
2 arrested during drug investigation in Newton
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – Detectives from the Newton Police Department and the Sussex County Narcotics Task Force arrested two Newton residents for drug related offenses following a narcotics investigation.
Sen Jackson, 52, and Dawn Costa, 37, were taken into custody without incident on Wednesday, Nov. 18, police said.
Jackson was charged with the third-degree distribution of crack cocaine, third-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance within 1000 feet of a school zone, and third-degree possession of heroin.
Costa was charged with third-degree distribution of heroin, and third-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance within 1000 feet of a school zone.
Costa was released pending a court appearance and Jackson was lodged in the Morris County Jail.
Detectives from the Newton Police Department and the Sussex County Narcotics Task Force were assisted by Detectives from the Franklin Borough Police Department, Hopatcong Borough Police Department, New Jersey State Police CAP Program, and the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office.