Crack Cocaine, Meth Seized In Manchester Drug Arrest

MANCHESTER, NJ — A Burlington County man was arrested and crack cocaine and methamphetamine were seized following a drug investigation, Manchester police said.

Christian Troy, 34, of Browns Mills, was arrested following a traffic stop about 2:30 p.m. May 10 that resulted from a narcotics surveillance operation, Manchester Lt. Vincent Manco said.

The Manchester Narcotics Enforcement Team pulled over Troy’s 1998 Mercedes Benz in the area of County Route 571 and Pheasant Street, and officers found Troy had an infant in the car who was not fastened in a child safety seat, Manco said.

Officers also found Troy in possession of about 13.5 grams of crack cocaine, 8 grams of methamphetamine and 10 doses of heroin, all packaged for distribution, Manco said. A search turned up a digital scale with residue of a controlled dangerous substance and $500 in cash, he said.

The cash and the car were seized pending forfeiture.

Troy was charged with distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of cocaine, additional drug offenses and child endangerment, and taken to the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing, Manco said.

Assisting with the investigation were the Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Vosseller and his K-9 partner, Duke.

Residents are reminded that drug-related tips can be reported to the Manchester Township Police anonymously at 732-657-6111 or online via the Department’s website at www.manchesterpolicenj.com.

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