2 People Tied To Morris Co. Arrested In Massive Drug, Weapons Takedown: Officials

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Two men with ties to Morris County were among dozens charged in a gang-related drug and weapons takedown recently, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

According to officials, 26 people, with ties to the Bloods gang, were arrested for their involvement in fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine in several areas of Newark. Two others were charged with weapons offenses, including for their role in a shooting in a rival gang’s territory.

Police said that two of the arrested people had “connections/residences in Florham Park.” Officials added that there was no direct connection between the criminal activity and Florham Park.

The Florham Park Police Department participated in the multi-agency investigation, which consisted of dozens of law enforcement agencies.

It wasn’t made immediately clear which two of the 28 charged had ties to Florham Park. A list of all charged can be found below:

Tahjuan Ferrell, a/k/a “Jers,” Raymon Rodriguez, a/k/a “Ray Ray,” Ricky Colon, Jr., Sayyied Anderson, a/k/a “Sal,” Carnell Wright, a/k/a “Jay,” Briant Haynes, a/k/a “B,” Rashon Wheeler, a/k/a “Petey,” Demetrius Julu, Nero Whitehead, a/k/a “Woo,” Dawud Cross, a/k/a “Mu,” Joseph Johnson, a/k/a “Pearl,” Yusef Mack, a/k/a “Gutter,” Alsharick King, a/k/a “Ghost,” Montrel Jordan, a/k/a “Trillz,” Patrick Jordan, a/k/a “Swerve,” Raheam Springer, Ibn Rogers, Blake Howard, Daniel Valentin, Mekhi Lawrence, a/k/a “MK,” Craig Walker, a/k/a “Lean,” Kevin Wiley, a/k/a “LB,” Quince Melvin, Nakki Melvin, Ricardo Gonzalez, a/k/a “Ricky” and Quadir Simmons a/k/a “Scoom” all of Essex County, New Jersey, were charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.

Quasir Miranda, a/k/a “Space,” and Zakiyy Houser, a/k/a “GBK” are also each charged with unlawful possession of ammunition in a school zone in connection with the February 18, 2025 attempted shooting of a rival gang member.

Those charged in the drug conspiracy face 10 years to life in prison, as well as a $10 million fine. Miranda and Houser each face up to five years in prison for unlawful possession of ammunition in a school zone.