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STAFFORD – Stafford Police arrested and charged four out-of-area persons with offenses related to using counterfeit money at a local business March 14.
Police received a report that four persons were attempting to purchase items at The Beauty Store in Stafford Square with $100 counterfeit bills. Police were provided with the description of their vehicle, a black 2003 Honda Accord, and quickly apprehended them on Route 72 near Route 9.
Gregory Cooper, 19, of North Brunswick, was charged with forgery, conspiracy, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS).
Shaquille Hargrove, 22, of Newark, was charged with forgery, conspiracy, and possession of CDS.
Wayne Grant, 20, of Orange, was charged with possession of CDS.
Nygee Brown, 18, of West Orange, was charged with forgery, conspiracy, and possession of CDS.
They were processed and released, and must appear at Ocean County Superior Court.