According to police, on Sunday January 11, at 10:45 a.m. Kenilworth detectives and patrol officers arrested John Tempro, 29, Clark for narcotics distribution.
Police say the arrest was a result of a brief two day investigation that began when hotel staff reported suspicious activity coming from the room Tempro was staying in.
When police apprehended Tempro he was found with over 5lbs of marijuana, cocaine, and THC cartridges along with various narcotics packaging equipment.
Chief Zimmerman praised the work of his officers by saying “The Kenilworth Police Department seeks to ensure the safe and pleasant experience for all visitors to our hotel, restaurants, and businesses.”
The chief added “I would like to commend the investigative work by our patrol officers and detectives for this case”.
After his arrest John Tempro was charged with 2nd degree narcotics distribution along with a myriad of related drug charges.