JACKSON – Officers stationed on Route 537 and in the parking lot of Six Flags Great Adventure made arrests and issued summonses in an effort to “deter illegal activity at the park.”
The enforcement details took place on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24.
On October 23, officers made 66 vehicle stops, issuing 15 summonses for motor vehicle violations. Four suspicious vehicles were searched, and seven people were arrested for drug possession and one person was arrested on an outstanding warrant, police said.
On October 24, officers made 21 vehicle stops, issuing 12 summonses. Two suspicious vehicles were checked and seven more suspects were arrested for drug possession. Three New York residents were additionally arrested with marijuana packaged for sale and more than $5,000 in cash. Their 2017 Honda was seized pending forfeiture and they were charged with possession and distribution.
Officers on hand included local ones from Jackson Police Department as well as the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K-9 officers, the New Jersey State Police and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.
Jackson Police noted that they will continue to work with other law enforcement agencies and Six Flags security for future events to provide a safe atmosphere for visitors.
