The husband of Drita D'Avanzo, astar of the popular reality TV show "Mob Wives," was one of 24 people charged in ascheme that turned popular candy like Nerds Rope and Sour Patch Kids sweets into THC-infused edibles.
Lee D'Avanzo,52, of Staten Islandwas charged with fourth-degree conspiracy to possess marijuana and fourth-degree possession of marijuana in excess of 50 grams in connection with the THC candy ring.
D'Avanzo and his wife were brought up on marijuana and weapons charges in New York on Dec. 19, according to a story in SILIVE.com and other media reports. That was the daytheTHC-infused candy was seized in Monmouth County and other arrests were made. Drita D'Avanzo has not been charged in connection with the ring.
Below is the list of the other 23 peoplefacing charges.All have been arrested and released, except for a California man who was still at large Tuesday.
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Dylon J. Addvensky, 27, of Freehold.First-degree leader of a narcotics trafficking network, second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree knowingly maintaining and operating a facility for the production of marijuana, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 50 grams.
Eric L. Karlewicz, a/k/a Anthony Mazza 40, of Colts Neck.Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana in excess of 25 pounds, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana in excess of 50 grams.
Nicco C. Romanowski, 27, of Freehold Township.Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana in excess of 25 pounds, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana in excess of 50 grams.
Anthony Dalessandro, 30, of Los Angeles.Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree possession of marijuana and/or hashish with intent to distribute, first-degree maintaining and operating a facility for the production of marijuana, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 50 grams. D’Alessandro remains at large and is considered a fugitive from justice.
Ariel Baez, 45, of Lodi. First-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana in excess of 25 pounds, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana in excess of 50 grams.
Mathew R. Caracappa, 24, of Freehold Township. Second-degree conspiracy, first-degree possession of marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, first-degreeknowingly maintaining and operating a facility for the production of marijuana and/or hashish, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 50 grams.
Lawrence A. Cella, 28, of Jackson. Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana and/or hashish, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana and hashish, first-degree maintaining and operating a facility for the production of marijuana and hashish, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and/or hashish.
Richard C. Chamas, 43, of Jackson.Adisorderly persons offense of obstruction of the lawful arrest of Paul G. Hobbs, who is listed below.
Nicholas A. D’Ambrosio, 28, of Manalapan.Third-degree possession of cocaine and a disorderly persons offenses of possession of marijuanaunder 50 grams.
Alfonse D’Ambrosio, 26, of Howell.Third-degree possession of anabolic steroids, fourth-degreeresisting arrest, fourth-degree possession of examestane without a prescription.
Angelynn J. Fecso, of Colts Neck.Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana in excess of 25 pounds, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana in excess of 50 grams.
Matthew V. Filosa, 28, of Freehold. Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree maintaining and operating a facility for the production of marijuana and/or hashish fourth-degree possession of marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 50 grams.
Paul G. Hobbs, 27, of Jackson. Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree maintaining and operating a facility for the production of marijuana and/or hashish fourth-degree possession of marijuana in excess of 50 grams.
Ryan D. Hult, 39, of Riverdale. Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 50 grams.
Jason M. Lambros, 21, of Point Pleasant Beach. Disorderly persons offenses of possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joseph A. Mari, 28, of Voorhees Township. Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana and hashish, second-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana and hashish, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and hashish.
Gianna P. Mazzone, 23, of Egg Harbor Township. Third-degree possession of cocaine and a disorderly persons offenses of possession of marijuana under 50 grams.
John T. Page, 25, of the Mickleton section of Greenwich Township.is charged with second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana and hashish, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana and hashish, first-degree maintaining and operating a facility for the production of marijuana and hashish, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and hashish.
Hannah R. Olstein, 25, Freehold Township. Fourth-degree possession of marijuana Under 50 grams and a disorderly persons offense of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Daniel J. Riley, 25, of Brick. Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 25 pounds, first-degree maintaining and operating a facility for the production of marijuana, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and/or hashish in excess of 50 grams
Kevin M. Shields, 31 of Jackson. Second-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana and hashish, first-degree possession with intent to distribute marijuana and hashish, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and hashish.
Alexa L. Stimpfel, 27, of Freehold. Fourth-degree possession of marijuana under 50 grams.
Matthew C. Tracy, 27, of Jackson. Fourth-degree conspiracy to possess marijuana and hashish, and fourth-degree possession of marijuana and hashish.
