A Manahawkin man was arrested on drug charges after he allegedly threatened to stab his uncle, police said.
On Sunday, Aprik 6, at approximately 12:30pm, Stafford Police was called to Barracuda Road in reference to a threat report. When officers arrived at the scene they made contact with Geraldo Cartagena who had threatened to stab his uncle, police said
Investigation revealed a traffic warrant for his arrest out of Brielle in the amount of $215.00.
Cartagena was placed under arrest by Officer Jacob Conner under the strength of the warrant.
During the arrest, Officer Conner located a small bag of marijuana, a marijuana smoking device, suspected stolen gold earrings and a Wellbutrin pill with no prescription on Cartagena's and in a bag he was carrying. Cartagena was transported to Stafford Police Headquarters where he was processed and released.
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