The following is based on information received from a law enforcement agency. The persons named are innocent unless proven otherwise in court.
WILDWOOD – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief of Detectives Paul Skill announced the conclusion of a narcotics investigation into the distribution of heroin in Wildwood and throughout Cape May County.
According to a release, Gonzalo Soto, 40, of Wildwood, was arrested June 25 during the execution of a court-authorized search warrant at his residence in the 200 East block of Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood. That search warrant was a result of an investigation targeting Soto selling heroin from his residence, along with other locations within Cape May County.
Seized during that investigation were over one ounce of suspected heroin, synthetic marijuana and paraphernalia consistent with the manufacturing of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) for distribution. Also seized was a total of $4,398. The approximate street value of the drugs seized during that investigation is over $10,000.
Soto was lodged at the Cape May County Correctional Facility as per bail reform.
Also arrested during that investigation was Brandon N. Soto, 19, also of Wildwood.
Brandon Soto was charged with possession of CDS, third degree; distribution of CDS, third degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly persons offense.
Brandon Soto was released with a summons pending court proceedings as per bail reform.
Sutherland stated that his office will continue to work hand in hand with the local municipalities to target anyone selling illegal controlled dangerous substances and he continued to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding illegal drug activity and or any criminal activity within the community.
That information can be reported anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriffs Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net and click on anonymous tip, through the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-465-2800, or the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.
