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12 bags of heroin seized in Route 57 traffic stop

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The passenger gave an officer a false name while wearing an ID bracelet, police said.

Mansfield Township police seized a dozen bags of heroin allegedly hidden in the clothing of a man and woman during a stop along Route 57.

Police stopped the vehicle driven by Brandee L. Grieco, 23, of Sussex, N.J., at 5:33 p.m. Nov. 2 for an alleged inspection violation.

Passenger Thomas A. Grieco, 28, of Wantage, N.J., allegedly provided police with a false name despite wearing a hospital bracelet revealing his true identity. An officer determined Thomas Grieco was wanted out of Sussex County on a "no bail" warrant. 

Police said an officer searched Brandee Grieco and found six bags of heroin in her bra and six bags of heroin in the pants of Thomas Grieco. Another passenger, Cheyenne Schultz, 22, of Franklin, N.J., had a hypodermic needle, according to police.

Thomas Grieco is charged with hindering apprehension and possession of heroin. He was turned over to the Sussex County Sheriff's Department.

Brandee Grieco is charged with heroin possession and Schultz is charged with possession of a drug paraphernalia. Both were released pending court appearances.

Police said they also seized an additional hypodermic needle and two empty bags containing powder residue from inside the vehicle.

Pamela Sroka-Holzmann may be reached at pholzmann@lehighvalleylive.com. Follow her on Twitter @pamholzmann. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook.

 

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