of several individuals as a result of ongoing drug distribution investigations occurring in and around the Town of Newton.

10:21 AM – Joseph Colon, age 23 of Newton, was arrested during a motor vehicle stop on Sparta Avenue.  Colon was charged with the following:

• Two counts of Distribution of CDS (heroin) NJSA 2C:35-5a(1)(b)(3) 3^rd Degree Crimes

Colon was processed and lodged in the Sussex County Jail in default of $15,000 no 10% bail.

10:25 AM – Joseph McClinch, age 30 of Newton and Richard Dobrowolski, age 35 of Vernon, were arrested after Detectives observed them engaging in a suspected drug deal on Trinity Street near Union Place.  Upon their arrest, McGlinch was found to be in possession of 10 bags of heroin and a hypodermic needle.  Dobrowolski was in possession of a hypodermic needle.

McGlinch was charged with the following:

• One count of Possession of CDS (heroin) NJSA 2C:35-10a(1) 3^rd Degree Crime
• Two counts of Distribution of CDS (heroin) NJSA 2C:35-5a(1)(b)(3) 3^rd Degree Crimes
• Two counts of Distribution of CDS (heroin) in a School Zone.   NJSA 2C:35-7 3^rd Degree Crimes

He was processed and lodged in the Sussex County Jail with no bail set on the warrant.  McGlinch was also wanted in NCIC for a Violation of Parole warrant from Queens, New York.

Dobrowolski was charged with:

• Possession of a Hypodermic Needle NJSA 2C:36-6 Disorderly Persons Offense

Dobrowolski was released from police custody after being processed and served with a Complaint Summons to appear in Court.

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