John Kowaleski, 50, was parked at the lot adjacent to the police station on Paterson Plank Road around 8:30 a.m. when he was spotted by police, who use the lot for their vehicles.
Following an investigation, Kowaleski was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. He was also charged with possession of a prescription legend drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of what is believed to be buprenorphine hydrochloride. He was also charged with being under the influence of the drug.
Kowaleski was issued complaint and motor-vehicle summonses and released to the custody of another person.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Elizabeth and receive free news updates.