Multiple Arrests Made as a Result of Operation RU Pharm

Operation RU Pharm was led by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, which was partnered with the Rutgers University Police Department, New Brunswick Police Department, and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.

Operation RU Pharm was conducted over several months and uncovered a closed and private social media network utilized by Rutgers University Students to sell and purchase narcotics. The investigation has resulted in 7 arrests and the seizure of a large amount of marijuana, LSD, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, Adderall, Xanax, a large amount of US currency, and a firearm.

The investigation revealed that a private social media network was created by a former Rutgers University Student where narcotics distributors could post menus for drugs
and solicit buyers from within the Rutgers University community. Rutgers students who
established their affiliation with the school were allowed to join the network. Once given access, they were able to browse menus posted by distributors and contact them to
negotiate purchases.

Anudeep Revuri, 23, of North Brunswick, was charged with one count of first-degree Leader of a Drug Trafficking Network, two counts of second-degree Conspiracy to Commit Drug Distribution, and one count of third-degree Conspiracy to Commit Drug Distribution.

Joshua Duffy, 20, of Somerset, was charged with one count of second-degree
Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, five counts of third-degree Distribution
of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, two counts of third-degree Possession of a
Controlled Dangerous Substance, one count of third-degree Money Laundering, and one
count of fourth-degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Drug Paraphernalia.

Zachary Petersen, 22, of Red Bank, was charged with three counts of third-degree.
Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, three counts of third-degree Possession
of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, one count of third-degree Money Laundering, and
one count of fourth-degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Drug Paraphernalia.

Catherine Tierney, 23, of Shrewsbury, was charged with three counts of third-
degree Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, three counts of third-degree
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, one count of third-degree Money
Laundering, and one count of fourth-degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Drug
Paraphernalia.

David Nudelman, 20, of Jackson, was charged with one count of second-degree.
Possession of a Firearm while committing a CDS Offense, one count of second-degree
Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, one count of third-degree Distribution
of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, one count of fourth- Possession with Intent to
Distribute Drug Paraphernalia and one count of Possession of a Controlled Dangerous
Substance, which is classified as a disorderly persons offense.

Donovin Williams, 22, of Kingston, NY, was charged with one count of third-
degree Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in a School Zone, three counts
of third-degree Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, three counts of third-
degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and one count of fourth-degree
Possession with Intent to Distribute Drug Paraphernalia.

Noa Lisimachio, 21, of New York, NY, was charged with third-degree Resisting.
Arrest and Obstruction of Justice is classified as a disorderly person offense.
The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call
the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force at (732) 745-3300.

Prosecutor Ciccone would like to commend the agencies involved in Operation RU.
Pharm. Moreover, the Prosecutor wanted to recognize the law enforcement agencies
dedication to public safety and tenacious hard work resulted in seven arrests.
As is the case with all criminal defendants, the charges against Revuri, Duffy, Petersen, Tierney, Nudelman, Williams, and Lisimachio are merely accusations, and they
are presumed innocent until proven guilty.