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Paterson man with loaded revolver, cocaine arrested at Eastside Park

By Jonathan Greene
Published: May 24, 2016

LARAJI-M-ROZIER

A city man was arrested on drugs and weapons charges at Eastside Park on Monday, according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik.

Laraji Rozier, 41-year-old, was caught on surveillance at the park as he conducted an alleged hand-to-hand drug transition from his dark colored Chevy Yukon, according to authorities.

Detectives lost sight of the buyer, but kept close watch on Rozier. A motor vehicle stop was conducted at the park. Baggies of cocaine was observed on the floor of the vehicle, authorities said.

Rozier’s vehicle had 28 zip-lock baggies of cocaine, a loaded H & R Revolver, and 23 bullets for the handgun.

Berdnik said the arrest was made possible by a tip from a concerned resident. Rozier was charged with cocaine possession, distribution, distribution 1,000 ft. of a school, gun possession, possession of gun while committing a drug offense, and certain person not to have a gun.

Authorities found Rozier owed $1,197 in outstanding child support.

“I want to commend the detectives involved in this arrest and investigation,” Berdnik said. “Today, a drug dealer and a handgun is now off our streets.”


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