Police Charge Man With Heroin Distribution

WILDWOOD – Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Wildwood Police Chief Robert Regalbuto announce the arrest of Duel Muniz-Rodriguez, 25, of Wildwood, for the distribution of heroin. 
This arrest was the conclusion of a cooperative investigation between the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force and the Wildwood Police Department Detective Division.
On April 20, Muniz-Rodriguez was arrested during the execution of a court authorized search warrant at his residence in the 4400 block Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. Seized as a result of this search warrant were 337 bags of heroin along with an amount of marijuana. This search warrant was a result of an investigation regarding the distribution of heroin from the property.
As a result of this investigation, Muniz-Rodriguez was charged with possession of CDS (controlled dangerous substance), third degree, possession with intent to distribute CDS, third degree, possession with intent to distribute CDS within 1,000 feet of a school, third degree, and possession of marijuana under 50 grams, disorderly persons offense. Muniz-Rodriguez was processed and lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Center pending court proceedings.
Prosecutor Taylor advises that persons convicted of a third degree crime are subject to a term of imprisonment of three to five years in New Jersey State Prison. Taylor stated that his office will continue to work hand in hand with the local municipalities to target anyone selling illegal CDS.
Taylor continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding illegal drug activity and, or any criminal activity within the community and that this information can be reported anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriff’s Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net and click on anonymous tip, or through the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-465-2800 or 877-465-2801, or the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations and the defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. This report is based on information received from the Prosecutor’s Office.