Press Release: Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to a Heroin Arrest
DATE/TIME: September 1st, 2017 at 6:27pm
LOCATION: State Highway 18 North, Ocean Township
OFFICERS INVOLVED: Police Officer Dean Schoch
ACCUSED: Carl Thompson 27-year-old male // Wall, New Jersey
NARRATIVE:
On September 1st, 2017 at approximately 6:27pm Police Officer Dean Schoch was in the area of the area of the Asbury Park Circle when he observed a vehicle being operated by subject who was not wearing a seatbelt. Officer Schoch conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 18 North.
Further investigation revealed that the driver was also operating the vehicle with a suspended license. A passenger later identified as the accused, Carl Thompson was found to be in possession of heroin and a syringe. Thompson was taken into custody, processed and released on a criminal summons pending a future court appearance.
PREPARED BY: Detective Lieutenant Timothy R. Torchia
Public Information Officer
(732) 531-1800
[email protected]
DATE: 09/05/2017
Address/Location
Township of Ocean Police Department
399 Monmouth Road
Ocean Township, NJ 07755
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1800