A Jackson man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and drug possession after a motor vehicle crash in Lakewood over the Memorial Day weekend, police said.

According to the Lakewood Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Ocean Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue on May 24 after a passerby reported a crash.

When officers arrived, they found a damaged Ford Transit van in the intersection. During their investigation, police determined that the driver, identified as Jaime Comse-Gonzalez, 41, of Jackson, appeared to be under the influence.

Comse-Gonzalez was taken into custody at the scene. During a search conducted incident to the arrest, officers allegedly recovered a quantity of suspected cocaine.

Police charged Comse-Gonzalez with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and issued multiple motor vehicle summonses related to the crash, including driving while intoxicated.

Lakewood Police Chief Gregory H. Meyer said the arrest underscores the dangers posed by impaired drivers.

“This arrest highlights the dangers impaired drivers pose not only to themselves, but to everyone sharing the roadway,” Meyer said. “Our officers remain committed to proactively identifying impaired drivers and taking enforcement action before more serious tragedies occur.”

The investigation was conducted by members of the Lakewood Police Department’s Patrol Division.