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Lyndhurst Police Officer Dorio approached a Toyota Corolla stopped in the middle of the 300 block of Harding Avenue around 3:35 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, where a man later identified as Daniel Barro Jr., of Clifton, was sleeping behind the wheel, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said.
With the vehicle running and still in drive, Dorio rendered the vehicle safe before waking Barro.
"Upon learning of the police presence, Barro attempted to conceal a clear plastic baggie containing a white-colored powdery substance," Auteri said. "Barro confirmed that the baggie contained cocaine. He also admitted to consuming cocaine and Xanax earlier in the evening."
A search of the vehicle turned up of heroin, cocaine, unregulated marijuana, two scales, two cell phones, and $1,117.00 in cash, police said.
Barro was charged with Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Heroin, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute, and Driving While Under the Influence. He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail.
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