West Milford Township Police

| 29 Sep 2011 | 09:16

    August 12 - DWI - Route 23 South Richard A. Sturla, Pompton Plains, Age 56 Officer Richnavsky observed the above driving a 2005 Harley Davidson MC, get out of his lane of travel and began passing vehicles on the shoulder of Route 23. Driver (above) was found to be DWI. Driver was charged with DWI and Improper Passing. P.O. George Richnavsky August 14 - Possession of CDS - Greenwood Lake Turnpike Mike Palmieri, West Milford, Age 18 On the above date Officer Greg Post, Jr. observed a vehicle (2005 Mazda) being driven by the above with a motor vehicle violation (tinted windows). Officer Post stopped the vehicle and found the driver to have CDS. The accused (above) was charged with possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, tinted windows, provisional drivers license. P.O. Gregory Post, Jr. August 14 - DWI/Possession of CDS - Lakeshore Drive Adam Hurtado, Hewitt, Age 19 On the above date while on patrol officer observed vehicle being driven with no headlights on. Officer detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from vehicle upon vehicle stop. Officer Post observed a bag of suspected marijuana on seat of vehicle. Driver was arrested for DWI/CDS. P.O. Gregory Post, Jr. August 12 - DWI/Possession of CDS/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Echo Lake Rd. Shannon Lee Thompson, West Milford, Age 36 While on patrol Officer Brickman observed a white Honda driving on Echo Lake Road, northbound. Vehicle pulled over on side of shoulder. Officer Brickman asked if the driver needed assistance and she stated she did not. Driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Accused (above) was found to have suspected marijuana in her possession. P.O. Jill Brickman August 12 - MVA/DWI - Greenwood Lake Turnpike Glenn M. Donovan, Hewitt, Age 37 Upon officer’s he observed Vehicle facing southbound on the center line of Greenwood Lake Turnpike. Driver had exited the vehicle and ran in the woods, hiding behind a bush. Officer located the driver and spoke with him regarding the accident. Driver stated that while driving north he hit a utility pole but didn’t know how it happened. Driver was arrested for hindering apprehension, DWI, Refusal to submit to breath test, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, non-resident driving privilege ended, failure to notify change of address and careless driving. P.O. Shannon Sommerville August 8 - DWI - Clinton Road Scott M. Dominik, Hewitt, Age 30 On the above date dispatch was advised of a possible disabled vehicle off the roadway at above location. Driver was observed to be Under the influence. Driver was arrested for DWI, Failure to Maintain Lane, Careless Driving and No seatbelts. P.O. Gary Yarnall August 8 - DWI - Greenwood Lake Turnpike Tracey Novak, Hewitt, Age 32 Whole on patrol Officer Richnavsky observed a vehicle approaching northbound on Greenwood Lake Turnpike without headlights illuminated. Officer stopped the vehicle and approached the driver, asking for her license and registration. While waiting for paperwork he detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage. Driver was found to be Under the Influence. Driver was arrested for DWI, Refusal to submit to breath test. P.O. George Richnavsky