Officers serving a warrant at a local motel uncovered guns, crack cocaine and a suspect hiding under a bed, police said.
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A warrant service at a Tinton Falls motel led officers to two people, a handgun, a sawed-off shotgun and suspected drugs after one of the suspects allegedly tried to avoid arrest by hiding under a bed, according to police.
The Borough of Tinton Falls Police Department said Craig Twigg, 40, of Middletown, and Lynette Scarantino, 44, of Keansburg, were arrested June 14 at the Red Roof Inn, 11 Centre Plaza.
Police said both were charged with unlawful possession of weapons, including a handgun and a sawed-off shotgun, possession of weapons for an unlawful purpose, possession of a large-capacity ammunition magazine, possession of a firearm while committing certain drug offenses, possession of controlled dangerous substances including crack cocaine and prescription medications, possession of controlled dangerous substances with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Scarantino was additionally charged with hindering apprehension after police alleged she attempted to conceal Twigg under a bed to prevent his arrest on an outstanding warrant.
Authorities said Scarantino was processed and released on a summons. Twigg was processed and taken to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Logan Keefer made the arrests and was assisted by Sgt. Christopher Whalen, Patrolman Claude Jones, Patrolman Nicole Melia, Detective Michael Ballas, Patrolman Max Lorenzo, Patrolman Tyler Dobrzynski and Special Law Enforcement Officer II Kyle Wlazlowski.
The charges are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Key Points
- Two people were arrested at a Tinton Falls motel during a warrant service on June 14.
- Police said officers found a handgun, a sawed-off shotgun, crack cocaine and prescription medications.
- One suspect was accused of hiding another suspect under a bed to avoid an arrest.