3 Charged In Morris Co. Cocaine Ring: Prosecutor

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Three people have been charged in connection to a cocaine distribution ring in Morristown and Boonton, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said.

The arrests come after a summer investigation into the ring, officials said. A search warrant was executed in a Boonton home on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of Elijah Downey, 23, of Boonton, and Myles Wilson, 22, of Boonton. Kaire Pettiway, 22, of Morristown, was arrested in Morristown.

Officials seized an ounce of marijuana and two ounces of cocaine, Knapp said, as well as $2,000 in cash.

"This investigation demonstrates the importance of collaborative law enforcement efforts working to thwart individuals committing crime in and around Morris County. Today, the Morris County Narcotics Task Force, led by the Prosecutor's Office’s Special Enforcement Unit, worked in conjunction with multiple law enforcement officers to successfully, safely, and without incident, bring about the arrests of these individuals," Knapp said.

Downey was charged with:

• 2 counts of Second-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
• 1 count of Second-Degree Distribution of Cocaine
• 2 counts of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine

Pettiway was charged with:

• 1 count of Second-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
• 1 count of Second-Degree Distribution of Cocaine
• 1 count of Second-Degree Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine Within 500’ of Public
• Property
• 1 Count of Second-Degree Distribution of CDS Within 500’ of Public Property
• 1 count of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine

Wilson was charged with:

• 1 count of Third-Degree Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
• 1 count of Fourth-Degree Possession of Marijuana
• 1 count of Disorderly Persons Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

All three are currently in the Morris County Correctional Facility ahead of court appearances.