Michael Williams, of Middletown, Delaware was arrested Wednesday on multiple drug-related charges, officials said.
Michael Williams (Essex County Corrections)NEWARK -- Investigators with the Essex County Sheriff's Office have arrested and charged a 49-year-old Delaware man after he was allegedly observed selling narcotics near Davenport Avenue and North 11th Street, said Sheriff Armondo Fontoura.
Michael Williams, of Middletown, was allegedly found in possession of multiple quantities of cocaine and heroin on Wednesday, Fontoura said. Officers also allegedly found him in possession of a 25-caliber handgun, he added.
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Williams now faces charges of unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of a weapon while committing a narcotics crime and other drug-related offenses.
Following his arrest, Williams was transferred into custody at the county correctional facility, where he's being held on bail $75,000.
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