LAKEHURST – A Pennsylvania man was arrested and charged for driving under the influence and illegally having a gun, police said.
On July 2 at around 1:45 a.m., Officer John Dolan of the Lakehurst Police Department pulled over a black GMC that was traveling westbound on Route 70 for several traffic violations, including failing to maintain its lane and driving on the shoulder.
The driver, 35-year-old Oscar Carrillo of Reading, PA, was found to be under the influence of alcohol and as a result was placed under arrest.
Police searched the car and found a loaded 9mm handgun in the glove compartment. It was later determined that Carrillo did not possess a NJ firearms ID card or a NJ permit to carry a firearm.
Carrillo was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Possession of High-Capacity Magazines, Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane of Travel, Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle, and Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle.
He was transported to the Lakehurst Police Department for processing and lodged at the Ocean County Jail. Assisting on scene was Officer Anthony Florio.
All criminal charges are merely accusations, and all subjects are innocent until proven guilty.
The public is reminded that they may report suspicious activity and remain anonymous or use the tip link at lakehurstpolice.org.
