September 21, 2022
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police Violent Crimes Unit Detectives were providing extra attention in the area of Brunswick Avenue when they observed a bulge in Rashaon A Williams waistband area and upon further investigation found him in possession of a handgun. He was subsequently placed under arrest. The handgun was found to have a high-capacity magazine loaded with hollow point ammunition. Search incidental to arrest found Williams to be in possession of a distributable amount of CDS Heroin and CDS Crack-Cocaine. A Criminal History check revealed Williams to be a Certain Person not to possess a Handgun/Ammunition and was found to have a prior NERA conviction. This incident occurred within 1000’ of a school.
Rashaon A Williams; [32], Newark, NJ
Arrestee #1: Rashaon A Williams; [32], Newark, NJ
Charges:
#1: Unlawful Possession of a Handgun – NERA
#2: Unlawful Possession Hollow Point Rounds
#3: Unlawful Possession High-Capacity Magazine
#4: Certain Persons not to Possess Weapons
#5: Certain Persons not to Possess Ammunition
#6: Possession of a Handgun during CDS Crime
#7: Possession of CDS Heroin
#8: Possession of CDS Heroin w/Intent
#9: Possession of CDS Crack-Cocaine
#10: Possession of CDS Crack-Cocaine w/Intent
#11: Possession of CDS w/Intent w/in 1000’ School
Property Confiscated:
Item #1: Taurus .9mm semi-automatic handgun [High capacity magazine / hollow point ammunition]
Item #2: 60 decks CDS Heroin
Item #3: 3 grams CDS Crack-Cocaine
Item #4: $122.00 U.S. Currency seized