Toms River Police Make Drug Arrest, Investigate Road Rage Incident

According to Toms River Township Police Chief Michael Mastronardy, the Toms River Police’s Emergency Services Unit executed a warrant on Tuesday at 108 Lavenham Court, after an investigation into narcotics activity at the residence spanning the last month.

Arrested at that time was 31 year-old Salim Cofi, a resident of that address. Cofi was charged with possession and possession with intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine.

“Police recovered cocaine, marijuana, a digital scale and packaging materials during the execution of the warrant. Mr. Cofi is being held in Ocean County Jail on $25,000 bail,” said Mastronardy.

The chief urged that anyone with information about suspicious activity can contact Sergeant Shaun O’Keefe, Supervisor of the Special Enforcement Team at 732-349-0150, extension 1272.

Also, police were advised of a road rage incident on Route 37 west near Saint Catherine Boulevard on Friday, at 2 p.m. in the afternoon, according to Mastronardy.

“The caller advised the dispatch that occupants of a Nissan Altima with New York plates waved a handgun and were eastbound on Route 37. A short time later, Sergeant Chris Dudzik observed the suspect vehicle, and along with other officers conducted a felony stop on the car on Route 37 near the K-Mart shopping plaza,” said the chief.

The chief stated that the 19 year-old occupants of the car volunteered to have the vehicle searched, but officers were not able to locate the weapon which was reported by the witness.