DWI Arrest in Hopatcong
DATE: 09/07/14 CASE:14-10234
TIME OF STOP: 02:46
ROADWAY: Maxim Drive
NAME OF THE ACCUSED: Michael Mania
AGE OF THE ACCUSED: 36
ACCUSED LIVES IN: Church Street Montclair NJ
STOPPED BY: Ptl. Bianculli
REASON FOR THE STOP: He almost ran the officers over
ANY RESISTANCE: No
CHARGES AGAINST THE ACCUSED: DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to maintain lane
ANY OTHER INFORMATION: Officer Biancull and Officer Sadowski were investigating a complaint on Maxim Drive. They saw a white Kia drift off of the South bound lane of Maxim drive onto the shoulder of the road. This vehicle came at them on the shoulder almost striking first a telephone pole and then them. The officers moved out of the way as the vehicle passed them. They ran to their police cars and went after the vehicle. When the vehicle was stopped they found Michael Mania behind the wheel. He was highly intoxicated. After the Field Sobriety Tests were attempted by him he was arrested and taken to Headquarters. He was given the Alcotest. He was over 3 times the legal limit. He was charged and later released to a family member.
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