September 9, 2021
EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
1) Drugs
Location: Route 130/Route 571 Time/Date: 2:00 PM, 9/3/2021
The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 130 near Route 571 after observing a vehicle with a broken tail light. During the motor vehicle stop the individuals admitted to possessing drugs. The officer conducted a vehicle search and located heroin, methamphetamine, and hypodermic needles. The individuals were placed under arrest and later released pending court action.
Defendant: Erica Cooper Hamilton, NJ 38 Years of Age
Charges: Possession of Heroin
Possession of Hypodermic Needles Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession of Methamphetamine Driving While Suspended Unlicensed Driver
Maintenance of Lamps CDS in a Motor Vehicle
Defendant: Edward Erwin Pemberton, NJ 33 Years of Age
Charges: Possession of Heroin
Possession of Hypodermic Needles Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Nicholas Hoffmann
2) DUI
Location: Route 33/Woodside Avenue Time/Date: 2:50 AM, 9/4/2021
The officer responded to Route 33 near Woodside Avenue for a reported erratic driver. The officer located the vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing it fail to maintain the lane of travel. The individual exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The individual was later released pending court action.
Defendant: Charges:
Olvan Lopez-Flores South River, NJ
41 Years of Age
DUI
Careless Driving Reckless Driving
Failure to Maintain Lane
Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Michael Pidhorecki
3) DUI
Location: Burger King (450 Route 130 South) Time/Date: 9:30 PM, 9/5/2021
The officer responded to Burger King on Route 130 for a citizen dispute. The officer located the involved individual in the drive-thru lane arguing with store employees. The individual exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The individual was later released pending court action.
Defendant: Edwin Feliciano East Windsor, NJ 49 Years of Age
Charges: DUI
Careless Driving Reckless Driving
Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Tyler Clark
4) DUI
Location: Route 33/Route 133 Time/Date: 6:45 PM, 9/6/2021
The officer responded to Route 33 near Route 133 for a single vehicle motor vehicle accident. Investigation revealed that a motorcyclist lost balance and crashed after attempting to avoid colliding with another vehicle while traveling on Route 33 West. The individual exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The individual was later released pending court action.
Defendant: Charges:
Ryan Szczesny East Windsor, NJ 33 Years of Age
DUI
Careless Driving Reckless Driving
Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Brian Rust
5) Shoplifting
Location: Walmart (839 Route 130 North) Time/Date: 9:05 AM, 9/7/2021
The officer responded to Walmart for a reported shoplifting. The officer located the individual in a nearby parking lot. Investigation revealed that the individual left the store without paying for merchandise valued at $228.54. The individual was arrested and later released pending court action.
Defendant: Charges:
Abigail Abbott East Windsor, NJ 26 Years of Age
Shoplifting
Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Evan McNamara
The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
