
Man accused of distributing cocaine in Morris County town
MORRISTOWN, NJ (Morris County) – A man was arrested for allegedly distributing cocaine in Morristown, according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll.
Alex Bravo-Castro was charged with first-degree possession with intent to distribute cocaine in an amount of five ounces or more, first-degree distribution of cocaine in an amount of five ounces or more, second-degree conspiracy to distribute cocaine in an amount of five ounces or more, and third-degree possession of cocaine, Carroll said.
The CDS distribution charges relate to approximately 350 grams of suspected cocaine that was distributed in Morristown on Aug. 29. The estimated street value of the cocaine seized is approximately $27,000, Carroll said.
“The consequences of illicit drug use are widespread, causing permanent physical and emotional damage to users and negatively impacting their families, coworkers, and many others with whom they have contact. Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and its Narcotics Task Force partners will continue to combat the impact of drugs on society through enforcement efforts targeting for profit drug dealers,” Carroll said.