FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Raymond Worrall
PHONE: (201) 795-6400 Ext. 6737
EMAIL: rworrall@hcpo.org
TWITTER: @HCPOProsecutor
WEB: hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org
DATE: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
NTF INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST; COCAINE AND CASH SEIZED
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has released the following information:
On June 1, 2017, following a brief investigation, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Narcotics Task Force arrested a California man for the possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and money laundering in Union City.
Roberto Castillo, age 38, of Chula Vista, California, was arrested at approximately 6:40 p.m. after a search of his vehicle and a temporary residence in Union City led to the recovery of approximately 400 grams of cocaine and more than $47,000 in United States currency. The street value of the total quantity of narcotics seized is approximately $20,000.
In addition to the NTF Officers, Prosecutor Esther Suarez credited the Jersey City Police Department and Hudson County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit for assisting with the arrest.
Castillo was charged with the following:
Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine in a quantity of five ounces or more in violation of N.J.S. 2C:35-5b; Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine while within 1000 feet of a school in violation of N.J.S. 2C:35-7a; and Money Laundering in violation of N.J.S. 2C:21-25a.
The above charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. R.P.C.3.6(b)(6).