Parolee From Marlboro Admits Having Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl

MARLBORO, NJ — A Marlboro man who was already on parole has admitted to possessing a large amount of narcotics, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said.

During a hearing on Monday, Dec. 8, Christopher Johnson, 51, pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance in an amount in excess of one-half ounce with the intent to distribute before Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley.

Johnson’s guilty plea stems from a Fall 2024 investigation that involved members of the Freehold and Marlboro Township Police Departments, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Enterprise Unit, and the Narcotics Strike Force.

On Dec. 3, 2024, Santiago said authorities executed search warrants on Johnson’s motel room at the Marlboro Motor Lodge as well as his person.

During the search, police recovered over 20 grams of cocaine, as well as heroin and fentanyl on Johnson, prosecutors said. He was on parole at the time of his arrest.

As a result of Johnson’s plea, he faces 10 years in state prison when he is sentenced on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2026, Santiago said.

This case was handled by Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Emily Cartmell. Johnson is being represented by Glen Kassman, Esq., of Tinton Falls.