A two-month investigation into the distribution of cocaine in the city of Trenton conducted by the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force (MCNTF) culminated this week with three arrests and the seizure of $30,000 in narcotics, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey reported.
A 36 year-old Trenton resident was arrested, was arrested on August 20, 2025, as a result of the investigation conducted by the members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, the Mercer County Tactical Response Team, the Ewing, Hamilton and Trenton police, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI – New Jersey Division. At approximately 6 a.m. on August 20, detectives executed a search warrant at a Taylor Street residence in Trenton. Fagan was taken into custody without incident along with his wife, and another resident. During a search of the premises, detectives located approximately 200 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Canik TP9 handgun with an extended-capacity magazine and $1,181 in cash in the upstairs front bedroom. Additionally, cocaine, packaging material and a digital scale were in the kitchen, and assorted drug paraphernalia was located in the basement.
The husband and wife that lived there were charged with first-degree narcotic and weapons offenses. The prosecutor’s office has filed motions to detain them pending trial. The other person was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and released pending future court appearances.
According to Prosecutor Marbrey, the approximate street value of the cocaine is $20,000 and the methamphetamine is $10,000.
Despite having been charged, every defendant is presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
