Crime & Safety

Manasquan, Howell Residents Indicted on Drugs, Weapons Charges

Charges stem from August incident

A group of six Howell residents and a Manasquan man were indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury this week on drug charges.

A total of seven charges stemming from an incident in August of 2012 were handed up by a grand jury.

Kevin Keeton, and Laura A. Adamavage, both 22 and Jennifer Stephenson, 59, were indicted on one count of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance. On or about Aug. 17, 2012, they were found to be in possession of heroin in the township, according to court documents.

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The three were also indicted on one count of fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon for being in possession of knives at the time. The also face one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

Adamavage and Stephenson were also indicted on one count of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance when they were also alleged to have been found in possession of cocaine at around the same time, according to court documents.

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The pair were also indicted on one count of fourth-=degree possession of a prohibited weapon for reputedly being found in possession of metal knuckles. 

David E. Adamavage Sr., 58, was indicted on one count of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance for being in possession of oxycodone, according to court documents.

Along with 28-year-old Amanda L. Adamavage, 25-year-old Daniel Rakoski and 26-year-old Joseph B. Adamavage of Manasquan were indicted on one count of fourth degree unlawful possession of a weapon for having "knives and/or clubs and/or swords and or machete a the time of the incident. 


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