A traffic stop by Lyndhurst Police officers led to the arrest of a Rutherford man, the seizure of a large cache of illegal narcotics, weapons and contraband, and it all likely disrupted a significant illegal narcotics distribution operation, Det. Capt. Vincent Auteri said.
On Friday, April 25, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Det. Michael Giangeruso and Officer Angel Batista were on patrol near Park and Rutherford avenues when they observed a black Mini Cooper speeding and committing a lane violation. They stopped the vehicle and the driver was identified as Gavin J. Lebosquet, 47, of Rutherford, who was found to have an active Hackensack arrest warrant.
While interacting with Lebosquet, officers observed suspicious behavior, including attempts to conceal objects. A subsequent search revealed a knife, suspected cocaine and a glass vial containing a white powdery substance. Lebosquet was then placed under arrest…