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Fanwood PD Catch Three Minors Smoking Marijuana at Nature Center

Is drug use a problem for SPF youth? Tell us what you think and vote in the poll below. On June 19, Fanwood Police responded to the scene and charged one minor for possession of marijuana.

Three juveniles were arrested on June 19 after Fanwood Police followed an anonymous report of people smoking marijuana in the Fanwood Nature Center.

Fanwood Police responded to the nature center at 5:22 p.m. and promptly located the three juveniles – two males, ages 16, and female, age 17. After a brief investigation, Police discovered that one of the juveniles was in possession of marijuana.

All three participants were transported to police headquarters. Only one was charged with possession of marijuana. The other two juveniles were not charged with any crime. All juveniles were released to their parents after being processed at the Fanwood Police Station.

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