Following a traffic stop on Thursday, Deputy Kenneth Quackenbush had reason to believe "criminal activity was afoot" and requested backup, which came from the K-9 unit, Deputy James Stack and "Rayzor."
The team reportedly found in the vehicle, stopped at Route 33 and West Bergen Road in Bergen, a quantity of crack cocaine and a firearm.
Arrested at the scene was Marlon O. Hibbert, 35, of Rochester. His passengers were released without charges.
Hibbert is charged with:
- Criminal possession of a narcotic drug, a Class B felony;
- Criminal possession of a narcotic drug with intent to sell, a Class B felony;
- Criminal possession of a weapon 2nd, a Class C felony;
- Aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd;
- Unlicensed operator;
- Failure to yield the right of way at a stop sign.
Hibbert was arraigned in Town of Bergen Court and ordered held on bail of $5,000 or $10,000 bond.
Assisting in the investigation were Sgt. Andrew Hale, Deputy Nate Chamound, members of the Local Drug Task Force, and the District Attorney's Office.
