Crime & Safety

Cocaine, Crystal Meth, DWI Charge In Chatham Township: PD

James D. Wadsack was stopped after a suspicious vehicle report, police said.

CHATHAM, NJ - A 36-year-old Chatham Township resident was arrested and charged with possession and driving under the influence after a motor vehicle stop on Oct. 7, according to the Chatham Township Police.

According to authorities, Sgt. Daniel Papa arrested James D. Wadsack for possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia while investigating a suspicious vehicle report.

Wadsack was located in the area and subsequently arrested for 3rd Degree Possession of suspected cocaine, possession of suspected, crystal methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, operating an unsafe vehicle and numerous equipment violations, police said.

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He was released pending a future court date.

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