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While investigating the distribution of narcotics in Cumberland County, troopers from the State Police Metro South Unit obtained information that Jermina Lewis, 48, of Bridgeton, was distributing crack cocaine in the area. Through various investigative means, troopers determined that Lewis was operating out of two residences in Fairfield Township and Bridgeton City.
On June 29, troopers from the New Jersey State Police Metro South Unit, along with members of the State Police T.E.A.M.S. South & Central Units, K-9 Unit, Troop “A” Criminal Investigation Office, and Troop “A” Tactical Patrol Unit executed search warrants at the residences and on a BMW sedan located at the Fairfield Township residence
As a result of the searches, troopers seized more than 21 pounds of marijuana, more than a pound of crack cocaine, 41 oxycodone pills, 7.7 ounces of methamphetamine, heroin, 7 handguns, a ghost gun rifle, a sawed-off shotgun, a handgun conversion kit, more than 1,300 rounds of ammunition, 8 high-capacity magazines, 3 ballistic vests, drug paraphernalia, and more than $38,000 cash.
In addition to Lewis, the following suspects were arrested, police said:
- Sanya Lawrence, 30 of Bridgeton,
- Prince Samuels, 56, of Bridgeton,
- Desmond Samuels, 53, of Bridgeton
- Desmond Donaldson Jr., 30, of Upper Deerfield
- Ricardo Martin, 40, of Bridgeton
- Cleve Murray, 64, of Bridgeton
Lewis, Martin, Desmond Samuels, Hadden, and Donaldson Jr. were lodged in the Cumberland County Jail pending a detention hearing. Lawrence was lodged in Camden County Jail pending a detention hearing. Prince Samuels and Murray were released pending a future court date.
“As a result of this investigation, our detectives have undoubtedly made the Cumberland County and surrounding areas safer by preventing these drugs from reaching the communities and removing guns from the streets,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police.
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