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Hockessin man arrested for DUI and vehicular assault in Newark crash
Hockessin man arrested for DUI and vehicular assault in Newark crash
NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Tristan Proffitt from Hockessin for vehicular assault, DUI, and related charges following a crash that occurred Saturday night.
On Saturday at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Paper Mill Road and Polly Drummond Hill Road. Preliminary investigations revealed that a Kia Sportage, driven by Proffitt, was traveling northbound on Polly Drummond Hill Road and entered the intersection after running a red light.
At the same time, a Kia Forte was traveling southbound on Paper Mill Road when it was struck by the Sportage. Troopers contacted Proffitt at the scene and observed signs of impairment, leading to a DUI investigation.
After administering Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, authorities determined that Proffitt was impaired and took him into custody without incident. The driver of the Forte, a 40-year-old man from Middletown, and his passenger, a 21-year-old man from Newark, were both transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Proffitt was taken to Troop 6, where he was charged with two counts of first-degree vehicular assault, driving a vehicle under the influence of a combination of alcohol and any drug, and failure to stop at a red light. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.
The police investigation remains ongoing as authorities evaluate the incident’s circumstances.
A Hockessin man faces serious charges after allegedly causing a major crash while impaired.
Jet ski racing incident injures two children in Florida
Jet ski racing incident injures two children in Florida
MADEIRA BEACH, FL — A man from New York faces charges after allegedly injuring two children while racing a jet ski on Sunday afternoon. Daniel Grubert, 48, is charged with two counts of boating under the influence causing serious bodily injury and one count of reckless operation of a vessel.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. while Grubert was operating a rented 2024 Yamaha WaveRunner near Johns Pass. Grubert reportedly claimed to have consumed only one alcoholic beverage, a can of Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, prior to the crash. He admitted to drinking a single Twisted Tea, according to his arrest affidavit.
Grubert is accused of crashing into another Yamaha WaveRunner operated by 45-year-old Walter Wodzien, who had two children, aged 7 and 8, riding with him. All three were ejected from the jet ski during the collision. The sheriff’s office stated that Grubert was racing another jet ski and “took his eyes off his direction of travel.”
When Grubert realized a crash was imminent, he reportedly jumped off the WaveRunner, allowing it to move unmanned into Wodzien’s jet ski. The Madeira Beach Fire Department recovered the children from the water and transported them to a local hospital. One child suffered life-threatening injuries, while the other sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators noted signs of impairment in Grubert, including an odor of alcohol on his breath and red eyes. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested on the scene. Grubert remains in custody at the Pinellas County Jail.
The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of reckless boating behavior.
A New York man faces serious charges after his jet ski racing led to injuries of two children in Florida.
DWI arrest following hit-and-run crash in Hackettstown
DWI arrest following hit-and-run crash in Hackettstown
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – A 25-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, after being involved in a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday, October 1, around 5:39 p.m.
Police received a report of a crash at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Route 46. Upon investigation, officers learned that a 2022 Ford pickup truck struck another vehicle and fled the scene.
Shortly after, the Warren County Dispatch Center received a report of an erratic black Ford pickup truck traveling in the area of Washington Street. A caller provided details about the vehicle, including a registration number that matched the one from the earlier incident.
A passenger in the struck vehicle sustained an injury but declined medical attention. Officers located the suspect vehicle entering River’s Edge Gardens Apartments on Mountain Avenue.
The driver was identified as Eleazar J. Franco-Diaz of Hackettstown. Officers reported detecting the odor of alcohol in the vehicle and noted an open can of Michelob Ultra in the center console.
Franco-Diaz was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury, failure to report an accident, and reckless driving. He was released to a family member pending a court appearance.
The charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
A night of recklessness leads to serious charges for a Hackettstown driver.
Hackettstown woman arrested for drug possession in vehicle
Hackettstown woman arrested for drug possession in vehicle
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — A woman was arrested on Thursday for drug possession after police found her slumped over in her vehicle holding a pipe. Officers from the Hackettstown police department responded to the intersection of Route 46 and East Plane Street at approximately 7:39 p.m.
The woman, identified as Mary K. McCrystal, 36, of Mansfield Township, was discovered in the driver’s seat of her vehicle. On the seat, officers observed a glass pipe containing residue and a plastic bag with a white powdery substance.
During the investigation, McCrystal was found to be in possession of suspected heroin. She was arrested and charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.
In addition to the drug charges, McCrystal received several motor vehicle summonses, including driving while suspended and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle. She was also cited for having an open or unsealed container of alcohol in her vehicle.
McCrystal was released pending a court appearance. The charges in this case are merely accusations, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Authorities continue to address drug-related issues in the community, focusing on enforcement as well as prevention efforts.
A local woman faces serious drug charges after her vehicle was found in a compromised state.
Illegal Alien indicted for murder after driving SUV into 16-year-old girl and her monther
Man indicted for murder after driving SUV into 16-year-old girl in Elmhurst
QUEENS, NY – Edwin Cruz Gomez was indicted on multiple charges including second-degree murder and attempted murder after a fatal incident involving a 16-year-old girl on Roosevelt Avenue. The charges stem from an event in which Gomez intentionally drove his vehicle into the victim and her family.
District Attorney Melinda Katz reported details of the case, stating that Gomez had sexually propositioned Jhoanny Saray Gomez-Alvarez and her mother shortly before the collision. “As alleged, the defendant crudely propositioned 16-year-old Jhoanny Saray Gomez-Alvarez and her mother for sex,” Katz noted.
Cruz Gomez, 38, was arraigned on a 15-count indictment that includes three counts of murder in the second degree, three counts of attempted murder, and aggravated vehicular homicide among other charges. He is currently remanded until his next court appearance on December 2, facing a potential sentence of up to 27 1/3 years to life in prison.
The incident reportedly occurred on September 13, at approximately 4:10 a.m., near the Prima Donna Restaurant. Following a confrontation with the victim’s stepfather, Gomez allegedly entered his vehicle and drove onto the sidewalk, targeting the family. The vehicle struck Gomez-Alvarez, killing her, and injured her mother.
Emergency responders confirmed that the 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her mother was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.
Gomez attempted to evade capture by reporting an assault to NYPD officers nearby. He led them back to the collision location where he had abandoned his vehicle.
A breath analysis conducted after the incident determined Gomez’s blood alcohol content was between .18 and .21 percent. The investigation was conducted by Detective Timothy Ziegler of the NYPD’s 110th Detective Squad.
Assistant District Attorney Gabriel J. Reale is leading the prosecution in the case, with the support of other assistant district attorneys under the supervision of the Homicide Bureau.
A man is facing serious charges for allegedly driving his SUV into a teenager, resulting in tragedy on a Queens street.