Sparta Police

October 13 PtL Joseph Antonello and Cpl Lou Takacs were on routine patrol on Route 15. At 2:24 p.m., they observed a red Buick make several lane changes without signaling. After stopping the vehicle the Officers smelled the odor of burned marijuana. A search of the vehicle produced two plastic bags containing marijuana. Both occupants of the vehicle were placed under arrest. The passenger Mark Bianchi, age 50, of Lodi, NJ was charged with Possession of over 50 grams of marijuana. The driver Giegg Jacobus, age 39, of Carteret, NJ was charged with Possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, Failure to signal a lane change and maintenance of lamps. Both individuals were released pending a required court appearance. October 14 At 4:43 p.m., PtL Brian Hassloch was on routine patrol on Route 15, when he observed a black Dodge Dakota pick up truck with a cracked windshield. A marijuana pipe was observed on the floor. The driver Matthew Trentacosta, age 22, of Milford PA, was removed from the car. The rear seat passenger Sean Kraft, age 23, of Milford PA turned over a folding knife to PtL Hassloch. He was found to be in possession of cocaine. The front passenger Angel Gonzales, age 22, of Milford, PA was found to be in possession of cocaine and marijuana. A search of the vehicle produced ten bags of heroin. All three men were charged with Possession of cocaine, heroin and marijuana. They were released pending a required court appearance.