MORRIS COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE MAKE FIRST DEGREE DRUG ARREST

Published on August 30, 2024

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally announce the arrest of Alex Bravo-Castro on a complaint warrant for CDS charges arising out of his distribution of cocaine in Morristown, New Jersey.

Bravo-Castro has been charged with one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine in an amount of Five Ounces or more, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5a(1)b(1), a crime of the First Degree; one count of Distribution of Cocaine in an amount of Five Ounces or more, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5a(1)b(1), a crime of the First Degree; one count of Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine in an amount of Five Ounces or more, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5a(1)b(1), a crime of the Second Degree; and one count of Possession of Cocaine, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10(a)(1), a crime of the Third Degree.

The CDS distribution charges relate to approximately 350 grams of suspected cocaine that was distributed in Morristown, New Jersey on August 29, 2024. The estimated street value of the cocaine seized is approximately $27,000.00

Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll wishes to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit, Roxbury Police Department, Town of Boonton Police Department, Morristown Police Department, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, who worked jointly on this investigation.       

Prosecutor Carroll said, “The consequences of illicit drug use are widespread, causing permanent physical and emotional damage to users and negatively impacting their families, coworkers, and many others with whom they have contact. Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and its Narcotics Task Force partners will continue to combat the impact of drugs on society through enforcement efforts targeting for profit drug dealers.” 

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite these accusations, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

In accordance with state law, the defendant’s arrest photograph will not be released.

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Court documents can be obtained directly from the Criminal Division of the Morris County Superior Court or by filing an Open Public Records Act request at:   

https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Prosecutor/Prosecutor-Open-Public-Records-Act-OPRA-Request