By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Ocean County announced that on February 2, Shaun Anderson, 47, of Piscataway, pled guilty to Distribution of Over One-Half Ounce of Cocaine before the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P. At the time of his sentencing on March 27, 2026, the State will be seeking a term of ten years in New Jersey State Prison.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer stated that in January 2024, an investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, New Jersey State Police, and United States Drug Enforcement Administration revealed that Anderson was distributing cocaine in the Ocean County area.
In connection with this investigation, Anderson distributed cocaine in both Lakewood and Toms River Townships to law enforcement officers acting in an undercover capacity, OCPO officials say.
According to Ocean County officials, Anderson was taken into custody by the New Jersey State Police on March 21, 2024.
He was charged accordingly and served with the complaint via summons pending upcoming appearances in Ocean County Superior Court, OCPO authorities said.