Brooklawn Police Arrest Suspicious Suspect from Philadelphia on Narcotic Charges
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
BROOKLAWN NJ(March 29, 2017) --Earlier today Brooklawn police noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in the Westbrook Bowling Alley parking lot, Creek Road. Further investigation by police led to the arrest of a suspect who was charged with narcotics distribution. Police released the following statement about the incident.
March 29 at approximately 12:47 AM, Patrolman Raymond McKenney observed a suspicious occupied motor vehicle in the lot of Westbrook Bowling Alley. When he walked up to the driver's side of the vehilce, he observed the driver hand rolling a marijuana cigarette. The driver was immediately removed from the vehicle and taken into custody without incident. After the driver and a passenger were removed from the vehicle McKenney searched the passenger compartment of the vehicle for additional contraband. As he was doing so, he could detect the strong odor of marijuana coming from the trunk area of the vehicle. Upon opening the trunk, McKenney located over three pounds of marijuana stored in a gym bag.
The driver, Mark Donato was transported to police headquarters, processed, and released on a summons, pending a court date in Camden County Superior Court.
Arrested:
Mark A. Donato(25) of the 300 block of Roseberry St. in Philadelphia, PA.
Charges:
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance(4th degree)
Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance(3rd degree)
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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