DWI and Under the Influence of CDS

DATE: 03/04/15                     CASE:15-02324

TIME OF STOP: 20:29

ROADWAY: Flora Ave

NAME OF THE ACCUSED: Juvenile no information given

AGE OF THE ACCUSED: 17

ACCUSED LIVES IN: Hopatcong

STOPPED BY: Ptl. Bianculli

REASON FOR THE STOP: Headlight out

ANY RESISTANCE: No

CHARGES AGAINST THE ACCUSED: DWI, Reckless Driving, Maintenance of Lamps, Possession of Paraphernalia and being Under the Influence of CDS

ANY OTHER INFORMATION: Officer Bianculli was on Flora Ave when he saw a vehicle with a headlight out.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke to the 17-year old female driver.  Officer Bianculli could smell the strong odor of burnt marijuana on the driver.  She handed him a glass marijuana pipe from the trunk.  Officer Bianculli who is a DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) gave the driver Field Sobriety Tests which indicate the use of drugs.  She failed the tests.  She was arrested and taken to headquarters where she was tested further by Officer Bainculli.  She was charged and later released to a family member.

Smoking marijuana or being under the influence of  prescription medications that impair your driving is DWI-Driving while intoxicated.  Intoxication is defined as being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.  We have DRE Officers who go through extensive training in testing drivers for impairment due to drugs. Those of you who take narcotic prescriptions be aware that you cannot drive while under the influence of them.   

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