Morris Prosecutor: Chester Man Arrested for CDS Distribution from Rockaway Business

Published on September 05, 2019

Narcotics Task Force Seizes CDS from the Nutrition Zone in Rockaway Borough

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Rockaway Borough Police Chief Conrad Pepperman announce the arrest of Ronald V. Castellano, 55, of Chester, on charges stemming from an illegal drug distribution investigation.

During August, members of the Rockaway Borough Police Department received information concerning the belief that "Catnip Cocktail'' was being distributed from within the Nutrition Zone, located at 350 Route 46, Rockaway Borough.

Catnip Cocktail, also known as Lucky 7 and Yohoo Cleaner, is a substance identified as 1, 4-Butanediol, which mimics the date-rape drug Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (commonly known as GHB) once ingested.

The investigation resulted in the Sept. 3 seizure of 68 bottles of this Controlled Dangerous Substance from within the store, more than $1,000 in cash, and a 2017 Bentley Continental GT.

Castellano is charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance. He is currently in custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility awaiting his First Appearance.

(JPEG, 84KB)This is a very harmful substance and unfortunately its abuse is on the rise,'' said Prosecutor Knapp. "The Morris County Narcotics Task Force will continue to vigorously investigate and prosecute its illegal sale and possession.

Prosecutor Knapp wishes to thank the Rockaway Borough Police Department and Detectives from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Special Operations Division for their dedication and commitment during this investigation.

The investigation and prosecution is being conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Special Operations Division. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury and Assistant Prosecutor Noelle Fiorentino are representing the state in this matter.

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