MAYWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Maywood Police Department arrested Adrian Gentles, 33, of Hackensack, on weapons and drug related charges.

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At approximately 0510 hours on Sunday, June 17, 2018, Officer Brian Rubio and Officer Ben Singer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Essex Street on a red 1998 Honda Accord for multiple motor vehicle violations. While speaking with Gentles, Officer Rubio detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the interior compartment of the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle yielded marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a HMW Windicator 38 special 6 shot revolver reported stolen from North Carolina.

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Gentles was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Surrender a CDS to Law Enforcement. Gentles was lodged in the Bergen County Jail pending his appearance at Bergen County Central Judicial Processing Court.

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These charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.