Bayonne, NJ – Two Bayonne residents were arrested on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, following a thorough investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force and the Bayonne Police Department.

The investigation, spearheaded by Prosecutor Esther Suarez, led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and an illegal firearm.

During the operation, authorities recovered over 180 grams of suspected cocaine, more than three pounds of suspected marijuana, various quantities of Alprazolam and Oxycodone pills, and over $3,000 in suspected proceeds from narcotics transactions.

These discoveries were made as a result of numerous undercover transactions, including the sale of both illegal narcotics and an illegal firearm.

The arrested individuals, Giovanny Alfaro, 29, and Jamie Juarez-Castillo, 23, were taken into custody without incident on Avenue C in Bayonne. Both men face extensive charges due to the breadth of their alleged criminal activities.

Charges Against Giovanny Alfaro

Giovanny Alfaro faces a daunting list of charges:

1. First-Degree Charges:
   • Possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.
2. Second-Degree Charges:
   • Four counts of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.
   • Two counts of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
   • Four counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 500 feet of public property.
   • Possession with the intent to distribute Oxycodone.
   • Two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
   • Unlawful possession of a weapon (firearm).
   • Possession of a weapon (firearm) for an unlawful purpose.
3. Third-Degree Charges:
   • Possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.
   • Four counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of a school.
   • Possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.
   • Possession with the intent to distribute Oxycodone.
   • Three counts of possession with the intent to distribute Alprazolam.
   • Money laundering.
4. Fourth-Degree Charges:
   • Unlawful disposition of a firearm.

Charges Against Jamie Juarez-Castillo

Jamie Juarez-Castillo is also facing a substantial list of charges, including:

1. Second-Degree Charges:
   • Two counts of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
   • Two counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 500 feet of public property.
   • Possession with the intent to distribute Oxycodone.
   • Two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
2. Third-Degree Charges:
   • Possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.
   • Possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.
   • Two counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of a school.
   • Possession with the intent to distribute Oxycodone.
   • Three counts of possession with the intent to distribute Alprazolam.
   • Money laundering.

Investigation and Arrests

The arrests of Alfaro and Juarez-Castillo came after a detailed and covert investigation involving numerous transactions with an undercover officer.

According to the source, these transactions provided critical evidence leading to the charges against the suspects.

The seized items, including significant quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and pills, as well as an illegal firearm and substantial cash, underscore the scale of the operation.

Prosecutor Esther Suarez praised the collaborative efforts of Hudson County.

She highlighted the successful outcome of the investigation, which was a testament to the dedication and hard work of the involved law enforcement personnel.

Legal Proceedings

Both defendants are now facing a range of serious charges that reflect the gravity of their alleged offenses.

The legal process will determine their guilt or innocence, with both men presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The comprehensive nature of the charges, from drug distribution to endangering the welfare of children, illustrates the severity of the alleged criminal activities.

Community Impact

This significant drug bust and the subsequent arrests underscore the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and related crimes in the community.

The removal of these substantial quantities of illegal drugs and a firearm from the streets of Bayonne is a considerable achievement in the fight against narcotics and public safety threats.

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