June 17, 2021

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–East Windsor Police Blotter through June 16, 2021.

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1)            DUI

Location: Route 33/Route 133 Time/Date: 2:10 AM, 6/4/2021

The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a vehicle stopped in the lane of travel on Route 33 near Route 133. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests . The individual was later released pending court action.

Defendant:                         Marco   Vivar East Winds or, NJ 25 Years of Age

Charges:              DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Bryan Butchon

2)            DUI

Location : Etra Road/Ward Street Time/Date: 12:15 AM, 6/6/2021

The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing the vehicle fail to maintain its lane. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The individual was later released pending court action.

Defendant:         Jose Morocho-Arias Hightstown, NJ

34 Years of Age

 Charges:             DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Failure to Maintain Lane Failure to Wear Seatbelt

Arresting Officer: Sergeant David Oleksy

3)            Drugs

Location: Days Inn

Time/Date : 4:15 AM, 6/6/2021

The officer located a disoriented male in the Days Inn parking lot. While speaking with the individual , the officer observed drug paraphernalia in plain view inside his vehicle. The officer conducted a vehicle search and located wax folds of heroin and hypodermic needles. The individual was arrested and released pending court action.

Defendant:         David Rakowski Clarksburg, NJ 41 Years of Age

Charges:              Possession of Heroin

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Joseph Zucchero

4)            DUI

Location : Probasco Road Time/Date: 8:35 PM, 6/6/2021

The officer responded to Probasco Road, at the request of a neighboring police agency, to search for a vehicle regarding a motor vehicle accident that occurred in their jurisdiction. The officer located the involved vehicle and individual, who appeared intoxicated. The individual admitted to driving the vehicle and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests . The individual was later released pending court action.

Defendant:                         Edgar Ortega East Windsor, NJ 50 Years of Age

Charges:              DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

 Arresting Officer : Patrol Officer Joseph Zucchero

5)            DUI

Location: Route 133/Route 33 Time/Date : 12:30 AM, 6/9/2021

The officer responded to Route 133 East near Route 33 for a single car motor vehicle accident. Investigation revealed that the driver struck a guardrail. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests . The individual was later released pending court action.

Defendant:                         Nina Hannah Dundalk , MD 31 Years of Age

Charges:              DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Failure to Maintain Lane Driving While Suspended Unlicensed Driver

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Nicholas Hoffmann

6)            DUI

Location: Route 571/Route 133 Time/Date: 12:50 AM, 6/12/2021

The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing the vehicle make an improper turn and fail to maintain its lane.   The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The individual was later released pending court action.

Defendant:                         Maeve Sheridan East Windsor, NJ 22 Years of Age

Charges:              DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Failure to Maintain Lane Improper Turn

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Joseph Zucchero

7)            DUI

Location: Route 130 South Time/Date: 1:05 PM, 6/12/2021

The officer responded to Route 130 South near Royal Plaza for a single car motor vehicle accident. Investigation revealed that the car struck a utility pole and the driver suffered minor injuries. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest. The driver was taken to RWJ Hamilton hospital for treatment and was released pending court action.

Defendant:

Charges:

Nicholas Baka Newark, NJ

55 Years of Age

DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Failure to Maintain Lane Umegistered Vehicle

Open Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Nicholas Enea

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8)            DUI

Location: Route 130/Route 133 Time/Date: 10:50 PM, 6/14/2021

The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing the vehicle fail to properly utilize its turn signal while making a lane change. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The individual was later released pending court action.

Defendant:

Charges

David Angelo Toms River, NJ 57 Years of Age

DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving Failure to Signal Obstructing Traffic

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Michael Whalen

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The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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