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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