Increased holiday patrols net 183 citations

By: centraljersey.com
Mary Brienza
Staff Writer
Township police were out on extra patrols during the holiday season to ensure the safety of motorists passing through and residing in the township, thanks to a state grant.
The extra holiday patrols resulted in eight driving while intoxicated arrests and other tickets for motorists, Sgt. James Ryan said.
A $5,000 grant from the State of New Jersey paid for extended hours officers were given Dec. 6 through Jan. 2, Sgt. James Ryan said.
"The increased efforts made this a safe holiday for all those who traveled our roadways", said South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka.
A total of 183 summonses were issued during the increased patrols, Sgt. Ryan said.
Police also arrested one person on a fugitive warrant, four drivers were ticketed for having suspended licenses, and five vehicles were found to be uninsured, Sgt. Ryan said.
Other summonses were issued for speeding, not wearing a seat belt, reckless driving, and various equipment violations such as broken or no taillight or head light, Sgt. Ryan said.
The grant funded a total of 100 more officer hours that were scheduled in blocks of four to five hours, Sgt. Ryan said.