Manahawkin Teen Charged with DUI in Jackson

At 3:20 am on Tuesday, Jackson Police officers Tristan Bennett, Dave Watson and Anthony Riso responded to the intersection of South Cooksbridge Road and Brewers Bridge Road on the report of a vehicle at the intersection with the driver who appeared to be asleep. Officers located the vehicle and were able to turn it off and make contact with the driver. The investigation led to the arrest of the driver and the vehicle being impounded. Alyssa Valentine, age 19 of Manahawkin, NJ was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving and a violation of probationary driver’s license (hours of operation). She was processed and released on summons pending a court appearance.