The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office is investigating a social media post and video claiming to show an open beer can inside a vehicle used by the Lakewood police chief.

The video, a recorded copy of which was obtained by the Asbury Park Press, shows an open 24-ounce Yuengling Light can in a cupholder inside a parked vehicle.See the copy of the video at the top of this story.

The video appears to be recorded at the Raintree Towne Center at the corner of West Main Street and Wemrock Road in Freehold Township.

Prosecutor's spokesman Al Della Fave said the office had seen the video and was pursuing an investigation.

“We are aware of it and (investigating) its authenticity,” Della Fave said. “An internal investigation would be the next step in ascertaining the origin and circumstances surrounding the video.”

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It is unclear who shot the 8-second video. The copy obtained by the Press shows the username “gregory213.” A search for that name on social media app SnapChat showed the user was “Greg Meyer” on Monday.

Lakewood Police Chief Gregory H. Meyer has led the police department since 2016 and uses the officer identification number 213, according to public records previously obtained by the Press. Meyer’s cellphone number, obtained from a public records database, matched the phone number associated with the SnapChat account.

When the Press called Meyer's cellphone Monday, Meyer said he did not know about the video, did not record it, and said he did not have SnapChat before hanging up. Several voicemails left on Meyer's office and cellphones, and an email to Meyer and the police department spokesman, were not returned.

Lakewood Township attorney Steven Secare declined to comment on the video.

Having an open container of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle is punishable by a $200 fine in New Jersey.

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Stacey Barchenger: 732-427-0114; sbarchenger@gannettnj.com