2019 News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 4, 2019

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State Police Arrest Two Men and Seize 5 Pounds of Marijuana at Service Area

Bethlehem Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Brandon Anthony Jacobo, 19, of Womelsdorf, P.A. and Abraham Santana, 21, of Reading, P.A. and seized five pounds of marijuana, valued at $13,000, at the westbound service area on Interstate 78 in Bethlehem Township, Hunterdon County.

On Sunday, September 1, at 3:42 a.m., Trooper Ross Soares observed a Jeep Grand Cherokee parked in a dark, secluded area of the service area parking lot. As a result, Trooper Soares conducted a well-being check of the vehicle occupants. While interacting with Jacobo and Santana, Trooper Soares discovered marijuana inside the car.

Brandon Anthony Jacobo and Abraham Santana were arrested on scene without incident. They were charged with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and lodged at the Hunterdon County Jail pending a bail detention hearing.

Charges are mere accusations and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.

 

Photo of Brandon Anthony Jacobo

Brandon Anthony Jacobo

Photo of Abraham Santana

Abraham Santana

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