Morris County Narcotics Task Force Apprehends Texas Based Drug Distribution Organization at a Local Motel in Morris County

Published on June 19, 2015

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief James Simonetti of the Roxbury Police Department announce the arrest of six (6) interstate drug traffickers and the seizure of over 2,000 Xanax pills (Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance) and approximately 15 pounds of marijuana.
 
Members of the Roxbury Township Police Department received information that a group of individuals were importing illegal narcotics into Morris County from the state of Texas.  Narcotics Detectives intercepted this drug distribution crew at a motel located in the Roxbury area, where the drug seizures and arrests were made.  Police also seized over $2,000.00 in cash and a Land Rover that was being used to transport the illegal narcotics.
 
The street value of the seized narcotics is approximately $90,000.00.   
 
 
Timothy Wayne Simmons, age 35, of Houston, Texas, was charged with the following:
 
  • 1 count of fourth-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana)
  • 1 count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana) with the intent to distribute
  • 1 count of second-degree Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana)
 
 
The Honorable Ira Cohen, J.M.C. set Simmons' bail at $150,000, no 10% option and a bail source hearing is required. 
 
 
Cynthia Espinoza Golden, age 41 of Houston, Texas, was charged with the following:
 
  • 1 count of fourth-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana)
  • 1 count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana) with the intent to distribute
  • 1 count of second-degree Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession with the intent to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree Conspiracy to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
 
The Honorable Ira Cohen, J.M.C. set Golden's bail set at $125,000, no 10% option and a bail source hearing is required. 
                                                                                                                      
 
Christian Sky Chudleigh, age 38 of Houston, Texas, was charged with the following:
 
  • 1 count of fourth-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana)
  • 1 count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana) with the intent to distribute
  • 1 count of second-degree Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession with the intent to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree Conspiracy to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
 
The Honorable Ira Cohen, J.M.C. set Chudleigh's bail at $175,000, no 10% option and a bail source hearing is required. 
 
 
Esteban Gomez, age 22 of Brooklyn, New York, was charged with the following:
 
  • 1 count of fourth-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana)
  • 1 count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana) with the intent to distribute
  • 1 count of second-degree Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession with the intent to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree conspiracy to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
 
The Honorable Ira Cohen, J.M.C. set Gomez's bail at $125,000, no 10% option and a bail source hearing is required. 
 
 
 
Skylar Armando Ortiz, age 22 of Brooklyn, New York, was charged with the following:
 
  • 1 count of fourth-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana)
  • 1 count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana) with the intent to distribute
  • 1 count of second-degree Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession with the intent to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree Conspiracy to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
 
The Honorable Ira Cohen, J.M.C. set Ortiz's bail at $125,000, no 10% option and a bail source hearing is required. 
 
 
Matthew David Ortega, age 24 of El Paso, Texas, was charged with the following:
 
  • 1 count of fourth-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana)
  • 1 count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (marijuana) with the intent to distribute
  • 1 count of second-degree Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree Possession with the intent to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
  • 1 count of third-degree conspiracy to distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Xanax)
 
The Honorable Ira Cohen, J.M.C. set Ortega's bail at $150,000, no 10% option and a bail source hearing is required. 
 
All six (6) individuals were lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility on June 18, 2015.  The charges were authorized and the bail was set by the Honorable Ira Cohen, J.M.C.
 
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp stated: “Police successfully interdicted a significant quantity of prescription medication and marijuana that were destined to be sold in Morris County.  The Morris County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force, along with our law enforcement partners, will continue to work together to thwart interstate drug distribution organizations that import illegal drugs into our communities.”
 
Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp wishes to thank the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Special Enforcement Unit (Narcotics Task Force), the Roxbury Township Police Department, Morris County Sheriff's Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration NJ Task Force 3 and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Special Operations Group.  
 
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
 
Any inquiries can be directed to Deputy Chief Denise Arseneault at 973-285-6262 or DArseneault@co.morris.nj.us.
 
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