Princeton Police Arrest Two for Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute
Police arrested a Princeton resident and a Lawrenceville resident Tuesday morning after heroin and other drugs were found in a house on the 200 block of John Street when officers executed a search warrant.
Jordan Walden, 22, of John Street, was charged with possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, possession of prescription legend drugs, and firearms offenses, including the possession of an imitation firearm. The drug distribution charges were
within 1,000 feet of school property, and within 500 feet of a public park and public housing.
Walden was processed at police headquarters and later transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility. His bail was set at $225,000.
Laura Sliwa, 19, was charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sliwa was processed
at police headquarters and later transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility. Her bail was set at $10,000 with a 10 percent posting option.
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