Marco Ayala, 19, of Howell was arrested by the Jackson Police Department and faces several charges following an investigation in the neighboring township. 

According to a press release posted on the department's Facebook page Ayala was arrested on Wednesday night in the parking lot of a shopping center on West Countyline Road. 

Following the investigation Ayala was charged with possession of heroin, possession of xanax, distribution of heroin, distribution of xanax, possession of a hypodermic syringe and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Ayala was also charged in connection  with a burglary and theft in Jackson on May, 19 of last year. 

Following his arrest Ayala was transferred to the Ocean County Jail in lieu of $50 thousand bail.