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Driver arrested for DUI after swerving onto West Oakland Avenue from Route 208

Oakland, NJ – A Highland Lakes man was arrested earlier this month after police received a complaint about a potentially intoxicated driver traveling northbound on Route 208, prompting a response from multiple officers in the area.

On Friday, November 8, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Franklin Lakes Police were alerted to the vehicle, which was reportedly swerving as it headed toward Oakland. Officer Nicholas Maricich located the vehicle as it exited I-287 South and initiated a traffic stop on West Oakland Avenue.

Following a roadside investigation, the 34-year-old driver was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Police confirmed that the suspect was transported to the station for processing and later released to a responsible adult.

The suspect’s name was not released. Charges will be heard in Oakland Municipal Court at a later date.

Officer Jacquelyn Jensen and Sergeant Jonathan Coleman assisted in the stop.

Key Points

Franklin Lakes Police responded to a report of a suspected drunk driver on November 8
A 34-year-old Highland Lakes man was arrested after being stopped in Oakland
The suspect was processed and released pending a municipal court appearance

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