Arrests

Police dog sniffs out drugs, leading to arrests

Police dog sniffs out drugs, leading to arrests

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A traffic stop conducted on Tuesday at Highway 34 near the Garden State Parkway led to a drug bust with the assistance of K9 Axle, a 6-year-old German Shepherd trained in narcotics detection. The alert from K9 Axle directed the officers to uncover methamphetamine and fentanyl inside the vehicle.

The suspects, Edward Flowers, 47, and Johannes Fort, 36, both from New York, were arrested. They are charged with distribution and possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Following the arrest, both individuals were taken to Monmouth County Jail and are awaiting a future court appearance. Their charges emphasize the consequences of drug distribution and possession as enforced by New Jersey law.

Wall Township Police Chief Sean O’Halloran commended the officers involved, stating, “I want to commend our dedicated officers and K9 unit for their outstanding work in this drug arrest.” He also acknowledged the crucial role of K9 Axel in the operation.

A photograph shows Ptl. Clint Forgach, Ptl. Joseph Antunez, and K9 Axel, highlighting the teamwork behind the arrest

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U.S. Immigration Operation Results in 13 Arrests in Huntsville

U.S. Immigration Operation Results in 13 Arrests in Huntsville

**HUNSTVILLE, Ala.** — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a targeted enforcement operation focusing on criminal illegal aliens in collaboration with the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. On Monday, the joint operation led to the arrest of 13 illegal aliens within the Huntsville area.

Eight of the individuals had previously been deported from the United States and have federal convictions for illegal reentry. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama prosecuted these cases.

Charges against those apprehended included domestic violence, narcotics trafficking, property crime, and driving while intoxicated.

ICE emphasizes the importance of smart immigration enforcement to protect community safety and uphold immigration laws. They encourage public reporting of crimes or suspicious activities through their hotline or online tip form, with more information available on their social media platform.

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Traffic Stops in Anne Arundel County Lead to Firearms Arrests

Traffic Stops in Anne Arundel County Lead to Firearms Arrests

**Severn, MD** – Detectives from the Western District stopped a silver Nissan Rogue on MD Route 32 near Laurel Fort Meade Road on Tuesday at 5:35 p.m. Officers identified an unserialized 9mm Polymer 80 handgun loaded with 23 rounds with the front seat passenger. The passenger Ibn Muta Ali Wright, aged 18, from Pasadena, MD, who is prohibited from owning firearms, was arrested. The driver, 29-year-old Kiyewon Edward Barnes from Germantown, MD, had outstanding arrest warrants.

**Pasadena, MD** – On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., officers conducted a separate traffic stop in Pasadena on Ritchie Highway and Camrose Avenue with a silver Acura. Inside, they found a loaded Kurz semi-automatic handgun, identification cards with various names, suspected controlled dangerous substances (CDS), and related paraphernalia. The driver was unidentified at the time but taken into custody. His passenger, Hilary Jean Elam, aged 36, from Baltimore, was also arrested.

Both incidents led to significant arrests and highlight the ongoing efforts of local police to curb illegal activities

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