MV Stop/Arrest - Possession of CDS, Possession of Paraphernalia

[Lt. Robert Osborn]

On 09/14/2019 at 8:36 pm, Patrolman Edward Sperling conducted a motor vehicle stop for a vehicle which was traveling north on Water Street (State Highway 206) at a high rate of speed.

Subsequent investigation revealed that the driver identified as Joseph Cingari Jr., age, 18, from Brooklyn N.Y, had a plastic bag in his possession containing under 50 grams of marijuana.   Also recovered was drug paraphernalia which consisted of a grinder commonly used to grind up marijuana and "Raw" brand rolling papers.

As a result, Cingari Jr. was arrested, processed and charged on a summons complaint with the following:

N.J.S. 2C:35-10a(4)  Possession of Marijuana (under 50 grams)  (Disorderly Persons)

N.J.S. 2C:36-2           Possession of Drug Paraphernalia  (Disorderly Persons)

 

Cingari Jr. was also issued two summonses:

39:4-98      Speeding

39:4-49.1   Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle   

 

Case pending court.

 

Officer Involved:

Ptl. Edward Sperling