Morris County Narcotics Task Force Makes Arrests, Seizes Cocaine

Published on April 27, 2023

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone announce an investigation by the Morris County Narcotics Task Force which resulted in the arrest of two individuals, and the seizure of over 300 grams of cocaine, $14,000 in U.S. currency, and drug distribution materials. 

Edwin Robles, age 36 of Paterson, NJ, was charged with:

  • 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.

Robles was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility in accordance with Criminal Justice Reform Act, pending a detention hearing.

Andy Maguino Moreno, age 43 of Paterson, NJ, was charged with:

  • 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.

Maguino was charged on a summons complaint and released.

Prosecutor Carroll thanks the following agencies for their assistance and commitment to the Narcotics Task Force: Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Dover Police Department, Town of Boonton Police Department, and the Roxbury Police Department. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office and New Jersey State Police T.E.A.M.S. Unit contributed to the successful culmination of this investigation.   

The prosecution of both defendants is being conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division.

Chief Adone stated he is thankful for the continually strong working relationship between the Roxbury Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force, and appreciates the outstanding effort all involved have put into this case. 

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless or until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Media inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to mknab@co.morris.nj.us.

 

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