Press release: Heroin Arrest
DATE/TIME: 10/27/14 12:48 pm
LOCATION: Asbury Park Circle
OFFICERS INVOLVED: Officer Nicholas Castellano
ACCUSED: Kristie L. Conover age 24 Howell, NJ
Scott B. Banney age 34 Howell, NJ
NARRATIVE:
On 10/27/2014 at approximately 12:48 pm, Officer Nicholas Castellano was on patrol in the area of the Asbury Park Circle, when he observed a vehicle commit a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle was being operated by Scott B. Banney and the front seat passenger was Kristie L. Conover.
An investigation revealed that Mr. Banney had three active arrest warrants and he was placed under arrest. A further investigation revealed that both occupants were in possession of eight bags of heroin, drug paraphernalia and hypodermic syringes. Ms. Conover was placed under arrest as well.
Mr. Banney was charged with possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of hypodermic syringes. He was additionally charged with failing to yield at an intersection and for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was released after posting bail and will appear at a future court hearing.
Ms. Conover was charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on a complaint summons to appear at a future court hearing s well.
NO PHOTOS OF ACCUSED ARE AVAILABLE
PREPARED BY: Detective Lieutenant Kevin L. Faller
Public Information Officer
(732) 531-1800
[email protected]
DATE: 10/27/2014
Lt. TT/224
Address/Location
Township of Ocean Police Department
399 Monmouth Road
Ocean Township, NJ 07755
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1800