HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Two Morris County residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Wednesday, October 21, according to police.
Kristen Elder, 37, of Mount Arlington, and Christopher Wright, 38, of Boonton, were charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia after an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Elder was driving the vehicle, and Wright was a passenger.
During the investigation, police determined that Elder had a suspended driver’s license and that the vehicle was uninsured. Officers also discovered that Wright had an outstanding traffic warrant issued by Roxbury Municipal Court, with bail set at $2,500.
Police said cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found inside the vehicle, but both Elder and Wright denied ownership of the items. The vehicle was towed, and both individuals were transported to police headquarters for processing.
Elder was released pending a court appearance. She was charged with:
- Possession of Cocaine (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a(1))
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2)
She was also issued summonses for:
- Driving Without Liability Insurance (N.J.S.A. 39:6B-2)
- Driving While Suspended (N.J.S.A. 39:3-40)
- Failure to Have the Vehicle Inspected (N.J.S.A. 39:8-1)
- Failure to Display Front License Plate (N.J.S.A. 39:3-33)
- Failure to Possess Vehicle Registration (N.J.S.A. 39:3-29)
- Operating a Vehicle While in Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1)
Wright was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing. Police said his outstanding Roxbury Municipal Court warrant was forwarded to the jail as an additional detainer. He was charged with:
- Possession of Cocaine (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a(1))
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2)
Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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