Delaware
A 59-year-old Fords, N.J., man had to be extricated from his landscaping company truck following an accident Aug. 15 at about 3 p.m.
Police said George R. Hampton, who works for Morris Landscaping of North Brunswick, was coming down Route 579 to the intersection of Routes 523. Witnesses told police he was driving at a safe speed and the brake lights came on, but for some reason, he didn’t stop at the stop sign.
The truck went across Route 523 and hit a utility pole. The truck flipped over, landing on the driver’s side door, police said.
Mr. Hampton was flown by medical helicopter to Capital Health Systems at Fuld hospital in Trenton.
A truck carrying horses crashed into a utility police in an accident Aug. 10 at about 12:30 p.m.
Police said Billy Joe Hays, 56, of Florida was driving north on Route 605. The horses began to jump around, making the truck rock back and forth, police said. Mr. Hays tried to keep the truck under control, but it went into a ditch, hitting the police.
The top of the pole snapped off and landed against the driver’s side door, trapping him in the vehicle. There also were wires against the horse trailer. Police waited half an hour for electric company workers to responded.
Mr. Hays refused treatment. The horses were transferred to another truck and taken to Ringoes Animal Hospital for treatment.
An 18-year-old man was cited for careless driving Aug. 14 at about 10:30 a.m. after he drove "a little too fast" and the brakes "locked up," police said.
Francis Klesney III was driving a van down Upper Creek Road by Sanford Road. When he tapped his brakes, they locked up, police said, and the van went into an embankment and roller over on its side.
Mr. Klesney was not injured.
Lambertville
Robert J. Sloposky, 39, of Robbinsville was charged with drunken driving and refusal to take a breath test Aug. 13 at about 12:30 a.m.
Police said Mr. Sloposky was driving east on Bridge Street with heavy front-end damage, a smashed front window, a caved-in roof, smoke coming out of the engine department and riding out on a rim due to a blown out passenger side tire.
Mr. Sloposky kept driving south on Route 29 with a police car in pursuit, finally stopping near the Laceworks, police said.
Police suspect Mr. Sloposky was involved in a hit-and-run accident at Bridge and Ferry streets in New Hope in which a utility pole was struck.
Police said Mr. Sloposky said he had some drinks at a New Hope club and was taking prescription medicine.
He was released without bail.
Two cushions were stolen from a front porch loveseat sometime between Friday and Saturday.
Police said the owner, George W. Gares III, discovered the theft at 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Value is estimated at $40.
A Trenton Central High School student was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and hindering apprehension Aug. 17.
Police stopped to help Joseph Santiago, 19, and three juvenile passengers when their vehicle was stuck in the middle of the left northbound lane of Route 165 at about 2:30 a.m. Mr. Santiago drove on Route 518 without signaling and went east in the westbound lane before pulling into a Brunswick Avenue driveway and turning his lights off, police said.
Mr. Santiago allegedly gave several different names and dates of birth. An 8-inch knife Mr. Santiago said he used for protection was found under the car’s front seat, police said.
He was taken to Hunterdon County Jail in lieu of $1,500 bail. He also was charged with disregarding marked lanes, making an improper turn, careless driving and being an unlicensed driver.
The juveniles were released to a guardian.
Solebury
During the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 4, the Solebury Township Police Department is joining with other police agencies, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania State Police to promote Drive Smart; Buckle Up Week.
Students are traveling to and from school and school-related activities. This is a good time of the year to remind motorists to drive safely, adhere to speed limits, obey all traffic laws and buckle up – not only during this week but throughout the year – so everyone arrives home safely.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has set a goal to reduce fatalities on highways by 5 percent and increase seat belt use to 73 percent. The current usage is 69.7 percent.
Last year 1,549 individuals lost their lives on the Commonwealth’s roadways. If all Pennsylvania drivers and passengers used the occupant protection systems available, it is estimated that more than 400 lives could have been saved and thousands of injuries prevented.
Please join in promoting Drive Smart; Buckle Up Week. Obey the speed limit, drive courteously and never drive after drinking.
Make this a safe holiday for everyone. And remember to buckle up every time you get into a vehicle – for yourself and your family. These important safety habits can make the difference in a safer holiday for everyone.
Robert T. Cox, 38, of Catlett, Va., was charged with assault after striking someone at his place of employment on Meetinghouse Road at about 9 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Cox had been arguing with the victim, police said.
He was taken to Bucks County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 bail.
