Toms River Man's 'Erratic' Moonwalk Results In Warrant Arrest: Police

TOMS RIVER, NJ — It may not have been the best time for a Toms River man to start channeling his inner Michael Jackson.

Especially in front of someone who apparently doesn't know what you're doing.

Toms River police were called to the Speedway gas station at 1833 Hooper Ave. about 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday by a station employee who reported a man lingering and acting erratically inside the store, police department spokesman Ralph Stocco said.

Officer Walter Herman responded and found Mark Wixler, 39, of Kettle Creek Road, moonwalking his way through the aisles as he tried to choose merchandise, Stocco said.

While speaking to Wixler, an active arrest warrant from Neptune Township for $2,000 was discovered, and during a search after his arrest he was found to be in possession of six hypodermic syringes and a small amount of heroin, Stocco said.

Wixler was taken to the Ocean County Jail, Stocco said, but has since posted bail according to jail records.

Mark Wixler photo via Toms River Police Department; handcuffs image via Shutterstock