Disabled Vehicle Stop Ends With Crack Arrest In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Brick Township man was arrested on narcotics charges following an early-morning encounter with police investigating a disabled vehicle, authorities said.

Shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Lanes Mill Road. Police came upon a car that appeared to be disabled because of a flat tire.

While speaking with the driver, 42-year-old Ryan Laudisi of Brick, the officer determined that Laudisi had an outstanding warrant from Ocean County, authorities said.

As the investigation continued, officers allegedly recovered quantities of suspected crack cocaine and cocaine from inside the vehicle. Police did not disclose the amounts reportedly recovered or provide additional information about where the substances were found within the vehicle.

Laudisi was taken into custody and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance. After he was arrested, he was taken to the Ocean County Jail.

Lakewood Police Chief Gregory H. Meyer said the arrest illustrates the role that routine patrols and careful observation can play in identifying alleged criminal activity.

“This arrest demonstrates how proactive policing and attention to detail can turn an ordinary encounter into a meaningful enforcement action,” Meyer said. “We remain committed to keeping illegal drugs off our streets and protecting our community.”