A Newark man is facing multiple drug-related charges after police discovered him in possession of thousands of dollars in heroin, authorities said.
Police charged 34-year-old Micki S. Parker, on Saturday according to reports.
According to authorities at approximately 8:30 p.m., two plainclothes Newark officers patrolling in the area of Irvine Turner Boulevard and West Alpine Street confronted Parker in the hallway of an apartment building where police say drug sales are known to occur.
Police said Parker initially asked the officers what they wanted while pulling a package of what appeared to be narcotics from his pockets.
The officers then identified themselves and detained Parker, the release states. Upon search, the officers allegedly found him in possession of over 965 envelops of heroin and $500 in alleged drug sale proceeds, the release states.
Parker now faces charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance and several other related narcotics offenses.
Following his arrest, Parker was transferred to the Essex County Correctional Facility on $200,000 bail.