TOMS RIVER (TRPD): On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, members of the Toms River Police Department Special Enforcement Team (SET) concluded an investigation into narcotics distribution from the Motel 6, located at 2015 Route 37 East in Toms River. As a result of this investigation, two search warrants were executed on separate rooms at the motel. These executions led to the seizure of 31 grams of cocaine, 29 grams of crack cocaine, 112 wax folds of heroin and other paraphernalia items utilized to distribute and manufacture narcotics. Kasiem Davis, 46 of Monclair, and Arlene McKevitt 40 of Seaside Park were arrested.

Additionally, during this execution officers developed information that a room at the Desert Palm Inn in Seaside Park was involved. A consent search of this room led to the seizure of 12 additional grams of crack cocaine and 40 wax folds of heroin. Officers also seized a total of $4,452.00 in U.S. currency pending forfeiture.

Kasiem Davis was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of heroin, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine (2nd Degree), possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine (2nd Degree) and possession with the intent to distribute heroin. Arlene McKevitt was charged with possession of drug Paraphernalia. Both Davis and McKevitt were sent to Ocean County Jail pending first appearance court dates.

The Motel 6 has experienced a high level of call volume and narcotics activity over the last several months resulting in numerous police responses. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity at the motel is encouraged to contact the Police Department.

The Toms River Emergency Services Unit, Ocean County Prosecutors Office Narcotics Strike Force and Seaside Park Police Department all assisted with the investigation.

The media and the public are reminded that criminal charges are accusations only. Every criminal defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.