LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in Lakewood suspect a couple was dealing methamphetamines in the town when they were pulled over. Officers said a 5-year-old child was in the back seat of the car sleeping at the time of the arrest.
According to police, Detectives assigned to the Street Crimes Unit observed a passenger of a Nissan Pathfinder engaged in what they felt was drug activity.
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“After observing a traffic violation, a motor vehicle stop was conducted on the Nissan. As a result of the MV stop, Luis Rojas-Ramos and Blanca Mota were placed under arrest for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession with the Intent to Distribute,” police said. “A five year old child was sleeping in the backseat throughout the MV stop. The child’s parent responded to the scene to pick up the child and DCP&P was notified. Luis and Blanca were charged and released on summonses. Several MV summonses were issued to both defendants.”
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