Drinking and driving in jackson township during covid-19 pandemic

Drinking and Driving in Jackson Township During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted by
1 min read
April 21, 2020

JACKSON, NJ – Drunk drivers in Jackson Township just aren’t following New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s “Stay at Home” order.  Police here reported three incidents where drivers just couldn’t resist the urge to get trashed and get behind the wheel.

Thursday April 16:

– DWI: At 1855 hours, officers responded to the report of a car vs. utility pole motor vehicle crash on Bowman Road. During the investigation, the 61 year old male driver was transported to an area hospital for treatment and was later charged with driving while intoxicated and other motor vehicle violations. The roadway was closed while repairs to the pole were made.
– Also on this date, officers responded to a report of an overdose, missing person, crisis intervention and several dispute calls.

Sunday April 19:

– DWI: At 0704 hours, officers responded to the Quick Chek located on South New Prospect Road on the report of a male who appeared to be sleeping in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle. The investigation resulted in the arrest of the 23 year old male driver for driving while intoxicated. He was processed and released on summons pending a court appearance.

– DWI: At 1805 hours, officers responded to the lake in Colliers Mills located off of Hawkin Road on the report of a disabled motor vehicle and distraught female. Officers located the vehicle and 60 year old female driver who claimed to have been out shopping earlier and somehow ended up in Colliers Mills. First Aid responded to check the female and afterwards the investigation continued and she was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and the vehicle was impounded. She was processed and charged with driving while intoxicated and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. She was released on summons pending a court appearance.

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.

Don't Miss

Exit mobile version