MORRISTOWN, NJ (Morris County) – A Morris County man has been arrested in connection with controlled dangerous substance distribution, according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll.
The complaint warrant alleges on May 13, George R. Washington, 61, of Whippany possessed with intent to distribute one-half ounce or more, but less than five ounces of cocaine and less than one-half ounce of heroin, Carroll said.
As a result of this investigation, search warrants for Washington’s person, a Morristown residence he was known to be associated with, and his vehicle were obtained, Carroll said.
On May 13, those warrants were executed resulting in the seizure of approximately 65 grams of suspected cocaine, 40 bundles of suspected heroin, $800 in U.S. currency of suspected narcotics proceeds, and foil folds and plastic baggies commonly used to distribute controlled dangerous substances, Carroll said.
As a result of the investigation, Washington has been charged with second-degree possession with intent to distribute cocaine in an amount of one-half ounce or more but less than five ounces, third-degree possession with intent to distribute heroin in an amount less than one-half ounce, two counts of third–degree possession of CDS, fourth-degree possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, and third-degree money laundering.
Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Reform Act, Washington remains detained in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a motion for pretrial detention.
“The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and our local and county law enforcement partners will continue to work diligently and collaboratively to stop the distribution of dangerous narcotics in our community. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will continue to dedicate resources to continue these vital investigations. We will not tolerate criminals seeking to profit off the backs of our most vulnerable,” Carroll said.
