Lakewood Cops Bust 2 On Drug, Weapons Charges

Tarrence Tenner and Calvin Atkins (Photos: Ocean County Jail)

A monthlong investigation ended in the arrest of two local men in Lakewood on numerous gun and drug charges, police said Friday.

Following the investigation by Detective Craig Fink, the Lakewood police Street Crimes Unit along with the Special Response Team conducted a search warrant Thursday night at a Marshall Street home, police said in a statement. A search of the home resulted in the seizure of several different types of narcotics, including ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana, Percocet, promethazine and heroin, according to police.

In addition, a loaded, sawed off shotgun and a loaded .40 caliber semi automatic handgun were also found inside the home.

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One of the home’s residents, Tarrence Tenner, 26, was charged with several weapons violations, including possession of a prohibited weapon. His bail was set at $150,000 cash. Police also arrested Calvin Atkins, 31, of Neptune, who received several charges for possession of controlled dangerous substances. His bail was set at $50,000 cash.