Charged with Drugs on Palisades Interstate Parkway, NJ

Palisades Interstate Parkway is among the most heavily enforced roadways in Bergen County. In fact, law enforcement members of the Palisades Interstate Parkway police are dedicated to monitoring the area and making arrests for people caught violating New Jersey laws. This leads to an enormous number of arrests for drug charges involving possession and intent to distribute controlled dangerous subtances (CDS). No two drug cases are exactly alike. Among drug charges, there are varying degrees of seriousness based on the type of drug in question, the amount of said drug, and the nature of the offense. For instance, a charge for possession of 3 Xanax pills without a valid prescription is considerably less serious than a charge for possession of 5 pounds of cocaine with intent to distribute.

If you have been charged with a drug crime in Palisades Interstate Parkway, you should seek dedicated legal counsel from a local attorney with experience defending clients charged with drugs. Our team of lawyers has successfully fought drug cases involving first, second, third, fourth degree crimes, and disorderly persons offenses in Palisades Interstate and throughout Bergen County. To speak with a skilled Bergen County drug defense attorney, call 201-556-1570 or you can contact us online. We are available around the clock to provide you with a free consultation.

Man Arrested for Drug Offenses by Palisades Interstate Parkway Police

Palisades Interstate Parkway police arrested a drug crime suspect who was reportedly threatening to jump off a cliff near the George Washington Bridge (GWB).

The suspect is a 22-year-old man from the Bronx, New York. According to law enforcement, the suspect initially resisted arrest by Palisades Interstate P

arkway cops and ran to a cliff located on the side of River Road and close to the GWB.

The suspect allegedly climbed down the side of the cliff and stood approximately 50 feet below the roadway. When police officers confronted the suspect, he reportedly to

ld them that he would jump from the cliff. Port Authority cops soon arrived at the scene to offer assistance to Palisades Interstate Parkway police officers. After a brief negotiation, the suspect agreed to surrender peacefully. Police officers used harness to raise the suspect to safety at the top of the cliff.

The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with numerous crimes, including conspiracy to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to distribute ecstasy, and resisting arrest. Additionally, authorities indicated that the suspect will face armed robbery charges in New York City. The suspect is currently being held in police custody at the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, New Jersey. He will eventually be turned over to NYC law enforcement.

Find a Lawyer for Your Palisades Interstate Parkway Drug Case Now

Knowing what you are facing when charged with a drug crime in New Jersey is key. Then you need a skillful defense strategy executed by a lawyer who knows the specific court inside and out. A local Palisades Interstate Parkway drug defense attorney is available now to provide you with a free consultation. (201)-556-1570.

For more information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Drug Suspect Threatened to Jump Off Cliff, Authorities Say.”