Handcuffs used during police arrest.
Handcuffs used during police arrest.

Traffic stops reveal cocaine and paraphernalia

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February 9, 2026
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Drug charges mount after roadside and hotel investigations in Wall

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Several narcotics-related investigations in Wall Township led to arrests after officers uncovered drugs, paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants during traffic stops and suspicious activity calls.

Officers arrested Arian Landers, 44, of Paulsboro, and Diana Kramer, 41, of Mantua, after a suspicious vehicle investigation on State Highway 34. Both were charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Landers also faced hindering charges and multiple outstanding warrants and was transported to jail. Kramer was released on a summons.

In a separate case, officers arrested Amanda Dibenedetto, 33, of Neptune, following a suspicious person investigation at a hotel on Campus Parkway. Police reported recovering heroin, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. Dibenedetto was also found to be wanted on additional warrants and was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

Another motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18 resulted in the arrest of Keyona Bryant, 43, of Long Branch, for possession of drug paraphernalia. Bryant was released on a summons.

Key Points

  • Multiple drug arrests stemmed from traffic stops and investigations
  • Cocaine, heroin, and paraphernalia were recovered
  • Several suspects were also wanted on outstanding warrants
Chris Quigley

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