Police: 8 face charges of running illegal drug operation out of bar
Police in Paterson say eight people face charges of running an illegal drug operation out of a bar.
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Mar 6, 2019, 3:51 PM
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Updated 1,969 days ago
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Police in Paterson say eight people face charges of running an illegal drug operation out of a bar.
The operation was happening at the Terrace Bar and Grill on 36 Totowa Ave.
Police went undercover at the bar, where they arrested two dealers and six customers.
The individuals arrested were:
Ramon Rivera, 47, of Haledon
Ramon Rivera, 47, of Haledon
Brian R. Wichowski, 28, of Little Falls
Louis Saunders, 29, Garfield
Peter C. Saoud, 42, Nutley
William W. Grotz, 29, Totowa
Matthew W. Ford, 29, Totowa
Brian J. Ametrano, 28,Totowa
Jose A. Velasquez, 44, Paterson
Police found 10 plastic bags of cocaine and $268 in cash.
The group is also facing charges for selling drugs within 500 feet of a park.
