MORRIS COUNTY — A 37-year-old woman from Denville Township was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly shoplifting a bottle of wine and assaulting a police officer during a disturbance in a local business suite lobby, according to Denville Township Police.
At approximately 12:00 p.m. on June 9, officers were dispatched to a business suite near the intersection of East Main Street and Indian Road for reports of an intoxicated female causing a disturbance. Employees stated that the woman was yelling profanities and interfering with business operations.
While en route to the scene, police received an additional report of a shoplifting incident at Partner Liquors, located at 123 East Main Street. A female suspect had allegedly stolen a bottle of wine and fled the store.
Officers identified the suspect in both incidents as Jennifer Lester, 37, of Denville. When approached by police, Lester was found possessing the stolen wine. She became agitated, refused to comply with officers’ commands, and proceeded to punch and spit on one of the officers, authorities said.
Lester was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.
She has been charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, aggravated assault involving bodily fluids, disorderly conduct, and shoplifting.
Editors Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
