Crime & Safety
Pound of Pot, $1,600 Seized From Madison Residence, Police Say
Borough resident charged with possession of narcotics with intent to distribute.
More than a pound of marijuana, packaging materials, and $1,600 in cash was seized from a Madison man's residence, police said.
Police said Michael Hodukavich, 22, was charged on Aug. 17 with possession of narcotics with intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public park, possession of marijuana over 50 grams, and possession with intent to distribute.
Police said an investigation that lasted several weeks led to a search warrant of Hodukavich's residence. Police said they found marijuana with an estimated street value of $7,500, packaging materials, items to grow marijuana, and $1,600 cash.
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After processing, Hodukavich was taken to the Morris County Correctional Facility in lieu of $75,000 bail, pending a mandatory court appearance, police said.
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