Red Bank Pre-Dawn Raid Results In Heroin Arrests

RED BANK, NJ - A borough couple was arrested on drug manufacturing and dealing charges following a predawn raid on their East Side home.

Chief Darren McConnell told redbankgreen that Friday's action on a warrant on a house at 20 St. Nicholas Place resulted in the discovery of an undetermined quantity of heroin, crack cocaine, ecstasy and a small amount of marijuana.

Police arrested Mark Standard, 36, and Shakira Johnson, 33, who were charged with maintaining a drug manufacturing operation; possession of and possession with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine and ecstasy and possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana. Both were charged with child endangerment because of the presence of two children in the house, both of whom were released to family or friends.

Police found $5,000 in cash as well as evidence that the suspects were manufacturing drugs on premise, McConnell said.

The investigation was developed by Lieutenant Robert Clayton and Patrolman Jhonathan Quispe, and the raid was executed with the assistance of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office, the chief said.

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