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Egg Harbor Township Police Launch Crackdown on Impaired Driving

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Egg Harbor Township Police Launch Crackdown on Impaired Driving

**Egg Harbor Township, NJ** – The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is set to initiate roving patrols during the holiday season to enforce laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. From Friday, December 6, lasting through January 1, officers will be on duty to identify and apprehend reckless, careless, and impaired drivers.

The department plans to enhance enforcement through saturation patrols in targeted areas within the township. These patrols aim to arrest drivers operating under the influence and reduce reckless driving.

This year, Egg Harbor Township Police have responded to 1,900 reported crashes. They have made 123 DWI arrests, dealt with 40 crashes involving impaired drivers, and attended 10 fatal crashes resulting in 11 deaths.

The police department urges everyone to ensure their holiday activities do not lead to impaired driving. Residents are reminded to plan for a safe and sober ride home if their celebrations involve alcohol or other impairing substances.

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Gloucester Township Police Arrest Five for Driving While Intoxicated

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Gloucester Township Police Arrests Five for Driving While Intoxicated

**Gloucester Township, NJ** – Between 6:51 p.m. Friday and 3:19 a.m. Saturday, the Gloucester Township Police responded to five separate vehicle crashes involving suspected intoxicated drivers. The incidents took place on state highways and residential streets, resulting in damage to multiple vehicles, personal property, and utility poles. All drivers suspected of Driving While Intoxicated were taken into custody, processed, and released pending a court appearance.

The first crash occurred on the Black Horse Pike at Lower Landing Road when a vehicle struck a utility pole. The driver, residing in Crabapple Court, Blackwood, was unharmed. The second incident happened on Millbridge Road where the driver failed to negotiate a curve, causing the vehicle to flip after hitting a parked car. The driver was a resident of Millbridge Apartments and was not injured.

The third crash took place on Cressmont Avenue, with a resident finding an unknown vehicle parked in their driveway and a male passed out on the lawn. The parked vehicle had damage on both sides from colliding with other parked cars. The driver lived on Chews Landing Road, Lindenwold, and was not harmed

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