October 7, 2021

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)-East Windsor Police Blotter though September 29, 2021.

1. Obstructing

Location: Route 33/Lake Drive Time/Date: 11:27 PM, 9/22/2021

The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a vehicle speeding on Route 133. During the motor vehicle stop the individual provided a false name to the officer. Once the individual’s true identity was established the officer discovered an active warrant for his arrest. The individual was arrested and later turned over to the custody of the Monmouth county Sheriffs Department for the active warrant. .

Defendant:

Charges:

Lester Brown Trenton, NJ

51 Years of Age

Obstructing Hindering Unlicensed Driver

Driving While Suspended

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Michael Whalen

2. DUI/Assault by Auto

Location: Route 130/Town Center Road Time/Date: 6:22 PM, 9/25/2021

The officer responded to Route 130 south near Town Center Road for a reported motor vehicle collision involving four vehicles. Investigation revealed that the driver of vehicle #I rear-ended vehicle #2 as vehicle #2 was stopped in traffic. Vehicle #1 careened off of vehicle #2 and struck vehicle #3, which in-turn caused vehicle #3 to jolt forward and strike vehicle #4. Four occupants in vehicle #3 complained of pain but refused medical treatment. The driver of vehicle #1 displayed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The individual was arrested and later released pending court action.

Defendant:

Charges:

Octavio·Flores-Flores East Windsor, NJ

45 Years of Age

Assault by Auto (4 counts) Child Endangerment

DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Brian Rust

3. DUI

Location: Target (70 Route 571) Time/Date: 9:15 PM, 9/25/2021

The officer responded to the Target parking lot for a female reportedly slumped over behind the wheel. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The officer subsequently conducted a vehicle search and located a powdery substance and prescription narcotics in the vehicle. The individual  was later released pending court action.

Defendant:            Candelari Noriega East Windsor, NJ 40 Years of Age

Charges:                DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle

Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (X2) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Under the Influence of CDS

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Christopher McDermott

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All accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a Court of law.

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