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A Beachwood woman has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing her vehicle into a utility pole, knocking out power and causing heavy traffic for several hours thereafter. The woman was driving in Toms River when she crashed. She told police that she swerved to avoid an animal,...

According to Howell Police Chief, a 54-year-old Howell Township man in a 1988 Corvette illegally passed another driver and flipped the driver off as he sped past. Moments later, the man lost control of his Corvette, drove off the road and flipped the car over onto someone's front lawn. Fortunatel...

Alcohol not only impairs your ability to operate a vehicle in the state of New Jersey but it can also affect your decision making. Did you know that in New Jersey drivers who are stopped on suspicion of DWI and refuse to submit to a breath test can face punishment more severe than first offense D...

The calls are growing louder for stiffer penalties against drivers with suspended licenses continuing to drive on New Jersey. MADD Drunk Driving Ranking In New Jersey Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has ranked New Jersey as one of the worst states in terms of drunk driving and assigned ...

An intoxicated driver crashed her vehicle into a utility pole in Toms River, knocking out power and stopping traffic. Both she and her 11-year-old passenger were sent to Community Medical Center afterwards, and neither sustained life-threatening injuries. The 28-year-old Beachwood resident said s...

If you are one of thousands of people traveling to LBI, Seaside Heights, Asbury Park or any destination in Monmouth or Ocean County, be aware that police will be on the look-out for drunk drivers. Is that cooler, case, or six-pack of beer in your car sitting on your back seat, in the trunk, or st...

The combination of hot summer weather, holidays and the beautiful New Jersey shore attracts many visitors which also bring increased highway traffic. Because of these opportunities, there are often many cases where drivers have had too much to drink while enjoying themselves, which can lead to a ...

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that there is no requirement for a jury trial, when deciding a conviction for DWI, even when the accused faces jail time. In May the New Jersey Supreme Court, in a 5-1 opinion, ruled on a case of whether a driver is entitled to a jury trial for a DWI. I...

Drivers with suspended licenses in the State of New Jersey are getting closer to being granted restricted licenses that would allow them to travel to and from work. A bill proposed by State Senator Shirley Turner would allow drivers who have lost their license due to unpaid vehicle surcharges and...

New Jersey State Police statistics rank Monmouth County third in fatal car crashes with 19 fatal auto accidents to date in 2016.  Ocean County had 15 fatal car crashes to date, ranking alongside Gloucester County for the same time period.  Fatal car crashes for all New Jersey counties to date is ...

A Red Bull delivery truck driver suffered minor injuries when he crashed his truck on Atlantic Avenue in Wall. The twenty-eight year old Ocean Grove resident was charged with driving while intoxicated after his truck veered off the road, struck a utility pole and a fence and finally stopped betwe...

This 4th of July weekend be prepared for DWI checkpoints on your journey back home from a late night party at a Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights or Long Beach Island bar. The number of summer DWI or sobriety checkpoints on Garden State Parkway have been increased. Jersey Shore party enthusiasts wh...

While the normal DUI charge has serious consequences and ramifications, the DUI charge for underage drivers has even more substantial implications. Young people tend to be less experienced drivers, which can sometimes result in injuries or fatalities from accidents. But young people under the inf...

A DUI charge, or N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 offense, is a motor vehicle violation that results from poor decision making. Individuals must be cognizant of the fact that their decisions ultimately affect those around them – their community, their families, and their loved ones. According to the Center for D...

A twenty-year old man from Wall was driving his pickup truck when it left the road and crashed, taking out two utility poles on Allenwood Road and 18th Avenue in Wall, NJ. The driver suffered non-life threatening injuries but in the process knocked out power to over 1,000 residents in Spring Lake...

A police officer cannot pull someone over for no reason. However, there may be issues with your car that could lead to a traffic stop. In addition, there are things many drivers do on a regular basis that could get them pulled over. Here are 10 simple things to think about when driving in New Jer...

A 17-year-old who was walking early on a Sunday morning was killed after being hit by a driver who was under the influence of alcohol. The teen, who was a senior at Burlington City High School and a member of ROTC, was pronounced dead at the scene, which took place on Route 130 in Burlington. De...

With the summer at the Jersey Shore season quickly approaching and the high school prom season is upon us, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office is increasing their focus on motorists' safety, in particular driving under the influence (DUI). Many local municipalities including Toms River, Jackson ...

The annual Click It or Ticket campaign began nationwide on May 23rd and continues through June 5th. Many New Jersey towns have received grants of $5,000 from the state's Division of Highway Safety, so they can put additional officers on the road looking for seatbelt violations. However, towns tha...

Summer is just around the corner and law enforcement, including the Toms River, Brick, and Jackson police, are making plans to deal with the increase in the number of drunk drivers they see each year. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, the increase efforts to remove drunk drivers ...

Recently, a 41-year old nun was convicted of drunk driving after backing into an auto repair shop in western New Jersey. Her defense at the trial, which lasted for five hours, was that she was unaware she had been driving after taking the sleeping pill Ambien. The Ambien defense brought some chal...

There are a lot of risks involved when a person gets behind the wheel of a car and drives drunk. To them, it's a matter of getting where they want to be and being “adult” enough to get there on their own. Maybe they don't want to bother anyone by asking for a ride. Maybe they feel like they can h...

In Monmouth County, driving while intoxicated (DWI) (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50) of alcohol or drugs can have serious consequences, especially if you are involved in an accident within a school zone, where the penalties for a DWI are increased. This is true in the case of the driver who struck a police of...

A Driving While Under the Influence (DWI) arrest can be a very scary and overwhelming experience. A DWI arrest can be especially stressful because of the uncertainty that lies ahead. The possibility of going to jail, the threat of fines and/or losing your license can make the situation that more ...

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious motor vehicle offense that can lead to time in jail, hefty fines, penalties, surcharges, IDRC classes and the loss of your license. If you happen to have an accident while you were driving drunk, there is the possibility that you will now be facing cri...