Cops: Vineland, NJ, Man Charged for Gun and Drugs in Vehicle

Authorities in Vineland say a man is facing charges following a traffic stop last week.

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According to a press release from the Vineland Police Department, one of their officers stopped a vehicle being driven by 55-year-old Marcus Short of Vineland near West Park and North West Avenues early Thursday morning, April 7th.

Police say inside the vehicle, they found a .357 caliber revolver loaded with 6 rounds along with suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.

Short was arrested without incident and faces possession of a handgun, possession of CDS, and possession of drug paraphernalia charges. He was processed on a complaint summons and released pending a court date.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.