VOORHEES TWP. NJ 06/23/16; at approximately 8:50PM, the Voorhees Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Burnt Mill Road for a report of suspected narcotic activity taking place. The caller advised police communications that an unknown female may have overdosed. Responding units located the female inside a red Chevy sedan which was also occupied by Anthony Pentasuglio from the 1000 block of Kipling Lane, Philadelphia, PA.
Police investigation summoned the assistance of Voorhees K9 Officer Anthony Campbell and his partner “Maverick” to the scene. As a result, 37 bags of heroin were located in the vehicle, which resulted in the arrest of Anthony Pentasuglio (37) for 3rd degree Possession of Heroin and Possession of hypodermic syringe. The female was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. Mr. Pentasuglio was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 bail. This matter is pending in Superior Court in Camden, New Jersey.
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For more information about this arrest, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.
Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo PIO
Telephone: 856-882-1134
Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com
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