STAFFORD, NJ — February 28, 2026
A late-night traffic stop in the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township led to the arrest of local resident Eugene Samuels on multiple narcotics charges.
At approximately 11:45 PM, Patrolman Ryan Cahill stopped a vehicle on Barnacle Drive, identifying the driver as 45-year-old Samuels of Morris Boulevard. Suspicious behavior prompted officers to call Detective Zach Wiatrowski and his Narcotic K-9 partner, Venus, to assist with the investigation.
K-9 Venus indicated the presence of illegal substances, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed:
Methamphetamine
Testosterone
Various items of drug paraphernalia
Samuels was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters. He now faces multiple charges, including felony-level narcotics violations and disorderly persons offenses.
The Stafford Township Police Department commended the collaborative effort of patrol and K-9 units, highlighting the role of proactive policing in intercepting illegal drugs and protecting the community.
