Forked River Man Charged in Drug Distribution Investigation

A Forked River man was arrested in relation to drug distribution after Lacey Detectives executed a search warrant, Detective Sgt. Chris Cornelius said in a news release.

A search was conducted on Dec. 5 at a South Main Street, Forked River home where David Sikora, 38, was arrested after four outstanding traffic warrants were discovered.

The warrants totaled $2,700 and were issued by the Neptune, Ocean Township, Beachwood and Lacey Municipal Courts.

During Sikora’s arrest, police discovered heroin and crack cocaine in his pockets, Cornelius said.

While searching Sikora’s residence, police found more heroin and crack cocaine as well as prescription medications and marijuana, he said. Police also seized paraphernalia consistent with distribution.

The narcotics seized had an estimated value of $7,000, he said.

Sikora was charged with possession of heroin, intent to distribute heroin, possession of cocaine, intent to distribute cocaine and possession of marijuana. Additional charges are pending as police wait on laboratory results.

Sikora was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility where he was unable to post bail for the traffic warrants and additional bail for the drug offenses set at $75,000.

The Ocean County Special Operations Group assisted with the arrest and search.