Paterson police arrest alleged drug dealer with more than 900 bags of heroin
By Jonathan Greene
Published: December 5, 2020
The police arrested an alleged drug dealer in possession of an assortment of drugs, including more than 900 glassine envelopes of heroin, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Davon S. Forbes, 38, of Paterson, has been charged with nine drug offenses. Police observed him standing outside of Emily’s Mini Market at 466 Broadway and engage in two hand-to-hand drug sales at around 10:15 a.m. on Thursday.
Forbes was placed under arrest. He allegedly had 924 glassine envelopes of heroin, 152 vials of crack cocaine, and 93 vials of MDMA.
Police confiscated $731 cash from Forbes.
Police missed the alleged buyers due to “manpower constraints.”