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18 arrested in drug investigation along Route 22 in Hunterdon County

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – Eighteen people arrested following a drug investigation in Hunterdon County, according to Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson.

The initiative began after the Clinton Township Police Department began receiving complaints regarding narcotic activity along Route 22 in Clinton Township, Robeson said.

The following individuals were arrested and charged as part of the investigation:

  • Leonard S. Jones 4th, 48, of Hillsborough was arrested on September 14, 2022, for three counts of Distribution of Cocaine and one count of Tampering with Evidence.
  • Jessica Andreko, 44, of Monmouth Junction was arrested on September 14, 2022, for Conspiracy to Distribute cocaine.
  • Charles Mornick, 34, of Villas was a wanted person and was charged on September 15, 2022, for Distribution of Cocaine.
  • Cannon Wagner, 25, of Phillipsburg was arrested on August 13, 2022, for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Suboxone, Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Legend Drug, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Jonathan Todaro, 32, of Rock Hill SC was arrested on June 22, 2022, for Burglary committed on May 30, 2022.
  • Scott Horvath, 41, of Phillipsburg was arrested on August 30, 2022, for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Prohibited Knife.
  • Jeremy Berger, 55, of Bridgewater was arrested on June 3, 2022, for Possession of Heroin, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine and Possession of a Needle.
  • Steven Haggan, 54, of Neshanic Station was arrested on June 3, 2022, for two counts Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Brett Badore, 45, of Glen Gardner was arrested on June 25, 2022, for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Brad Badore, 39, of Clinton Township was arrested on June 25, 2022, for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methadone, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
  • Maria Gutierrez Johnson, 36, of Coopersburg PA, was arrested on June 25, 2022, for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Suboxone, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Make a Lawful Disposition of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
  • Shawn Packard, 49, of Belvidere was arrested on August 5, 2022, for Possession of Suboxone.
  • Mark Dilauro, 60, of Ringoes was arrested on August 13, 2022, for Contempt.
  • Joshua Rivera, 38, of Phillipsburg was arrested on July 8, 2022, for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Karen Stephens, 62, of Clinton Township was arrested on July 14, 2022, for Disorderly Conduct.
  • Kathryn Hansen, 38, of Bordentown was arrested on August 29, 2022, for Possession of Suboxone and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Luis Carreon, 33, of North Brunswick was arrested on September 14, 2022, for two counts of Distribution of Cocaine.
  • Darryl Black, 55, of Somerset was arrested on September 16, 2022, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office, the Clinton Township Police Department Investigative Division, Clinton Township Patrol and K9 Officers, the New Jersey State Police Troop “B” Strategic Investigations Unit, and the FBI assisted in the investigation.

Jay Edwards

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