Drug duo busted with cocaine and pills in monmouth county
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Drug duo busted with cocaine and pills in Monmouth County

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January 19, 2026
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Three arrests made in Monmouth County for drug possession and outstanding warrants

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A Friday roundup of arrests across the county included two men facing drug charges and two others picked up on outstanding warrants after unrelated police stops in separate townships.

Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Ricky Williams, 35, of Bayville, and Akhim Peace, 32, of Bridgeton, for possession of cocaine, possession of prescription legend drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrests stemmed from an undisclosed investigation. Both men were processed and released on a summons.

Elsewhere, Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Michael Cacciaguerra, 59, of Hackettstown, during a traffic stop on State Highway 35. A check revealed an active traffic warrant out of Passaic County. He was processed and released on his own recognizance by authorities in that jurisdiction.

Later, Patrolman Tyler Russell arrested Tony Little, 48, of Colonia, after responding to a disabled vehicle on Atlantic Avenue. Officers learned he was wanted on a warrant out of Union County. Little was processed and turned over to Union County authorities.

All cases remain pending in their respective jurisdictions.

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Key Points

  • Two men arrested for cocaine and prescription drug possession in Monmouth County
  • Separate motor vehicle incidents led to arrests on Passaic and Union County warrants
  • All individuals were processed and either released or turned over to authorities
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