December 2, 2021

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Remember that all accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a Court of law.

DUI

Location: Town Center Plaza Time/Date: 2:39 AM, 11/21/2021

The officer conducted a field inquiry with an idling, parked vehicle in the rear of the Town Center Plaza. The officer observed open cans of beer inside the vehicle. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under a1Test after failing field sobriety tests. The driver was later released pending court action.

Defendant: Anthony Pope Long Branch, NJ 46 Years of Age

Charges: DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

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

A1Testing Officer: Patrol Officer Joseph Zucchero

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Drugs

Location: Milford Road Time/Date: 11:20 PM, 11/21/2021

The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a vehicle with an expired registration. The officer observed prescription drugs that were not prescribed to the driver in plain view. The driver was placed under arrest and later released pending court action.

Defendant: Jason Restifo New Milford, CT 44 Years of Age

Charges: Possession of a Prescription Legend Drug Unregistered Vehicle

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer John Cate

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Shoplifting

Location: Shop Rite (319 Route 130 North) Time/Date: 1:45 PM, 11/25/2021

The officer responded to Shop Rite for a reported shoplifting. The officer located the individual in the parking lot actively running away from Loss Prevention personnel. The individual immediately complied with the officer’s command to stop running and was arrested.

Investigation revealed that the individual left the store without paying for $118.14 worth of merchandise. The individual was later released pending court action.

Defendant: Freddy Campoverde East Windsor, NJ 50 Years of Age

Charge: Shoplifting

 Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Dylan Barlow

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DUI

Location: Route 33/Lake Drive Time/Date: 11:10 PM, 11/27/2021

The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a vehicle make an improper lane change without utilizing its tum signal. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The driver was later released pending court action.

Defendant: Giovani Jimenez Hightstown, NJ 32 Years of Age

 Charges: DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving Unlicensed Driver

Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle Improper Turn

Failure to Use Turn Signal Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Joshua Pohl

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DUI

Location: Twin Rivers Drive/Overton Road Time/Date: 12:10 AM, 11/29/2021

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

Defendant: Nicholas Salvadore East Windsor, NJ 50 Years of Age

Charges: DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving Unlicensed Driver

Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle Failure to Maintain Lane

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Joshua Pohl

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DUI

Location: Route 130/Hankins Road Time/Date: 8:00 PM, 11/30/2021

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

Defendant:  Juan Garcia Trenton, NJ 44 Years of Age

Charges: Juan Garcia Trenton, NJ 44 Years of Age

DUI Reckless Driving

 Careless Driving Unlicensed Driver Driving While Suspended

Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle Failure to Maintain Lane

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Thomas Nicola

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DUI/Lewdness

Location: Etra Road/Disbrow Hill Road Time/Date: 11:57 PM, 12/1/2021

The officer conducted a field inquiry on vehicle that was parked at the Etra Lake boat ramp. Upon approach, the officer observed the individual committing a lewd act. The individual exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The individual was later released pending court action.

Defendant: Steven Pozza Millstone, NJ 55 Years of Age

Charges: DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Refuse to Submit to Breath Test Lewdness

 Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Michael Whalen

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

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