Hudson County Prosecutor’s Narcotics Task Force announced the arrest of a Hoboken man for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and additional narcotic related offenses.
According to authorities, Joseph Ruggiero, 27, of Hoboken, was arrested after a court authorized search of his Garden Street home Thursday, which ultimately led to the recovery of marijuana.
Ruggiero was charged with the following: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana in violation of N.J.S. 2C:35-5a and N.J.S. 2C:35-5b(12); Distribution of Marijuana within 500 feet of a Public Park in violation of N.J.S. 2C35-7.1; and Distribution of Marijuana within 1000 feet of a School in violation of N.J.S. 2C:35-7.
The above charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.