Clark Woman Charged for DWI after Found Slumped Over Wheel Early Tuesday Morning

Charlie Dwyer

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Clark woman was charged for DWI in Lacey Township early Tuesday morning

According to police, on Tuesday, at 6:39 a.m., Officer Hutman responded to Wawa, 444 South Main Street, for a report of a female slumped over the wheel of a vehicle.

“Officers made contact with the driver, Jennifer Melchione, 50, of Clark, NJ, who appeared to be under the influence of CDS,” police alleged. “At the conclusion of the on-scene investigation, Jennifer was arrested for DWI.  Jennifer was then transported to police headquarters for processing.”


Chief Michael DiBella said, “Jennifer was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.  Jennifer was also charged on a criminal complaint summons for Possession of CDS and Use/Being Under the Influence of CDS.”

She was served her copies of the complaints and later released in accordance with John’s Law.

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