Jackson Police Department issued the following statement regarding the investigation and arrests:

On July 14th, The Jackson Police Department Special Enforcement Unit concluded a three-month investigation regarding the sale of cocaine and heroin. The investigation revealed both Franklyn Baptiste, age 54 of Jackson and Daniel Meadows, age 38 of Jackson were distributing both crack cocaine and heroin from multiple residences and vehicles in Jackson Township. On that date, members of the Special Enforcement Unit and Uniformed Services Division conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2019 Dodge Caravan operated by Baptiste and Meadows. Both subjects were subsequently arrested with being in possession of 200 doses of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia. Both Baptiste and Meadows were charged and lodged in Ocean County Jail.

Franklyn Baptiste Age 54 Jackson, NJ
2C:35-10A(1) Possession of CDS
2C:35-5B(3) Distribution of CDS
2C:36-2A Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Daniel Meadows Age 38 Jackson, NJ
2C:36-2A Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2C:35-5B(3) Distribution of CDS
2C:2C:5-2A(2) Conspiracy

On July 22nd, The Jackson Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and officers from the Uniformed Services Division executed an arrest and search warrant at a residence in Jackson. Arrested was Ty Jarmolowich. During the search, Jarmolowich was found in possession of suspected Methamphetamine. Additionally, nine marijuana plants were found being grown and proceeds from a 2021 burglary were recovered and subsequently returned to the owner. Jarmolowich was charged and lodged in Ocean County Jail

Ty Jarmolowich Age 51 Jackson, NJ
2C:35-10A(1) Possession of CDS
2C:36-2A Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)
2C:35-5B(11)(B) Manufacturing of Marijuana
2C:35-5B(9)(B) Distribution of Methamphetamine
2C:20-7A Receiving Stolen Property

The media and the public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Sergeant Fred Meabe #230
Public Information Officer
Jackson Police Department

July 30, 2022