Somerset County officials announced the arrest of Isiah Daniels, 31, of Highland Park on drug distribution charges.
Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson stated that the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force concluded a three-month-long investigation into the distribution of narcotics by Daniels who distributed heroin and cocaine to undercover police detectives in Somerset County.
As a result of this investigation, Daniels was arrested on August 5, in Somerset following a brief foot pursuit. At the time of his arrest, Daniels was in possession of approximately 2,500 wax folds containing suspected heroin.
Prosecutor Robertson stated that as a result of this comprehensive investigation, approximately 3,710 wax folds containing suspected heroin were seized as well as a quantity of cocaine under ½ ounce.
The heroin seized during this investigation has an estimated street value of approximately $8,360.
Prosecutor Robertson stated that Daniels was charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin) with the Intent to Distribute, Distribution of Heroin, Distribution of Cocaine, and Resisting Arrest by Flight.
Daniels was lodged in the Somerset County Jail pending a bail detention hearing.
Prosecutor Robertson, Chief Fodor, and Police Director Spruill request anyone with information to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office at (908) 231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at (732) 873-5533.
Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.