Crime & Safety

Berkeley Heights Police Arrest Two After Finding 63 Folds Of Heroin

Both parties charged with possession of heroin, drug paraphernalia. One party also has several warrants out of Warren County.

On Tuesday, August 7 at 7:22 p.m., Ptl. Ron DeSimoni arrested John Peters, 25, of Asbury and Michael Burham, 24 of Stewartsville. 

Ptl. DeSimoni responded to the area of Diamond Hill Road and McMane Avenue after receiving a report of drug activity. 

Upon arrival he observed a 1994 Honda, operated by Peters, go through a red light.  Ptl. DeSimoni stopped the vehicle and spoke with both occupants, at which time he observed a few bundles of glassine folds on the rear driver’s side floor board. 

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After recovering the folds with suspected heroin in them, Ptl. DeSimoni received consent to search the vehicle from Peters.  Additional folds of heroin were then located in the center console of the vehicle.

A total of 63 folds of suspected heroin were recovered along with one hypodermic needle. 

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Both parties were brought to police headquarters for processing, and Burham was found to hold several warrants out of Warren County. 

Peters was processed and charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia, and released with a court date to appear in Union County Superior Court. 

Burham was processed and charged with possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and hindering apprehension. Bail was set at $2,500 and Burham was lodged in the Union County Jail. 


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