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Posted: Thu, Aug 4 2011, 3:18 pm EDT Post subject: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Cranbury Township’s continued crackdown on driving under the influence is apparently paying off. According to police, there were 66 DUI stops in 2010, as compared to 47 in 2009, 38 in 2008 and 33 in 2007.
Police Chief Rickey Varga attributes the spike in good police work and added patrol squads.
“Aggressive patrols. We have young officers who are self-motivated. We have a great structure here in our police department. We have a good chain of command, with great leadership with squad sergeants now,” Varga said.
Patrolman Douglas Mayer, who has been on the force for nearly four years, made 26 DUI arrests in 2010.
Patrolman Mayer was recognized for his efforts by the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at a special state-wide recognition ceremony held this past June.
While there were 66 DUI arrests in 2010, the force now only has 17 members, including the chief, as compared to five years ago when there were 19 members. Chief Varga said he believes the restructuring of patrols is a major factor.
“We restructured the police department and formed squads — with each squad having a sergeant. We encouraged them to work very hard. They are aggressively trying to enforce DUI,” he said.
“The numbers really surprised me. I think it surprises everybody. With a department our size when we really have 12 officers in patrol to have the numbers we have, I would put those numbers against any police department.”
“Our officers participate in the Over the Limit and Under Arrest program — a federal grant program that helps pay local departments that works to train officers to look for potential drunk drivers,” said Jay Taylor, Cranbury committee member who also serves as police liaison for the township.
Taylor went on to say that many of the officers have a vested interest in protecting the streets against those who drive under the influence.
“Many of the officers have young families, so they are attentive to the dangers drunk drivers pose on the road,” he said. “I am ecstatic that we have Patrolman Mayer and if we could get another dozen of him we would do it in a heartbeat. We are very proud of him.” |
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Posted: Fri, Aug 5 2011, 5:30 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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I thought there were only speeding tickets issued in cranbury |
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Posted: Fri, Aug 5 2011, 7:24 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Guest wrote: | I thought there were only speeding tickets issued in cranbury |
I've never seen anyone pulled over for speeding in Cranbury. The Slow Down in Our Town campaign is a joke. People drive far too fast both downtown and in Cranbury Neck and Plainsboro Rd residential areas, and the cops are oblivious... |
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Posted: Fri, Aug 5 2011, 8:14 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Guest wrote: | Guest wrote: | I thought there were only speeding tickets issued in cranbury |
I've never seen anyone pulled over for speeding in Cranbury. The Slow Down in Our Town campaign is a joke. People drive far too fast both downtown and in Cranbury Neck and Plainsboro Rd residential areas, and the cops are oblivious... |
Sounds like you are oblivious. I see cars being ticketed quite often. |
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Posted: Sun, Aug 7 2011, 10:53 am EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Plainsboro Township is grateful |
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Posted: Sun, Aug 7 2011, 11:40 am EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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This weekend alone I noticed six cars pulled over for speeding. Just look at the TC minutes to see how hard the town is cracking down and not just on speeding either. |
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Posted: Tue, Aug 9 2011, 10:10 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Get Them |
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Posted: Wed, Aug 10 2011, 8:33 am EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Drunk drivers should have their license revoked and their vehicles sold off!!!
Take the bus. |
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Posted: Wed, Aug 10 2011, 8:45 am EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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publius wrote: | Drunk drivers should have their license revoked and their vehicles sold off!!!
Take the bus. |
I actually agree -- I hope you weren't kidding for a change... |
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Posted: Wed, Aug 10 2011, 1:46 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Great Idea, but won't ever happen in this Liberal State |
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Posted: Wed, Aug 10 2011, 2:21 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Guest wrote: | Great Idea, but won't ever happen in this Liberal State |
Absurd statement - take a look at DUI laws and enforcement in red states -- just another intrusion by the government in citizens' private affairs. |
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Posted: Wed, Aug 10 2011, 5:03 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Red states are the better states. |
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Posted: Thu, Aug 11 2011, 5:42 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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publius wrote: | Drunk drivers should have their license revoked and their vehicles sold off!!!
Take the bus. |
No, I'm not kidding!
I knew some jerk in college who got caught driving under the influence, and he got away with it.
He later crashed a new car of his, but, he remained unscathed.
He was incredibly lucky, but, stupid. |
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Posted: Thu, Aug 11 2011, 6:53 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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publius wrote: | publius wrote: | Drunk drivers should have their license revoked and their vehicles sold off!!!
Take the bus. |
No, I'm not kidding!
I knew some jerk in college who got caught driving under the influence, and he got away with it.
He later crashed a new car of his, but, he remained unscathed.
He was incredibly lucky, but, stupid. |
Good, I completely agree. Drunk driving is like firing a loaded gun into a crowd of people. They may not have the intent to kill but they are showing reckless disregard for human life and should be treated accordingly. The first time, whether we were lucky enough to catch them before they did harm or not. |
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Posted: Sun, Aug 14 2011, 4:29 pm EDT Post subject: Re: DUI Arrests Up in Cranbury |
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Guest wrote: | publius wrote: | publius wrote: | Drunk drivers should have their license revoked and their vehicles sold off!!!
Take the bus. |
No, I'm not kidding!
I knew some jerk in college who got caught driving under the influence, and he got away with it.
He later crashed a new car of his, but, he remained unscathed.
He was incredibly lucky, but, stupid. |
Good, I completely agree. Drunk driving is like firing a loaded gun into a crowd of people. They may not have the intent to kill but they are showing reckless disregard for human life and should be treated accordingly. The first time, whether we were lucky enough to catch them before they did harm or not. | Drunk driving is like firing a loaded gun into a crowd of people. They may not have the intent to kill but they are showing reckless disregard for human life and should be treated accordingly. Makes no sense you fool. |
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