Dealers Charged, Cocaine Seized In Morris Co. Drug Bust: Prosecutor

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — An investigation around Morris County yielded more than 300 grams of cocaine and a variety of charges for a pair suspected of dealing, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.

A Morris County Narcotics Task Force investigation targeting two Paterson residents resulted in the seizure of over 300 grams of cocaine, $14,000 in US currency and drug distribution materials, according to agencies throughout the county, including Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone.

Authorities said Edwin Robles, 36, and Andy Maguino Moreno, 43, were both charged in connection with the drug bust.

Robles, who remains detained in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending trial, was charged with the following crimes:

• 1 count of first-degree possession of cocaine with intent to distribute
• 1 count of second-degree conspiracy to distribute cocaine
• 1 count of third-degree possession of cocaine
• 1 count of third-degree money laundering

Moreno, who was charged on a summons complaint and released, was charged with the following crimes:

• 1 count of second-degree possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
• 1 count of second-degree conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
• 1 count of third-degree possession of cocaine.

Chief Adone expressed gratitude for the ongoing strong working relationship between the Roxbury Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force, as well as the effort put forth by all parties involved in this case.