HANOVER — On November 17, 2025, Hanover Police Officer Matthew Gallagher arrested Tyler Metallidis, 19, and Alex Bueno, 20, both of Whippany, on multiple drug-related charges and criminal trespass after officers discovered the pair inside a parked school bus.
Police were dispatched following a report that individuals were inside a school bus and possibly using controlled dangerous substances. When officers arrived, they located both men inside the bus and determined that each was under the influence of controlled dangerous substances.
According to police, Mr. Bueno was found in possession of three different substances, while Mr. Metallidis was found in possession of twenty-six different substances, along with hypodermic syringes.
Both individuals were transported to police headquarters for processing.
Mr. Bueno was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances, possession of prescription legend drugs, being under the influence of controlled dangerous substances, and criminal trespass. Due to his level of intoxication, he was transported to a hospital for his own safety.
Mr. Metallidis was charged with multiple counts of possession of controlled dangerous substances, possession of prescription legend drugs, being under the influence of controlled dangerous substances, multiple counts of possessing hypodermic syringes, multiple counts of distributing prescription legend drugs, and criminal trespass. He was lodged in the Morris County Jail pending a detention hearing.
Editor’s Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
