Mercer County Narcotics Task Force Seizes Cocaine and Handguns
October 17, 2023
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER) – In a culmination of a three-month investigation into cocaine distribution in Trenton, law enforcement officials reported the arrest of Juan Rivera, 34, and the seizure of $10,500 worth of narcotics, two handguns, and $3,986 in cash, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
Rivera, a resident of Trenton, was apprehended on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, as a result of the diligent work conducted by the members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hamilton Police Division. Detectives conducted a motor vehicle stop of Rivera in a silver Toyota Corolla at the intersection of Greenwood and Walnut avenues in Trenton. The apprehension of Rivera was executed without incident, and authorities seized $3,986 in cash from his person. Furthermore, a subsequent search of Rivera’s residence on Greenwood Avenue in Trenton resulted in the discovery of approximately 105 grams of cocaine and two handguns – a Smith and Wesson .38 special and a Phoenix Arms HP22A.
Rivera is currently facing charges related to narcotics and weapons offenses. To ensure his presence throughout the legal proceedings, the prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain him pending trial.
Prosecutor Onofri estimates that the street value of the confiscated cocaine is around $10,500.
It is essential to remember that despite being charged, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Juan Rivera, 34, of Trenton, was arrested on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, as a result of the investigation conducted by the members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hamilton Police Division. A motor vehicle stop of Rivera in a silver Toyota Corolla was conducted by detectives in the area of Greenwood and Walnut avenues in Trenton. Rivera was detained without incident and $3,986 in cash was seized from his person. A subsequent search of Rivera’s Greenwood Avenue residence in Trenton resulted in the seizure of approximately 105 grams of cocaine and two handguns – a Smith and Wesson .38 special and a Phoenix Arms HP22A. Rivera was charged with narcotics and weapons offenses. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain him pending trial.
