Five arrested in police raid

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Police recently arrested five township residents on various drug charges after a monthlong investigation, Capt. John E. Rein Jr. said.

Members of the Brick Police Special Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at 10 p.m. Jan. 7 at 57 N. Sailors Quay Drive. They seized a quantity of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and more than $1,300 in cash, Rein said.

Arrested and charged were:

Peter Perea, 24, Brick, possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.

Daniel B. Lees, 20, Brick, possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Steven T. Reedy, 20, Brick, possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jill R. Mulligan, 20, Brick, possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Russell N. Hand, 19, Brick, possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

All were processed and released on summonses. The Brick Police Drug Enforcement Unit and Selective Enforcement Team are continuing the investigation, Rein said.