STAFFORD – A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a Jackson man who possessed
numerous drugs and paraphernalia as well as handguns.
The Stafford Township Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit and the Ocean County
Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force had concluded a narcotic’s investigation that
originated in Stafford Township and led into Brick Township and Absecon.
Police performed a search warrant at a storage facility and vehicle in Brick Township, and hotel
room in Absecon.
After these search warrants, police found Cory Winston, 30-years-old of Jackson Township to be possessing Heroin, Cocaine, “Molly” aka MDMA, prescription pills, digital scales and various other drug paraphernalia for drug distribution.
Police also found Winston to be in possession of a 9mm and .40 caliber handguns with high-capacity magazines.
While police were arresting Winston, he resisted arrest and hit serval detectives. Detectives
were treated for minor injuries, and Winston was transported to Brick Township Police
Department for processing.
After processing, Winston was charged and transported to the Ocean County Jail.
Winston was charged with 14 offenses, which includes First degree possession of “Molly” aka
MDMA, Second Degree Possession of Heroin, Second Degree Possession of Cocaine, two
charges of Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Possession of Handgun during a CDS offense,
Possession of High-Capacity Magazine, Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Assault on a Police
Officer, three charges of possession with Intent to Distribute and other drug related charges.
The Stafford Township Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit and the Ocean County
Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force were assisted during this investigation by the
Barnegat Township Crime Reduction Unit, Absecon Police Department, Atlantic County
Narcotic Strike Force, Brick Township Police Department and the Stafford Township K-9 Unit.
The public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven
guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
