LINDEN -- A man who was arrested on drug charges and held in jail 65 days before being released will now receive $45,000 from Linden to settle a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully arrested.

According to court papers, a Linden police detective arrested Eon Flemming on drug charges in Long Branch on Dec. 6, 2011.

Flemming was held in jail on charges of possession of drugs with intent to sell, the lawsuit states.

However, the suit states that the charges were later dismissed before the case could be presented to a grand jury.

In February 2013, Flemming filed notice of his intent to sue the city and detective.

Linden has now agreed to pay $45,000 in a settlement that was first reported on NJ Civil Settlement.

The court papers specifically say that Linden, in agreeing to settle, is not admitting any wrongful actions or liability.

Flemming also agreed that the settlement covers all his attorney's fees and covers any claim for lost wages or medical expenses.

The settlement was reached last July, according to the court papers.

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