HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – Three individuals were arrested after a drug deal turned violent in Hanover Township, police said Friday.
On October 12, police responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Red Carpet/Scottish Inn. Upon arrival, officers determined the victim had not been shot, but had been struck in the head with part of a handgun during a robbery, police said.
No shots were fired during the incident, police said.
An extensive investigation by the Hanover Township Police Department revealed that the altercation allegedly stemmed from a drug deal. The following suspects were charged in connection with the incident:
- Michael Mills, 36, of Newton was charged with robbery with a firearm, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm during narcotics distribution, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of cocaine.
- Clayton Lockman, 21, of Rockaway was charged with robbery with a weapon, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, aggravated assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a firearm.
- Patrice Wilson, 30, of Newton was charged with robbery with a weapon, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, aggravated assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a firearm.
All three suspects were lodged in the Morris County Jail.
