VILLAS – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Sheriff Robert Nolan announced the seizure of methamphetamine and the arrest of Andrew Wells, 43, of Villas in a Feb. 25 release.
According to the release, on Jan. 31, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, Gangs Guns and Narcotics Task Force (GGNTF) along with the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office were in Rio Grande regarding an ongoing narcotics investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine by Wells.
Members of the GGNTF were able to locate Wells and observed him entering a vehicle and departing the area.
With the assistance of a Cape May County Sheriff’s Office, marked patrol / K9 unit, a motor vehicle stop was performed of the vehicle which Wells occupied.
During the investigation, over one ounce of crystal methamphetamine was seized from the vehicle. Wells was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance (CDS) (methamphetamine), and possession with the intent to distribute CDS (methamphetamine).
Wells was lodged at the Cape May County Correctional Facility pursuant to bail reform.
Sutherland recognized the special role of the Sheriff’s Office with their marked K-9 unit to help apprehend Wells.
Sutherland stated, “Having Sheriff Nolan provide two sheriff deputy’s with their unique background of having a direct connection with the county jail, court system and executing warrants, in addition to providing the K-9 unit is a force multiplier for our Task Force that contributes to making our community safer.”
Nolan was glad to contribute to the task force and stated, “We are proud to provide our deputies and K-9 Unit to play an affirmative role in investigating and apprehending criminals, in addition to our custodial role with the county jail, in making Cape May County safer.”
Sutherland continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding illegal drug activity and or any criminal activity within community and that this information can be reported anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriffs Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net and click on anonymous tip, or through the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-465-2800, or the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.
The above was received from a law enforcement agency.
* Any charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless they are proven guilty.
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