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CDS Arrest: On July 26, 2017 at 12:02 p.m., Ptl. Christopher Nelson observed the front seat passenger not wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle that was traveling on Route 23 North. Ptl. Nelson stopped the car and made contact with the occupants. During their conversation, the officer observed what he recognized to be drug paraphernalia on the floor of the vehicle. After a brief investigation, six wax folds of suspected heroin and seven suspected Suboxone tablets were discovered. It was also learned that the passenger of the vehicle was the subject of active arrest warrants. Ashley S. Breeze, 23 years old from West Milford, was arrested, transported to headquarters and processed. Ms. Breeze was charged with possession of heroin, possession of Suboxone, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to wear a seatbelt. She was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.
Issued by:
Capt. Christopher DePuyt
Operations & Public Information Officer