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BARNEGAT POLICE REPORT: Man Arrested and Charged With Drug Possession

Toms River man allegedly observed smoking a pill off a piece of tin foil.

A 21-year-old Toms River man has been arrested and charged with possession of oxycodone and heroin, Barnegat Police said.

On November 21st at 5:30 p.m., members of the Barnegat Police Narcotics Unit arrested Richard Bowen Jr., after allegedly observing him smoke a pill off of a piece of tin foil while seated in a vehicle at the Wawa on West Bay Avenue. The officers also knew Bowen to have at least three warrants including one with $25,000 bail and two with no bail.

During a search, police allegedly found Bowne to be in possession of quantities of oxycodone and heroin. He was also found to have a spring-loaded knife concealed in his waistband.

Bowen was charged with possession of oxycodone (3rd degree), possession of heroin (3rd degree), possession of a prohibited weapon (4th degree), and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bowen was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of bail.

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