Authorities announced the arrest of a 33-year-old Montclair man found in possession of two loaded handguns today.
According to officials, at approximately 10:30 a.m., plain clothes officers were canvassing a residential building at Brunswick and Thomas streets in response to complaints from concerned citizens about drugs being sold from a vacant apartment.
At the scene, police arrested Best as he attempted to flee but was immediately apprehended and arrested without further incident.
Officers found Best in possession of 1,250 glassine envelopes of suspected CDS heroin, 257 vials of suspected CDS cocaine, a clear plastic bag containing 6.7 grams of suspected CDS cocaine, a scale, boxes of empty glass vials, zip-lock bags containing multi-colored vial tops, a razor, a box of .45 caliber ammunition, a loaded .45 caliber handgun and a loaded .40 caliber handgun.
He was charged with CDS Possession (heroin and cocaine), CDS Distribution, CDS Distribution within 1,000-ft. of a School, CDS Distribution within 500-ft. of a Public Park, Possession of CDS Paraphernalia, Criminal Trespass, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.