Drugs and False Information Arrest
On Friday, November 13, 2015, at approximately 0126 hours, Sgt. Ferreiro stopped a motor vehicle on Rt. 22 east and School Rd. for swerving. The vehicle was operated by Manuel Carmona Jr, age 40 of Manville and occupied by Anissa Destefano, age 25 also of Manville. During the motor vehicle investigation Manuel Carmona identified himself to the officer as James Carmona and Anissa Destefano agreed with the information provided. The officer was unable to locate a identification for James Carmona. The officer then had his canine partner Polis conduct a sniff of the vehicle for narcotics. The canine gave a positive indication for the odor of narcotics. A search of the vehicle revealed a substantial amount of Soma and Clonazepam. The individuals were charged with possession of CDS and distribution of CDS as well as hindering apprehension and hindering the apprehension of another. The individuals were issued multiple motor vehicle summonses. Both individual were lodged at the Hunterdon County Jail on $5000.00 bail each.