Ocean County Man Charged with Illegal Drug Distribution

Ocean County Man Charged with Illegal Drug Distribution

According to the Ocean County Prosecutors Office, a Brick Township man was taken into custody after a month-long investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in Ocean County.

This cooperative, multi-agency investigation identified James Giordano, 37, of Brick Township, as utilizing a residence on Hammock Road in Brick to store and distribute marijuana and psilocybin.

On February 11, 2025, Officers from the Brick Township Police Department Special Emergency Response Team executed a court-authorized search warrant on the subject residence. As a result, Detectives seized approximately 18 pounds of marijuana, three and one-half pounds of hashish/THC Oil, 14 Ounces of THC edibles, 12 ounces of psilocybin, and $62,000 in United States currency.

Additionally, Detectives seized approximately $279,000 from Giordano’s bank accounts pursuant to court order. Giordano was taken into custody at the residence without incident.

Giordano was charged with two counts of Distribution of Marijuana, Possession of More than Five Pounds but Less than 25 Pounds of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, two counts of Possession of More than One Ounce but Less than Five Pounds of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of More than One Pound but Less than Five Pounds of Hashish with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Psilocybin with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Psilocybin, two counts of Possession of Hashish, and Financial Facilitation.

Giordano was transported to the Ocean County Jail, and subsequently released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform.

The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.