2 Charged Following Ocean City Drug Investigation

Ocean City, N.J. — Two Ocean City residents are facing drug distribution charges after detectives executed a search warrant at a Haven Avenue residence last week.

Search Warrant

Detectives from the Ocean City Police Department and K-9 Unit, along with the Cape May County SWAT Team and Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, served the warrant at a home on the 400 block of Haven Avenue on July 23rd.

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Charges

31-year-old Umar Lewis and 37-year-old Tyyona White, both of Ocean City, were charged with third-degree possession with intent to distribute, third-degree possession with intent to distribute within a school zone, third-degree possession of CDS, and fourth-degree possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.

Lewis was lodged at the Cape May County Correctional Center pending a detention hearing. White was processed and released on a complaint summons.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com