Heroin stash seized in Berkeley Township

Three drug suspects giving the same address in Berkeley Township as their place of residence face drug charges after a search that reportedly yielded about 1280 bags of heroin.

John Irizarry, 35, Marissa Pyle, 29, and Jacqueline Armenia, 54, were arrested Tuesday night following a no-knock search of the house on Sylvan Lake Boulevard, according to the office of Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato.

Authorities said they also seized a quantity of prescription medications and drug-related items.

The arrests culminated a probe by the county Special Operations Group Northern Enforcement Unit and Berkeley Township police.

Irizarry fought detectives as they entered the house, investigators said.

All three are charged with possession of heroin and possession of more than a half-ounce with intent to distribute. Irizarry also faces counts of aggravated assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. Pyle is also charged with heroin distribution.

Ocean County Judge Wendel Daniels set Irizarry's bail at $200,000, cash only. Pyle's aggregate bail on all charges amounted to $200,000. Bail for Armenia was set at $100,000.