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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Morris County

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A traffic stop in Mount Olive Township led to the drug arrest of a Flanders man, according to police.

On January 11, at around 2:27 p.m., an officer on routine patrol observed a grey Toyota traveling on Main Street fail to maintain its lane, police said.

The officer initiated a motor vehicle stop as the Toyota turned onto Flanders Bartley Road. Upon contacting the driver, identified as James A. Frey Jr., 39, of Flanders, the officer noted that Frey appeared to be under the influence. Frey was asked to exit the vehicle for further questioning, police said.

During the investigation, with the assistance of Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Officer Marshall, Frey was found to be in possession of 12 capsules of Gabapentin, 14 capsules of Clonazepam, and 7 pills of Amphetamine, police said.

Frey was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of CDS (controlled dangerous substances), possession of CDS Schedule I-IV, possession of a prescription legend drug greater than five doses, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain lane, and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. He was released pending a court appearance.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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