Crime & Safety

Man Arrested on Trumbull Avenue, Faces Drug, Weapons Charges

The incident started with a report of suspicious activity.

A Trenton man was arrested after police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Trumbull Avenue. 

Lee Williams, 28, of Trenton was charged with obstructing the administration of law, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of CDS with intent to distribute, possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public park, being under the influence of CDS, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon (stun gun), driving under the influence, reckless driving and unlicensed driving. He was sent to Mercer County Corrections Center in lieu of $25,000 cash bail. 

On Aug. 15, Lawrence Township Police were called to the 700 block of Trumbull Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. When police arrived, they allegedly saw Williams standing by a nearby residence. 

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Police spoke to Williams, determined that he was under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance and requested backup. 

While police conducted their investigation, Williams allegedly stood up to leave and when he refused, police say he kicked one of the officers. Police forcibly took him into custody. 

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An investigation determined that Williams and another man had been driving around and doing drugs. 

Police checked the area near where Williams had been standing and claim they found a combination flashlight/stun gun on the porch. Police determined no burglary had occurred. 

Police allegedly found Williams to be in possession of four bags of crack cocaine, one bag of heroin and three bags of marijuana. 


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