6-21-2022 7:29am

Landing Man Arrested on Weapons and Drug Charges

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.

Erik Vandevelde was charged with the following crimes:

1 count of 3rd-degree Receiving Stolen Property
14 counts of 2nd-degree Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons
4 counts of 2nd-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Assault Firearm)
1 count of 4th-degree Prohibited Devices (High-Capacity Magazines)
1 count of 4th-degree Certain Person Not to Have Ammunition
1 count of 2nd-degree Possession of Firearms While Committing Certain Drug Crimes
1 count 1st-degree Possession With Intent to Distribute LSD
1 count of 3rd-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (LSD)
1 count of Disorderly Persons Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Psilocybin Mushrooms)
1 count of 3rd-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Ketamine)
1 count of 4th-degree Possession of over 6 ounces of Marijuana

Prosecutor Carroll specifically commended the involved agencies for their professionalism and tactical coordination that resulted in the seizure of these illegal and lethal firearms.

Follow Morristown Minute on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more state and local updates.