Hasbrouck Heights police responded to a suspicious vehicle call that led to the arrest of a trio wanted on warrants for drug-related charges. Officers Christopher Connors and Sgt. Dom D’Amico discovered the Subaru sedan in a Boulevard parking lot around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, as confirmed by Lt. John Behr.
The officers were joined by Officers Paul Albanese, Michael DeSimone, John Mullins, along with Wood-Ridge Officers John Torsiello and Devin Ochiuzzo. Upon searching the vehicle, crack, clonazepam pills, and multiple empty wax paper folds were found, leading to the arrest of the three occupants.
Amir Elfki, 31, of Haledon, and Nicholas Falone, 38, of Paterson, who have prior criminal records, were charged with possession of crack, illegal prescription drugs, paraphernalia, and being under the influence. Additionally, 32-year-old Jennifer Gonzalez Williams of Wayne was charged with illegal possession of prescription drugs and also had warrants out of Fair Lawn and Wayne. Elfki and Falone had outstanding warrants from Haledon, Paterson, Nutley, and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office.
The police also turned over a non-aggressive pit bull found in the vehicle to the Bergen County Animal Shelter and impounded the sedan. Hasbrouck Heights Police Chief Joseph Rinke commended his team for their excellent work and extended his gratitude to the Wood-Ridge officers for their assistance.