Oxy Sale at Best Western in East Brunswick, Police Say

East Brunswick, NJ - On Friday, April 22, police said they caught two men selling marijuana and prescription painkillers in the parking lot of the Best Western motel on Rt. 18.

Anti-Crime Detectives said they observed Matthew Baxter, 40, from New Brunswick, involved in a narcotics transaction with Michael Wasserman, 36, of East Brunswick. Detectives stopped them and seized four ounces of marijuana, oxycodone and other prescription pills, as well as more than $2,500 in cash.

Baxter’s vehicle was also seized. Baxter was arrested and charged with distribution of marijuana, distribution in a school zone and possession of marijuana over 50 grams. Wasserman was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute in a school zone, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.