Police officers executing domestic violence restraining order last week made an unexpected discovery at the home of Jonathan Lester located at the Howell Township.

According to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, Officers Sean O’Neill and Cristopher Schirripa who were authorized to search the house for weapons instead discovered a cache of illegal drugs and paraphernalia. The officers found 233 hypodermic syringes, 31 vials of anabolic steroids, under 50 grams of marijuana, and three ecstasy pills.

Sheriff Kim Guadagno said the finding was significant because “the use and distribution of anabolic steroids is a serious issue particularly this time of year when high school sports are in full swing. It’s important for parents to be aware that this type of illegal activity exists.”

Lester was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances (steroids and ecstasy), possession with intent to distribute (steroids), possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia (syringes), possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.