HANOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Two people were arrested following an investigation into suspected drug activity and an alleged assault on a police officer at a motel in Hanover Township, authorities said.
Police said Andrew Fodor, 34, of Rockaway, and Patricia Kral, 67, of Dover, were taken into custody April 17 at the Red Carpet Inn.
According to authorities, an officer on patrol observed Fodor smoking from an open window in an area where smoking is prohibited. When the officer approached, Fodor quickly closed the window and curtain, prompting additional officers to respond.
Officers knocked and announced themselves but initially received no response despite hearing movement inside, police said. Fodor later exited the room, leaving the door open, allowing officers to observe drug paraphernalia in plain view.
During the encounter, Kral emerged from the bathroom holding a knife in a threatening manner, police said. Officers ordered her to drop the weapon, and she complied.
Both were arrested, and a subsequent search of the room led to the discovery of controlled dangerous substances and additional paraphernalia, authorities said.
Police said Kral resisted arrest and allegedly struck an officer while being restrained.
Fodor was charged with smoking in a prohibited area and possession of drug paraphernalia and was released pending a court appearance.
Kral was charged with weapons offenses, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, obstruction and drug-related charges. She also was released pending a court hearing.
