NEW BRUNSWICK — A 26-year-old Metuchen man was charged with multiple firearm and drug charges after weapons including an AR-15 type rifle and more than 14 pounds of marijuana were found at his New Street residence.
Sagar Bhalla was apprehended at his home on Jan. 30 and was being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center in North Brunswick pending a detention hearing, as of press time, according to a joint statement provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Metuchen Police Chief David Irizarry.
Following an investigation by the Metuchen Police Department, detectives reportedly seized three weapons, including a rifle, a shotgun and a handgun. In addition, police allegedly seized more than 14 pounds of marijuana in various forms, psychedelic mushrooms, digit scales and other drug paraphernalia, according to the statement.
Bhalla was charged with possession of a controlled substance, specifically marijuana, in the fourth degree; possession of a controlled substance, specifically psychedelic mushrooms, in the third degree; possession with intent to distribute marijuana in the second degree; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a disorderly person offense.
In addition, Bhalla was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense a controlled dangerous substance, specifically marijuana, within 500 feet of the Metuchen Senior Center, a second degree offense.
Anyone with information should call Detective Joseph Keane of the Metuchen Police Department at 732-632-8561.