LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Lacey Township were able to charge three individuals who were driving their vehicles in the town while their New Jersey State Driver’s licenses were suspended, in violation of previous orders.
Under New Jersey law, violators who drive while their license is suspended can face jail time. Under N.J.S.A. § 39:3-40, harsh penalties including jail time can result if you are caught driving in New Jersey with a suspended license. For a first offense, you could be facing an additional license suspension of up to 6 months and a $500 fine.
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 12:47 p.m., Sergeant Nick conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot of 639 Lacey Rd. The driver, Scott Peters, 21, of New Egypt, NJ, was found to have a suspended driver’s license and an active $550.00 warrant out of North Hanover. Scott was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. Scott was issued traffic summonses for Unsafe Lane Change and Driving While Suspended then released on his own recognizance.
On Monday, June 13, 2022, at 11:30 p.m., Officer Keefe conducted a motor vehicle stop near the intersection of Route 9 South and Lakeside Drive South for maintenance of lamps. After speaking with the driver, Emily Samborski, 28, Barnegat, NJ, Officer Keefe discovered that the driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. It was also discovered the passenger, James Tyger, 34, of Barnegat, NJ, had an active warrant out of Mount Laurel Township for $1,500.00. James was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters for processing. James was later released under his own recognizance. Emily was issued summonses for Maintenance of Lamps and Driving While Suspended.
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 7:24 a.m., Officer Carver conducted a motor vehicle stop near the intersection of Haines Street and Hardwood Drive for speeding in the school zone. The driver, Mary Lou Kennedy, 55, Toms River, NJ, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license and had an outstanding warrant for $750.00 out of Port Republic. Mary was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she posted bail. Mary Lou was issued a motor vehicle summons for Driving While Suspended and was released.