Crime & Safety

Woman Arrested Near Union Beach Playground, Faces Heroin Charges

Police arrested the woman for intent to distribute, as well as possession of the illegal drug.

A 28-year old Union Beach woman has been accused of intention to distribute heroin in the vicinity of a public playground in Union Beach. 

Jennifer R. Napolitano, 28, of Center St. in Union Beach was arrested by police Friday near Scholer Park on a charge of intent to distribute heroin. She was also charged with possession of heroin, suboxone and cocaine. 

Napolitano is being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility on $90,000 bail, no ten percent option, as set by Judge Richard Thompson. 


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