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Morris Township DWI and Drug Arrests

The Morris Township Police Department released a news report summarizing several arrests made between January 1st and January 26th, 2012. The arrests included multiple individuals charged with driving while intoxicated who were pulled over for erratic or speeding driving. Others were charged with marijuana possession or intent to distribute after police searched their vehicles and found drugs, paraphernalia or large amounts of marijuana. All individuals were processed at the police station and released pending future court dates.

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  • Defendant Rights,
  • Equipment Violations,
  • Police HQ Processing,
  • Police Department,
  • Incident Summaries,
  • Community Policing,
  • Vehicle Impoundment,
  • Police Accountability,
  • Incident Reports,
  • Police Preparedness
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Morris Township DWI and Drug Arrests

The Morris Township Police Department released a news report summarizing several arrests made between January 1st and January 26th, 2012. The arrests included multiple individuals charged with driving while intoxicated who were pulled over for erratic or speeding driving. Others were charged with marijuana possession or intent to distribute after police searched their vehicles and found drugs, paraphernalia or large amounts of marijuana. All individuals were processed at the police station and released pending future court dates.

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Topics covered

  • Defendant Rights,
  • Equipment Violations,
  • Police HQ Processing,
  • Police Department,
  • Incident Summaries,
  • Community Policing,
  • Vehicle Impoundment,
  • Police Accountability,
  • Incident Reports,
  • Police Preparedness

MORRIS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

49 Woodland Avenue, Convent Station, NJ 07961 Phone (973) 539-0777 Fax (973) 326-7485

NEWS RELEASE

Date: 02/02/2012 Prepared by: Capt. Rich Ferrone Contact Number: 973-326-7482 Incident: DWI I.R. #: 2012-00054 Date/Time: January 01, 2012@4:10pm Location: Summit Rd. Summary of Incident/Arrest: Gregory Marks of Morris Township, NJ was charged with DWI. On January 01, 2012 Sgt. Mark DiCarlo and Lt. Ed Conrads observed a blue Toyota Celica driving erratically on Summit Rd. After stopping the vehicle, the officers determined Marks was operating his vehicle while impaired. He was arrested for DWI and his vehicle was impounded. After he completed processing at Morris Township Police HQ, he was released pending a future date in Municipal Court. Suspect/Defendant(s): Name(1): Gregory Marks Age: 61 Charges: DWI NOTE: Despite these pending charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a trial at which the defendant has all of his/her rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions and relevant state law. Town: Morris Township, NJ Sex: M

MORRIS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT


49 Woodland Avenue, Convent Station, NJ 07961 Phone (973) 539-0777 Fax (973) 326-7485

NEWS RELEASE

Date: 02/02/2012 Prepared by: Capt. Rich Ferrone Contact Number: 973-326-7482 Incident: Marijuana Possession I.R. #: 2012-00434 Date/Time: January 06, 2012@12:07AM Location: West Hanover Ave. Summary of Incident/Arrest: On January 06, 2012 at approximately 12:07 am Ptl. Dan Elig stopped a green Volvo on West Hanover Ave. for an equipment violation. When Ptl. Elig made contact with the driver, Ennis and his passengers, he immediately noticed what he suspected was the odor of burning marijuana. After consenting to the officers request to search the vehicle a small amount of suspected marijuana was located. Ennis was arrested and processed at Police HQ. He was later released pending a future court date in Municipal Court. Suspect/Defendant(s): Name(1): Daniel J. Ennis Age: 20 Town: Madison, NJ Charges: Possession of Under 50 grams of Marijuana; Maintenance of Lamps; Failure to Exhibit a Valid Registration

NOTE: Despite these pending charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a trial at which the defendant has all of his/her rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions and relevant state law.

MORRIS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT


49 Woodland Avenue, Convent Station, NJ 07961 Phone (973) 539-0777 Fax (973) 326-7485

NEWS RELEASE

Date: 02/02/2012 Prepared by: Capt. Rich Ferrone Contact Number: 973-326-7482 Incident: DWI I.R. #: 2012-00731 Date/Time: January 09, 2012@21:38pm Location: Morris St. Summary of Incident/Arrest: Dennis Tighe of Morristown, NJ was charged with DWI. On January 9, 2012, Ptl. Chris Tongring observed a white Toyota Camry driving 80mph in a 55mph zone of Route 287. Investigation determined Tighe was operating his vehicle while impaired. He was arrested and his vehicle was impounded. After he completed processing at Morris Township Police HQ, he was released pending a future court date in Municipal Court. Suspect/Defendant(s): Name(1): Denis Tighe Age: 28 Town: Morristown, NJ Sex: M

Charges: Speeding; DWI; Refusal to Provide Breath Samples; Carless Driving; Driving without Liability Insurance; Tailgating; and Failure to Exhibit Documents NOTE: Despite these pending charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a trial at which the defendant has all of his/her rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions and relevant state law.

MORRIS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT


49 Woodland Avenue, Convent Station, NJ 07961 Phone (973) 539-0777 Fax (973) 326-7485

NEWS RELEASE

Date: 02/02/2012 Prepared by: Capt. Rich Ferrone Contact Number: 973-326-7482 Incident: DWI I.R. #: 2012-01163 Date/Time: January 15, 2012@05:02am Location: Madison Avenue Summary of Incident/Arrest: John Crawford of New Providence, NJ was charged with DWI. On the morning of January 15, 2012, Ptl. Dan Elig was checking the business lots along Madison Avenue. He then observed a blue Toyota running in the parking lot of the Madison Hotel. Investigation determined the man behind the wheel, Crawford was impaired. He was arrested and his vehicle was impounded. After he completed processing at Morris Township Police HQ, he was released pending a future court date in Municipal Court. Suspect/Defendant(s): Name(1): John Crawford Age: 28 Charges: DWI; and Reckless Driving; NOTE: Despite these pending charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a trial at which the defendant has all of his/her rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions and relevant state law. Town: New Providence, NJ Sex: M

MORRIS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT


49 Woodland Avenue, Convent Station, NJ 07961 Phone (973) 539-0777 Fax (973) 326-7485

NEWS RELEASE

Date: 02/02/2012 Prepared by: Capt. Rich Ferrone Contact Number: 973-326-7482 Incident: Marijuana Possession I.R. #: 2012-01577 Date/Time: January 20, 2012@12:33AM Location: Route 287 Summary of Incident/Arrest: On January 20, 2012 Ptl. Clay Boeninghaus stopped Jordon Kaminski, 32 of Pennington, NJ and his passenger, Domenico Migliacci, 37 of New Hope, PA. for an equipment violation. The two were traveling in a red Ford Taurus southbound on Route 287. Upon making contact with the occupants, he noticed their nervous behavior and the distinct odor of raw marijuana coming from within the vehicle. After receiving permission to search the vehicle, the officer discovered more than three (3) pounds of suspected marijuana in a hidden compartment. It was later learned that the transaction was made in a New England state where they had paid approximately $14,000.00 for the contraband. The two were charged with possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana and with intent to distribute more than an ounce of marijuana but less than five pounds. They were remanded to the Morris County Jail in lieu of posting a $25,000.00 bail. Assisting in the investigation was Morris County Sheriffs Officer Reilly, his K-9 Koby and the Sheriffs Dept. Criminal Investigation Section. Suspect/Defendant(s): Name(1): Domenico Migliacci Age: 37 Town: New Hope, PA Charges: Possession of More than 50 grams of Marijuana 2C:35-10A(3); Intent to Distribute More than 50 grams of Marijuana but less than 5 pounds 2C:35-5B(11) Charges: Possession of More than 50 grams of Marijuana 2C:35-10A(3); Intent to Distribute More than 50 grams of Marijuana but less than 5 pounds 2C:35-5B(11); Maintenance of Lights 39:4-66

Name(1): Jordan Kaminski Age: 32 Town: Pennington, NJ

NOTE: Despite these pending charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a trial at which the defendant has all of his/her rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions and relevant state law.

MORRIS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT


49 Woodland Avenue, Convent Station, NJ 07961 Phone (973) 539-0777 Fax (973) 326-7485

NEWS RELEASE

Date: 02/02/2012 Prepared by: Capt. Rich Ferrone Contact Number: 973-326-7482 Incident: DWI I.R. #: 2012-01583 Date/Time: January 20, 2012@02:23AM Location: Mendham Rd. Summary of Incident/Arrest: On January 20, 2012 at approximately 01:49 am Ptl. Jeremiah Crowley observed a white Jeep Grand Cherokee failing to stay in its lane on Mendham Rd. When Ptl. Crowley stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, he immediately noticed that the suspect appeared to be impaired. After performing psychophysical tests the driver, Furlong was arrested for DWI. Furlong was processed at Police HQ and released pending a future court date in Municipal Court. Suspect/Defendant(s): Name(1): Adam Furlong Age: 23 Town: Chester, NJ Sex: M

Charges: DWI; Reckless Driving; Failure to Keep Right, and Failure to Maintain Lane NOTE: Despite these pending charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a trial at which the defendant has all of his/her rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions and relevant state law.

MORRIS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT


49 Woodland Avenue, Convent Station, NJ 07961 Phone (973) 539-0777 Fax (973) 326-7485

NEWS RELEASE

Date: 02/02/2012 Prepared by: Capt. Rich Ferrone Contact Number: 973-326-7482 Incident: Marijuana Possession I.R. #: 2012-02082 Date/Time: January 26, 2012@12:51AM Location: West Hanover Ave. Summary of Incident/Arrest: On January 26, 2012 at approximately 12:51 am Ptl. Jeremiah Crowley stopped a black Toyota on West Hanover Ave. for failing to maintain its lane & signal when turning. When Ptl. Crowley made contact with the driver, Emily Bradford, of Basking Ridge, NJ he immediately noticed what he suspected was the odor of burnt marijuana. After consent to search the car was granted by Bradford, officers found her purse to contain suspected marijuana, and the vehicle to contain two glass pipes commonly used to smoke marijuana, zip-lock baggies that packaged marijuana, and a Pepsi can with a false bottom used to store the zip-lock baggies. Bradford was processed at Police HQ and released pending a future court date in Municipal Court. Suspect/Defendant(s): Name(1): Emily Bradford Age: 19 Town: Basking Ridge, NJ Charges: Possession of Under 50 grams of Marijuana; 2C:35-10a(4) Possession of Paraphernalia for Inhalation of CDS; 2C:36-2 Possession of Paraphernalia with intent to package CDS; 2C:36-2 Failure to Maintain Lane; 39:4-88b

NOTE: Despite these pending charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a trial at which the defendant has all of his/her rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions and relevant state law.

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The presumption of innocence clause implies that each defendant, despite being charged, is considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a trial. This principle upholds the defendants' rights, ensuring that they receive a fair trial with the prosecution bearing the burden of proof. It affects the judicial process by necessitating a thorough examination of evidence and adherence to legal standards before any conviction .

The arrest of Jordon Kaminski and Domenico Migliacci was supported by the collaborative efforts between Ptl. Boeninghaus and assisting officers, including a K-9 unit and the Sheriff's Department Criminal Investigation Section. This teamwork facilitated a comprehensive search and arrest procedure, ensuring that the substantial amount of marijuana was lawfully discovered and secured .

Denis Tighe was arrested and charged with several offenses, including DWI, speeding, refusal to provide breath samples, careless driving, driving without liability insurance, tailgating, and failure to exhibit documents. These charges suggest a pattern of reckless and non-compliant driving behavior, with speeding and tailgating indicating aggressive driving practices .

Officer Dan Elig determined a search was necessary after detecting the odor of burning marijuana emanating from the vehicle during a traffic stop for an equipment violation. Ennis, the driver, consented to the search, leading to the discovery and subsequent arrest for possession of a small amount of marijuana .

The equipment violation was significant as it provided the initial legal grounds for stopping Kaminski and Migliacci's vehicle. During the stop, Officer Boeninghaus detected nervous behavior and the odor of raw marijuana, which justified a search that uncovered over three pounds of marijuana. Thus, the equipment violation was a pivotal entry point leading to more serious charges .

Domenico Migliacci and Jordan Kaminski faced serious legal consequences, including charges for possessing more than 50 grams of marijuana and intent to distribute. They were held at the Morris County Jail with a $25,000 bail due to these charges. Their case highlights New Jersey's stringent laws regarding marijuana, particularly concerning large quantities and distribution, reflecting the state's efforts to curtail drug trafficking .

Gregory Marks was arrested following the observation of erratic driving behavior by Sgt. Mark DiCarlo and Lt. Ed Conrads on Summit Rd. This erratic behavior led officers to stop his vehicle, where they determined that Marks was operating his vehicle while impaired. Consequently, he was charged with DWI, or driving while intoxicated .

The use of psychophysical tests during Officer Crowley's assessment of Adam Furlong suggests that such tests are standard practice in evaluating a suspect's impairment during DWI stops. These tests, designed to assess the driver's mental and physical faculties, are critical in establishing probable cause for an arrest for driving while impaired .

Consent played a crucial role in the search of Emily Bradford's vehicle. After Officer Crowley observed a failure to maintain lane and detected the odor of burnt marijuana, Bradford consented to the search, allowing officers to discover marijuana and paraphernalia. This consent bypassed the need for a warrant and resulted in her arrest .

Ptl. Dan Elig observed John Crawford in a running vehicle at an unusual time (early morning) and location (the parking lot of the Madison Hotel). These unusual circumstances prompted a check on Crawford's condition, revealing impairment. The time and location likely heightened the officer's suspicion and vigilance, affecting the decision to conduct further investigation and eventually arrest Crawford for DWI .

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