Fugitive arrested in New Jersey restaurant on serious drug charge
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ByBrickfield & Donahue
A restaurant in New Jersey was the scene of an arrest after U.S. marshals
apprehended a man suspected of drug trafficking and distribution. The
marshals had been searching for the man for more than three years after
he was indicted for operating a drug trafficking ring in 2008.
Being charged with a drug crime can lead to a number of different consequences.
Penalties can often include a prison sentence and years of probation,
depending on the specific crime. Even a misdemeanor conviction can have
an impact on one’s future by making it difficult to find a job. But
these consequences can only be further aggravated if the individual being
charged runs from the police.
The man mentioned above had been initially indicted alongside his brother.
They allegedly purchased the drugs from a supplier in Nevada and then
brought it to Pennsylvania. There they would contact their customers and
distribute the drugs accordingly.
It is unclear how law enforcement began their investigation. But after
arresting the man’s brother, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
could not find the man and declared him a fugitive. Over the next three
years, the U.S. marshals searched for him; their search ultimately led
them to the New Jersey restaurant.
While the man is awaiting his court appearance, he may be wondering what
types of penalties he could face if convicted of the charges. His brother,
who had been sentenced three years ago for the same charges, is currently
serving a 16-year prison sentence. His fate may be more severe than that
since he has been on the run for the past three years.
Source: Brick Patch online,
“3-Year Hunt for Suspected Drug Kingpin Ends in Brick Restaurant,” Daniel Nee, 21 June 2011
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