Drug Investigation Results in Three Arrests
The Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, along with the members of the Mercer County SWAT Team, and detectives from the Princeton, Hamilton, and Trenton police departments, concluded a four-week narcotics investigation with the execution of search warrants. The undercover operation was initiated in response to a report that marijuana and acid were being sold by a resident of Red Oak Row in Princeton. After several undercover purchases conducted by detectives, the resident and his two brothers were arrested. The resident was charged with numerous first, second, and third degree drug offenses and was lodged at the Mercer County Correction Center. His brothers were charged with numerous third degree drug offenses and were released on a summons. The total amount of marijuana purchased and seized was approximately 50 grams with a street value of $500, and the total amount of acid purchased and seized was approximately 19 tabs with a street value of $380.
On July 18, a victim reported he lost his wallet on Nassau Street or Washington Road between 9:30 and 10 p.m. on July 18. Soon after there was an unauthorized charge to his debit card in the amount of $49.59. The total value of lost property was $134.59.
Unless otherwise noted, individuals arrested were later released.