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A resident of Landing, New Jersey, located in Roxbury Township of Morris County, was arrested this week and charged with nearly 30 different crimes including Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Prohibited Devices (High-Capacity Magazines), Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (LSD, Psilocybin Mushrooms, Ketamine, Over 6 oz Cannabis), and more.
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, police received information that led to an investigation and eventual arrest of Erik Vandevelde, 33 years old, at his residence in Landing.
During a search of that location, officers recovered the following items:
(2) .45 caliber handguns; (4) Assault Firearms; (2) Rifles; (2) 12 Gauge Shotguns; (1) .357 Magnum Revolver; (1) 5.7x 28MM Pistol; (2) Air Rifles; Over 100,000 rounds of ammunition and 100 high-capacity magazines.
Prosecutor Carroll specifically commended the involved agencies for their professionalism and tactical coordination that resulted in the seizure of these illegal and lethal firearms.
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