Rio Grande, N.J. - A 53-year-old man faces drug charges following an Oct. 21 search of his home, according to Cape May County prosecutors and Middle Township police.

Joseph M. Quinn, of Rio Grande, was charged with third-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, third-degree possession of methamphetamine and fourth-degree possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia, Patch reported.

Investigators executed a court-authorized search warrant at Quinn's residence Wednesday. Authorities said the search yielded less than half an ounce of methamphetamine and items associated with drug distribution.

The investigation involved the prosecutor's Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, Middle Township police and the county's regional SWAT team.

Quinn was processed and released on his own recognizance with a summons complaint pending court proceedings..

The charges are allegations. Quinn is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.