Middletown Man Faces Heroin Possession Charges, Outstanding Warrants After FH Stop

A Middletown man, who was the passenger in a car stopped in Fair Haven on a traffic violation, ended up being arrested on charges of herion possession and outstanding warrants from various area towns.

According to police records, Patrolman Christian Hostrup stopped a car on Kemp Ave at approximately 12:42 a.m. on July 3. 

Police said 22-year-old Bruce Thompson II, of Red Bank, was driving the car. Thompson was found to have outstanding traffic warrants from various municipalities and a warrant for a violation for his probation. Todd Gundersen, 32, of Middletown, the passenger, was also found to have outstanding traffic warrants from various municipalities and was also placed under arrest. 

After further investigation, police found both men to be in possession of heroin and hypodermic syringes. They were also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (heroin) and possession of hypodermic syringes.

Thompson was also charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and weapons. He was carrying a dagger and  stun-gun, according to police.

Tinton Falls Police Department's K-9 Unit assisted.

Both men are being held in lieu of bail at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.