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Austin Gilchrist was unresponsive and slumped over the steering wheel of a Ford Escape with its engine running, when Lyndhurst police were called to DeJessa Bridge just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said.
When attempts to wake Gilchrist failed, officers forced entry into the vehicle. Upon waking, Gilchrist was assisted out of the car, and officers discovered a wax fold containing heroin, along with additional drug-related contraband. Further investigation revealed that Gilchrist was carrying 53 wax folds of heroin, authorities said.
Gilchrist was arrested and charged with possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, and driving under the influence. He was released on his own recognizance.
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