Man faces drug charges

Date:

Share post:

A 41-year-old Matawan man is facing multiple drug charges after police responded to investigate reports of a white box truck that was stopped in the middle of Dutch Neck Road at 6:35 p.m. March 31, according to the East Windsor Police Department.

The truck was obstructing traffic in the area of 191 Dutch Neck Road and the driver was asleep at the wheel, police said. Upon investigation, the driver allegedly showed signs of narcotics use and impairment.

- Advertisement -

The investigation revealed that the man was allegedly in possession of suspected heroin and suspected prescription drugs, police said.

The man was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of prescription drugs, police said.

He was also charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to maintain lane and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.

He was charged on a complaint summons, pending court action.

Stay Connected

Current edition

Current Edition – Cranbury Press

Special Section

Current PM Special Section

Related articles

‘A way to show our gratitude’

Forty nonprofit winners - including six from Hillsborough - of the annual Somerset County Board of Commissioners TD Bank Ballpark Drawing will...

‘Exactly what we asked’

Burlington County saw unacceptable voting delays on Election Day in November at most of its polling locations across...

Hightstown police earn first accreditation

The Hightstown Police Department received its first accreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police....

Donors give others ‘new chance of life’

April, a month that evokes the newness of spring, also marks the observation of National Donate Life Month....