JACKSON – The Jackson Township Police recently made multiple traffic arrests that included DWIs and more.
At about 9 a.m. on June 15, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz witnessed two cars stopped on Jackson Mills Road near the intersection of Eltone Road. When he approached the drivers, he saw one man throwing objects at the windshield of a second car.
After investigating the incident, it was determined that the fight began on Interstate 195 with drivers alleging that the other had been tailgating them. Police said that Peter Striano, 70, of Jackson, drove his Jeep in front of the female driving a Range Rover and slammed his brakes. With both cars stopped on Jackson Mills Road, Striano threw a handful of coins at the woman’s windshield causing $1,000 worth of damage.
Officer Robert Reiff arrested Striano and he was charged with criminal mischief. He was also issued motor vehicle summonses by the Chief. He later was released on summons pending a court appearance.
Later that day around 5 p.m., multiple officers reported to South Stump Tavern Road for a car crash. Police found a Chevy van rolled onto its roof. It had hit a tree and utility pole, with the driver seeming to have fled the area. Multiple beer cans, White Claw seltzer and marijuana were found inside the car by police.
In the area, Sgt. Mike Kelly observed a man walking who appeared to match the description provided of the driver of the van. The man, identified as Thomas Greenhoe, 37, of Jackson, took a sobriety test and was arrested.
Greenhoe was charged with failure to report an accident, failure to maintain lane, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, careless driving and failure to submit to breath testing. He was released on summons pending a court appearance.
Another DWI arrest was made at 9:44 p.m. after reports of a Mercedes driving erratically on Toms River Road.
Officer John Araneda discovered the car parked on Bowman Road with the driver using his cell phone. When talking to the driver, Araneda smelled alcohol and observed impairment.
After conducting a field sobriety test, the man was placed under arrest for DWI and the vehicle was impounded. While searching the car, an open bottle of brandy was recovered.
The driver, identified as Odell Price, 44, of East Orange was processed and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. He was released on summons pending a court appearance.
The public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
