Stafford Police Arrest Three For Using Counterfeit Bills, Drugs

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ - Three North Jersey men have been charged with using counterfeit $100 bills at several locations in town, Lt. James R. Vaughn said.

Police received reports from The Beauty Store in Stafford Square and Dunkin Donuts on Washington Avenue at 4:30 p.m. on March 14 that three men tried to pay for purchases using the counterfeit bills. A description of the men and their 2003 black Honda Accord vehicle was obtained, he said.

Patrolman Russell Griffin stopped the car on Route 72 near Route 9. He and Patrolman Joseph Luna investigated and arrested the four occupants. Three of them were charged with forgery, conspiracy and possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and a fourth is facing drug charges, Vaughn said.

They include:

Gregory Cooper, 19, North Brunswick, Shaquille Hargrove, 22, Newark, and Wayne Grant, 20, Orange.

Nygee Brown, 18, West Orange, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

The driver of the vehicle – Gregory Cooper - was also issued multiple motor vehicle summonses and had an active traffic warrant for his arrest issued by the Newark Municipal Court. He was later released on his own recognizance, Vaughn said.

All four subjects were released with court appearances to be scheduled by Ocean County Superior Court.

Detective Drew Smith also assisted.

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