After 5 years, Poplar Village apts. finally coming down
March 11, 2016Second LB Citizens Police Academy begins April 7
March 16, 2016
On March 8, 2016 at approximately 0215, Officer Patrick Vaccaro effected a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Blvd for a tinted windows offense. Further investigation revealed the occupant, Alan Fajardo, was in possession of a large amount of MDMA (also known as Ecstasy or Molly) and a smaller amount of marijuana. Officer Matt Widdis and LT Jorge Silverio arrived as backup, and Vaccaro took Fajardo into custody. 
Recovered during the investigation were 1848 blue and orange pills, and under 50 grams of marijuana. Fajardo’s vehicle and $305 in cash was seized for forfeiture. He was charged with:
Possession of over 5 ounces of MDMA with intent to distribute
Possession of CDS within 500 feet of a public park
Possession of under 50 grams of marijuana
He was also charged with the following motor vehicle citations:
39:3-75 (Safety Glass Requirement)
39:3-29C (Failure to Possess Insurance Card)
39:4-49.1 (Possession of CDS in Motor Vehicle)
39:3-13.4 (Noncompliance of Provisional License)
His bail was set at $151,000 with no 10% option by Judge Kilgallen.
Officer Vaccaro should be commended for his initiative, and for once again proving how motor vehicle offenses can and often do lead to larger arrests.
