Man Found With Heroin At South Brunswick McDonald's

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 33-year-old North Brunswick man was found with 94 folds of suspected heroin inside the South Brunswick McDonald's on Rt. 1 this past Saturday, June 1, according to South Brunswick police.

At 1:57 p.m. on Saturday, a witness reported a disorderly man inside of the McDonald’s (3955 Rt. 1). Officer Jason Stonkus arrived at the McDonald’s and encountered the man, James Tyler, 33, of North Brunswick sitting in a booth yelling and waving his arms around rapidly. Tyler was also sweating profusely and breathing heavily.

Due to Tyler’s behavior and physical condition, the Kendall Park First Squad was called to the scene to evaluate his well-being. After it was deemed Tyler was no longer in need of any further medical attention by the First Aid Squad he continued to speak with police. He ignored their commands to remain seated and to keep his hands in plain view.

Tyler continually reached down to his shorts and waist area as he was speaking with the police, police said. They said he eventually stood up and made fists with both hands and had to be restrained by officers. Officer Scott Bucca was able to restrain Tyler's hands and several folds of suspected heroin were found in the pocket of Tyler’s shorts.

A backpack belonging to Tyler was also searched and a large number of suspected wax folds of heroin were located. In all, it was determined that Tyler was in possession of 94 folds of suspected heroin. He was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Tyler was lodged at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending his first court appearance.