Drug Deal Gone Wrong: North Bergen Man Arrested with Cocaine, 8 Warrants Revealed!
A North Bergen man with eight active warrants across New Jersey was arrested in Guttenberg following a routine traffic stop that led to the discovery of cocaine, according to local authorities.
The man, identified as Jonathan Garcia, 34, was taken into custody after police detected suspicious behavior during a post-traffic stop investigation.
The Guttenberg Police Department, who carried out the arrest, reported that Garcia had a substantial amount of cocaine at the time of his arrest.
He was already wanted on eight outstanding warrants from multiple counties, including Bergen, Cape May, and Hudson, related to prior charges ranging from theft to drug-related offenses. Garcia’s apprehension marks the culmination of a series of warrants issued over several months.
According to sources, officers conducted a search that led to the discovery of the drugs, and a K9 unit from Bayonne Police was called in to assist with the investigation.
Garcia was subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance and is currently being held pending a court appearance.
This arrest highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to crack down on drug-related offenses in Hudson County, as well as their focus on apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants.
Guttenberg officials commended the swift coordination between police departments across the region, which ultimately led to Garcia’s arrest and the confiscation of illegal narcotics.
Garcia faces several charges related to drug possession, in addition to resolving his outstanding warrants from various counties. Authorities have emphasized that drug-related activity and individuals with multiple warrants will continue to be targeted to maintain public safety.