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Four Arrested in Newton on Drug Possession Charges

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Police officers seized 476 bags of cocaine and arrested four people on suspicion of drug possession in Newton in what is one of the largest drug busts in Sussex County. According to a news article in The Star-Ledger, the street value of the cocaine also made this one of the largest drug busts in Sussex County. The four who were arrested were: Johnny Moscaguiri, 30; Kimberly Laplaca, 28; Latasha Best, 25, and David Gaskins, 38. All were reportedly charged with second-degree drug possession with intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public building and third-degree drug possession with the intent to distribute in a school zone. Drug charges can have a serious effect on your life and the lives of your family and friends. Charges for selling or distributing often are extremely severe and can result in harsh punishment including lengthy jail time and hefty fines...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on August 07, 2008 (boomark / email).