Forked River Man Found With Hypodermic Needle In Court

A Forked River man was arrested after a hypodermic needle was observed protruding from his pocket during a court session.

Ryan Bacan, 24, was before the judge facing previous charges for drugs and driving while intoxicated at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, when the hypodermic needle was noticed.

Patrolman Peter Donahue responded to the court and arrested Bacon.

He was charged with possession of a hypodermic needle and set to the Ocean County Jail. Bacon was unable to post his bail, which was set at $1,000.

Bacon hit a utility pole on at the intersection of Route 9 and Beach Boulevard on Wednesday, June 22. He was charged with DWI, reckless driving, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, possession of heroin, and possession of a hypodermic needle.

Bacon was also arrested at 8:30 p.m. on April 13 after officers were dispatched to a two-car accident on Route 9, near the Lacey Mall. Bacon was charged with DWI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle.