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PHILIPSBURG TEACHER, ASSOCIATE HEAD FOOTBALL COACH, ARRESTED

By Lependorf & Silverstein

A Phillipsburg math teacher and associate head football coach is among the latest to be arrested for his alleged involvement in an Oxycontin distribution ring in Pohatcong Township. Kevin M.Kane, 38, has been charged with conspiring to distribute Oxycontin, attempt to distribute Oxycontin and drug possession, according to court paperwork. This is the second wave of arrests in connection to the drug ring. All of the alleged crimes occurred between May 20 and June 24 in Pohatcong Township, officials said. Last week, eight people, including alleged kingpin Frank Stillo, Jr., 45, of the first block of Municipal Drive in Pohatcong Township, were arrested. Authorities say Kane and Stillo arranged a drug buy during a phone call. Kane made his first court appearance and is free on bail...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on July 06, 2009 (boomark / email).