STAFFORD — A Seaside Heights man faces drug-related charges following a late-night traffic stop in Stafford Township, authorities said.
Stafford Township police reported that Patrolman Anthony Barbuto stopped a black Volkswagen Jetta on Route 9 near Rodeo Drive at about 11:35 p.m. January 7 after determining the vehicle’s registered owner, Mark E. Wixler, 48, had an active $1,000.02 warrant issued by Robbinsville Township Municipal Court.
Police said Barbuto identified Wixler as the driver and took him into custody. During a search incident to the arrest, officers allegedly found drug paraphernalia on Wixler. Additional investigation of the vehicle reportedly led to the discovery of several glass smoking devices, some containing burnt residue suspected to be crack cocaine.
Wixler was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He was also issued a traffic summons stemming from the stop.
Authorities said Wixler later posted partial bail on the Robbinsville warrant and was given a new court date. He was lodged in the Ocean County Jail on a warrant requiring him to appear in Ocean County Superior Court.
All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
