Somerset County officials announced the arrest of Steven J. Dolci, 25, Hillsborough Township, after an investigation into a suspicious vehicle on Woodfern Road in Branchburg Township.
Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart, stated that on Friday, April 22, at approximately 10:44 p.m., while conducting a property check on Woodfern Road, a Branchburg Township Police Officer observed an unknown vehicle parked on the property.
According to Acting Prosecutor Taggart, the officer observed that the vehicle was occupied and approached the vehicle. While speaking with the driver who was identified as Steven Dolci, the officer observed a white powdery substance on the center console, which was suspected to be cocaine. Steven Dolci was arrested without incident.
Acting Prosecutor Taggart stated that Dolci was charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and a motor vehicle summons for Possession of a Dangerous Substance in a motor vehicle.
Defendant Dolci was later released on his own recognizance pending an appearance in Somerset County Superior Court.
Somerset County officials request anyone with information relating to this incident to contact the Branchburg Township Police Department at (908) 526-3830.
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.