"ALL IN THE FAMILY!"

        A three-month undercover surveillance operation of a home on Highland Avenue has led to 14 arrests for drug possession and distribution.

        The suspects included four members of one family. It was a family affair even the parents were involved.

        Officers from the Paramus Police Department and Bergen County Narcotics Task Force arrested John Major, 20, after a 6:45 p.m. raid on the home. Major was charged with five counts of distribution of marijuana, possession of cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute. Major was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and a defaced firearm.

Major ran the operation, but it didn't stop with him. Arrested for marijuana possession were Major's parents, Margaret, 42, Louis, 44, and another son, Louis Major Jr., 21.

        The search warrant execution resulted in the seizure of 120 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of cocaine, and a digital scale.

        Also arrested were Paramus residents: Willie Bae and James O'Connor, both 18, for marijuana possession and intent to distribute. Justin Stainbach and Jonathan Seitz, both 18, were arrested for conspiracy to possess marijuana and possession of a controlled, dangerous substance.

        The drug distribution operation was out in the open, with the suspects selling on the property outside the home. Cars would stop outside to make buys. Some of the arrests were made as cars left the premises.

        After the officers executed the warrant, cars were still stopping at the address.

With a marked police car in the driveway and eight detectives inside, Stainbach and Seitz pulled up to the side of the house and honked the horn to purchase marijuana. An undercover police officer went out, sold them a bag, then arrested them.

        John Major was held on $25,000 bail. Bae and O'Connor were being held on $2,500 bail. The remaining suspects were charged and released.

        The NJNEOA congratulates both the Paramus Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force on their cooperative efforts in narcotics enforcement.