Two arrested with crack cocaine after warrant service on hope road
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Two arrested with crack cocaine after warrant service on Hope Road

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June 23, 2026

A warrant service in Tinton Falls led to two drug arrests after officers allegedly found crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia, police said.

TINTON FALLS, N.J. — Two people were arrested on drug charges after officers carrying out a warrant service on Hope Road allegedly discovered crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia, according to police.

The Borough of Tinton Falls Police Department said Vanessa Infante, 43, of Lakewood, and Joseph Leight, 33, of Jackson, were arrested June 14.

Police charged both with possession of a controlled dangerous substance identified as crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Authorities said both defendants were processed and released on summonses.

Patrolman Logan Keefer made the arrests with assistance from Patrolman Max Lorenzo and Patrolman Tyler Dobrzynski.

The charges are accusations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.


Key Points

  • Two people were arrested during a warrant service on Hope Road in Tinton Falls.
  • Police charged the pair with crack cocaine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Both defendants were released on summonses.

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