By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Mercer County announced that a three-month investigation into cocaine distribution in Trenton culminated recently with one arrest and the seizure of $10,500 in narcotics, two handguns, and $3,986 in cash.
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported that Juan Rivera, 34, of Trenton, was arrested on Wednesday, October 4, as a result of the investigation conducted by the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hamilton Police Division.
A motor vehicle stop of Rivera in a silver Toyota Corolla was conducted by detectives in the area of Greenwood and Walnut Avenues in Trenton, officials stated.
According to officials, Rivera was detained without incident, and $3,986 in cash was seized from his person.
A subsequent search of Rivera’s Greenwood Avenue residence in Trenton resulted in the seizure of approximately 105 grams of cocaine and two handguns - a Smith and Wesson .38 special and a Phoenix Arms HP22A, officials said.
Authorities say Rivera was charged with narcotics and weapons offenses.
The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain him pending trial, officials say.
According to Prosecutor Onofri, the combined street value of the confiscated cocaine is approximately $10,500.
