Cocaine, Marijuana Seized, Man Charged In Morris Co. Drug Bust

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — An investigation around Morris County yielded more than five pounds of marijuana and a variety of charges for a Hanover man suspected of dealing, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.

A Morris County Narcotics Task Force investigation targeting a Hanover Township man resulted in the seizure of over $51,000 in cash, more than one-half ounces of suspected cocaine and over five pounds of marijuana.

The seizure occurred on Dec. 8, the same day Anthony Dello-Russo, 27, was charged, according to agencies throughout the county, including Hanover Township Police Chief Michael Loock.

As a result of this investigation, Dello-Russo has been charged with second-degree possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute; third-degree possession of cocaine; second-degree possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute; third-degree possession of marijuana; and third-degree money laundering.

Under the Criminal Justice Reform Act, Dello-Russo will be kept detained in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his first appearance.

The following agencies were part of the investigation, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said:

• The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime and Special Enforcement Units
• The Morris County Sheriff's Office
• The Hanover Township Police Department

If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are asked to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at 973-285-6200.