LAKEWOOD – After a multi-agency investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in Ocean County, a Lakewood man was arrested and charged for dealing drugs.
The investigation identified a home in Lakewood being used by Shamar Kerr, 32, to store and distribute heroin/fentanyl and cocaine.
Through video surveillance, authorities observed Kerr meet with Anthony Connors, 36, of South Toms River, outside of his place of employment on June 8. They then saw Kerr leaving his job on foot.
Officers approached Kerr to arrest him but he fled on foot. Eventually, he was apprehended and arrested. Police said that he was found to be in possession of 900 wax folds of heroin/fentanyl.
Connors was detained and taken into custody. He was charged with Possession of Heroin and Wandering in a Public Place to Obtain or Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances.
A search warrant was executed on Kerr’s home in Lakewood where detectives seized approximately 40 grams of crack cocaine, a loaded 40 caliber handgun, and approximately $44,300.
Kerr was charged with Distribution of less than One-Half Ounce of Heroin, Possession of more than One-Half Ounce but less than Five Ounces of Heroin with Intent to Distribute, Possession of more than One-Half Ounce but less than Five Ounces of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, specifically a handgun, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, specifically a knife, Possession of a Weapon During a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense, Certain Person Not to Possess a Firearm, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest and Financial Facilitation of Criminal Activity. Kerr is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, United States Drug Enforcement Administration – HIDTA/MOPOD Group 5, Lakewood Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department Patrol Division, Lakewood Township Police Department Special Response Unit, and Lakewood Township Police Department K-9 Unit, for their combined and collective efforts in connection with this investigation.
The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
