Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., and Wharton Borough Chief of Police Anthony Fernandez announce the arrest of Daniel Q. Martinez, 56 years of age, in connection with an undercover narcotic investigation which took place in Wharton, New Jersey.

On Friday, July 15, 2011 at 2:20 p.m., the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Special Enforcement Unit, Intelligence Crime Task Force and Tactical Team along with the Wharton Borough Police Department executed a search warrant and arrest warrants at the residence of Daniel Q. Martinez located at 18 Fern Avenue, Wharton, New Jersey.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq. stated:

"The defendant was taken into custody outside his residence without incident. The investigation was the result of a collaborative effort by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit, Intelligence Crime Task Force and the Wharton Borough Police Department after developing information concerning the alleged on-going drug distribution activity which was taking place at the defendant’s residence.

The Wharton Borough Police Department received a number of complaints concerning this location and they have been extremely proactive with regard to their investigative efforts in cooperation with the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. This is another example of law enforcement’s coordinated efforts at a local and county level".

Subject:
Name: Daniel Q. Martinez
DOB: 4/09/1955, 56 yoa
18 Fern Avenue
Wharton, New Jersey

Charges:
Four counts each of:
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (heroin)
Possession w/Intent to a Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substance (heroin)
Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (heroin)

The defendant was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility in lieu of $100,000 no 10%, with a bail source hearing.

We are asking anyone with information to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Intelligence Crime Task Force at (973) 285-2900 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office Crime Stopper Program at (973) COPCALL.

Despite these pending charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a jury trial at which the defendant has all of his rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions and relevant state law.