JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old man was arrested early Saturday, August 15, after being stopped on Route 15 North, according to the Jefferson Township Police Department.
Edgarsant Portillo, a building supervisor at River Bend Recovery, was taken into custody around 2:51 a.m. following the traffic stop, police said.
Portillo was charged with the following offenses:
- Driving While Intoxicated (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)
- Reckless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-96)
- Traffic on Marked Lanes (N.J.S.A. 39:4-88)
A court appearance is required on the driving while intoxicated and reckless driving charges, scheduled for Thursday, September 3, at 1:00 p.m. in Jefferson Township Municipal Court. The traffic on marked lanes charge carries a penalty of $186, payable by Saturday, August 29, according to court documents.
Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
