TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — The father of 2016 Boston Red Sox minor leaguer pick Jason Groome faces drug and weapons charges in New Jersey.
Authorities on Wednesday announced the arrests of 43-year-old Jason Groome of Barnegat and two other men following a three-month investigation into drug activity in Ocean County.
Search warrants led to the discovery of about 400 oxycodone pills, cocaine, marijuana and several weapons.
Groome is held in jail awaiting a court hearing on various charges, including possession and intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine.
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Authorities say there’s no evidence to suggest any other member of the Groome family is involved.
Groome’s son plays for the Class-A Greenville Drive in the Red Sox farm system.